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Joshua
English is Fun and Awesome
I will be graduating from PSU in 2012 with a B.A. in Applied Linguistics and a TESL certificate. I have been involved in tutoring native and non-native speakers of English for over ten years. My sessions always include ongoing assessment and I make every effort to get my students the tools they need to excel. I enjoy all types of English tutoring, including paper editing, public speaking, paper writing, reading, conversational English, and accent modification. I have had a knack for unde... Read more
Ruji
Writer, Editor, Academic Tutor
Experienced freelance writer and editor with a sharp eye for all aspects of English grammar, usage, and style. I have tutored people in reading and writing at all levels. I have also tutored in standardized test preparation, especially for the SAT and GRE, and general K-12 academics. Friendly and encouraging attitude with students of all ages. Good communicator with a strong sense for students' individual needs. Subjects and course materials may confuse people for different reasons, and I str... Read more
Morgan
University Geology Instructor
I have 10 years experience as a geology instructor at universities and community colleges in the pacific northwest of the United States. I have taught a few upper division courses, but the majority of my professional work has been teaching introductory geology courses. During this time, I have taught hundreds of students the joys of geology. Most importantly, I focus on establishing an overall framework of basic geological knowledge, onto which can be related the more detailed aspects of the ... Read more
Erik
Physicist and Engineer
When I was working on my PhD in physics at Arizona State University, I spent 3.5 years as a teaching assistant. I taught labs and recitation classes for calculus and non-calculus based introductory physics classes. In addition, all throughout my graduate student career, I supplemented my income by tutoring students in university physics. During my time as a TA and tutor, I discovered that I enjoyed teaching; for me, the best part was when I saw the aha moments when students finally grasp a... Read more
Nadya
Trilingual Wesleyan Grad: Educator, Storyteller, & Globetrotter
I grew up as the child, niece, and granddaughter of three teachers. Nonetheless, at school I was also the hardworking nerd who spent more time studying than the rest and for whom repetition, encouragement, and opportunity were essential to my academic success—and confidence. It makes perfect sense to me that some five years after high school I would return to the very setting that had been the site of my growth. Beginning in 2008, I served as an outdoor educator with elementary school studen... Read more
Susan
Experienced ESL Teacher
I am an English teacher with an ESL certificate from Queens College in Belfast, N.I. I taught ESL in China full time for three years and have volunteered as a tutor. I spent three years working in a school, teaching early reading and working in a Spanish Immersion classroom. I am experienced in teaching early reading, writing, conversation, vocabulary and especially ESL. I am a college graduate, recently retired. I am skilled at working with both older and young students. You will be ... Read more
Noah
Mathematics and Physics Ambassador!
At Portland State University I am a Teaching Assistant for the Department of Physics' Astronomy courses. In addition I am involved with research and give multiple students tutoring on college introductory level mathematics, trigonometry and pre-calculus. I am still deeply involved in academics so while I teach you, I am learning things myself which makes me an even better tutor. I am not here to make your life harder, I am here to show you the beauty in mathematics and to help you build a... Read more
Jenkins
Grammar, Proof-Reading, and English Extraordinaire!!
Originally from South Carolina, I completed my undergraduate degree at Sarah Lawrence College in New York, and received a graduate degree in Modern Irish Literature at University College Cork in Cork, Ireland. I am currently pursuing a second graduate degree in Library and Information Science. By day, I use my powers for good at the Multnomah County Library. Both of my parents are retired English teachers, so I was raised with a true respect and appreciation for the English language - an... Read more
Connor
Thorough and patient tutor: SAT, Math, Science, Spanish & Writing
I discovered my passion for teaching at Grinnell College, where I learned huge difference having committed and engaging instructors able to explain complicated material simply makes to students' learning. I had the opportunity to work as a student mentor for several classes there before graduating with degrees in philosophy, neuroscience, and linguistics, and try to model my teaching style after that of my best professors. Nothing is more satisfying than helping someone make a break through... Read more
Carly
Arts Infused Reading, Writing and Math Tutor
A certified teacher with four years of experience in elementary schools, I am passionate about helping little ones love learning through the arts. Originally an SAT/GRE tutor, in 2013 I earned my teaching certification through Teach for America, then continued as a Creative Expression Teacher and Arts Infusion Specialist in a Title 1 School in Oklahoma. In 2014 I founded and taught theater at "Inside-OUT", an arts summer camp for kids from low income communities. I am also a playwright and... Read more