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Hazel
Fluent French Speaker and World Traveler
I have a degree in French and Communication. I studied abroad in France for a year in 2015, and learned a lot on how to speak colloquially, vocabulary, the accent, and the culture. I've visited France many times since, and it's one of my favorite places. I have studied French for my entire academic life. I was the President of the French Club in high school, and took all AP French classes that were available for me. I listen to French podcasts, watch French movies, and have all the Harry Pot... 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
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
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
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
Cheryl
Experienced Substitute Teacher Specializing in Elementary Reading
Hi, I am Cheryl! I have a lot of life and educational experience in a variety of areas. I have a Bachelor's degree, and certifications in design work. I have been working in public schools for the past three years, mostly with elementary age students. I worked teaching small group reading interventions to elementary students, have worked in supported learning classrooms with special education students, and have substitute taught a variety of grades, subjects, and schools. I specialize in tea... 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
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
Emma
Fun and Friendly All-Purpose Tutor!
I am a graduate of Lewis & Clark College in Portland, OR, where I graduated with an honors degree in History and a minor in Ethnic Studies. I am so excited to get into tutoring, as I really love school, learning, and helping people achieve! I have worked with kids of various ages, from preschool through high school. While most of my experience is based around elementary and middle school tutoring, I am happy to and more than capable of working with people of all ages and all grade levels on a... 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