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Heidi
English Teacher in SE Portland
My 19 year old son has Aspergers. I have become very knowledgeable on the subject both through my experience teaching and advocating for him as well as through extensive study. He was home schooled in 1st grade and the first two years of high school. Organization, reading comprehension and writing were his biggest academic challenges. With my b Read more
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
Rebecca
Certified social studies tutor
Hello! I am a mother, tutor, teacher, and a history enthusiast. I am currently working as a tutor both in Vancouver, Washington and Portland, Oregon through the school's systems and I love tutoring. I also substitute teach multiple grades and subjects for Portland Public School District. I think that tutoring is an important tool to help students excel and succeed with their education. Tutoring allows me to assess exactly where students struggle in their academics. In History and social stu... Read more
Adam
An educator with international experience and a creative outlook
I started teaching English as a Second Language in New York City in 2002. I worked as an instructor and tutor for students from all over the world during my 6 years in New York. At this time I was also the acting music director for a local theater company and provided legal consulting for the record label Putumayo. From 2007 to 2012 I lived in Paris, France where I continued to teach ESL and develop curriculum. I also studied and became fluent in French, and worked as a French-English t... Read more
Naomi
Writing and critical thinking matter!
Hello, My name is Naomi and I recently graduated from Willamette University with a bachelor's degree in Anthropology. I love reading, writing and engaging in critical conversations with others. I have experience tutoring a variety of subjects at the highschool level including algebra, chemistry and English. I have also worked as a writing consultant and love helping students work through the writing process, from coming up with ideas to editing final products. My approach to tutoring is... 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
Shawna
Current counselor proficient in psychology, sociology, & reading
Throughout my undergraduate studies, I was a teaching assistant for general psychology and often assisted others in the psychology department with various projects and assignments. Following completion of my undergraduate course work, I worked with children and teens with special needs, which often included teaching direct instructions programs in addition to tutoring and assistance with homework assignments. My experience throughout this time also included writing and implementing individual... Read more
Frank
Math and Physics tutor with Engineering PhD
I have tutored physics and math students since I was in college, with most of my emphasis on introductory physics courses for students in other departments (e.g. pre-med), and undergraduate math classes, especially single-variable calculus. In addition, I have tutored high school calculus and other math classes. I love working through problems with students and seeing when they grasp the methods and are able to apply them to solve new problems. I enjoy working with students at all stages, ... Read more
Shana
Experienced, Creative, and Fun Language Arts Tutor
While I was in high school and college, I tutored students who were in elementary and junior high school. I taught lots of students who were from many different countries and ethnic backgrounds. Quite a few of my students were learning English as a second language. In particular, I helped students learn reading, spelling, and other written language arts skills. I also tutored in math, science, and social studies. I helped students study for tests and complete homework as well. I developed goo... Read more
Hazel
Fluent French Speaker and World Traveler
I have a degree in French and Communication. I studied abroad in France for a year in 2015, and learned a lot on how to speak colloquially, vocabulary, the accent, and the culture. I've visited France many times since, and it's one of my favorite places. I have studied French for my entire academic life. I was the President of the French Club in high school, and took all AP French classes that were available for me. I listen to French podcasts, watch French movies, and have all the Harry Pot... Read more