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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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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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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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Hi, my name is Deany. I just moved to Portland from Kansas City, Missouri. I have a Master’s degree in Teaching English as a Second Language. I have 6 years of experience teaching ESL to adults in academic settings. I tutored for two years before that. I am currently teaching at a Community College. I am very active in seeking Read more...
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Dear Prospective Students and Parents,Hello! Please allow me this opportunity to introduce myself and offer the assistance of my exceptional teaching skills for your educational endeavors. Using our combined efforts, I can assure success taking those tests, writing essays, learning effective study habits, or simply improving your English language speaking skills. First of all, I am a licensed, experienced English Read more...
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I am a graduate student at Portland State University, and I am a very experienced tutor and teacher. At Portland State, I am a graduate assistant, meaning that I both teach and also work in the Writing Center. I also had a job in the Writing Center as a tutor at my undergraduate college, Bennington College. In addition, I have 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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For nine months, I worked as a tutor at the MTSU Writing Center. My goal as a tutor is to help learners succeed by useful strategies for reading and writing. I believe that revising and editing skills are vital to the writer. It is rare that a first draft of any piece of writing will ever be “complete,” and as Read more...
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Hi! I’m interested in helping you or your child succeed! I have had many years of experience as a tutor and classroom assistant. I studied writing and visual arts at Sarah Lawrence College in New York. After graduating and receiving my degree I moved to Chicago to study Writing and get my M.F.A. at the School of the Art Institute Read more...
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I am a published anthropologist with an MS in forensic anthropology. I have practical and theoretical experience in forensic anthropology, physical anthropology, linguistic anthropology, bioarchaeology, Norse archaeology, crime scene processing, autopsies and more. I have specific expertise in skeletal trauma, especially skeletal gunshot trauma. I’ve worked at the Smithsonian with well-known forensic anthropologists and have assisted on casework with anthropologists Read more...
