The Best Language Tutors in Portland, OR

I believe the best way to learn a language is by using it, so I encourage students to speak as much Japanese as possible during our lessons. Lessons are always tailored to each student's goals and interests. Whether you want to learn basic conversation, prepare for a trip to Japan, or deepen your...See AKIRA's full profile

Pronunciation of English as a Second Language (PESL) Certified Instructor. I have coached over 1000 students in correct pronunciation and the American accent as a certified PESL instructor. I have over 5 years experience helping students of all ages improve their pronunciation and accent. I have over 20 years...See Allen's full profile

I'm Andrea, a licensed, AP-trained French educator with over 20 years of experience helping students of all ages and backgrounds find their voice in French. Having lived and worked in France, my connection to the language goes well beyond the classroom. That lived experience informs everything I bring to...See Andrea's full profile

...field. I earned my M.A. in Classics from UT Austin and ultimately obtained my PhD in Biblical Languages, giving me a comprehensive mastery of the linguistic and historical landscape of the ancient world. I believe that language is a window into a culture’s soul. My teaching approach stems from a focus on history and material...See Janette's full profile

I taught conversational English in Japan to students ranging from beginning to advanced levels. My background includes teaching English and Art History to English Language Learners. I have tenured K-6 classroom teaching experience.See Erica's full profile

C++ was the second programming language I was exposed to, but the first programming language where I really got to learn the concepts of object-oriented programming. This was also the programming language that I heavily struggled on, but after a year of perseverance, I finally learned the...See Bao's full profile

At Reed College, I received a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics and Computer Science, and also spent time (when I could) fitting in some other subjects I love like Economics and Linguistics. My thesis was on explainability in Large Language Models, where I discussed coding my own neural network from scratch in...See April's full profile

In my opinion, you learn a language when you develop each skill individually, meaning: grammar, vocabulary, listening, writing, speaking and culture.When I first arrived in the United States two years ago, I learned how important cultural habits are in order to learn a language. After all, language is...See Elisa's full profile

In addition to being fluent in German, I am also fluent in Spanish, after living more than two years with local families in Panama and Nicaragua in the mid-90s. I was hired in these two countries to open a language school and run the language department of a private university, since I have a master's...See Judy's full profile

I'm a French instructor at Portland Community College with over 10 years of experience tutoring students of all ages and levels, and I'm genuinely passionate about supporting students as they learn French. As a language learner myself, I can attest to the advantage of taking lessons with a non-native...See Meghan's full profile

My Style As for my tutoring style, it is best to start with the basics. Once a student can understand the basic concepts of an idea, they can use that as the structural support for more advanced concepts. With things like language and music, it is best for a student to understand how it works, not just repeat...See Bryan's full profile

I have experience teaching various programming languages including C, Python. I also taught students relating the concepts to various simulated computer programs. See Jagan's full profile

I've worked for many years with kids who speak English as a second language and feel comfortable teaching grammar to both child and adult studentsSee Michael's full profile

I have taught English as a second language living abroad and continue to volunteer at Clark College in their ESL program. I hold a BA in Fine Arts, an MBA, and a TESOL Certificate. See Verna's full profile

Japanese is my mother language ,and I worked as a Japanese language tutor at University for a year. I have been living USA for 10 years, so my english is proficient. I am a professional engineer, but I like teaching Japanese language just like teaching it to my daughter.See Masamichi's full profile

Currently teach 5th grade Reading Language Arts.See Mia's full profile

I have a Masters Degree in Computer Science and have been developing successful commercial applications for over twenty-five years. I am a college level instructor. I teach many computer languages including C/C++, JavaScript, Python and concepts including Algorithms, Data Structures, Database Design,...See Daniel's full profile

I have taken several college-level courses in computer programming, including C++ and Matlab programming languages. I am also in a PhD program for which I write computer programs for science research. I like to focus on programming concepts when tutoring, and break down confusing computer algorithms into simple,...See Kayla's full profile

I am an experienced teacher that has worked with middle school and high school ESL since 1992. I help students to build confidence in the language and surpass their goals. Oregon Teaching License current until August 2017 Oregon: Spanish ML/HS, ESOL ML/HS, MIDLVLSee Heather's full profile

I have 5 years of experience tutoring in organic chemistry. My approach to tutoring in organic chemistry follows the 'organic chemistry as a second language' model. This focuses on building the understanding of how molecules behave rather than memorizing specific reactions. Additionally, we will work on...See Henry's full profile

We will approach math as a global language and work together to build your confidence and fluency. I have 20+ years of experience teaching Prealgebra, Algebra 1 & 2, Geometry, Precalculus, Calculus, and Statistics, as well as preparing students for state assessments, PSAT, SAT, ACT, AP, Accuplacer, and ASVAB...See Suzanne's full profile

My PhD is in Comparative Literature, which means I studied literature in several languages, one of which was French. I also taught French at the University of California, Riverside. Before that, I lived in Paris and studied at the Sorbonne. I love helping students learn this beautiful language!See Julie's full profile

I grew up fascinated by language and have always excelled at reading and written expression. I was in gifted language arts and English courses throughout my school years, and became more acutely aware of grammar rules through my study of Spanish, ironically enough. I actually enjoy working on the technical...See Marie's full profile

My Ph.D. in Literature and Performance inspired me to develop literature-based formative learning tasks to serve students' best performances. Given a B.A. in English Literature and Linguistics, TEFL certification, and English immersion international school teaching experience, I understand how language...See Ann's full profile

I can work with students' existing study plans for the GED test or work to create an individualized plan for studying for the test. I will help students overcome any difficulties they may have with mathematics, science, social studies, language arts writing or language arts reading, as well as work...See Bradley's full profile