(481) Private tutors for lessons, class and homework help near 97217
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Lisa
Dynamic, caring writing tutor to help you be your best on "paper"
I am a highly-skilled and experienced counselor, editor and writer who can provide caring and effective assistance to students who would benefit from guidance on writing compelling papers, theses, college entrance exams and other communications. I love language and can help you shine "on paper", where making a good impression is critical. I have been a successful consultant for over 17 years and have worked with a wide variety of students and clients to create perfect, well-organized and conv... Read more
Phillip
MFA Media Design Specialist
With nearly 25 years experience in teaching and training, I've had the privilege to learn from and teach individuals with different learning types. Over the past 12 years, I've earned a B.S. degree in graphic design, a MFA degree in media design and I have taught as professionally as a Graphic Design Instructor for a nationally accredited art & design college. From my experiences as a professional graphic designer, I believe I am uniquely qualified to tutor and teach a wide range of students,... Read more
Mark
Experienced tutor with an English degree
Hello, my name is Mark! I graduated from Ohio State University in 2009 with a degree in English, and a minor in music. While in college I was accepted in to Sigma Tau Delta, an international English honors society. With this honors society I began tutoring students in the Columbus area, focusing mainly on reading and writing. After a year serving with Americorps in classrooms and on trails, I spent the next two as a substitute teacher with Denver Public Schools. During these years I honed my ... Read more
Andrew
Andrew D. English, Writing, Composition, Reading, Amer. History
Hello! My name is Andrew, and I am a skilled and experienced writing and reading tutor. I have a Master's in Education from Portland State University and a Bachelor's in Broadcast Journalism from State University of New York at Brockport. I have experience teaching writing and reading at the community college level. I have a great deal of experience teaching and tutoring minority and ESL students- especially Latino, Asian, and Native American students. I have also had experience teaching and ... Read more
Mitchell
Highly Skilled Chemistry Tutor
Hello, my name is Mitchell and I look forward to helping you with your questions and learning needs. I enjoy teaching students and supporting them to succeed in their academics. I have a Bachelor degree of Science in Biochemistry. I have had experience in teaching chemistry workshops and laboratory sessions during college. I taught students how to solve problems that helped them comprehend the major chemical concepts and build their foundational knowledge. I also immersed myself in performing... Read more
Dominika
Lewis & Clark Alum - Spanish, Russian, and Polish tutor
Hello! A little about me: I am passionate about teaching second languages because I believe it is great for brain development, maintaining memory, and expanding world-views. As well as teaching in small group settings, I enjoy one-on-one tutoring sessions especially since I believe personalized tutoring is the most effective and often most enjoyable way to learn a language! I enjoy using games and videos to make learning seem more like fun than work. I am originally from Massachusetts, but... Read more
Kevin
Bar Certified Attorney w/ Tutoring Experience
Hi, I'm Kevin. I went to the University of North Texas for my undergraduate, where I majored in Philosophy and Sociology. I graduated magna cum laude, and then I took the LSAT, scoring in the top 80th percentile. Along with my extracurricular activities, this qualified me for a generous scholarship award from Lewis & Clark Law School, which brought me here to Portland, OR. After my time in law school where I worked multiple internships and served two years on the editorial board of the presti... Read more
Kat
University BSME graduate with 2+ years of Math tutoring experience
I have 2 years of experience tutoring students at the University of Texas at Arlington online and in-person, both in groups and one-on-one. I currently work at a tutoring center as a private and an enrichment tutor for K-12 graders on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings. I help students with their Math courses, Math SAT prep, Math ACT prep, Math STAAR prep, etc. In those past 2 years, I've had amazing tutees who have passed their toughest Math-intensive courses d... Read more
Steve
Mandarin Chinese! Fun and Practical. Start Speaking Right Away!
Dear Students, My name is Steve, and I am located in the Portland area. I lived abroad in Taipei, Taiwan for 7 years and studied Mandarin at the Mandarin Cultural Center University. I also lived with a Chinese family, went to school every weekday, and refused to associate with any activity that didn't involve learning Chinese. Talk about dedicated! In the long run it paid off, and now I am back in the states and looking for students who would love to improve their ability to speak Mandarin C... Read more
Elisabeth
B.A., B.S., Poet, Musician, Learning Enthusiast
Welcome students! My name is Elisabeth, and I love to learn! My goal is to help you love it, too. It can be stressful to make grades and pass exams; I'm here to help you accomplish this, while remembering that the journey itself is the real goal. Throughout my educational history, the most fruitful lessons have happened when teacher and student were learning together. I see our relationship as an active collaboration, in which our shared curiosity and creativity will expand both your understa... Read more