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Lucinda Z.

English and English as a Second Language Tutor

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello! I am retired teacher who taught English and English as a Second Language in California and Michigan. I have over 35 years of teaching experience and have taught students of all ages from 6th grade through adults. I love to work one-on-one with students and have tutored in many different situations. Please allow me to help...

Care Member says "She is very kind and knowledgeable. I’m very excited to have my kids starting the tutoring with her. I would have my kids learning with her as long as...

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Isabel K.

English And MUSIC Tutor

Portland, OR

5.0(0)
from
$16/hr
I have a bachelor's degree in Professional and Technical Writing from the University. I scored extremely well on my English standardized testing (ACT, SAT, AP) in high school and have been tutoring peers and the children I nanny in English, history, geography, and the ACT/SATs for the last 7 years. I am also a music teacher for...
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Cameron G.

Educator | Writing Expert | Critical Thinker

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$60/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
While completing my MFA in Creative Writing & Literature at Stony Brook University, I was lucky enough to serve as a T. A. for the department head in her undergraduate Essay-Writing and Memoir course. I became proficient in assessing and grading student work according to rubrics. Behind the scenes, I gained insight into what...

Augustus S. says "I wholeheartedly recommend Cameron as a reading tutor for your child. Cameron's exceptional dedication, patience, and enthusiasm have transformed my...

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Nam K.

Part-Time Or Full-Time Mathematics Tutor Available

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$50/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Greetings! I am a former High School and College level math instructor with over 15 years of teaching and tutoring experience. Before relocating to the Portland area, I worked as a full-time teacher with the Ann Arbor (MI) Public Schools as well as a summer term instructor at the University of Michigan. I have also volunteered...

Care Member says "Nam has been one of the best tutors that we have. He is patient, thorough and very flexible with teaching plan/schedule. "

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Sophia R.

Private Educator Available

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$85/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Now booking summer enrichment. Group and private sessions available. I'm an Executive Functioning Coach and private educator trained in five major pedagogies, with over a decade of experience supporting diverse and neuro divergent learners. My approach is strengths-based, creative, and rooted in the belief that students thrive...

Elissa B. says "Sophie is fabulous. She is committed, dependable, and smart. Best of all, she has a great rapport with our 15 year old son. While Sophie helps him in...

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Bennett S.

Portland, OR

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
I have been a pet, child and house sitter for 6+ years and love to help any way I can! I am very positive, energetic and love to spend time with kids. I have been a straight A student for the majority of my life and love learning new things! I am the best at math, reading, writing and art. I love finding new and creative ways to...
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Breann G.

Tutor/ Private Educator

Portland, OR

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hello! My name is Bre and I am a licensed teacher of five years. During the school year I teach second grade. Aside from teaching, I enjoy dancing, being active, and reading! I am passionate about play based learning and enjoy doing STEM activities and reading inquisitively. Please contact me if you have any questions or feel I...
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Kelly M.

Teacher Looking For Summer Work

Portland, OR

5.0(0)
from
$16/hr
10 years experience
Hello! From August- June I work as a full-time special education teacher. Over the summer I like to work in a 1:1 social recreational capacity. I have experience with individuals ages 5-30 in a range of different needs. I consider myself responsible, professional, creative, and fun! I love to engage with individuals in different...
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Wendy J.

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
7 years experience
Hi, I'm Wendy, a licensed teacher with two years of experience. I specialize in personalized tutoring, catering to individual student needs. My strengths include early and emerging readers, Common Core math, and in-depth knowledge of Oregon State Standards. I'm well-versed in creating tailored lessons to help students meet...

Kayla T. says "Wendy has cared for my three kids for the past two years. She has been amazing in every instance- fun, organized, responsible, practices clean hygiene, and...

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Lisa S.

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
Registered Nurse with a GPA 4. 0. Love teaching and learning. Very patient , calming and have good boundaries.

Care Member says "I have known Lisa for several years and she is a wonderful addition to my life. Lisa is sincere, honest and has a very special gift for caring for...

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Jillian H.

Doctor Of Physical Therapy With A Passion For Teaching

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
2 years experience
Hi there! I'm a young neurological physical therapist looking to supplement my clinic hours with some teaching or childcare. I am CPR/BLS trained. My goal is to one day work both in the clinic and be a doctoral-level professor. I previously tutored young children in several subjects all throughout undergraduate, and I was the...

Elizabeth S. says "Jillian is friendly, energetic and reliable! She was one of the first sitters we were comfortable leaving our baby and toddler with. We ended up...

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Jo Claire G.

