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Portland, OR
Help for your math needs!
I've had experience teaching and tutoring math as a grad student in math, and currently work as a math tutor at the community college. It's been very gratifying to take students who are struggling with math to the point where they are crying and...
I've had experience teaching and tutoring math as a grad student in math, and currently work as a math tutor at the community college. It's been very gratifying to take students who are struggling with math to the point where they are crying and...

Portland, OR
Ph.D. (Physical) Chemist with 35 years of experience in Semiconductors
I have recently retired from a 35 year career in the field of semiconductor lithography, having worked for Siemens, IBM, and Motorola. I am regarded as an industry expert and was named a fellow of the SPIE professional organization in 2009 for my...
I have recently retired from a 35 year career in the field of semiconductor lithography, having worked for Siemens, IBM, and Motorola. I am regarded as an industry expert and was named a fellow of the SPIE professional organization in 2009 for my...

Near Portland, OR
Computer instructor and programmer with 20 years of experience.
Hello - I'm a computer instructor and programmer with 20 years of experience in many areas of computer technology. As a tutor, my main concern is helping people learn technology in a friendly and supportive (non-intimidating) manner. I can help...
Hello - I'm a computer instructor and programmer with 20 years of experience in many areas of computer technology. As a tutor, my main concern is helping people learn technology in a friendly and supportive (non-intimidating) manner. I can help...

Portland, OR
Empowering English / Test Prep Coach | 20+ yrs, all ages
Want to boost your test scores or English skills? I’m here to help. With over 20 years of experience as an educator, I’ve empowered learners of all ages—from preschoolers to professionals—from many different language and cultural...
Want to boost your test scores or English skills? I’m here to help. With over 20 years of experience as an educator, I’ve empowered learners of all ages—from preschoolers to professionals—from many different language and cultural...
One of the biggest benefits of working with Jesse is that she never rushes; she truly cares about your understanding and will take as much time as needed. She also explains concepts in a clear, simple way that makes even the tough... - Dylan, 36 lessons with Jesse

Portland, OR
Professional SAT, new SAT, ACT & GRE & Math Tutor Available Worldwide
Do you need to catch up on schoolwork, improve grades, or prepare for a test? I am available for online tutoring sessions. I can provide a free 15 min demo of Wyzant's excellent virtual tutoring platform. My tutoring experience spans 14...
Do you need to catch up on schoolwork, improve grades, or prepare for a test? I am available for online tutoring sessions. I can provide a free 15 min demo of Wyzant's excellent virtual tutoring platform. My tutoring experience spans 14...
Annie gave my son terrific guidance on his SAT preparation! He met with her twice a week for a couple of months beforehand, and she helped him bring his score up 150 points to 1520. He really enjoyed working with her, snd she mo... - Didi, 17 lessons with Anne

Portland, OR
Master's in French Studies, Educated in France, Dynamic and Patient
Bonjour à toutes et à tous, My name is Meghan and my experience in French includes years living and working in France, teaching at the college level, and both undergraduate and graduate degrees in French studies. After years of immersion in the...
Bonjour à toutes et à tous, My name is Meghan and my experience in French includes years living and working in France, teaching at the college level, and both undergraduate and graduate degrees in French studies. After years of immersion in the...
Since Meghan is working with our French kids, their progress in English at School are outstanding. She is pragmatic, structured and patient. Our kids do see the time spending with her. We highly recommend Meghan as an English Teac... - Caroline, 11 lessons with Meghan

Portland, OR
MSM Grad Piano, Guitar, Ukulele and Bass teacher in Portland/Online.
I have taught students ages 10 to 75 to explore their musical imagination by combining lessons on Bass and/or Guitar with composition, theory, and songwriting/production. Students learn to play everything from the Grateful Dead to Thelonious...
I have taught students ages 10 to 75 to explore their musical imagination by combining lessons on Bass and/or Guitar with composition, theory, and songwriting/production. Students learn to play everything from the Grateful Dead to Thelonious...
John is teaching piano and guitar to my two daughters and they both enjoy working with him. Hi is patient, positive, and make each lesson fun. He clearly has mastery over both instruments but knows how to work with kids to make th... - Mamie

Portland, OR
Patient and passionate Italian and Spanish tutor!
Ciao! My name is Elisa and I am a native Italian speaker. I was born and raised in Italy and now I live in Portland, Oregon. I have a bachelor degree in Foreign languages (Minor: Language Mediation and Intercultural Communication) at the...
Ciao! My name is Elisa and I am a native Italian speaker. I was born and raised in Italy and now I live in Portland, Oregon. I have a bachelor degree in Foreign languages (Minor: Language Mediation and Intercultural Communication) at the...
I cannot say enough great things about Elisa she was an amazing tutor and mentor while studying Italian before going abroad. I waited last minute and with only about 6 weeks or less before I left I started with Elisa. She was able... - Juliana, 3 lessons with Elisa

Portland, OR
Capable and patient tutor for all ages and abilities
Hi, my name is Mike! During the school year I work for a nonprofit that supports students with learning, attention, and behavior challenges, but since I have the summer off I thought I'd reactivate my Wyzant profile! During the school year,...
Hi, my name is Mike! During the school year I work for a nonprofit that supports students with learning, attention, and behavior challenges, but since I have the summer off I thought I'd reactivate my Wyzant profile! During the school year,...

