(443) Private tutors for lessons, class and homework help near 97215
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Stephen
Experienced art teacher who focuses on skill and technique
We make art because it lets us communicate the things inside us that language has difficulty describing. Sometimes it is deep love for a parent, spouse, friend, or child. Sometimes it is wonder and awe at the beauty of nature and the world around us. At other times it is a suffering inside that is hard to deal with. For all these reasons to describe our emotions, often when we start creating something, our hands are unable to translate what our minds can picture. They might be able to creat... Read more
Mary
Experienced teacher, tutor, and long-term student
Hi, I'm Mary! I graduated with a PhD in Clinical Psychology and am currently working as a psychologist in the Portland area. During graduate school I taught several psychology courses and helped students not only with course material but also with written and verbal communication skills, improving study habits and study strategies, and learning how to take tests. The courses I taught had anywhere from 20-125 students and I worked very hard to make the material understandable and relatable, an... Read more
Robert
Robert- Great with reading and writing skills!
I have experience as a special education instructional teacher. I've worked in two elementary schools helping kiddos with behavioral and educational disabilities. I consider myself a natural in education. I've been especially successful in helping students learn to read. My mother was my kindergarten teacher and I use the same creative techniques she used while teaching me to read and write. I have always been proficient at writing. I have taught in writing as well as other skills in eleme... Read more
Rachel
Spanish and English tutoring from a PhD/MFA
Having started teaching Spanish at the university level at age 19, I am well-versed in tutoring students. I have tutored elementary-level math and college-level English. I also have experience teaching English grammar in context for ESL students. I love helping students unlock their full potential by providing ways to approach learning with patience, kindness, and understanding. I have nearly a decade in teaching experience at the university level and am able to explain complex language... Read more
Kristen
Elementary/Middle School, Special Ed, Math/Literacy, Homework Help
I have been working with students in a school setting for 13 years. I have experience in each elementary grade, Kindergarten through fifth grade. I have also taught at the middle school level. I currently teach grades 5-8 as a learning specialist. I have experience differentiating learning, adapting when necessary, and motivating students of all abilities and disabilities. I truly believe that learning should be individualized for every student, that is what I love about tutoring. I am ... Read more
Christine
Masters Grad with Specialization in Politics, History and English
During college, I served as an elementary school tutor at Waddell Elementary for 2 years. I tutored two students in reading, math, spelling, vocabulary and science. We used a variety of games - such as hangman, word match etc. to learn new vocabulary words. Both of my students were very visual, so we used visual examples to help them think about ad Read more
Edmund
English Language, Indonesian Language, ESL/ESOL, Vocabulary, Grammar
I have a BA in German from Wheaton College, Illinois, an MA in Linguistics from the University of Southern California, and a PhD in Sociolinguistics from Georgetown University, with a minor in Anthropology. I worked in Asia for 28 years. My first assignment: Founding Dir. of the Inter Mission Language Center for Crosscultural Communication in Bandung, W. Java, Indonesia. After a year as Principal of the Bandung Int'l School, and 2 years as Asst Dir. of the Indonesian-American Binational Cent... Read more
Josh
Film Industry Professional with over 15 years experience
Hello there. I am a filmmaker from Portland, Oregon. I mostly produce and direct but I do a little of everything. I have a Masters Of Fine Art in Motion Picture and Television. Over the last 15 years I have worked in commercials, reality TV, and feature films. If you require help with pre-production, production, post-production, or even in theater (strong background plus I have a BA), I can assist you. I am fluent in both FCP (Final Cut Pro) and Adobe products. I have edited many projects in... Read more
Anita
Certified Elementary Teacher
My name is Anita. I am a certified elementary teacher. I currently teach first grade in the Reynolds School District. I have experience at most grade levels. I have also worked in after school tutoring programs, working with children who need extra help in reading and math. I enjoy working with children who need a little extra help to get them to grade level. I truly believe every child can succeed. Many children just need to see things taught in a different way. Most teachers lack the tim... Read more
Rick
Photography Lessons
I am a professional portrait and wedding photographer. I've been photographing portraits since I was 18 and have been photographing weddings now for the last three-four years. Each year I continue to grow a broader client base, which has also expanded my reach and impact on the service I provide. As a professional photographer, I use InDesign to create marketing content that is printed. I also use Lightroom and Photoshop to edit my photos before delivering my photos. I use MacOSx, but am a... Read more