(443) Private tutors for lessons, class and homework help near 97222
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Eric
Experienced Elementary Teacher
I have been teaching 5th grade in Portland Public Schools for seven years now. This has been the most rewarding career I could have imagined. Helping kids grow and reach their potential is the greatest feeling. It is definitely what I was meant to do. A natural patience and empathy have helped me greatly. After I finished at Warner Pacific College in 2005, I substitute taught, tutored, and also taught driver’s education. I have taught kids of all backgrounds (including ESL and Special E... Read more
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Chase L.: Patient and Knowledgeable IB Math Tutor
My love of teaching comes from a lifelong love of learning. I am a magna cum laude graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and hold a a master's degree from Drexel University. I have taught mathematics for grades 8-12 for the past eleven years; the last 5 have been in an IB world School. I specialize in Algebra I and II, Precalculus, Trigonometry, and Calculus. additionally, I have taught Math studies and Math SL in the IB DP program. I am proficient in the use of a graphing calculator.... 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
Berry
Learn math by studying art and nature.
- $40 / h
- 22 ratings
- Oregon City , Oregon ( 97045 )
- 17 miles
I created the the Symmetry, Shape and Space course at Marylhurst University. A second title could be Geometry for Fine Arts students. This course is popular because I apply mathematics to art and nature. Spirals and the golden ratio are used to analyze art from the pyramids to Mondrian. Students count petals on flowers to discover Fibonacci numbers, 1. 1. 2. 3. 5. 8. 13. etc. Students work with compass, string and scissors to design geometric shapes in the same way that Euclid taught ab... Read more
David
Physician-Scientist-Science Communicator
David W, M.D. is a physician, astrobiologist, space medicine researcher, science communicator, and author, whose public appearances explaining science have included Oregon Public Broadcasting TV and numerous panels and interviews on various podcasts and radio shows. David is director of medical research for a startup science technology company and authors continuing medical education materials (CME) for physicians and is a contributor to Medscape and to various magazines and other media outle... Read more
Elissa
Friendly, compassionate tutoring: Math, English, Test Prep
I am a former lawyer and tax preparer; I am a current tutor and teacher. I grew up in the United Kingdom and Canada, and moved to the U.S. in 1980. Along the way, I got a B.A. at the University of Toronto, and a Master of Philosophy from Oxford in the U.K., and a Ph.D. from Princeton in 1985. Teaching is my passion because learning was and is my passion first! I teach math and English for schoolwork and for SAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT, and LSAT. My teaching experience includes the last ten year... Read more
Chad
Chad Photography/Photoshop
I am a professional commercial photographer with a passion for sharing my knowledge of photography, Adobe Photoshop and location/studio lighting. I first started tutoring while attending the Academy of Art University in San Francisco where I earned a BFA in Photography. I received many creative awards and was recognized as one of the top photographers in the university. As a professional, my work has been featured in numerous publications around the world. I've collaborated with advertising a... Read more
Brian
Passionate and Knowledgeable Accounting & Algebra Tutor
- $50 / h
- 1 rating
- Lake Oswego , Oregon ( 97035 )
- 25 miles
I graduated with a BS in Business Administration, completing a double major in finance and accounting, and graduated with honors. I also earned an MBA in Finance from the University of Portland. I went back to Portland State and earned another BS, this time in psychology, which again included more training in statistics and research methods. I am absolutely passionate about education, and want to share that enthusiasm and knowledge of the learning process with you. I am well trained in... 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
Mara
Writing Tutor for Elementary/High School/ College
Writing shouldn't feel like getting teeth pulled at the dentist. Or picking paper shreds out of the grass with a garbage grabber. (I've done that—it's no fun, believe me.) Maybe it feels like that for you now, but I hope to help you find ways to find words much less painfully. My name is Mara, and I graduated magna cum laude from UC Santa Cruz with a BA in Literature, and a minor in Education. I am now working towards a masters in Book Publishing at PSU. Writing has been my passion since I... Read more