(302) Private tutors for lessons, class and homework help near 97006
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Paul
Exceptional English Tutor Specializing in Writing and Test Prep
I've been teaching and tutoring for over fifteen years and to me the most important aspect of teaching is that the student learns how to think for him or herself. Without that, there is no real learning. This begins with the relationship between teacher and student. There must first and foremost be trust, so that the student feels comfortable learning with a particular person. This is also important for the teacher so they begin to understand how the student thinks, how the student learns and... Read more
Kevin
Bar Certified Attorney w/ Tutoring Experience
Hi, I'm Kevin. I went to the University of North Texas for my undergraduate, where I majored in Philosophy and Sociology. I graduated magna cum laude, and then I took the LSAT, scoring in the top 80th percentile. Along with my extracurricular activities, this qualified me for a generous scholarship award from Lewis & Clark Law School, which brought me here to Portland, OR. After my time in law school where I worked multiple internships and served two years on the editorial board of the presti... Read more
Abigail
Experienced Tutor in ESL/ESOL and English
Learning can be fun as well as focused and productive. With each student, I work to achieve that balance by getting to know you first in order to build a cooperative work relationship. And then setting clear goals. My methods include assessing a student's level at the beginning, and then setting clear, measurable objectives in order to focus our tutoring sessions. I like to return to the student's goals and ascertain whether we have achieved those goals or not throughout our time together. C... Read more
Haitham
Accounting, Finance & Math / (English & Arabic speaker)
I'm specialist in financial accounting, managerial accounting, and intro to finance for undergraduate students in universities and colleges as well as a specialist in math (algebra, calculus, prealgebra, precalculus, geometry, and linear algebra) for school students from Grade 6 to high school and undergraduate students. I'm currently an Accounting Instructor at PCC. I also have nine years of experience in tutoring private lessons in math and accounting. I use different techniques to get the... Read more
Ammar
Math Tutoring: Reach Your Goals!
With over two decades of experience in math education, I've worn many hats – from teaching in schools to lecturing at universities. Armed with a Ph.D. in Mathematics and a teaching license, I'm equipped to guide students through their mathematical journey. Let me tell you about my tutoring journey – I've worked with hundreds of students, from high schoolers to college-goers. Whether it's one-on-one sessions or virtual hangouts, I've seen my students conquer tough exams like the GRE (where ... Read more
David
Professional Tutor with over 47 years experience
Children's education is a parental responsibility. Most parents strive to gear their children so that they have the best chance for success in adulthood. This requires exposure of the student to numerous aspects of life including basic, core and elective education. Schools, teachers and tutors may be part of the solution, or they may be part of a problem. I am part of the solution. Teaching is a difficult and time-intensive profession. Teachers must not only understand the subject matt... Read more
Emily
SAT and Literacy Expert
I have been tutoring professionally for over 10 years, in the United States and abroad. I have expertise in all verbal portions of the SAT and ACT (Reading Comprehension, Grammar and Writing), as well as English Language Arts, writing skills, Reading Recovery, Hebrew, Bible Studies and more. I use a variety of educational technologies and methods to ensure that my lessons are engaging as well as challenging. I have helped countless students improve their SAT scores and go on to be accepte... Read more
Heather
Experienced educator at all levels from PreK- College and Career
I have a B.S in Elementary Education, M.A. in Reading Education K-12, Ed.S in Educational Leadership & Administration, and am Nationally Board Certified in the field of Literacy. I also hold professional teaching and administrative credentials in the state of Oregon. My expertise is in teaching writing at all levels K-College. I am also skilled in reading and math interventions and have extensive experience working with neurodivergent children and adults of all ages. Caring and supportive... Read more
Joel
Writing and ESL Tutor/Instructor
Dear Student, Parent, or Other: My teaching philosophy is student-centered. Each student has unique needs and goals. Every student's learning style is individual. Everything is based on the particular student. My diverse and substantial teaching and education background in writing, ESL, business, design, and other subjects enables me to meet the needs and learning styles of many different students. My TESL certification comes from Portland State University's Linguistics Department. The cer... Read more
Philip
Professional, MIT-educated, to help with a wide variety of challenges
I am a Master Practitioner and Certified Trainer of NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) with specific ADD/ADHD training from the late Don Blackerby PhD; prior to his passing in 2009, Dr. Blackerby was the foremost NLP authority on Learning Disabilities, including Attention Deficit Disorder. I have been assisting children and adults with learning/att Read more