American Literature Tutors in Gresham, OR
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Art E.
Private American Literature tutor in Portland, OR
Education
Arizona State University - BA, English , University of San Francisco - MFA, Writing
Experience
I'm able to help students with their writing and publishing needs . I can tutor them to write better and to think through their writing process more . I can help with both creative writing and standard essay writing.I also enjoy hiking, listening to music, and exploring the...
Jeffrey B.
Private American Literature tutor in Portland, OR
Education
Whitman College - BA, Theatre (Dramatic Literature) , University of Durham, UK - PhD, History
Experience
I also have taught the languages professionally in a classroom setting . My teaching and tutoring style is pretty uncomplicated . I assess?a student's ability and then map out the proper method of teaching that student . When I am not working with others, I enjoy spending...
Paul L.
Private American Literature tutor in Portland, OR
Education
University of Oregon - Bachelors, English, Spanish , University of Southern California - Masters, Cinema Production Fine Arts
Experience
I feel that learning this way instills a sense of confidence in the student, and makes them independent thinkers . I also want my students to feel comfortable, and be able to come to me with any questions they have .? I have been a teacher and tutor for over fifteen years,...
Heather W.
Private American Literature tutor in Portland, OR
Education
Western Kentucky University - Bachelors, Creative Writing , Trevecca Nazarene University - Masters, Education
Experience
As a graduate student, I also had a full-time position in the Metropolitan Nashville public schools . Over the years, I've had the opportunity to work with students of all ages in a number of different subjects, but my specialties are reading and writing . I've upgraded and...
Emily R.
Private American Literature tutor in Portland, OR
Education
Yale University - Bachelors of Arts, English
Experience
Some of my specialties are the SAT Writing, SAT Verbal, and SAT Critical Reading . I also tutor in Grammar and Mechanics, Phonics, Reading, and Literature . I enjoy my time in Portland, OR by baking pies, doing ceramics, and reading graphic novels . I also love long drives,...
Henry H.
Private American Literature tutor in Portland, OR
Education
University of South Carolina-Columbia - Bachelors, English , Duke University - PHD, English
Experience
When I work with students, I first identify their learning style and where they have gaps . This allows me to focus on their exact needs and optimal teaching methodology . I want to help my students build a strong command of the general structure writing, but I also want to...
April S.
Private American Literature tutor in Portland, OR
Education
University of California-Santa Cruz - Bachelors, English Literature with a minor in History
Experience
I am a journalist by trade, and I also teach yoga to children . I have additional experience teaching students and test preparation for AP exams, the ACT, and the SAT . My students improved their scores significantly . I also tutor subjects, including writing, reading,...
Bruce Z.
Private American Literature tutor in Lake Oswego, OR
Education
Northwestern University - Bachelors, history/english , Arizona State University - PHD, History
Experience
I love to learn, and I enjoy teaching students according to their learning style to help them get motivated and develop interests in the subjects I tutor . My ultimate goal is the success of my students . I tutor subjects like business, history, literature, English, writing,...
Samantha B.
Private American Literature tutor in Portland, OR
Education
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater - BBA, International Business/French , Vermont Law School - JD, International Law
Experience
My most recent experience?includes?being a college instructor in the areas of political science, legal research and writing, sociology, and English . I also teach accounting,?ethics, and professional development . I am an?active community volunteer and supporter of...
Forrest M.
Private American Literature tutor in Portland, OR
Education
University of Vermont - B.A., English
Experience
If someone enjoys learning, the more dedication and efficiency you'll see when teaching them . I studied at the University of Vermont and earned a degree in philosophy and English . Recently, I spent time in?China where I was the head of the English department and also...
Ian W.
Private American Literature tutor in Portland, OR
Education
University of Puget Sound - BA, Political Science , Portland State University - MA, Education
Experience
I explain that not only can they do this, but that it is possible to do it in a way that personally works for them . When they realize this, they find that future tests become less psychologically taxing on them.Some of the subjects that I enjoy include Reading, Writing,...
Hernan E.
Private American Literature tutor in Sherwood, OR
Education
Lewis & Clark College - BA, International Affairs , Lewis & Clark Graduate School of Education - MAT, Middle / High School - Social...
Experience
I tutor?all?levels of?English, Reading, Writing, College Essays, Public Speaking, and Spanish . My teaching philosophy is more of a humanistic approach, where special emphasis is given to thinking critically?and the context of the material . I encourage my students to use...
John C.
Private American Literature tutor in Portland, OR
Education
BA from Reed College in English and French Literature with American Studies minor. MAT in ESL from School for International Training
Experience
I recently left the Department of State after 22 years as a Foreign Service Officer, during which I conducted diplomacy in Korean, French, Spanish, Japanese and Dutch . Prior to joining the Foreign Service, I taught ESL and Spanish in the Tacoma Public Schools and also...
Kris A.
Private American Literature tutor in Portland, OR
Education
Oxford University, Doctorate in English literature (pending) Oxford University, Masters in English literature Middlebury College, BA...
Experience
Extensive experience in teaching high school, college, and Masters level students . - Extensive experience in helping students master the college application process . - Accomplished in many disciplines: five years of experience teaching interdisciplinary humanities for the...