Portland, OR
Math and Science tutoring for all
Hi, I am a longtime university teacher and expert in math and the social sciences. I earned Master's and Bachelor's degrees in Cognitive Science at the University of California. I have taught university classes for four years and have privately...
Hi, I am a longtime university teacher and expert in math and the social sciences. I earned Master's and Bachelor's degrees in Cognitive Science at the University of California. I have taught university classes for four years and have privately...
Jesse has made a huge difference to my teens 10th grade math and even was adaptable enough to deal with chemistry once before as well. He’s patient, kind and asks good questions to keep her attention (she has adhd). We have had m... - Crystal, 14 lessons with Jesse

Portland, OR
Dedicated to Helping You Excel
I am a 3rd year MD student at Oregon Health & Science University. Prior to medical school, I was a high school AP biology and AP chemistry teacher for 7 years with extensive experience working with ESOL students. During this time my students...
I am a 3rd year MD student at Oregon Health & Science University. Prior to medical school, I was a high school AP biology and AP chemistry teacher for 7 years with extensive experience working with ESOL students. During this time my students...
I worked with a couple of other tutors before meeting Aric and I wish I had worked with him sooner! He is incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and patient. He has a deep understanding of the material and knows how to teach the mate... - Taylor, 30 lessons with Aric

Portland, OR
Passionate & Dedicated Academic Mentor
I'm Nathaniel, a high school graduate currently enrolled at Portland Community College. As an Academic Mentor, I am committed to a collaborative tutoring approach with flexible availability, cost, and methods to ensure that you are fully...
I'm Nathaniel, a high school graduate currently enrolled at Portland Community College. As an Academic Mentor, I am committed to a collaborative tutoring approach with flexible availability, cost, and methods to ensure that you are fully...

Portland, OR
Physics and Math Tutoring by former teacher with 15+ yrs experience
Hello, my name is Terry and I've been tutoring physics and math since 1999. I got my start as a peer tutor while in college. Working for the University tutoring center for 3 years, I was trained in the requisite skills for teaching/tutoring and...
Hello, my name is Terry and I've been tutoring physics and math since 1999. I got my start as a peer tutor while in college. Working for the University tutoring center for 3 years, I was trained in the requisite skills for teaching/tutoring and...
Terry helped my son Zain study for his Physics exam. He was patient, super knowledgeable and flexible. He went above and beyond to work with my sons schedule and made sure he thoroughly reviewed all the material. He even prepared ... - Dema

Portland, OR
Physician-Scientist-Science Communicator
David W, M.D. is a physician, astrobiologist, space medicine researcher, science communicator, and author, whose public appearances explaining science have included Oregon Public Broadcasting TV and numerous panels and interviews on various...
David W, M.D. is a physician, astrobiologist, space medicine researcher, science communicator, and author, whose public appearances explaining science have included Oregon Public Broadcasting TV and numerous panels and interviews on various...

Portland, OR
Tutor w/MA for QuickBooks, QuickBooks Online, Computers, basic Excel
Hello! My name is Judy, and I love teaching QuickBooks, QuickBooks desktop version, and computer skills for those who may not have learned the basics. I have a bachelor's degree in business administration and a master's degree in adult...
Hello! My name is Judy, and I love teaching QuickBooks, QuickBooks desktop version, and computer skills for those who may not have learned the basics. I have a bachelor's degree in business administration and a master's degree in adult...
My 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 h... - Cindy, 19 lessons with Judy

Portland, OR
Experienced Elementary School Tutor Specializing in Reading
My goal in teaching is to share my love of learning and the passion that I have for growing and discovering with my students. Whether they are an absolute beginning student, intermediate student or are returning to a certain area of learning after...
My goal in teaching is to share my love of learning and the passion that I have for growing and discovering with my students. Whether they are an absolute beginning student, intermediate student or are returning to a certain area of learning after...
My daughter is going into 5th grade. She takes Spanish at school but we don't speak Spanish at home. She wanted to work on her Spanish language skills to build some confidence over the Summer break. We found Shirley and she ha... - Jessica, 11 lessons with Shirley

Near Portland, OR
Effective AP, IB English, History, EE, TOK, Creative Writing Educator
To my teaching role, I bring my doctoral degree in The Study of Literature through Performance in Cultural and Historical contexts and my master of arts degree studying how gifted, creative learners learn. A creative writer, I have published four...
To my teaching role, I bring my doctoral degree in The Study of Literature through Performance in Cultural and Historical contexts and my master of arts degree studying how gifted, creative learners learn. A creative writer, I have published four...
Ann challenges my two girls (8 and 12) to work with the kind of advanced writing skills and concepts that most students wouldn’t learn until high school or college. With such high expectations, I find that the girls gain confidenc... - Michael, 15 lessons with Ann

