(402) Private tutors for lessons, class and homework help near 97203
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Jerry
Experienced college math teacher
I have been teaching at Reed College since 1989 and now am looking to do some tutoring beyond that venue in anticipation of retiring soon. In light of my work experience, probably I am best suited for now to work with advanced high school students or college students, or with precocious younger students. My teaching method starts with trying to find the student's points of strength and understanding, and then building on those to address challenges or difficulties. I enjoy helping peop... Read more
Larry
Helping people to communicate
I was an English as a second language (ESL) trainer in Warsaw, Poland 1997 - 2014. I taught in-company and in-school to individuals and small groups. I taught both business and general English working concurrently at several commercial language schools. I also had a portfolio of private students that I worked with directly. I was also an executive management coach in Warsaw. I have a TEFL certificate: College of Teachers, UK 2008 and an M.S. Business Administration, Pepperdine University, ... Read more
Emily
Expert teacher with patience and creativity
Emily finds it very rewarding to share the freedom and joy of music making with her students. She is offering lessons in: Singing (beginner through professional) Ear-training/sight-reading for conservatory students/aspiring conservatory students Piano (beginner through intermediate) Music history Music theory Song-writing Emily is a certified Orff-Schulwerk instructor who has also done coursework in Dalcroze Eurhythmics. These methods have inspired her to incorporate movements, speech, and ... Read more
Aki
Friendly and Experienced Math and Physics Teacher
Hi future students and parents!!! My name is Aki, and I was a Physics/Calculus teacher at a small private school located in San Diego. Now, I've relocated to Portland and am a full time tutor, dedicating all my attention to the success of each and every student I have. I've started tutoring in 2012 at a prestigious tutoring facility. There I had the opportunity to teach a group of high school students SAT and ACT while creating materials for the AP tests. This experience made me realize how... Read more
Lance
Illustration, Animation & VFX Production: The 3D Workflow
I have worked in Maya professionally for over 10 years, and it is the primary application I use for my illustrations and animations. Using Maya, I have created images and animations for clients such as Nikon, BMW, Nike, Exide Batteries, Freightliner Trucks, Leatherman Tools, Danner Boots, Salesforce.com, Oracle and Cisco Systems. I wrote a monthl Read more
Janet
Experienced and Effective Test Prep Tutor (LSAT, GMAT, MCAT-CARS)
I hold a Master's degree in Adult Education from Portland State University. My Master's project involved developing a participatory approach to Adult ESOL. I also hold a graduate certificate in Teaching English as a Second or Other Language (TESOL) from Seattle Pacific University. I have been teaching adult ESL (paid and volunteer) for many year Read more
Martha
Spanish Tutor. Native Spanish Speaker
I taught school for 12 years in Spanish Immersion programs. I am a native speaker of Spanish. I was born and raised in Habana Cuba. I love being bilingual and love teaching about the rich culture and wonderful language that is Spanish. We live in a very diverse and pluralistic society. Being bilingual will only benefit your future aspirations. I became a teacher and have a Masters Degree of Education, where I graduated with a 4.0 GPA. My thesis and work sample brought forth the im... Read more
Anthony
Anthony (40+ years experience)
- $65 / h
- Vancouver , Washington ( 98664 )
- 20 miles
I always start with giving my student my respect as a human being and as a learner. My student is my professional reason for being. I teach to a student's strengths and work with my student to either overcome or work around deficits. I have over 40 years of experience working with children with special needs and this allows me to understand the frustrations that come with low achievement as well as the methods that work best to improve student performance. I have been a Teacher of Children... Read more
Mandy
MIT grad, 10+ years of teaching Engineering, Physics and math.
- $65 / h
- 125 ratings
- Vancouver , Washington ( 98686 )
- 10 miles
*Welcoming high school students and first year college students. * I strive to give you ownership and helping you become empowered, passionate and confident. I understand the needs of traditionally underrepresented groups in academia, and I am able to mentor learners from this perspective. Bio: Mandy graduated with a B.Sc. in Engineering Physics from Cornell University in 2005 and a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 20... Read more
Alisha
Harvard Medical School Student Passionate About Your Success!
Hello, my name is Alisha, and I am an experienced tutor with a passion for helping students achieve their academic goals! I attended Portland State University, where I double majored in Biology and Public Health. During my time at PSU, I was dedicated to my studies and maintained a perfect GPA of 4.0. I also scored in the 95th percentile on my MCAT exam, which set me up for a successful medical school application cycle. This fall, I will be attending Harvard Medical School, an opportunity ... Read more