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Meredith
Experienced k-12 Language Arts and Social Studies Tutor
Hello! I worked as a literacy tutor for k-3rd grade students, and with an after school class of 6th graders, most of whom were English Language Learners. I have experience working with students from a variety of background who all faced different challenges in learning to read, write, and speak English proficiently. I am currently being trained and certified in Montessori education and believe children learn best when material is related to their own lives and experiences, and I believe an... Read more
Derek
Local College Grad, Tutor w/ Teaching Experience
Hi! I'm Derek. I live in Portland with two humans and two cats, and I love them all. I like to write, play music, and make art- I find joy in taking up new subjects and forms of expression. I really like painting, playing jazz and analog photography. My secret talent is language- I am fluent in English (of course), German, and am well on my way with Spanish. I have background tutoring languages (English, German, and Spanish) and music (saxophone, guitar, and bass). I taught a German discussio... Read more
Grace
Experienced Latin Tutor, Elementary-College level
I have lived in sunny Portland, Oregon since 2012 and in December, 2015 I earned my B.A. with Honors in Classical Studies, Ancient Languages concentration. I have completed through Advanced college Latin, as well as Advanced Ancient Greek at the undergraduate level. In addition, I spent January-June of 2017 teaching 5th grade Ancient Greek and 6th grade Latin at the Portland Waldorf School. I think what I love most about tutoring in Latin, as well as writing and editing essays, is the fact th... Read more
Gina
On peut pratiquer!
Hello to you!I I'm Sadie, and I live in lovely, rainy Oregon, US. I love literature and languages. So much so, that I have spent my entire professional career as a librarian. Connecting people with information is my passion! Every week, in my small, community library, I meet and help people from all over the world. I enjoy talking with others and hearing their histories. Helping others is very important to me. I would welcome the opportunity to work with you as a conversation partner shou... Read more
Estelle
I am an ESL teacher with 10 years of experience
I fell in love with teaching right after I graduated from university. I was very lucky to have the opportunity to teach English through the Fulbright Commission in Austria for a year. After that experience I knew without a doubt that I wanted to be an English teacher as my career. After returning to the states I completed my master's in TESOL. I have taught and tutored both community and academic English learners in the Portland area for the last eight years. I absolutely love meeting new p... Read more
Karl
Composer, Pianist, Tutor
I am a a classical composer and pianist with BA in music from Lewis and Clark College and an MM in music composition from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. I studied composition and theory with David Conte, one of the last students of the legendary Nadia Boulanger, famed mentor to such greats as Aaron Copland, Philip Glass, and Elliot Carter. I offer all of my students the same rigor and seriousness that he received as a conservatory student. Whatever level of musician you happen to be... Read more
Marvin
Specialize in Video Production/Editing and would love to help you
I worked as a reporter, producer and production supervisor for student media broadcasting at Oregon State and learned a lot about video production through that and through courses I took there. I taught other students how to use video editing software and camera equipment and also led a production team while producing. I am most experienced in Final Cut Pro editing software but can also teach you a thing or two about Adobe Premier as well. If you want to learn the basics of video edit... Read more
Jade
Forensic Anthropology: Learn the truth about Bones!
I am a published anthropologist with an MS in forensic anthropology. I have practical and theoretical experience in forensic anthropology, physical anthropology, linguistic anthropology, bioarchaeology, Norse archaeology, crime scene processing, autopsies and more. I have specific expertise in skeletal trauma, especially skeletal gunshot trauma. I've worked at the Smithsonian with well-known forensic anthropologists and have assisted on casework with anthropologists in Massachusetts. I ha... Read more
Graham
English and Writing Tutor with ESL experience
I worked as an English tutor for second-language learners at South Seattle Community College for two years. At this job I helped students with everything from basic grammar worksheets to essays. I helped them craft better thesis statements, organize paragraphs, strengthen their ideas, and improve spelling, grammar, and word choice. I took great pleasure in helping students improve their written English, and always felt like I had a knack for it. I have a strong background in writing and e... Read more
Claude
Baccalaureate Multi-Discipline Tutor
Hi there! My name is Claude P. and I graduated from Middle Tennessee State with a bachelor's in Criminal Justice and a minor in Psychology. During my time there I took electives in political science, economics, anatomy and physiology, and literature. I have over 10 years of graphic design experience (Adobe PS), and am passionate about reading/writing, and fostering creativity within those areas. In high school I was a three sport varsity athlete in tennis, basketball, and footbal... Read more