The Best Literature Tutors in Portland, OR

Portland, OR

Experienced literature teacher and tutor

Literature is a window into other worlds and experiences. Through a good book, a student will gain insight not only into the mindset of the author, characters, and setting, but will also be transformed as a reader. I seek to help my students understand their texts at all levels, from the most basic... See Malea's full profile

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

PhD Candidate specializing in History, Essay Writing, Test Prep

I am a historian, PhD candidate, and former college instructor. I teach because I love helping students develop important skills, knowledge, confidence, and a genuine love of learning. I help students at all levels with history, English, essay writing, and other humanities and social studies topics. Specific college... See Hilary'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

Elementary–College Literature Tutor | Reading, Analysis & Writing

I have extensive experience teaching and tutoring literature across elementary, middle school, and early college levels. My work emphasizes close reading, theme analysis, character development, and evidence-based interpretation of both... See Jason'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

BA English grad works with your unique learning style

I have worked with many students, ages middle school through graduate school, to improve their literature interpretation and analytical skills. For example, some students need tutoring to break down Old English poetry and prose and then... See Jy's full profile

B.A. in English Literature; College Instructor

I received my bachelors degree in English Literature from Binghamton University. Some of my favorite books to discuss are Jane Eyre, Their Eyes Were Watching God, The Bluest Eye, The Scarlet Letter, and The Great Gatsby. However, I consider... See Ashley'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

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 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

Former High School English Teacher with M.A. in Professional Writing

I specialize in literary analysis, essay writing, and rhetorical strategies for AP Literature, AP Language, and advanced English courses. As a former high school English teacher and the founder of the literary publishing company Black... See Colleen Marie's full profile

Georgetown Honors Grad | AP Literature & Language + Essay Writing

...reading comprehension, analytical writing, and research skills. I also tutor and provide test preparation for AP English Literature and Composition, as well as AP English Language and Composition. In these courses, I assist with critical reading, writing... See Youmna's full profile

College Admissions + English: writing, editing, study skills

From poetry to prose, Milton to Larsson...there is so much written Literature that sorting through it can be daunting. Writing about it may seem challenging. Figuring out what the writer meant can feel impossible. But I can help. I have... See Heather'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

AP English teacher

I have taught literature to a third grader in home school; sixth, seventh, and eighth graders; and ninth, tenth, and eleventh graders. I have focused primarily on novels, having taught using Great Gatsby, Scarlet Letter, Grapes of Wrath,... See Nicole's full profile