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Michael
Retired Software Developer and Computer Science Instructor
I was a software developer for 30 years, and then taught Computer Science at a community college for 20 years. I have been very successful at teaching students how to write code based on accurately understanding what goes on inside a computer. Degrees: MS, PhD, Computer Science. I could charge more than $25/hour, but I tutor because I enjoy teaching, not to earn the most possible money. I like to help people who really want to learn programming, even if they are not able to afford a high ... Read more
Darlene
Finding Your Voice: Writing for ESL/ESOL Students
Students learning English often struggle to express themselves effectively and confidently in their new language. By using a variety of writing practices, I help ESL/ESOL students to become better writers. My background in psychology and as a writing consultant has given me experience understanding and helping students who have fears in this area or problems with writing. I have experience teaching ESL classes,and I'm available to meet with individual students or groups. Please feel welcome ... Read more
Carlos
The Right Personal Connection Can Lead to the Right Brain Connections
Allow me to quickly describe my own educational history. I attended Santa Clara University directly out of high school because Dad, my adoptive father, thought I'd make a good engineer like himself; this was mostly because I had a superior aptitude for math and was pretty good at drawing and computer programming, at least for that time. I attended school there for a year and a term before I began experiencing health problems--since resolved--and tried to switch to performing arts, and my pa... Read more
Chris
Designer, Photographer, Creative
I graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Industrial Design and have worked as a commercial designer for the past 16 years, helping companies bring new products to the marketplace. I have extensive experience in design and drawing programs Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. I have also taught advanced sketching, presentation techniques and product design at the University Level as a part-time instructor. I have also worked as a professional free-lance photographer for the past 8 years and love pho... Read more
Dominique
Native French teacher with a teaching license from Oregon TSPC.
I am a French native speaker and I am a high school teacher. I am very a very patient and knowledgeable French teacher. I have been teaching French for 25 years in elementary, middle and high schools in 4 different countries. I know how to explain the French grammar in an easy way in order to be confident in speaking.... Read more
Sean
Ph.D. Historian With Many Years Experience in History Teaching
Hi, I'm Sean! I have a doctorate in American history and nearly 20 years experience teaching history to middle school, high school, college and adult learners. I excel at providing students with context and understanding of complex historical topics and preparing them for examinations and evaluations. I'm not just a boring lecturer. I make the past come alive and help students understand not just what happened, but why it happened and why it matters. I am also skilled at teaching geography. w... Read more
David
Physician-Scientist-Science Communicator
David W, M.D. is a physician, astrobiologist, space medicine researcher, science communicator, and author, whose public appearances explaining science have included Oregon Public Broadcasting TV and numerous panels and interviews on various podcasts and radio shows. David is director of medical research for a startup science technology company and authors continuing medical education materials (CME) for physicians and is a contributor to Medscape and to various magazines and other media outle... 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
Zachary
Mindful scientist with a passion for teaching
We all know the world faces a plastic waste problem. Science is a vehicle to overcome global challenges like the plastic problem and I am pursuing my PhD to research how fungi can decompose plastic in compost. My passion for science came from nature, researching as an undergraduate, and tutoring my friends. I particularly enjoy helping provide that unique moment of understanding and how people light up when they see how something works. You don't have to become a scientist to appreciate it ... Read more
Emilia
Resourceful teacher with broad age range experience.
I grew up in México and trained as an English-Spanish interpreter, but then realized that was not what I was looking for. I then trained as an ESL (English as a second language) teacher and afterwards taught in Middle School and at the corporate level in companies like Nestle and Ericsson. I then went to YMCA university and got my BA degree in Leisure management, where I had pedagogy, psychology, and recreation among other courses. These three proved instrumental in advancing my teaching s... Read more