(136) Private tutors for lessons, class and homework help near 97231
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Tamara
Eager to help you thrive in your German & Spanish adventures!
Hi, I'm Tamara! I am passionate about language, teaching, people, and problem-solving through challenges, and would love to support you in your language-learning endeavors! I love to have fun, to infuse a sense of lightness and play whenever I can. People learn best when they enjoy themselves and can fully engage in the process. So, I do my best to help create enjoyable experiences with mnemonic devices, learning games, and creative details. I will meet you where you’re at, and do everythi... Read more
Thomas
Political Science Professor with 10+ Years of Experience
I taught courses in political science for more than ten years. It was not a matter of addressing students in a large lecture hall. I interacted with students in settings that facilitated discussion. My students learned to make arguments and to defend them. The courses that I taught included all the major subfields of political science, but they focused on the American political tradition. Where appropriate, I assigned readings from primary sources, because I found that these require a... Read more
Donny
writing tutor, acting coach, speech criticism
I can coach you through character building, relaxation exercises, vocal warmups, and running lines. More importantly, I can help find what the character is doing in the scene. Acting is taking action, so actors need to act upon something. That something is the crux of the matter for an actor. Once an actor finds his/her actions, then performing th Read more
Ashley
College Grad with an English Degree
I am a college graduate with a degree in English literature. This means I have lots of experience with reading, writing, proofreading, and editing essays. I completed two years of a credential program for teaching when I realized I wanted to do my individualized teaching/instructing, and left the credential program. If there is one thing that I have learned in my life so far - it is that each person has a different learning style, and I will try my best to work with you and develop a meth... Read more
Margaret
Tutor w/ experience teaching abroad and tutoring in multiple languages
There are many subjects I like to study, and this is why I have such a wide range of experience! I am a certified TESOL instructor, and spent a year teaching English in Istanbul, Turkey. Before that, I led French conversation classes while in college, and after that, I taught ESL classes for my term of Americorps service in San Jose, CA. I love facilitating small groups and teaching one-on-one, and finding the aspect of a subject that can make it exciting to a student, whether that be theat... Read more
Diane
Have fun while improving your English conversation skills!
Hello there! My name is Diane, and I've just moved back to Oregon after 10 years living abroad and teaching ESL. I spent most of that time in South Korea, working at both private language institutions and in the public school system. My experience includes one-on-one tutoring as well as classroom teaching ranging from 6 to 30+ students. My students were of all ages from 5-year old preschoolers to college students to adult professionals. One-on-one tutoring has always been one of my favor... Read more
Mike
Healthcare Professional
I have experience as an assistant teacher, teaching high school students music. I possess a B.S. in Psychology and work full-time as a Paramedic. I am also currently pursuing entry into Physician Assistant school. I prefer teaching students topics in a laid-back, yet informative manner. I enjoy seeing students grasping new topics and conquering tough questions. - Paramedic - Chemistry, Biology, Anatomy & Physiology coursework. I have played drums for over 15 years. I have played in sch... 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
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
Kaylie
Advanced crochet enthusiast who wants to teach her craft!
I’m Kaylie! I am a 25-year-old, fun loving, upbeat individual who loves to teach and inspire people of all ages! I have been crocheting for over 15 years, learning so many things along the way. I have unique tips and tricks that even very beginning students can utilize early on to create beautiful works of their own. I have a very "positive reinforcement" teaching type, perfect for beginners, children, and anyone who feels they may need some extra patience! My promise is a calm learning en... Read more