(481) Private tutors for lessons, class and homework help near 97217
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Eric
Effective Mandarin Teacher Specializing in Entry Level Tutoring
I have been teaching Mandarin for 5 years at a Mandarin center here in Portland. My Mandarin is not fluent, but as a student for over 10 years with numerous trips to China, I have developed a working proficiency in the language. With my help you can gain a solid understanding of the pronunciation, grammar and typical expressions. We will use an online training system (www.effectivechinese.net) which as the name suggest is very effective. This courseware was developed in cooperation with ... Read more
Erik
I help you make progress with patience and a growth mindset.
My name is Erik; I'm a writing tutor with more than three years of experience tutoring college-level writing of all sorts, mainly papers but also essays and applications. I've also attended various training workshops about academic writing and helping English-language learners. My tutoring skill-set is robust. In addition to my skills and experience, I also bring kindness and patience to the tutoring table. Writing is a process, so we must try and try again in order to proceed. My tutoring s... Read more
Ali
BS in Biology from Portland State University
I have taught biology at a college level as a student employee for Portland State University. I have also taught young students Japanese at a weekend language school. Generally I have provided support for fellow classmates over the course of my educational career and have succeeded in all of my courses which has earned me the honor of graduating cum laude from Portland State University. I am passionate about learning and more specifically, I enjoy condensing complicated information into a... Read more
Max
French Tutor, beginner, intermediate, advanced
I graduated from Utah State University in Global Communications, French Minor Emphasis - 2017. I spent 3 months in France for my practicum, staying with a host family and working 35 hours a week as a receptionist in a hotel. After graduation I spent just under 1 year as a private French tutor, tutoring students from ages 9-16 locally. I am now working as an after-school program teacher for Le Monde French Immersion Public Charter School. I look forward to meeting you!... Read more
Chris
Portland State professor ready to help!
I am an instructor of public speaking at Portland State University and adjunct professor of philosophy at Global Ministries University. I regularly tutor my students at PSU (through office hours) and have also tutored a few students outside of the university. I have developed a method of study that can be applied to improve study skills in almost any discipline. It centers around something called "close reading" which is done in the study of philosophy but can be applied to almost anythin... Read more
Hassan
Excited to guide you through your journey!
Hello! My name is Hassan, I graduated with a BA in Biology and Islamic and Arabic Studies from San Diego State University. After graduating from SDSU I had the opportunity to put my education to practice while working in the biotechnology industry. I am currently applying to medical school for the 2017 cycle (so if you are interested in knowing more about the process I'd be glad to discuss it with you). At SDSU, I was a teaching assistant for an intro to biology course, microbiology and hu... Read more
Briana
PSU English Major with experience tutoring
I'm currently a senior at PSU and have completed a teaching/ tutoring writing practicum at Benson High School. I have had a passion for reading and writing as long as I can remember and I look forward to passing this on to others. I hope to become a high school English teacher but as a tutor I'm comfortable helping all ages. I hope to hear from you so we can discuss future lessons and more importantly, how I can help you reach your goals!... Read more
Julia
Experienced Tutor Specializing in German and English
Hello, I am Julia! I am a current undergraduate student at Portland State University majoring in German and minoring in general history and medieval studies. This is my second year as a tutor of German through my university and my first year teaching German in a formal after-school program - I have experience with learners of all ages, abilities, and levels - from elementary school to adult, from beginner to intermediate, and even students with learning disabilities and special needs. I am no... Read more
Kaylie
Advanced crochet enthusiast who wants to teach her craft!
I’m Kaylie! I am a 25-year-old, fun loving, upbeat individual who loves to teach and inspire people of all ages! I have been crocheting for over 15 years, learning so many things along the way. I have unique tips and tricks that even very beginning students can utilize early on to create beautiful works of their own. I have a very "positive reinforcement" teaching type, perfect for beginners, children, and anyone who feels they may need some extra patience! My promise is a calm learning en... Read more
Shana
Experienced, Creative, and Fun Language Arts Tutor
While I was in high school and college, I tutored students who were in elementary and junior high school. I taught lots of students who were from many different countries and ethnic backgrounds. Quite a few of my students were learning English as a second language. In particular, I helped students learn reading, spelling, and other written language arts skills. I also tutored in math, science, and social studies. I helped students study for tests and complete homework as well. I developed goo... Read more