Erik D.

• Portland, OR 97222 ( 8.6 mi )
• Literature Tutor

• Male
• Member since: 06/2017
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $30 to $60 /hr
• In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: English, Language Arts, Writing, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Journalism, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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I help writers to feel confident and able to make progress

I'm a writing tutor with more than two years of experience tutoring college-level writing of all sorts, mainly papers but also essays and applications. I've also attended various training workshops about academic writing and helping English-language learners. My tutoring skill-set is robust. In addition to my skills and experience, I also bring kindness and patience to the tutoring table. Writing is a process, so we must try and try again in order to proceed. My tutoring style is geared towards establishing and maintaining a growth-oriented mindset. I aim to help you become more confident and independent in your own ability to write and to learn to write. In college, I worked as a writing tutor and as the head tutor of the writing center on campus. I've tutored for many hours on a variety of writing subjects. I've also though a lot about my tutoring style, and discussed it with oth ... read more

Sarah F.

• Portland, OR 97232 ( 11.7 mi )
• Expert Literature Tutor

• Female Age 43
• Member Since: 08/2018
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $25.00 to $60.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Shakespeare, Poetry

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Literature is one of my top subjects! I am passionate about literature and believe understanding a text is the key to loving it.

For the past ten years I have been tutoring students mostly in the following subjects: Literature, Poetry, Folklore, Mythology, Theatre Arts, Shakespeare, and Public Speaking. I have been a professional teacher in schools for five years teaching Theatre and Folklore/Mythology in Elementary, Middle, and High Schools. I also teach Shakespeare classes, camps, and workshops to students ranging from 6 to adults of all ages and experience. I love tutoring because I love inspiring students with a love for the subjects at hand through the passion and excitement I feel for the subjects I teach.
I bring a ton of energy and passion into my tutoring sessions. I seek bring an understanding of the subjects at hand. Understanding is the root of confidence in in any subject.

Harrison V.

• Portland, OR 97214 ( 12 mi )
• Literature Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 11/2011
• Will travel up to 5 miles
• Rates from $10.00 to $35.00 /hr
• On-line In-Group
• Also Tutors: English, Language Arts, Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Journalism, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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I offer Mentorship services on my website

I post my updated professional experience via linked in and I maintain several blogs on various subjects. Please feel free to follow me on social media. I post reels of playing Xbox games and my content is not explicit nor adult in nature. Learn more about my technical experience and find out if my instruction style is a fit for you. Support me via patreon. On all major platforms under my actual name.
I offer a variety of teaching methodologies. I utilize video audio photo stimulus. I recognize students come from a variety of educational backgrounds and learning styles. I like to provide educational assets to the benefit of all my learners and really find meaning in hearing how my Mentorship and guidance brings support to students on their learning journey.

Mandy B.

• Portland, OR 97211 ( 12.9 mi )
• Expert Literature Tutor

• Female Age 52
• Member Since: 11/2011
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Tutoring Rate: $25.00 /hr
• In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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Literature is one of my top subjects! I am familiar with teaching a wide variety of literature. I enjoy and have worked with middle school novels and more complex college level texts (and theoretical works).

During my years teaching English literature, at The University of British Columbia in Vancouver Canada, I quickly discovered that the most rewarding and effective moments between student and instructor occur in one-to-one meetings. The tutoring environment is the ideal classroom, where a single student’s learning needs, academic desires and questions can be fully catered to, fulfilled and explored. I have worked with first-year university students, middle school students, all levels of high school students, and older adults. My advanced education, extensive experience, sincere respect for my students, and genuine love and enthusiasm for literature and learning make me an effective and valuable educator. I possess both a Master's degree and a BA in English literature, with a minor degree in History; and as the only member of my immediate family to have earned a college degree, I ... read more

Mary Ellen E.

• Milwaukie, OR 97222 ( 8.9 mi )
• Expert Literature Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 12/2011
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $30.00 to $45.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• On-line In-Home
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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Let's start working together to reach your goals of success!

