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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
David
Experienced Math Tutor
Greetings! I recently moved to Portland, OR from Colorado, where I taught mathematics at a local college, and tutored middle school, high school and college students in English and Math. Enabling young learners to unlocking their potential is the greatest reward for me, and I look forward to bringing my 10+ years of tutoring experience to the Portland/Vancouver area. For the past three years, I have worked as an in-house tutor for Colorado Mountain College, offering support in all levels ... Read more
Lade
Process Oriented Math Tutor
I am an engineer with a passion for solving problems. I have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and Math Minor. I also tutored grammar to international students in college. I have 3 years working as a tutor in college, where I have tutored a variety of students from different backgrounds and understanding level. I have tutored Algebra, Trigonometry, statistics, calculus, geometry, and probability. In addition to Math, I have experience tutoring Physics and Chemistry in an academi... Read more
Scott
All children can learn:)
Experienced teacher with multiple endorsements ready to help your children succeed. I've worked with children with special challenges to highly gifted. If you have an at-risk child, a child who has given up hope, a child who feels different from their peers, someone who hasn't been successful in school, contact me. I believe that everyone has the capacity to succeed in school and in life. I've been everything from a classroom teacher (ten years), coach, advisor, athletic direct, principal, s... Read more
Corie
Experienced College-Level Tutor and Professional Writer
Between my resume and my education, I know what it takes to make writing eloquent and compelling. I love helping YOU discover what "good writing" means and using your new skills to get high marks on essays and on exams. I don't proofread and edit your work; I guide you on your path to making your writing better so you can be successful on your own. I am a grammar nerd with a love for MLA (and experience and respect for APA), the oxford comma, and crafting a thesis you can support with solid ... Read more
Jaime
Learning specialist
I made the transition to working one on one with students after years of working as a classroom teacher and feeling frustrated with the lack of individualized time there was to help my most struggling learners. For the last 3 years, I have been working on a post-master's certification in educational therapy and working with students one on one in private centers. I specialize in reading remediation, dyslexia, and executive functioning. My approach to my students' learning challenges is th... Read more