...I have been tutoring English to ESL students for six years and find that rewarding. I have tutored in reading for 13 years. The student's knowledge of the subject has ranged between beginning to advanced. (read more)
...I am excited to meet new students and inspire them to become lifelong learners! I have extensive teaching experience both internationally and domestically. I have taught grades 5-12 in public schools, private schools and had regular students that I've tutored and built great relationships with. (read more)
...I was a Med Tech for 30 years in the local hospitals. I'm paralyzed, with a spinal cord injury, freak cycling injury, which has given me patience and understanding in the ways of learning. Insight in the frustrations of learning. (read more)
...I recently returned to Portland after teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) and Test Preparation in several foreign countries (Ukraine, Kazakhstan, and Turkey). After a career in public service and private consulting, in 2007 I trained to become a certified TEFL teacher with Oxford Semina... (read more)
...My strengths are in Language arts, grammar, reading, writing, and science. I am also very good at teaching test prep. strategies. I worked for 5 years at a low performing school and raised my students scores 24%. I have taught in diverse classes. (read more)