My teaching style is fun: relaxed and engaging for my students and for me too. I am serious about giving my clients the best and richest learning situation as possible. I use a modality designed just for that student and perhaps not offered at school. Since I am in a one on one setting I can ideally focus on just that one student's personal needs. I communicate clearly with all stake holders to ensure I am meeting the learner's needs and expectations. I know some of our relationships will be short term to get past an academic challenge and others may be longer to meet your needs. Whatever the length or circumstances I want it to be the best, positively memorable and educationally worthwhile experience for my student.
Throughout my successful career as a teacher and school counselor, I've instructed every level from kindergarten to college level. Likewise I've had the privilege of ... read more

Lauren W.

• Portland, OR 97230 ( 9 mi )
• Experienced Literature Tutor

• Female Age 33
• Member Since: 09/2014
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $25.00 to $50.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: English, Language Arts, Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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Lauren -- Tutor Extroadinaire

Because English and literature is subjective, I use a nondirective approach to ensure that the student is exercising their creative problem solving skills and critical thinking skills. Basically, I ask them about their interpretation of the text or their own writing. With grammar, I typically model the correct use for the student two or three times, and then have them finish finding patterns and correcting mistakes themselves.
I've taken courses in tutoring, grammar, Shakespeare, and writing composition, as well as worked in the University Writing Center at my university as a writing consultant. I currently tutor three Middle Eastern students in writing composition, conventions of English grammar, and health. I do freelance proofreading and editing.

William G.

• Portland, OR 97215 ( 9.4 mi )
• Literature Tutor

• Male Age 41
• Member Since: 03/2012
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $25.00 to $35.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: English, Language Arts, Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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I have a B.A. in Film from CSU-Long Beach with an emphasis in writing and critical studies. I also completed two years of full coursework as an English and Classical Studies major. In 2006 I was awarded the grand prize in the CSULB Film Department's annual critical essay contest. I have served as a staff writer for the online culture periodical Bandoppler.com. I have been a writer since my earliest school days and I continue to pursue creative writing and literature studies in my own time. As a junior high and high school student I excelled in spelling and was the county runner-up in the Nevada spelling bee while in seventh grade.

John B.

• Portland, OR 97212 ( 12.2 mi )
• Literature Tutor

• Male Age 33
• Member Since: 01/2016
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $30.00 to $40.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: English, Language Arts, Writing, Spelling, Poetry, Journalism, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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College writing tutor, elementary school tutor, avid writer and language enthusiast. I enjoy working with children and getting to know them and their specific educational needs. I have written for the theater, as well as poetry, creative non-fiction, and extensive legal writing. To see children inherit a love of writing is the ultimate reward as a teacher.
Sensitive, patient, approaching each individual based on their specific needs.

Thomas P.

• Portland, OR 97217 ( 15.7 mi )
• Literature Tutor

• Male Age 40
• Member Since: 11/2011
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Rates from $15.00 to $25.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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I place an emphasis on active learning -- learning is about building confidence and having fun! (Check out my website: Red Elephant Tutoring.com)
I have accumulated several years of experience teaching English as a Second Language both in the US and abroad. I also have over a year of experience teaching elementary Chinese. I especially interested in English composition and writing, which is a crucial skill no matter what field you're interested in.

Justine A.

• Portland, OR 97217 ( 15.7 mi )
• Literature Tutor

• Female Age 49
• Member Since: 02/2012
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Rates from $25.00 to $40.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• On-line In-Home
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading, Creative Writing

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I have substitute taught for 2 years in all grades. I must be flexible, creative and outgoing while constantly adapting to new surroundings. I excel at drawing, writing and reading. I have my BA in art. I studied printmaking at Pacific Northwest College of Art and finished my degree at PSU. I have my master's degree in early childhood and elementary education. If you or your child needs help in any of these areas, please call! I look forward to hearing from you.
Everyone learns in different ways so it's important to me that I get to know the students first. That way I can differentiate the lessons for each student. I have also learned that students are more engaged when it's a subject matter that they care about. Of course it's not realistic that this will always be the case. Sometimes you have to learn things that you are not interested in, but approaching these subjects from the ... read more

Katrina B.

