Judy S.
Portland, OR
Tutor w/MA for Spanish, ESL/English, German, QuickBooks, Computers
University of Wisconsin--Eau Claire
Saint Michael's College
Master'sAbout Judy
Hello! My name is Judy, and I love both teaching and learning languages. I majored in German as an undergraduate, and I lived in Germany for more than three years, both in the North (in the city of Kiel) and in the South (in Munich/Muenchen). I returned from Germany to the United States to earn my master's degree in teaching English as a
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Travels within 15 miles of Portland, OR 97202Judy offers online lessons
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"Wonderful, skilled tutor!"
- Cindy, Portland, OR on 2/21/11My daughter has been working with Judy for several weeks now. Though my daughter is a third year high school German student, she is missing some very important basics and especially struggles with grammar. Judy has worked with her patiently and methodically, and I've seen great progress. Judy is clearly skilled at the German language, skilled at tutoring and very good at establishing rapport with her student. As a parent, I really appreciate her thorough written synopsis of every lesson. My daughter enjoys her lessons with Judy, and she is feeling much more confident in class. After only two weeks of lessons she had improved a full letter grade at the end of the term. She is also looking forward much more to her trip to Germany this summer and feeling that she may actually be able to speak and understand some German while she is there!
"Helpful Spanish Tutoring"
- Linda, Port Chester, NY on 2/1/17Our daughter has had tutoring sessions with Judy for the past two months and her overall grade has risen from a C to a B-. We are very pleased with the progress she is making working with Judy. It has made a big difference!
"Great tutor"
- Beatriz, Seattle, WA on 1/10/17Judy has been perfect in understanding my needs (I am an advanced student, but we have just moved to work in the US) and preparing amazing, challenging, motivating classes.
"Judy is a great English conversation tutor"
- Carina, Houston, TX on 12/1/16Judy helps me to improve my conversation skills in English. She is a very patient and gentle person, knows how to handle an online session and I also have a lot of fun with her. I'm enjoying my lessons with Judy and look forward to learning from her!
Thanks Judy and see you soon!
"Success!"
- Suzi, Portland, OR on 5/19/16My son's grade has already improved with Judy's help after only a few lessons. She is both patient and knowledgeable and we really appreciate having the lessons on-line.
"Knowledgeable and patient tutor"
- Nancy, Kent, WA on 5/19/16Great introduction to teaching and learning styles. Had a technology glitch at the beginning but came up with a plan b quickly!
"Fantastic teacher!"
- Kyler, Tualatin, OR on 2/26/16Worked with my personal learning style to help me gain and retain the language. I would recommend Judy to everyone.
"good first impression"
- Jenny, Portland, OR on 2/23/16We just started lessons with Judy. My first impression is she is knowledgeable and eager to help my kid. I think they are heading to a good start
"Knowledgeable German and Spanish tutor."
- Lee, Portland, OR on 6/22/15Judy has a great sense of humor and will meet any student on their level. She has helped me upgrade my German and Spanish. Very good tutor.
"Great Spanish Tutor"
- Susan, Camas, WA on 1/19/15I really enjoy my lessons with Judy - she is a great teacher adding fun and learning. Thanks Judy.
"Very responsive, very patient and very knowledgeable"
- Genevieve, Portland, OR on 12/13/14I love Judy! Any time I want to expand my skills, I will call her. I enjoyed our lessons. She took the time to make sure I knew the material and was always encouraging. She is very informative, patient and caring.
"Judy is a Professional and Wonderful ESL Tutor"
- Roswitha, Portland, OR on 4/4/14Judy has been my tutor for exactly 1 year and I'm very happy with her. She is a wonderful tutor! She teaches absolutely professionally and always in a fun way. Judy has great teaching skills and she is always well prepared. My weekly lessons are a very good mix of grammar, conversation, reading and writing. And I also love to learn about the American way of life.
Judy knows many important and interesting things about Portland and the surroundings. Whenever I have a question about various topics of everyday life (high school, doctors, shopping), I know I can ask her.
Judy is the best for anybody who is looking for a high quality, professional ESL tutor and American culture "ambassador."
"Inventive tutor!"
- Jane, Portland, OR on 9/28/13Judy is an engaged, vibrant tutor. My son is learning so much from her! He looks forward to his tutoring sessions every week. We are so lucky to have found her through WyzAnt.
"Great Tutor!"
- Raoul, Portland, OR on 8/2/13Judy was a wonderful resource for our 16-year-old son, who was a sophomore high school. Judy was hired to help in three key areas: organization, tutoring English, and goal setting. She was able to help our son in all three. Maybe more importantly, our son looked forward to working with Judy. In the end he was able to improve his grades and get where he needed to be with Judy's help.
