(508) Private tutors for lessons, class and homework help near 97239
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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
Susan
Reading for Enjoyment, Brain Fitness and Success by Susan
My name is Susan and I am a mother of a 21 year-old athletically talented son who will be on the college Basketballteam again for his sophomore year at a community college. During his elementary school years, I have volunteered with reading to the children who required more attention and praise for their achievements. I also worked with the SMART program here in Northeast Portland. I receive so much energy from these innocent and eager children. Their enthusiasm is contagious. I worked a... Read more
Melissa
Experienced Science Teacher
Hello! I am a science teacher with over 4 years of experience in high school and middle school. I have over 2 years of tutoring, including online tutoring. I specialize in life sciences, but have extensive experience in chemistry and math as well. I have taught subjects such as earth science, anatomy/physiology, biology, and medical science. I believe that teaching students the skills to be successful long term is the key to tutoring success. I build trusting relationships with students so I ... Read more
Nicholas
Spanish Teacher and Tutor/ESL Teacher
I have over 7 years of tutoring and teaching experience in both Spanish and English. I have lived in Spain, Costa Rica, Peru, and the USA. I am a native English speaker but am fluent in Spanish. I have worked with students from age 3 to 62. I adapt well to any age-range, skill-level, or personal background. I am more than happy to work with novice students learning the basics up to advanced university students seeking some guidance. I love teaching, tutoring, and mentoring someone and watc... Read more
Alex
Tutor Specializing in English and Russian
Hello, I'm Alex! I have always enjoyed learning and helping others, and would love to help you with your tutoring needs. I graduated summa cum laude from Brandeis University, having majored in English & American Literature and Theater Arts, and minored in Russian Language & Literature. I also have a Master of Fine Arts degree in Design for Performance from the California Institute of the Arts, where I worked as a TA in dramatic literature classes. Since I earned my graduate degree, I have ... Read more
Curtis
Seasoned Professional Adobe Creative Suite User
With over 40 years as an art director and graphic designer, of which the last 20 have been working with Apple and PC computers. I've worked my career from the bottom up, learning from some of the best mentors and professionals in their respective fields of what it takes to make great, award winning designs, which also conform to the realities of production and implementation of the final product. It is with this philosophy and experience, which I wish to share with others. To help a new g... Read more
Emily
Highly Experienced and Qualified ESL Tutor
I have been a substitute teacher for six years and I have been working with children for over 10. I have received my Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Elementary Education from George Mason University. My graduate degree included a 16-week internship where I taught general education classrooms of 2nd grade and 5th grade students. I just completed my ESOL Endorsement at Portland State University, which included 90 hours of student teaching. It is my dream to teach English in order to help hum... Read more
Alexis
Experienced & Patient Tutor, Preschool through Adult
I'm a professional editor/writer with a master's degree from UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism and more than seven years of experience working at public radio outlets like NPR, KCRW and Marketplace. I graduated from UC Davis in 2008 with a B.A. in English and a B.S. in Managerial Economics. I have ample education in everything from Calculus to graduate-level writing. Since high school, I've worked in classrooms and professional environments as an editor and teacher. During grad schoo... Read more
Willa
Ivy League Writing and Test Prep Coach
I am a local writer, editor, and writing coach, and I have previously worked as an actor, theater educator, and horse trekking guide in South America. My life has been a mix of extreme outdoor travel and academic pursuits and I've had a lot of adventures along the way. I have extensive experience prepare students of all abilities for the Reading. English, and Essay sections of the SAT, and ACT, as well as the AP Literature test, AP Language test, and SAT II Literature test. My specialty i... Read more
Jamie
Cornell PhD in Literature with 20+ Years of Tutoring Experience
I am a veteran college professor of over 20 years who has taught undergraduates and graduates (at small colleges and Ivy League universities) how to read and write better, develop their perspective, communicate their ideas, and achieve the results they want. My work on admissions committees for college-level grants and scholarships, as well as mentoring high school and college students as a professor, gives me deep experience helping students write their college application essays (both for u... Read more