(508) Private tutors for lessons, class and homework help near 97227
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James
Native fluency tutor with ESL and Mandarin experience
With multiple years of tutoring geared towards ESL students back in Asia, I am a full-time computer engineer that is enthusiastic about teaching. On the side, I have cofounded a tutoring institute and published 3 books on teaching English to Mandarin speaking students. Native speaker, over ten years being educated with Mandarin fundamental education. Experienced with traditional and simplified Chinese. Having taught ESL since 2005, I have experience in teaching English to elementary, mi... Read more
Melanie
Experienced Photographer specializing in Digital and Analog Tools
I hold a BFA in Photography from The School of Visual Arts in New York, NY and and MFA in Contemporary Art Practice at Portland State University. While in New York I was a Photo Editor, Freelance Photographer and a magazine editor. In Portland I teach black & white Darkroom, and run an art gallery specializing in photography. I love to help people learn about photography and art. No matter if you're a hobbyist or looking to go pro, I can assist you! I love to help people learn about phot... Read more
Thais
Portuguese Tutor
Hello, I'm ThaÃs! I have a Bachelor's degree in Communication, with specialization in Journalism, at São Paulo State University (UNESP) - School of Communication and Arts, in Brazil. For almost ten years, I worked in a regular newspaper, as a reporter, hard news editor, and news director, which involved correction and editing of texts written in Portuguese by reporters. I also work as a freelancer writing articles for magazines and newspapers, including tourism, lifestyle and leisure, behavio... Read more
Len
Widely published editorialist teaches essay-writing
I bring 20+ years of coaching and editing staff writers in American newsrooms as well as 15 years as a professional journalist, for which I shared the 2014 Pulitzer Prize in Editorial Writing. I coach high school as well as college students in all forms of nonfiction: from the personal essay to thesis-level arguments. Separately, I engage adults on book-length memoir-writing projects. My process is simple: It's all about sorting through, narrowing and sharpening the idea before writing. Word... Read more
Norair
A tutor in languages and social sciences
Hi everyone! My name is Norair and I am currently a Ph.D. student at the University of South Florida. I have been tutoring students for the past 8 years, both independently and for a tutoring company. I have tutored middle school, high school, and college students, and have been able to help these students achieve their academic goals, whether they were to pass their courses or receive an A. I enjoy tutoring because I get to use the knowledge that I have acquired throughout to help other peo... Read more
Douglas
Writing & Literary Studies
I'm a huge fan of the writing process and an even bigger fan of working with students one-on-one. I'm highly empathetic and I live for sitting down with a student, learning about their writing project (whatever it may be), and helping them formulate their ideas into cohesive written expression, step-by-step. I worked as a Writing Center Consultant at my alma mater, where I assisted students with any and all kinds of writing assignments. I especially love brainstorming and editing for gramma... Read more
Graham
Dynamic English Tutoring!
Thanks for taking a a look at my profile. I'm a private tutor based in the Portland area specializing in English, reading and writing primarily at the high school and college level, though I also work with adult learners. I have taught writing classes at the Pacific Northwest College of Art and, as a volunteer, have facilitated writing workshops for at alternative high schools, in County jails and elsewhere. My tutoring philosophy is to allow the client to determine their goals or desire... Read more
Anastasia
17 year Veteran English Language Arts Teacher
Having trouble writing an essay? Confused about the deeper meaning in that novel you've been assigned? Struggling to understand grammar or get a higher score on a standardized test? No matter what has gotten you hung up in English, I can help you get untangled. I am a patient, knowledgeable and experienced English Language Arts teacher who can tutor in reading, writing, literature, and test preparation at all grade levels. I have been a full-time public high school teacher for 17 years. In t... Read more
Aaron
Writing, English Grammar, Biblical Studies, Bicycle Maintenance
My love for writing comes out of a passion for learning the craft of good storytelling. This has led me to write a book, pursue certificates in creative writing, and to become as ferocious of a reader as I am able. After all, the best writers were even better readers! With a B.A. in Biblical Studies I learned not only how to be familiar with the Christian Bible, but how to assess and look at it exegetically; to explore its nuances and hidden gems with regard to it's fascinating and diverse... Read more
Rachel
I can help you with English, Writing & Reading
Hi! I'm interested in helping you or your child succeed! I have had many years of experience as a tutor and classroom assistant. I studied writing and visual arts at Sarah Lawrence College in New York. After graduating and receiving my degree I moved to Chicago to study Writing and get my M.F.A. at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. I am currently in my last semester. I have worked for years as a nanny, as a classroom assistant in an elementary school classroom, as a note taker, tut... Read more