(431) Private tutors for lessons, class and homework help near 97220
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Eric
Experienced Elementary Teacher
I have been teaching 5th grade in Portland Public Schools for seven years now. This has been the most rewarding career I could have imagined. Helping kids grow and reach their potential is the greatest feeling. It is definitely what I was meant to do. A natural patience and empathy have helped me greatly. After I finished at Warner Pacific College in 2005, I substitute taught, tutored, and also taught driver’s education. I have taught kids of all backgrounds (including ESL and Special E... Read more
Gay
Certified English/ESL Teacher with 13 years US & Overseas Experience
Dear Prospective Students and Parents, Hello! Please allow me this opportunity to introduce myself and offer the assistance of my exceptional teaching skills for your educational endeavors. Using our combined efforts, I can assure success taking those tests, writing essays, learning effective study habits, or simply improving your English language speaking skills. First of all, I am a licensed, experienced English and Social Studies teacher, Highly Qualified for grades 5 - 12, in the state of... Read more
Elissa
Friendly, compassionate tutoring: Math, English, Test Prep
I am a former lawyer and tax preparer; I am a current tutor and teacher. I grew up in the United Kingdom and Canada, and moved to the U.S. in 1980. Along the way, I got a B.A. at the University of Toronto, and a Master of Philosophy from Oxford in the U.K., and a Ph.D. from Princeton in 1985. Teaching is my passion because learning was and is my passion first! I teach math and English for schoolwork and for SAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT, and LSAT. My teaching experience includes the last ten year... Read more
Chad
Chad Photography/Photoshop
I am a professional commercial photographer with a passion for sharing my knowledge of photography, Adobe Photoshop and location/studio lighting. I first started tutoring while attending the Academy of Art University in San Francisco where I earned a BFA in Photography. I received many creative awards and was recognized as one of the top photographers in the university. As a professional, my work has been featured in numerous publications around the world. I've collaborated with advertising a... Read more
Travis
Experienced Algebra Teacher available for tutoring
I have taught in a traditional classroom setting in two different schools. I have taught Algebra, English, Social studies, and Psychology. I took 15 credit hours of math class while in college, so I am qualified to help with most math subjects in high school. I also have taken classes in teaching reading and assessment, so I can provide help in English and writing. I hold a master's in secondary education. The program focused on using different techniques to teach material. I am experienced i... Read more
Hanna
Mathematics and Physics
Since I was a little kid I've always loved being in school and through tutoring I seek to inspire the same love of learning in my students. I have been a volunteer assistant, tutor, and homeschool teacher over the past six years. These experiences taught me about how students learn and retain information, and how to get students engaged. During college I tutored for the Natural Science Division at Pepperdine University and privately with subjects including: algebra, geometry, precalculus, c... Read more
Julia
Experienced Tutor Specializing in German and English
Hello, I am Julia! I am a current undergraduate student at Portland State University majoring in German and minoring in general history and medieval studies. This is my second year as a tutor of German through my university and my first year teaching German in a formal after-school program - I have experience with learners of all ages, abilities, and levels - from elementary school to adult, from beginner to intermediate, and even students with learning disabilities and special needs. I am no... Read more
Mara
Writing Tutor for Elementary/High School/ College
Writing shouldn't feel like getting teeth pulled at the dentist. Or picking paper shreds out of the grass with a garbage grabber. (I've done that—it's no fun, believe me.) Maybe it feels like that for you now, but I hope to help you find ways to find words much less painfully. My name is Mara, and I graduated magna cum laude from UC Santa Cruz with a BA in Literature, and a minor in Education. I am now working towards a masters in Book Publishing at PSU. Writing has been my passion since I... Read more
Dragomir
Professional Photographer
It is a special opportunity to be a creative witness with a camera. I will teach you how to stop in the moment, and learn how to communicate and express your vision with your camera. I will teach you how to do that with a camera you have, how to use the camera you have, and how to show your unique eye through your photos. I will help you to unwrap the hidden code of your creativity. I have won many photography awards including the M.I.L.K. competition award, 2009. My Education includes a S... Read more
Robert
GMAT coach & MBA application essay editor. 11+ years experience.
I moved to Portland this September, from Europe (but I am a native U.S. citizen.). For the past 11 years, I lived and worked out of Milan, Italy. My primary client work was as a GMAT prep coach, and MBA application essay consultant. I also coached people preparing for the SATs (both individually and in an IB school class of 30+ high school students in Milan), the GRE, the ACT, the LSAT. I worked primarily in Milan, but also traveled to work with clients in Lausanne, Zurich and Geneva, Switze... Read more