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Jade
Forensic Anthropology: Learn the truth about Bones!
I am a published anthropologist with an MS in forensic anthropology. I have practical and theoretical experience in forensic anthropology, physical anthropology, linguistic anthropology, bioarchaeology, Norse archaeology, crime scene processing, autopsies and more. I have specific expertise in skeletal trauma, especially skeletal gunshot trauma. I've worked at the Smithsonian with well-known forensic anthropologists and have assisted on casework with anthropologists in Massachusetts. I ha... Read more
Antoinette
Grad Student W/ BS in Philosophy to Teach Writing, Reading, MORE!
I am a graduate student with ten years of nannying experience and a passion for cultivating literacy. My teaching experience includes three college level teaching assistantships, as well as three years teaching basic music theory and guitar to elementary aged children. I am comfortable tutoring children and adults, and will happily accept students with special needs or learning differences. My strongest tutoring skills lie in reading and writing, with attention to grammar and style. In additi... Read more
Jeff
Mr. K: All-Purpose Tutor
I have 14 years' experience teaching in Portland Public Schools, grades K-12. I am endorsed in the Art and ESL disciplines. I have a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Printmaking from the San Francisco Art Institute. I also have a 5th Year Education degree from Portland State University. I taught Middle School Core and Art at Temple Beth Israel for 3 years on Wednesday nights. I have volunteered at KBOO radio for the last 30 years, and was recently elected to the Board of Directors there. I am ... Read more
Liz
Elizabeth
I received a B.S. in Elementary Education and a Handicapped Learner Certificate (30 hours post-BA in Special Education from the University of Oregon, one of the country's top three universities in Special Education. My specialty is teaching reading, spelling and writing, although I also enjoy teaching math at the elementary level. I am very positive, flexible and highly trained in my teaching. I strongly believe in cumulative review, reviewing previously taught materials in subsequent ses... Read more
Marissa
English and Japanese Tutor - taught English for 6 years abroad
Konnichiwa, my name is Marissa. I lived in Japan for 6 + years and really enjoy speaking Japanese. I studied Japanese since high school through university and was accepted on a scholarship study program for one year in Sapporo. I went back to Japan numerous times and worked there for 5 years teaching English. I taught adults and children for 2 years, and then taught for 3 years at an international preschool. During my time abroad I have taught and lived in other Asian countries and I am willi... 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
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
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
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
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