• Portland, OR 97224 ( 17.1 mi )
• Literature Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 01/2012
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $25.00 to $35.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Journalism, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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Writing Doesn't Have to Hurt!

10/11-Present Tugard-Tualatin School District, Portland,Oregon Substitute Instructional Assistant. Support lead teacher in a bilingual environment, primarily Spanish. Tutor Ell students with reading and writing in English. 9/06-11/06 Portland Community College,"America Reads Program," Portland,Oregon Reading Tutor. Facilitated phonetic decoding while encouraging engagement with and comprehension of reading material by special education students at Durham Elementary.
I lead students in the direction they desire by encouraging voice within their writing. Voice gives way to ownership of each individual's writing; one feels directly connected to the writing process by engaging with their voice. I support all writing styles and offer direction in relieving writer's block. I am open to the individual's choices within the writing process and provide support and the means for the s ... read more

Jessica H.

• Portland, OR 97229 ( 19.4 mi )
• Literature Tutor

• Female Age 43
• Member Since: 03/2015
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $35.00 to $75.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home
• Also Tutors: English, Language Arts, Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition

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Graduate student looking to help students achieve their goals!

I think teaching styles should differ based on the preferred learning style of the student. The teaching style should play on the strengths and preferences of that particular student. That being said, I foster a student-centered approach to learning. This approach encourages the student play an equal, active role in the learning process, rather than a passive role. A cooperative approach is important so the student can feel like he or she is an active and capable participant in learning the material. I also believe in leading by example and allowing the student to use me as a resource for reviewing their work.
I have tutored children off and on since I was in high school. More recently, my time has been spent volunteering with The Giving Tree, where I tutored inner-city children after school and helped organize activities (museums, zoo, etc.) on the weekends. I am currently in the ... read more

Katja K.

• Beaverton, OR 97007 ( 21.1 mi )
• Literature Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 02/2015
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Rates from $15.00 to $30.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home
• Also Tutors: English, Language Arts, Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Journalism, Creative Writing, Composition

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A Little Bit About Me...

Between pursuing my college degree and beginning my personal career, I have spent the past several years of my life focusing on English and Writing. In addition to completing assignments for my college classes, I also wrote for my campus' newspaper and tutored at OSU's Writing Center as a Writing Assistant. I currently work part-time as a content/technical writer.

Catherine S.

• Happy Valley, OR 97086 ( 4.4 mi )
• Literature Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 09/2010
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Rates from $43.00 to $55.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Grammar, Composition

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I believe it is important to get to know my students by discovering their likes and dislikes about reading and writing, what their interests are, and assessing their confidence levels. While there is no substitute for understanding the "rules" of composition, I believe that learning to enjoy the subject is priority one. By reducing the student's fears or concerns and making it fun, understanding and fluency will eventually follow. Adapting to the needs of the person and adjusting to his or her best learning style is also important. By teaching the skills of invention, in whatever mode best suits the individual, the student can become an independent learner and a self-starter.
After several years working as an administrator in the health care field, I decided to make a drastic career change and begin post-graduate study in English Literature, something I had always wanted to do. ... read more

Lieu T.

• Portland, OR 97236 ( 6.1 mi )
• Literature Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 12/2010
• Will travel up to 5 miles
• Rates from $42.00 to $52.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Grammar, Composition

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A Little Bit About Me...

I have an extensive experience in the field of tutoring. For the past eight years, I have work with students from age kindergarten to highschool. From one-on-one tutoring, small groups, to helping a class of more than 60 students. Therefore, I can recognize each student's ability and devised a studying plan to help them improve their weaknesses. With a Bachelor degree in Biology and Chemistry, I have a strong background in science and mathematics. Furthermore, I have taken many courses in Writing, English, and grammar.
Each student has different ways to learn. Some students require a more visual approach while ohers prefer repetion through listening and writing. I try to find the best way to help students learn and retain information. I believe that with the right help, every student has the potential to achieve academic success.