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I graduated from the University of San Diego, CA in 1980 with a major in Spanish. Prior to attending U.S.D., I lived in Spain for 6 weeks. I also earned an A.A. degree from Menlo College, CA (near Stanford). After U.S.D., I attended classes at Heald Business College (“Writing to Sell Non-Fiction” & “Book Editing”). My non-fiction news features have 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...
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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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I am Certified in K-8 Elementary Education and ESOL. I have a Master’s in TESOL. I taught first grade for two years, and I also tutored on the side. Currently I am an Elementary ELD teacher. I will be teaching mainstream once again in the Fall.I try to incorporate games and art into my lessons. I am very patient and 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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Konnichiwa, my name is Marissa. I lived in Japan for 6 + years and really enjoy speaking Japanese. I studied Japanese since high school through university and was accepted on a scholarship study program for one year in Sapporo. I went back to Japan numerous times and worked there for 5 years teaching English. I taught adults and children for Read more...
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I am currently a graduate student at the University of Western States.I graduated from the University of Washington (Seattle) in 2008 with a BS Biology degree.I want to tutor primarily elementary students, up to high school students. I had a 3.8 GPA coming out of high school so I believe I can tutor in most subjects up to high school Read more...
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Hello,My name is Rob. I am a father and student of life. I served in the military for nearly 30 years. I began serving as an enlisted person all the way through the field grade officer ranks. I have served mainly in special operations and intelligence positions. I have a tremendous knowledge base on world history, events and how they Read more...
