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I’m a huge fan of the writing process and an even bigger fan of working with students one-on-one. I’m highly empathetic and I live for sitting down with a student, learning about their writing project (whatever it may be), and helping them formulate their ideas into cohesive written expression, step-by-step. I worked as a Writing Center Consultant at my alma Read more...
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My interest in tutoring comes from a lifelong love of reading and writing, which my mom instilled in me from a very young age, reading to me daily and making education a priority. As a college graduate, I recognize that a person’s educational journey can be (and often is) an intense process, and because of that, I am passionate about Read more...
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As a college-level writing teacher for the past six years, I have a great deal of experience with teaching students of varying skill levels, needs, and backgrounds, including hundreds of ESL students. I’ve taught English Composition at a few local community colleges, multi-genre Creative Writing courses at the University of Oregon, and K-12 ESL in South Korea. I am passionate Read more...
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Thanks for taking a a look at my profile. I’m a private tutor based in the Portland area specializing in English, reading and writing primarily at the high school and college level, though I also work with adult learners. I have taught writing classes at the Pacific Northwest College of Art and, as a volunteer, have facilitated writing workshops for Read more...
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Hello and welcome! My name is Nico and I have a Bachelor’s of Art in Women, Gender, Sexuality, and Queer Studies from Portland State University. Go class of 2014!I am currently a mentor/tutor at a local Multnomah County high school, working with sophomore level students through an AmeriCorps program. This program specifically works with students who are a part of Read more...
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A little about me:I’m just returning from China where I was the head of the ESL department at an English Language training center. I majored in English at the University of Vermont, a public-ivy school. In addition to being an ESL teacher, I’ve tutored in a variety of English-related topics including: writing, reading, essays, editing, grammar, and more. I also Read more...
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I have been working as a tutor and teacher for almost 40 years. My experience working with students dates back to my junior year in high school, when I became a classroom assistant for a 4th grade teacher at a school near my home. I loved helping students learn, so continued to tutor throughout my post-secondary education. While an undergraduate Read more...
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Having trouble writing an essay? Confused about the deeper meaning in that novel you’ve been assigned? Struggling to understand grammar or get a higher score on a standardized test? No matter what has gotten you hung up in English, I can help you get untangled.I am a patient, knowledgeable and experienced English Language Arts teacher who can tutor in reading, Read more...
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Dear Student, Parent, or Other:My teaching philosophy is student-centered. Each student has unique needs and goals. Every student’s learning style is individual. Everything is based on the particular student. My diverse and substantial teaching and education background in writing, ESL, business, design, and other subjects enables me to meet the needs and learning styles of many different students. My TESL Read more...
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My love for writing comes out of a passion for learning the craft of good storytelling. This has led me to write a book, pursue certificates in creative writing, and to become as ferocious of a reader as I am able. After all, the best writers were even better readers!With a B.A. in Biblical Studies I learned not only how Read more...