Portland, OR
AP, Research Paper, and Classroom History, Gov, and Geo Tutoring
I graduated from the University of Oregon in 1981, took the Foreign Service Exam, and served from 1984 to 1994. I worked in Haiti, Togo, and Guinea for the State Department and Peace Corps. I went to graduate school and got my Ph.D. in 1997. I...
I graduated from the University of Oregon in 1981, took the Foreign Service Exam, and served from 1984 to 1994. I worked in Haiti, Togo, and Guinea for the State Department and Peace Corps. I went to graduate school and got my Ph.D. in 1997. I...
I was so lucky to find Stewart! On one lesson, Stewart helped me review one chapter of the AP world history, and I got a 100 on the test of the next day. On another lesson, Stewart taught me writing a DBQ. I felt very confident af... - Albert, 17 lessons with Stewart

Portland, OR
Experienced Digital SAT Tutor
With nearly 2 years of experience tutoring in the SAT, I know the ins and outs of the test as someone who was not initially good at the test but through dedication and a systematic approach raised my score. I have carefully studied the Digital SAT...
With nearly 2 years of experience tutoring in the SAT, I know the ins and outs of the test as someone who was not initially good at the test but through dedication and a systematic approach raised my score. I have carefully studied the Digital SAT...

Near Portland, OR
PhD Educator Experienced in Chemistry, Biology, and Math
I have over 5 years of teaching experience. I taught classes ranging from general chemistry & biology to advanced biochemistry. I have a BSc in Biological Sciences, MSc in Chemistry and PhD in Biochemistry. I taught both large college classes...
I have over 5 years of teaching experience. I taught classes ranging from general chemistry & biology to advanced biochemistry. I have a BSc in Biological Sciences, MSc in Chemistry and PhD in Biochemistry. I taught both large college classes...

Portland, OR
Social Studies, College App & Writing Tutoring from a PhD Historian
The doctor is in! I recently completed my PhD in U.S. History from the University of Southern California and am available to tutor students from 9th grade onwards both virtually and in Portland, OR. I’ve helped hundreds of students master...
The doctor is in! I recently completed my PhD in U.S. History from the University of Southern California and am available to tutor students from 9th grade onwards both virtually and in Portland, OR. I’ve helped hundreds of students master...
Stan worked with my son on his writing skills for honors humanities (freshman high school level). In just a few sessions, Stan worked with him to edit his essay and improve on overall construction, flow, as well as technical aspe... - Liz, 7 lessons with Stan

Portland, OR
Math guru...taking the stress out of math one session at a time
I am currently accepting students in-person and online. I have a couple of random evening times for ‘math emergencies.’ I have morning and early afternoon times. Due to the time difference, this works very well for East Coast students...
I am currently accepting students in-person and online. I have a couple of random evening times for ‘math emergencies.’ I have morning and early afternoon times. Due to the time difference, this works very well for East Coast students...
Like all other reviews, I can only verify that Terese is not only smart, energetic, and engaging but MOST importantly she connects with her students allowing them to move beyond the learned process to become more confident boostin... - Mark, 40 lessons with Terese

Portland, OR
Test Prep and Academic Tutor with 14 Years of Experience!
I have worked as an academic, test prep, and college admissions tutor for nearly fifteen years now, helping students prepare for the SAT, ACT, ISEE, HSPT, and SSAT, as well as AP exams and standard coursework. I have been so amazed and inspired by...
I have worked as an academic, test prep, and college admissions tutor for nearly fifteen years now, helping students prepare for the SAT, ACT, ISEE, HSPT, and SSAT, as well as AP exams and standard coursework. I have been so amazed and inspired by...

Portland, OR
Your Local Writing Professor
People-friendly & educator-trained. My expertise is the written word. For three+ years I have taught writing at the college level, everything from logic, rhetoric, research papers, personal essays, to creative writing. You may currently find me...
People-friendly & educator-trained. My expertise is the written word. For three+ years I have taught writing at the college level, everything from logic, rhetoric, research papers, personal essays, to creative writing. You may currently find me...

Portland, OR
10+ Years Tutoring Biology, Chemistry, and Mathematics
I'm Henry S, and I'm the sole proprietor and tutor at Hyperion Tutoring. I have been tutoring in biology and chemistry since I was a junior in high school. I offer online tutoring in middle school to college level biology, chemistry, and...
I'm Henry S, and I'm the sole proprietor and tutor at Hyperion Tutoring. I have been tutoring in biology and chemistry since I was a junior in high school. I offer online tutoring in middle school to college level biology, chemistry, and...
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