Judy was quite patient and flexible with her time and was willing to work around his and our time constrains, changing meeting times and places as required.
I do not hesitate to recommend her highly to high school student.
"Very responsive and does Email!"
- Suze, Oregon City, OR on 8/1/13Even in this age, I am always surprised how many people do not do email well. Judy is great. She trusts the medium. Since I am not easily available by phone, this is very important.
She even knows how my target language is used in email.
"Excellent teacher who knows her stuff!!"
- Kathryn, Portland, OR on 7/23/13Judy is an excellent teacher. Many people have expertise, but not everyone is capable of effectively teaching or tutoring others. Judy has it all. She combines skill with a natural aptitude for teaching. In addition, she is organized and efficient. She has been instrumental in training and teaching both computer skills and software applications. Highly recommended!!
"Fantastic Tutor"
- Penny Lynn, Saint Louis, MO on 7/23/13Judy is a fantastic tutor on all accounts. She is very reliable and punctual. With appropriate notice, she is also flexible in terms of scheduling and occasionally rescheduling appointments. Most importantly, she is a very upbeat and patient tutor. She helps make Spanish fun with her enthusiasm and great sense of humor. My son has worked with her prior to major Spanish exams, and she helps him gain the confidence he needs to do very well on those exams. I have nothing but praise for Judy's excellent tutoring ability.
"Judy is great"
- Jonathan, Wilsonville, OR on 1/28/13I hired Judy to help me learn German prior to a trip abroad for work. Judy was always prepared to assist me and offered great pointers and corrected my mistakes in a friendly and helpful way. She is a talented tutor, and I would recommend her.
"Bingo Judy !"
- Mark, Vancouver, WA on 4/6/11After a short introduction and an explanation for why I was there, Judy knew what my needs were and allowed me to learn specifically what Ineeded to know. She has a very pleasent style and is knowlegable.
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ESL/ESOL
I have earned a master's degree in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) from St. Michael's College in Winooski, Vermont, earning a 4.0 and graduating with honors.
For more than ten years, I have taught English to speakers of other languages in Munich, Germany; Panama City, Panama; Managua, Nicaragua; and in Winooski, Vermont, and Denver, Colorado. I have taught individuals in one-on-one settings, small groups, and larger classes. My students/clients have ranged in age from 16 to 80+. I love teaching complete beginners; however, I'm also experienced teaching advanced students preparing to take the TOEFL exam.
German
I majored in German as an undergraduate and lived and worked in Germany--both North and South--for almost three years. I have tutored several students over the years and am currently tutoring a former student of the German American school in Beaverton.
Microsoft Excel
I am able to show students the beginning level of Excel, including teaching the basics of spreadsheet terminology, navigating the various tabs, formatting - both on-screen and in printed form, summation, and simple formulas.
After building, correcting and expanding databases that literally contained millions of cells of data, I am especially strong at pointing out advantages and disadvantages to collecting data in various formats, according to how the database will be used.
Public Speaking
I have a master's degree in how to teach English as a second/foreign language (ESL/EFL). One of the skill sets includes, of course, speaking. During my five+ years of teaching advanced ESL/EFL courses, particularly at the university level, I had to prepare students for their coursework, and this included public speaking.
In addition, I was the training manager at a large public school district (70,000+ students) for the employees who maintained the schools. These employees trained the custodial staff on an on-going basis. In order for the employees to instruct the courses I helped develop, they had to complete a "Train-the-Trainer" program which I developed and taught. This course was an elementary public speaking class, which proved to be highly successful. Many of the employees stated that it my public speaking class was the most helpful part of the process of becoming an instructor.
QuickBooks
I have a bachelor's degree in business administration, and I have been working part-time as a book keeper using QuickBooks Pro for the last three years. I have kept the books for individuals, as well as for small business owners. I would be happy to share a list of satisfied customers as references if you are interested.
I have also been an educator for almost 20 years, and I bring a patient approach to my instruction/tutoring, even if it is to a topic that often causes people to "pull their hair out," namely,book keeping! :)
Spanish
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 degree in teaching English as a second language.
I enjoy breaking down a language into easily understood chunks or blocks of information, so that my students/clients can solidly build on this information.
I believe that people can only learn a language successfully if they feel comfortable enough to ask questions and make mistakes, without fear of judgement. Thus, establishing a warm, welcoming rapport is of utmost importance to me, regardless of the subject matter.
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Judy S.
Portland, OR
Tutor w/MA for Spanish, ESL/English, German, QuickBooks, Computers