(508) Private tutors for lessons, class and homework help near 97239
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Stephen
Experienced art teacher who focuses on skill and technique
We make art because it lets us communicate the things inside us that language has difficulty describing. Sometimes it is deep love for a parent, spouse, friend, or child. Sometimes it is wonder and awe at the beauty of nature and the world around us. At other times it is a suffering inside that is hard to deal with. For all these reasons to describe our emotions, often when we start creating something, our hands are unable to translate what our minds can picture. They might be able to creat... Read more
Jackie
Biology Tutor in Portland Metro area
I am a recent graduate from Portland State University with a degree in Biology, Human biology emphasis. I have taken many broad courses, but my favorite undergraduate courses were Anatomy and Physiology, Microbiology and Genetics. I will be eventually returning to school to obtain a graduate degree in Physicians Assistant. My experience with teaching has been working as a Organic chemistry learning assistant, as well as a general chemistry workshop leader. In both aspects I have helped st... Read more
Owen
Patient and knowledgeable tutor in Spanish, biology, MCAT, SAT
I'm a pre-medical student at PSU. I've worked as an independent tutor since 2008. I've tutored people in Spanish, English essay writing and composition, general and AP high school biology, cell and molecular biology, biochemistry, interpretation of scientific papers, and ESL periodically since 2008. I can also help you prepare for the MCAT and the Reading and Writing sections of the SAT. I scored in the 97th percentile on the MCAT, and I scored a perfect 800 on the Reading section of the ... 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
Edward
Writer Who Loves To Teach
I am a 2011 nominee for the Pushcart Prize in Literature, also nominated for the 2009 Rhysling Award and the 2005 British Science Fiction Association Award. My short stories have appeared in over 120 worldwide markets, including Ellen Datlow's Best Horror of the Year 2, Interzone magazine and the Magazine of Bizarro Fiction. I am a graduate of Temple University, and presently seek to broaden my horizons in teaching after a disability cut Graduate School short. In my spare time, I enjoy readin... Read more
Cole
Enthusiastic tutor specializing in high school math and science
I currently work as a technical consultant for a firm specializing in the development of renewable energy projects throughout North America. Since graduating from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering in 2013, I have held a variety of technical and non-technical jobs that have led me to live here in beautiful Portland, Oregon. I've always been passionate about technology, engineering, and how these ideas impact people's daily lives. I have led countless info... Read more
Kiana
I'm an eager college student trying to share what I've learned
I have been living abroad for the past 6 years (Ethiopia, Finland, and India to be exact). In Ethiopia I consistently helped my peers and younger students complete their homework, improving their understandings of methods as I did. In Finland I worked with middle schoolers after school, supporting them in learning arts and crafts techniques. I also wrote a lesson plan and taught a 6th grade math class on aspects of "mathsthetics". In India I taught local students twice a week, writing lesson ... Read more
Celeste
Ms. Celeste or, for smaller children, CeeCee.
I love words, languages, music, dancing...and people! I would like to help elementary-high school aged kids maximize their potential (and even some college athletes struggling with writing and test-taking). I value people's differences, but try to help them understand why some standards are important and how to master those skills. I laugh a lot! :-)... Read more
Nico
Passionate educator in English, Literature, and Elementary Ed.
Hello and welcome! My name is Nico and I have a Bachelor's of Art in Women, Gender, Sexuality, and Queer Studies from Portland State University. Go class of 2014! I am currently a mentor/tutor at a local Multnomah County high school, working with sophomore level students through an AmeriCorps program. This program specifically works with students who are a part of marginalized communities. It is such a great passion of mine to work with high school students. Feel free to ask me more about ... Read more