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If you are reading this, I’m assuming you are looking for a tutor in law, history, or politics. In that case, my name is James, and I would be happy to help you. I was born and raised in New Jersey. I graduated from Rutgers University in 2001 with a B.A. in political science and obtained my law degree in Read more...
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I am an experienced tutor and instructor, with experience teaching the SAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT and various high school subjects. I believe that effective teaching requires not only explaining concepts and details but awakening in the student a confidence in his or her ability to learn. Read more...
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Being a stay at home mom of three children for many years and now currently working in youth services at the Beaverton Library has allowed me to develop an easy rapport with kids and young adults. I understand that many school difficulties are due to a lack of confidence and strive to boost children’s sense of self as well as Read more...
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As your tutor, I would seek to help you accomplish not only the goals you set for yourself, but to help you accomplish goals that you might not have realized. In our world today, it is not enough to simply have received a college degree. One must seek to set oneself apart and go above and beyond the minimum requirements Read more...
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I am a graduate student with ten years of nannying experience and a passion for cultivating literacy. My teaching experience includes three college level teaching assistantships, as well as three years teaching basic music theory and guitar to elementary aged children. I am comfortable tutoring children and adults, and will happily accept students with special needs or learning differences. My Read more...
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I have 14 years’ experience teaching in Portland Public Schools, grades K-12. I am endorsed in the Art and ESL disciplines. I have a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Printmaking from the San Francisco Art Institute. I also have a 5th Year Education degree from Portland State University. I taught Middle School Core and Art at Temple Beth Israel Read more...
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I am currently a doctoral student in history at Washington State University Vancouver. I have been a tutor for Portland Public Schools for the last year and I love being a tutor! I have been working with students for many years as a peer mentor and teaching assistant at Portland State University, Syracuse University and Washington State University. I love Read more...
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I recently retired from the federal government. My sister is a long-time teacher and part-time tutor, and I would like the opportunity to pass on some of the knowledge I have accumulated in my lifetime. I began reading at age three, and never stopped. In grade school, my parents twice were offered the chance to allow me to skip a Read more...
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I am a retired teacher and school counselor. My entire career revolved around children and helping them be successful. Even now as a mother and grandmother I enjoy nothing more than spending time with a child to make learning fun, engaging and meaningful. Learning can be fun, engaging and self-satisfying. I like to meet the student and parents, talk about Read more...
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I am a recently RIF’d social studies teacher with 10 years of full-time teaching experience. I am licensed to teach all social studies courses (such as history, government, and anthropology), but also have an extensive background in reading and writing through my work with the National Writing Project and National Reading Initiative. In fact, I have spoken at national conferences Read more...
