The Best Literature Tutors in Portland, OR

Portland, OR

Media Composer / Audio Professional

My name is Christian, and I am a Media Composer. I write music for Film, TV, Advertisements, Games, and everything else that viewers watch on a screen. I also work in Sound Design, Middleware, and produce music on a regular basis. After graduating from Berklee College of Music in Boston, I moved back to my hometown... See Christian's full profile

Portland, OR

Test Prep and Academic Tutor with 14 Years of Experience!

I graduated from Sarah Lawrence College in 2011–a school with no majors or core requirements. I took full advantage of this; during my four years at SLC, I took courses in literature, theatre, neuroscience, American history, creative writing, and physics. One of my core areas of study, however, was psychology. I... See Kylie's full profile

Portland, OR

College Writing + Literature Prof with a Decade of Tutoring Experience

As a writing professor and curriculum designer, I know exactly what teachers and professors are looking for, both in the classroom and in admissions. I’ve designed and taught college-level courses in writing and literature, and I bring that behind-the-scenes knowledge to every session. I also have friends in... See Devin's full profile

Portland, OR

PhD in Psychology, Educator (6+ years), Writer & Editor

I completed my PhD in Personality Psychology from Northwestern University in 2022. Before that, I completed my Bachelors in Psychology (minor in English Literature) from Scripps College. I have been teaching for the last eight years. I have taught classes on a range of subjects (i.e., psychopathology, civic... See Ariana's full profile

Portland, OR

College Professor, Linguist, Speech & Written Language Specialist

At San Jose State University, I coached groups of students on critical thinking in literature. This entailed identification of key themes, symbols, and logic within a story. We extrapolated from these identifications, rationalizing them and understanding how the relate to the world at the time of the book's... See Bryan's full profile

Portland, OR

Native French teacher with a teaching license from Oregon TSPC.

I am a French native speaker and I am a high school teacher. I am very a very patient and knowledgeable French teacher. I have been teaching French for 25 years in elementary, middle and high schools in 4 different countries. I know how to explain the French grammar in an easy way in order to be confident in speaking. See Dominique's full profile

Portland, OR

Experienced and Effective Spanish, English Lit, and ESL Tutor

I have my BA and MA degrees in the humanities and spent the majority of my higher academic career analyzing literature. I also co-taught an advanced literature course at Loyola University Chicago, and have tutored other students in successful writing, careful reading, and literature analysis. See Marie's full profile

Near Portland, OR

Friendly and Knowledgeable Tutor with 15+ Years of Experience

In 1998, I started tutoring 3 young kids just to earn extra money as a high schooler, and by 2002, I was doing this as as a full time career with 20+ regular students. Who would have thought that tutoring would become my passion? Throughout all these years, I have taught kids as young as 4 years old to college students.... See Hyo's full profile

Near Portland, OR

Teacher with PhD and lots of experience

My PhD is in Comparative Literatures; my Master's Degree is in American and British Literature. I also have a lot of experience teaching literature at both the high school and college levels. See Julie's full profile

Near Portland, OR

PhD in Literature & Performance, Published Author, Teacher for 20 Yrs.

My M.A. in Dramatic Literature and Ph.D. in the Study of World Literature through Performance in real-life Cultural and Historical Contexts introduced me to theories and writing practices of organic unity so vital to our understanding, appreciation of literary arts, and personal and interpersonal growth. A... See Ann's full profile

Near Portland, OR

Tutor to Exceed your Needs

I spent 5 years teaching elementary school in Southern California and a half year in China and Thailand. I possess a Business Administration degree, with a major in Accounting and minor in Marketing Management. I have worked in financial management positions for over 18 years. My rates are reasonable and are... See John's full profile

M.A. in Rhetoric and Former English Teacher

I have taught and studied literature and research writing for over a decade. I have a Masters in Rhetoric and in Information Sciences. I’ve tutored essay writing, reading comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, AP Seminar, AP English, and... See Robbie's full profile

Elite Literature Tutor for High School & College-Level Success

With a Master’s degree in English from UCLA and over eight years of teaching experience, I specialize in helping students who struggle to understand complex literature. I break down dense texts -- like Shakespeare, Faulkner, and Milton... See Aric's full profile

Published Poet & Tutor Specializing in Analysis and Creative Writing

I am a published poet with over 11 years of experience teaching literature at all levels, from middle school to graduate study. My expertise includes guiding students through close reading, literary analysis, and critical writing, with an... See Ann's full profile

Harvard grad (B.A. in English) - let's talk about books!

I've been reading and writing my whole life and have a versatile knowledge of many forms and periods, from Renaissance drama to American postwar literature. I also love teaching high school students who may be preparing for SAT/AP... See Miles's full profile

AP English Lit & Lang Specialist | Former English Dept Chair

Holding a degree in English Literature with a distinct specialization in Literary Criticism, I bring expert-level text analysis to my students. As a former English department chair, I have taught and supervised English Language and... See Adam's full profile

Lover of the Written Word with Experience Teaching Reading and Writing

I love literature, especially being able to share it with others. As a tutor and curriculum generator, I have created curricula based around novels from Roald Dahl to Tolkein and other great writers in between. The curricula cover reading... See Rachel's full profile

PhD educator with 30 yrs teaching literature and close reading

I have over 30 years of experience teaching college-level humanities classes, with a focus on close reading and textual analysis. My background in philosophy strengthens my ability to guide students through complex themes, structures, and... See David's full profile

PhD Literature Tutor — British, American & World Lit, All Levels

I hold a PhD in English Language and Literature from UNC-Chapel Hill, where I studied literary history from antiquity through the modern period across multiple languages and traditions. I have taught literature courses at the college... See Steven's full profile

English Grad & Former American & British Lit Teacher

I've studied and taught every major work, author, and literary period in American and British history including 7th-through-12th grade literature and popular multi-cultural works and Southern literature. As an English major... See Jennifer's full profile

PhD Candidate in English Literature with Extensive Teaching Experience

I earned my undergraduate degree in Comparative Literature from Brown University, and my Master's in English Literature from Northwestern. I am now in the last quarter of my PhD in English Literature at Northwestern, and... See Eliza's full profile

Math, English Tutor

I can help you with the classics, authors, works, themes, style, characters, plot, setting, purpose, analysis of literature, and implications for today. See Jon's full profile

Yale alumnus who specializes in AP, ACT, SAT, SSAT, and Writing

I have an M.A. in Literature and have published criticism (lately, in a 2019 collection regarding John O'Brien, author of "Leaving Las Vegas" entitled "Cafe Abyss"). I have a B.A. in English from Yale and AP... See Patrick's full profile

ELA Teacher and Book Enthusiast

I have always loved literature and was lucky enough to turn it into a profession. I took IB English in high school and several elective English courses in college. My students read novels and short stories and begin to analyze themes and... See Tonya's full profile

Licensed ELA Teacher | Literature & Literary Analysis, 30 Yrs

I taught literature for 30 years in Lynn, Massachusetts: AP Literature, Honors, and College Prep, across novels, poetry, drama and nonfiction, with classic and contemporary work side by side. The goal is always to get past plot... See Marc's full profile