(478) Private tutors for lessons, class and homework help near 97221
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Howard
Reliable retiree strong in several areas of education
I recently retired from the federal government. My sister is a long-time teacher and part-time tutor, and I would like the opportunity to pass on some of the knowledge I have accumulated in my lifetime. I began reading at age three, and never stopped. In grade school, my parents twice were offered the chance to allow me to skip a grade. I had a superb education from grade school through college. I was in advanced classes from fourth through ninth grades, and took many honors classes in h... Read more
Connor
Thorough and patient tutor: SAT, Math, Science, Spanish & Writing
I discovered my passion for teaching at Grinnell College, where I learned huge difference having committed and engaging instructors able to explain complicated material simply makes to students' learning. I had the opportunity to work as a student mentor for several classes there before graduating with degrees in philosophy, neuroscience, and linguistics, and try to model my teaching style after that of my best professors. Nothing is more satisfying than helping someone make a break through... Read more
Gregory
English Composition, Reading Comprehension, Literature Analysis
Hi! I live in Milwaukie, Oregon, just south of Portland, and am currently writing my dissertation to complete a PhD in English Literature at the University of California–Davis. At Davis, I taught composition and English literature classes for seven years, and I have experience privately tutoring adolescents and adults, both in person and online. Outside of the academic world, I'm a musician and creative writer/songwriter, and I performed at clubs throughout the Bay Area for over fifteen years... Read more
Jaime
Learning specialist
I made the transition to working one on one with students after years of working as a classroom teacher and feeling frustrated with the lack of individualized time there was to help my most struggling learners. For the last 3 years, I have been working on a post-master's certification in educational therapy and working with students one on one in private centers. I specialize in reading remediation, dyslexia, and executive functioning. My approach to my students' learning challenges is th... Read more
Desiree
Proofreading, English, Science, and Nursing Tutor
I have over 10 years of experience writing and proofreading High School to Masters level essays and papers, as well as creating professional forms and handbooks. I am a newly graduated Nurse, I am an honors Phi Theta Kappa member, and I know that goals and hard work pays off. I specialize in teaching how to effectively proofread papers, providing proofreading services, and writing papers. I also specialize in Biology, Anatomy, Microbiology, and Nursing Sciences and my goal is to guide my stu... Read more
Haitham
Accounting, Finance & Math / (English & Arabic speaker)
I'm specialist in financial accounting, managerial accounting, and intro to finance for undergraduate students in universities and colleges as well as a specialist in math (algebra, calculus, prealgebra, precalculus, geometry, and linear algebra) for school students from Grade 6 to high school and undergraduate students. I'm currently an Accounting Instructor at PCC. I also have nine years of experience in tutoring private lessons in math and accounting. I use different techniques to get the... Read more
Dean
Photoshop and Illustrator for Animation and Video production!
As a production manager at a small animation company, I currently train new graduates coming out of Art Institute as we hire them right out of college... and I'm finding that while almost all of new hires are great artists, very few of them are ready to actually 'have a job'. The portfolios and resumes are great, but when it comes to real life animation production, a project that they may have trained on in college may have had a deadline of 2 or 3 months; But in real crunch-time production ... Read more
Natalie
A Caring and Patient Writing Tutor
I discovered my passion for teaching in kindergarten when I began reading picture books to my classmates. I loved teaching then and I love it even more now. It is truly inspiring to help others achieve their educational goals and I hope I can help you achieve yours. In the past, I have taken on a number of teaching roles, ranging from a swim instructor for children to an English tutor for international students at the University of Oregon. I was also a teaching assistant for a freshman, Itali... Read more
Ammar
Math Tutoring: Reach Your Goals!
With over two decades of experience in math education, I've worn many hats – from teaching in schools to lecturing at universities. Armed with a Ph.D. in Mathematics and a teaching license, I'm equipped to guide students through their mathematical journey. Let me tell you about my tutoring journey – I've worked with hundreds of students, from high schoolers to college-goers. Whether it's one-on-one sessions or virtual hangouts, I've seen my students conquer tough exams like the GRE (where ... Read more
Michiko
helper, with a fun way to learn, dedicated
I am a retired Japanese Language Teacher. I love to help people to learn Japanese language and culture. I worked for 20 years at a high school and for 6 years at a community college. The high school classes I used to teach qualified for college credit. I used many different methods of language learning during my time teaching.... Read more