8th Grade Tutors in Portland, OR
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Andrews University - Bachelors, English , Lewis & Clark College - Masters, J.D.
Experience
I always have the desire to connect the dots between places and people.I am well versed in a variety of subjects that should benefit the students that I am tutoring . For example, I am able to help with a wide range of math courses, such as elementary math to arithmetic and...
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University of Wisconsin-Whitewater - BBA, International Business/French , Vermont Law School - JD, International Law
Experience
Legal Studies was my minor, and I received my certification?as a?paralegal . I also have a?JD degree from the Vermont Law School . My focus there was International Environmental Treaties and Comparative Legal Systems. Professionally, I have worked in childcare and as a...
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Seattle Pacific University - Bachelors, Applied Linguistics
Experience
I feel that my experience with learning Latin, French, and Ancient?Greek, has helped me understand the problems that students face, especially when learning a new language . I tailor my teaching to the needs of each student and first need to understand their needs, goals, and...
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University of California-Santa Cruz - Bachelors, English Literature with a minor in History
Experience
My students improved their scores significantly . I also tutor subjects, including writing, reading, English grammar, history, adult literacy, social studies, literature, and test prep . In my spare time, I like to rock climb, run, do yoga, hike, camp, garden, and explore...
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Northwestern University - Bachelors, Chemical Engineering , Western Washington University - Masters, Elementary Education
Experience
When I work with students, I relate concepts to applications of them in the real world to make them seem less abstract and make understanding and retention easier . I also encourage students to embrace the communicative sides of the subjects to refine their reading and...
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The University of Texas at El Paso - BS, Biology , The University of Texas at El Paso - Teacher certification, Alternative Teacher...
Experience
Whatever is necessary to ensure that students are actually learning the information I present and using their knowledge to the fullest, that is what I will do in tutoring sessions . When I am not teaching, I love to read, go biking, workout at the gym, and watch lots of...
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Reed College - BA, Religion , PSU - MEd, Math Education
Experience
I am educated in Common Core subject standards and "backward planning," which I often utilize in my classes . What matters to me is to make sure my students' needs are met and that they are able to better understand the course material, therefore, they will be able to take...
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San Francisco State University - MFA, Creative Writing
Experience
I also love working with students on test prep, particularly the reading and writing sections of the exams. I'm also available to tutor ESL . I received my degree in Literature through Texas A&M University . I continued on with my passion for reading and writing at San...
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Niagara University - BA, Psychology and Spanish , Lewis and Clark College - MA, Mental Health Counseling
Experience
I am available to tutor a wide variety of course for elementary through high school students . In addition, I am willing to assist with preparing for standardized tests and with students in any level of Spanish . I have attended Niagara University and?Lewis and Clark College...
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University of Portland - Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering
Experience
The math subjects I tutor are Algebra 1 and 2, the ACT math section, AP Calculus AB, Pre-Calculus, Calculus 1, and Trigonometry . I have also been able to successfully?tutor individuals in other subjects . However, math is the?only subject I choose to tutor because I am able...
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UC Berkeley - BA, English , UC Los Angeles - PhD, Comparative Literature/Latin American Studies
Experience
While overseas, I discovered that I was passionate about teaching and education . When I returned to the United States, I enrolled in the University of California, Los Angeles, and completed a Ph.D . program in comparative literature, where I specialized in Latin...
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Portland State University - Bachelors, Spanish language , Instituto Superior de Traducción - Masters, Audiovisual Translation
Experience
I use a lot of activities in my sessions, including conversations and role-play, and I customize this to the needs of each student and their personality and learning style . I want students to have fun, because engagement leads to confidence and success . I can tutor...
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University of Vermont - B.A., English
Experience
A certified ESL teacher, I can help in this area and in subjects such as?elementary math (up to 8th grade), literature, grammar, essay editing, persuasive writing, fiction writing, and poetry writing . I have a lot of experience tutoring and have helped many students do well...
Education
Reed College - BA, English
Experience
I also enjoy helping students write and edit essays, as well as working with ESL/ELL students . In addition to English-related subjects, I have experience tutoring students in different mathematics subjects, including elementary and middle school math, pre-algebra,...