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Shaz
University Level Educator Offering Help in High School Math and S
I've been tutoring or teaching for almost 20 years, and most lately I have been teaching as my full time profession as an Assistant Professor at the University of Portland. I am an engineer with extensive background in math and science. I spent 3 years working in the aerospace industry before earning a PhD in mechanical engineering. Along the way I spent several terms as a Visiting Scientist in several government research labs. I love watching students see the light at their first stages o... Read more
Feng
Chinese Mandarin Tutor, All levels
"The rise of China presents new economic, political and social realities that demand greater US engagement at every level. As the foundation of that engagement, we urgently need to raise the number of Americans who can demonstrate a functional proficiency in Chinese." -- University of Minnesota Confucius Institute I am a native Chinese from Shanghai, China. And I graduated from Fudan University, one of the best universities in China. I have also lived in Los Angeles, Pittsburgh and then Aust... Read more
Jordan
Junior High/High School/College Level Chemistry and Math Tutor
Hello. My name is Jordan. My tutoring experience stretches way back to high school where I volunteered in the Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) program. I continued my educational career at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) where I obtained my Bachelors of Science, Masters, and Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) in physical chemistry. Throughout my career at UCLA I continued tutoring students in math and chemistry. Furthermore I worked as a teaching assistant for ch... Read more
Philippe
I love teaching French and kids love me!
As a native French speaker, I have a very vivid passion for French language and culture, and there is one thing I love even more, it is transmitting this passion. I have a successful history of tutoring and sport coaching because, in my book, it is never hard to pass down your passions to someone else who is eager to learn. My expertise working with kids and young adult is one of my many strengths. My past of professional athlete and my hobbies usually help me to be respected by my pupils. I... Read more
Andrea
ESL Tutoring Andrea E.
I'm a third culture kid who grew up with an American dad and a Brazilian mom and was surrounded with family who were in the process of learning English. The joy I got from watching them learn is where my love of Teaching English as a Second Language grew. My Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign language from the University of Cambridge along with my two bachelor's in Sociology and International Studies as well as my year of experience teaching English at My Other Home and in my CEL... Read more
Alan
Alan-Photographer and Educator
As a person who has worked as a professional educator and photographer, I strive for excellence. That is my guiding principle. Professional skills are important, but listening and observation are critical in assisting someone's learning process. My master's degree in education was comprised of a year's teaching bracketed by course work focused on practical classroom application. My final project was a tutoring program I created between my third-graders and a kindergarten classroom. In my... Read more
Natalie
Elementary School Teacher Looking to Help Your Child Succeed
I have taught preschool, Kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade, and will be teaching 4th grade this upcoming school year. I am certified, and I have experience with Common Core as well as teaching reading in various stages of development. I love being a teacher and helping children realize they are capable of success. I decided to become a teacher after tutoring students in ESOL and still love to teach English as a second language. I have done one-on-one tutoring in reading and math since becomi... Read more
Ru
Ru W. Chinese immersion School Bilingual EA
Greetings! My name is Ru, and I am a Bilingual EA at the Chinese Immersion School. I have taught for 4 years in Taiwan, teaching a variety of grades. I now teach ESL through reading and writing to students in Kindergarten through fifth grades. Why do I love to teach Chinese? There are a number of reasons why I love to teach Chinese. First, I believe that educating children is an investment in our future and I find the work very satisfying. Second, since my first language is not English, I und... Read more
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
Ryan
Experienced Middle School Math Teacher
My name is Ryan D! This is my fifth year teaching middle school math in Oregon. I was born in Vietnam and moved to the U.S. when I was 14. I graduated from San Jose State University with a Bachelor's degree in Child and Adolescents Development (Preps for Teaching) and Mathematics. During my schooling, I spent two consecutive summers interning as a teaching assistant for a local school district’s Summer Program. During my internship, I had the opportunity to support students with Algebra II (y... Read more