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...grade teacher. I have taught in China, and am currently teaching in Portland. I received my elementary education degree from Northwest Nazarene University. I am certified to teach k-8, with an emphasis in natural science in Idaho, and Oregon. I love to help foster students' love for learning, and helping them discover their potential. Outside of academia I enjoy live music. hiking, reading, being in community, traveling, experiencing new things, and watching documentaries.

After working for what seems as a lifetime in healthcare administration, I realized that much of my role in leadership was education. It brings me sincere joy to assist others in learning new concepts through the style that best meets the student's style.

...I'm very lucky to have worked with some superb writers. Writing is communication. It's not words on a page, and it's not just an essay or a novel or the manual to our new blender. It's the storytelling we do on a day to day basis. It's about presenting our own personal knowledge to the world and making a connection. It is vital. Not everyone is a writer, but everyone needs to know how to...

...volunteer grade school teacher, I have many years experience tutoring and working with students. I am capable of helping students study a variety of subjects, including history, literature, writing, test prep, mathematics, and social studies; out of these subjects, I am most excited to tutor students in writing, history and literature. Furthermore, I am comfortable tutoring in an online format, and can adapt to different learning styles and specific student preferences. Outside of my academic...

...currently in the process of finishing my dissertation. I study the proteins that are involved in membrane fusion -- for example, when the sperm and egg cell membranes fuse together during fertilization. I have a Master's in Education and a BA in Human Biology from Stanford University. I love working with students of all ages and do my best to make learning relevant and fun. I look forward to working with you!

...Portland State with a BA in English in the spring of 2014 and, after two years working in New Zealand and Argentina, I am back in the area to coach rowing and tutor before beginning my postgraduate studies in the fall. I am passionate about language, literature, and finding ways to help people improve their academic abilities (as well as their athletic abilities!). I'd love to help you un-puzzle your puzzles, develop your talents, and...

...learn. Personally, there are very few greater joys than seeing someone successfully use a concept that you taught them. For a tutor, encountering this joy is a regular thing; it is a major factor of my admission into the field. I understand first hand the benefits that come along with being tutored, as I have been on both ends of the interaction many times. Throughout this past school year alone, I can't count the amount...

To me teaching is all about getting the light bulb to go on. People have different learning styles; the tutor's job is to determine the most effective learning style for each student.

...be able to communicate this to the student. If the student still does not understand, a great teacher will find a way to communicate it in a way that the student will. I became a language teacher, not because I have any prodigious talent for learning foreign languages, but because of the satisfaction that I have found in seeing my students come to a realization when they had previously had no hope. I have designed...

...empowering properties of written expression, active reading, and analytical thinking. I enjoy offering supportive and personalized lessons to my clients; one of the most exciting parts of my job as a tutor is the creative process of tailoring lessons to students' individual approaches to learning. I appreciate each student's strengths, and I honor each student's potential to flourish in his or her areas of possible improvement. My credentials include seven years of teaching English and...

...as test anxiety, a lack of organization, of a belief that the subject matter will not be useful later in life. When it comes to the actual material, I believe that there is almost always more than one way to approach a problem and that students should figure out what works best for them. I've studied learning and memory extensively, so I'm always ready to offer up advice. Not everyone learns the same way, and...

...social fluency to self-help skills), so I also have extensive experience working with children on the autism spectrum, including OCD, ADD, PDD-NOS, and Aspergers. I am not intimidated by tricky behaviors! I have experience tutoring English language learners (ELL) and assisting with test prep and organizational skills. I am currently in training to become an AMS-certified Montessori 3-6 (Primary) teacher and have assisted in a Montessori classroom since March 2016. My philosophy on working with...

...15) I found Lord of the Rings. I was hooked on fantasy from then on. Between comics and my love of all things Fantasy, it was natural for me to also get into RPGs. I have also dabbled in writing non-fiction stuff after college. Some techie works were published in science news for kids, and some articles for archaeology publications. I have submitted some shorter fantasy pieces here and there, but nothing published yet.

I believe that learning is the most important aspect of having the ability to teach. I believe in foundation and follow through. I believe in people, and as we work together, hand-in- hand, we can achieve this.

Hi! I am a certified elementary teacher available for online and local in person tutoring. I hold a master's degree in teaching and a bachelor's degree in Public Health Education. I currently teach English Language Arts in an International IB school.

I believe that any student can learn. I believe that the only reason a student may be struggling is because material isn't being taught in the way that suits the individual. I try to uncover the different ways each student learns and present information in ways that make more sense to each student. I always try to make learning personal.... I believe that any student can learn. The only reason they may be struggling is because...

...authentically express their ideas is one of the most important things education can do. I love writing plays and short stories as a hobby. I am also passionate about improv theater and am involved in several improv groups in the Portland area. In terms of my tutoring style, I think that learning works best when the tutor and student have a strong, trusting relationship. I like to get to know my students and connect the...

As a certified K-12 teacher, I hold a deep belief that all students are capable of learning. My job as an educator is to help young people navigate the barriers that have prevented them from finding joy and feeling successful in their education.

...my most favorite quotes comes from Albert Einstein and it reads, "Everyone is a genius, but if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing it is stupid." This one simple quote is exactly how I view teaching, tutoring and coaching young minds to realize their true potential. Each situation is different and not one style will work on every student. It takes a collaborative...

...the elementary level with both English Language Learners and Special Education students. I have also been a classroom teacher in both 2nd and 3rd grade classrooms. I am well versed in the Common Core and know that I have some creative talents when it comes to helping students and parents understand and work within the scope of these new standards. I have also tutored older students in English as a Second Language and ACT prep...