(105) Private tutors for lessons, class and homework help near 97140
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Eric
Experienced ESL teacher ready to help you reach your goals
I have taught students of all ages and all skill levels in my over 15 years' career and one thing I've learned - I love helping people reach their ESL goals. Whatever the goal, we can map out a path to help you reach it. I've taught large classes and small - small is the most rewarding and the most productive for the student's goals. How do I do that? By creating engaging lessons tailored to the student and their goals. Yes, we use some standard texts. Yes, you will need to study. But it w... Read more
Austin
Experienced Footwear and Industrial Designer
Howdy, I'm Austin, an industrial and footwear designer with experience in the vehicle design industry as well. I graduated with honors at ArtCenter College of Design with a Bachelor of Science in Product Design. It was an extremely rigorous school that taught me the steps and the thinking behind creating valuable products, vehicles, and experiences. It also taught me an extreme work ethic and various teaching techniques due to my experience as a teaching assistant in Product Design courses. ... Read more
Debra
International Educator
I am an elementary (K-8) educator, who has just returned from the US Peace Corps where I taught English in Colombia, South America! I am also the proud mother of three grown children and was a Girl/Cub/Boy Scout leader for 11 years. During graduate school I GED tutored at the Women's Shelter in Boise, Idaho, and many students in Colombia (from young children to engineers). I also sat on the Program Development board at the College of Southern Idaho. I believe in working closely with stude... Read more
Eugene
Writing, Sociology, Anthropology my Specialties.
Hello there, potential student; I've taught writing workshops all over the country and can show you how to effectively compose an essay, write a book review or simply perform creative writing. I have published articles and stories as well as working for a gaming company producing game modules, so have an extensive background in practical writing of all types. In addition, my strong background in anthropology and sociology can offer you a better understanding of these two subjects, which ... Read more
Andrew
Astrophysics Major & Mathematics/Physics Tutor
I'm currently an undergraduate astrophysics student at Portland Community College (PCC), completing my final year of courses before transfer to a four-year university. I may be an undergrad, but I have a robust & recognized command of calculus level college physics and all mathematics through differential equations. I'm a member of Phi Theta Kappa, the Vice President of Portland Community College's campus-wide Society of Physics Students, a NASA Aerospace Scholar, A NASA Space Grant recipient... Read more
Jessica
20 years of successful teaching experience
Hi, I'm Jessica. I have enjoyed working in educational settings for 27 years and have been a successful teacher for 20 years. Helping students learn is one of my greatest passions. I believe that so much of learning is about confidence. Being a positive person, I have really been able to motivate students to improve in the subject matter. I try my best to make lessons, interesting, engaging, and challenging. I also also plan my lessons according to the student's needs and learning styles ... Read more
Nancy
Enthusiastic tutor for English writing, grammar, literature
- $60 / h
- Lake Oswego , Oregon ( 97035 )
- 10 miles
As one who has always had a passion for learning and the English language, I look forward to working with enthusiastic students who want to improve their written and verbal communication skills. I am a retired instructor of both high school and college English who has enjoyed a tri-part career. After teaching freshman composition for several years, I worked as a senior staff person for city government and then served the Executive Director of a key non-profit membership organization in Po... Read more
Melvyn
I teach using life's everyday experiences
- $40 / h
- Lake Oswego , Oregon ( 97035 )
- 15 miles
My passion for ESL started while I was a student at the U of Miami. I volunteered to help teach English as a second language to the Cuban refugees that fled Castro's Cuba. For many years I worked with the Philadelphia Board of Education and the Atlantic City Board of Education. Not only did I teach ESL to students (from kindergarten to adults), I also taught teachers how to teach ESL. I teach using life's everyday experiences.... Read more
James
Professional Classical/Jazz musician
- $40 / h
- Lake Oswego , Oregon ( 97035 )
- 10 miles
I began music at first playing trumpet and later tenor sax in school bands. I became interested in the guitar and began playing at age 14. I was Initially interested in rock but as I matured I became interested in other styles. My sister is a professional classical pianist and I was interested in the virtuosity that classical musicians possessed. I remember Chopin's 11th etude caught my ear. I took some music theory lessons from my sister and began going to all her recitals. I had a friend... Read more
Peggy
Better in Math
- $40 / h
- Lake Oswego , Oregon ( 97035 )
- 20 miles
When tutoring students in math, I help them to know the methodology and to understand the reasoning behind it. So they have a better chance to be able to solve the current problems, to build a better math foundation, and yet to have fun with it as well. I work with the students around their class materials and assignments. Also, if it is needed, I could pick a few additional problems to enhance what they've learned. This connects their school work and would fill the gaps around the subjects... Read more