Certified Tutors From Portland State University

...a child, I learned to read by age five and voraciously devoured Greek and Roman mythology, and European history. When I entered college, I had the tremendous privilege of studying Literature and Creative Writing at University of Montana, via their English program with so many talented writers and poets that it was known as "Paris...

...currently hold a MSEE and BSEE with a minor in physics. I've also been a professional musician since the late 90s. I aim to help students develop their own intuition when solving problems and learning new concepts. If you're having trouble in some areas, there's a good chance I've already struggled through it!

...word. I studied a Film major in college with a Spanish minor. However, I also am experienced in writing screenplays, prose, essays, and scholarly articles. I am very much looking forward to tutoring students in essay writing. I am a people person, who has ten years of experience working in customer service. I am very...

...easy to learn in an environment that makes children curious and not afraid to take chances. Children need to use their mental abilities and social skills, take what they learned, and apply it to life learning. A teacher is to guide and help them but not enabling the child by being overly helpful. Children learn...

...I have been a reader of mainstream science fiction since I was 10, and I got into comics soon after (I haven't stopped reading them yet). Somewhere along the way, (around 14 or 15) I found Lord of the Rings. I was hooked on fantasy from then on. Between comics and my love of all...

...Master's degree in elementary education and am comfortable teaching all elementary subject matter. I have a Bachelor's degree in Spanish and have spent three years of my life living and teaching in Spanish speaking countries, so feel confident tutoring middle and high school Spanish as well. I am qualified to teach elementary math as I...

...now. I have experience working with age groups from elementary age students to college students. I try to make math comprehensive to everyone I teach by demonstrating solutions to problems as best I can and also working with what they know. I believe that asking questions and making as few assumptions as possible is to...

I am passionate about making math fun and easy for all students.

...art, sculpting, printmaking, physics, math, language arts, creative writing, chemistry.... well a lot of stuff. This world is full of fascinating things that are all connected. When I started, I just couldn't pick which one was my favorite. I decided that my favorite was learning. I enjoy teaching for three primary reasons. You, Discovery, and...

Hello! It's nice to meet you! My name is Averie Clifton and I'm so happy to have the opportunity to work with you! Teaching is something that I'm very passionate about, and I like to ensure that I teach in a way that makes the subject as interesting as possible

...and patience are key to fostering that success. I recently graduated with a Master's degree in History at Portlabd State University. As part of my degree I wrote a thesis on the effects of Welsh bardic culture on warrior culture during the Norman conquest of Wales. During my time as a graduate student, I worked...

I've just recently finished my bachelors degree in mathematics and am eager to help students succeed.

I hold a BS in Arts & Letters. I have over twenty years of experience mentoring students of all ages. I have been working as both and online and in-person instructor of English as a Second Language and Theatre Arts for five years. I believe in making learning challenging and fun!

...College (2006) and I live in Portland, OR. My undergrad degree is in History. I am a retired (but still licensed) special education teacher. I am certified to teach SpEd, Social Studies, and ELA for K-12. I have tutored adults who are studying to pass the US Citizenship test as well. I do my best...

...I graduated from Portland State University in 2018 and currently work as a freelance Graphic Artist and Web Designer. I have extensive experience with printed media, branding, marketing, event design, and user experience design, but my personal artistic practice is much more broad. I love experimenting with different mediums and materials, including paper collage, sculpture,...

...where I focus on composition, professional communication, and how to write effectively in intercultural contexts. I enjoy working with students in high school, college, and high school students heading to college. I have a BA in English and History, an MA in English, and MEd (Masters in Education), and a PhD in English. I look...

...believe it is an exciting time to study history today. We have growing technologies that make more information available to us each day AND we can discover and include new stories and perspectives that teach important lessons for the future. Join me for lively lessons and conversation and learn how to study history like the...

...study skills. I try to tailor my teaching to students' individual needs and interests and love when we can laugh and have fun together while learning. All students deserve to succeed and I believe that with the right supports any student can achieve great things. In my spare time I spend time with my daughter,...

...or dance--which are subjects I teach. I am a published fantasy, science fiction, mystery, romance, and humor author. I have illustrated for magazines and showed my artwork internationally. For almost 20 years, I have taught K-12 public school art, taught English in South Korea and Japan, writing and belly dance to adults and children, and...

...sold it a few years out of college. I became a US Marine. Over the next 15 years combined, I worked for two top 5 US Banks and one top 5 US Defense contractor before moving back into independent consulting in 2016. I have traveled, worked, and lived across the US, Europe, Central and South...