(99) Private tutors for lessons, class and homework help in Portland
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Abbey
Ten Years of Experience Teaching HS English; Loves Books & Kids
I have a master's degree in teaching English and ten years of experience working with students in NYC and Maine. I also have a Maine State license to teach English to grades 7-12 at the 100 level (highly qualified). I passionately love to read and write and yet I understand that not everybody is born loving reading and writing. I have learned to ask the questions that will help students discover their own interests and build on them so they can get the practice they need to become successf... Read more
Gavin
High school teacher offering tutoring in History and Social Studies.
- $60 / h
- South Portland , Maine ( 04106 )
- 20 miles
I am a history teacher in Portland currently teaching grades 10-12. I teach AP US History, Early US History, and Modern US History. I also teach electives in the law and psychology. As a tutor, I aim to enrich the educational experiences of my clients by targeting their individual learning strengths and connecting the material to personal interests.... Read more
Jim
English & Writing: From the Elemental to Literature
I am an English instructor at Southern Maine Community College, and a publishing writer and poet with one book and a number of awards. For the past 14 years, I have been teaching college courses from Elements of Reading and Writing (required of students who fail the initial entrance exam), through the basic compositional courses on into literature and the humanities. Most of my students are glad to be working with me, and I am glad to be working with them. Teaching the Elements course can... Read more
Lily
Ivy League Tutor with PhD in English Available!
- $65 / h
- 51 ratings
- Cumberland Center , Maine ( 04021 )
- 20 miles
Hi there! I'm a tutor available to help high school students, college students, and adults with writing skills, including grammar, organization, and analysis. I have an M.F.A. and a Ph.D., along with an undergraduate degree from Harvard. I tutored and taught college students for six years while earning my Ph.D. and M.F.A. degrees, and I have also tutored through a tutoring company focused on academic strength for girls and young women. As a Ph.D. student, I also helped undergraduate and grad... Read more
Shari
Literacy Specialist and General Tutor
I have a masters in special needs from Lesley College. I have taught in an integrated classroom which included students with ADD/ADHD. I have also read and attended workshops by Edward Hallowell and consider myself very capable of working with children with ADD/ADHD. Read more
David
English Pro: Writing & Comprehension and Social Science Cert
Finding the right tutor can be like discovering a valuable gem. My own life skills represent a very critical, relevant and mature capability. I was fortunate to have been the founder of a Travel and Hospitality Agency, so Human Geography is a strong subject. As the Global Liaison for General Dynamics Corporation, I can share comprehensive writing skills with relevant content and unfailing vocabulary. As a Partner in a New England PR & Marketing firm, my career skills evolved into a coaching ... Read more
Christina
Certified English Teacher
I am an English teacher who is certified for Middle and Secondary students. I love working with students of all abilities in reading, writing, literature, public speaking, proofreading, test prep, etc. I have a bachelor's degree in English and a bachelor's degree in Education. I have traveled quite a bit throughout college and studied abroad in Ireland. I look forward to meeting you and helping you accomplish your goals!... Read more
Suzanne
Literacy Specialist 20 years experience K-5
With over 20 years in teaching, and a wide variety of training in several approaches, I adapt my instruction to your child. I am not a one-size-fits-all. Be assured that I can teach the way your child learns best. I also monitor progress to ensure your child IS making progress! I use a variety of assessments to determine the strengths and challenges and develop my lessons as indicated. I started as a Kindergarten teacher and quickly moved into the role of Literacy Specialist/Interventionis... Read more
Fariba
Learning is Fun!
- $200 / h
- 60 ratings
- South Portland , Maine ( 04106 )
- 15 miles
During college, I tutored a local high-school student who was struggling in her chemistry class. Right away we developed a productive working relationship and in almost no time my student's grades improved significantly - she went from receiving below average scores to As. My student, her mother and I were beside ourselves with delight - I would absolutely love the opportunity to reproduce these results with other students. I am a strong believer in starting with a student's strengths, build... Read more
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