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Eric
Effective Mandarin Teacher Specializing in Entry Level Tutoring
I have been teaching Mandarin for 5 years at a Mandarin center here in Portland. My Mandarin is not fluent, but as a student for over 10 years with numerous trips to China, I have developed a working proficiency in the language. With my help you can gain a solid understanding of the pronunciation, grammar and typical expressions. We will use an online training system (www.effectivechinese.net) which as the name suggest is very effective. This courseware was developed in cooperation with ... Read more
Laura
PhD in Ecology Who Loves Teaching
I believe all students can succeed and meet their educational goals, and I love to help them in this process. Besides just focusing on the subject matter at hand, I aim to teach my students the process of how to learn and how to develop their own study methods so that they can improve their learning skills overall. I have a Bachelor's degree in Biology from Texas A&M University where I graduated summa cum laude with a 4.0 and a PhD in Zoology from Oregon State University. I have worked ... Read more
Yuko
Japanese Language and Culture
Hello, my name is Yuko. I was born and raised in Japan, where I went to one of the best universities in the country, receiving a Bachelor's degree in American Literature. Subsequent to graduating, I spent three months in Tours, France where I continued my studies in French. Then, I worked in Japan as an interpreter/translator in the maritime field. I moved to the States fifteen years ago. Recently, in June of 2014 I graduated with an AMI (Association Montessori Internationale) primary dip... Read more
David
Music Business/Business Law
I have 27 years experience in the music industry and 16 years teaching at the college and university level in the areas of business law, entrepreneurship and music business subjects. I have been awarded 5 platinum records and 1 gold record for work done on behalf of my clients or their record companies. I am recognized expert in the area of the music industry.... Read more
Laurie
Exceptional Writing Tutor Available for Students of all Ages
Dear Potential Student: Do you struggle with writing? Do you wish that you could become more competent and confident on paper? The writing process incorporates a series of steps that can be learned and applied by any writer. From pre-writing to drafting, editing and revision,I have tips and techniques to share with my students, and I love to do so. I earned a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from Vassar College, and a Masters of Education from Portland State University. I stude... Read more
Rachel
Writing, English, and ESL/EFL Tutoring for All Ages
Are you looking for an academic or creative writing tutor? I have degrees in English and Creative Writing and over a decade of tutoring experience working with students and adult writers of all ages and skill levels, including non-native English speakers, students with special learning needs, and writing-across-the-curriculum support; from sounding out sentences, to formal academic writing and specialized exam preparation, to short stories, to resumes. I love writing and English, but, m... Read more
Camille
Three Degree Tutor, All Subjects and Test Prep
Greetings- I am an experienced private tutor and instructor in all subjects, also specializing in college prep exams. I have worked with many high school and college-aged students, but I work with younger students as well. I also specialize in working with people who have anxiety, ADD/ADHD, dyslexia, autistic spectrum, or other learning and emotional challenges. I have a master's degree (4.0 GPA), and in graduate school I worked as a mentor and graduate assistant on full scholarship. I have... Read more
Joshua
English is Fun and Awesome
I will be graduating from PSU in 2012 with a B.A. in Applied Linguistics and a TESL certificate. I have been involved in tutoring native and non-native speakers of English for over ten years. My sessions always include ongoing assessment and I make every effort to get my students the tools they need to excel. I enjoy all types of English tutoring, including paper editing, public speaking, paper writing, reading, conversational English, and accent modification. I have had a knack for unde... Read more
Ruji
Writer, Editor, Academic Tutor
Experienced freelance writer and editor with a sharp eye for all aspects of English grammar, usage, and style. I have tutored people in reading and writing at all levels. I have also tutored in standardized test preparation, especially for the SAT and GRE, and general K-12 academics. Friendly and encouraging attitude with students of all ages. Good communicator with a strong sense for students' individual needs. Subjects and course materials may confuse people for different reasons, and I str... Read more
Noah
Professional Music/Guitar Instruction
Noah began playing the guitar at age 14, studying with the late, Northwest guitar legend Bob Simmons. After graduating High School, he attended Southern Oregon University for two years, studying guitar and music. In 2000, he moved to Moscow, Idaho, and began studying at the Lionel Hampton School of Music, University of Idaho. There he studied from 2000-2005, when he graduated with a degree in Guitar Performance. Courses/Ensembles that he participated in there included Jazz Band(s), Jazz C... Read more