Portland, OR

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
Through past babysitting and nannying jobs, I have aided in children's learning primarily through reading with them. I love to guide kids through books and words and, depending on their age and reading level, have them read to me as I encourage them and work alongside them to build up their confidence in their ability. I also...
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Conor L.

Middle School Teacher Looking For Tutoring Opportunities

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello! I am currently teaching Middle School Social Studies and Science in the Hollywood area. I graduated from Providence College in 2017 and just recently graduated from the University of Portland with a Master's of Arts in Teaching. I taught two years of high school Social Studies in Honolulu, Hawaii. I am open to tutoring...

Jocelyn W. says "Conor is a fantastic tutor. We hired him as a driving tutor for our teen son. He is confident, dependable, punctual and has excellent communication...

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Beverly B.

Available, Experienced, In-person Teacher With SPED And Distance Learning Expert

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
I am an experienced nanny, educator and caregiver specializing in working with children with ADHD, autism, and other learning or sensory challenges. I am also well versed in early childhood development and education. I have been particularly successful teaching reading. I am a Portland native and graduated from The University of...

Samantha Y. says "It was a pleasure to work with Beverly (Annie). Our daycare fell through and she came in last minute to watch our 1 year old for the day. She was very...

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Madeleine R.

Educated Humanities Tutor And College Counseling

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hi! I'm a Columbia graduate who loves learning and inspiring others! I have a great track record in turning B's into A's and helping students perfect their college lists and essays. I have experience with kids between the ages of 9 and 19 and particularly excel with kids who are ADHD or on the spectrum. Whether your student is...

Suzi K. says "Meg is an amazing, reliable tutor. Remote learning is very hard, however, she does so well with creating/maintaining organization! We never want her to...

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Allison E.

Going To School, Need A Part-Time Job

Portland, OR

5.0(0)
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$21/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
My name is Allison, I am 27 years old and located in Milpitas. I graduated my vocational school 6 years ago, in dental assisting. In my spare time, I like to draw and paint murals. I graduated from high school in 2012 and did well in all subjects. My strong academic subjects are Music, Art, and English. I played in my school...
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Bella H.

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$70/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
I specialize in providing reading interventions using strategies to create engaging, hands-on learning for struggling readers. I have worked with students both inside and outside of the traditional classroom setting. Prior to tutoring full time I was a K-6 special education teacher. I have experience working with a wide...

Dustin C. says "My 6yr old daughter had been struggling with reading/writing all through Kindergarten. Would seem to learn something new, but have trouble retaining it. I...

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Tracy G.

Piano Or French Horn Lessons

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$50/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Music lessons: Currently taking new students ( October 2024). My approach to teaching directly reflects the student's goals and interests. I'm an excellent teacher for beginning piano students through intermediate. Whether your child is serious about piano skills, or is looking to add a fun hobby or skill, I am the perfect...

Kay C. says "We hired Tracy to watch our toddler who is almost 3 years old, and will continue to hire her for weekend babysitting. She is very reliable, and also...

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Suzanne I.

Certified Teacher And Tutor

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I'm an experienced professional teacher here to help with your child's learning. Bachelor's of Science degree in Early Childhood Education. I have taught many levels from Pre-K to College. I specialize in teaching: reading and language arts;

Hoseok J. says "She is an amazing tutor. We were looking for a tutor for my sons and they needed help with ESL. The class is very well organized and she taught English...

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Laurence C.

Caring, Honest, Reliable Young Man Looking Tutoring And Babysitting Work

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
3 years experience
As an aspiring tutor, I am excited to offer my help in mathematics, science, and chemistry to middle school and high school students. With a solid foundation in math and science, and experience as a teaching assistant for college-level courses such as 'Principles of Biology', 'Chemistry', and 'Genetics', I bring theoretical...

Misty H. says "Laurence is such a wonderful tutor. I hired him to help my teenage son with math. He comes prepared when they meet in person.He also sends my son stuff to...

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  • 375 English tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $24.32/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated English tutors is 4.7

Recent English tutor reviews from local parents in Portland, OR

English Tutors in Portland, OR are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 72 reviews of the 375 listed English tutors

Lucinda Z.

She is very kind and knowledgeable. I’m very excited to have my kids starting the tutoring with her. I would have my kids learning with her...

- Care member

Cameron G.

I wholeheartedly recommend Cameron as a reading tutor for your child. Cameron's exceptional dedication, patience, and enthusiasm have...

- Augustus S.

Nam K.

Nam has been one of the best tutors that we have. He is patient, thorough and very flexible with teaching plan/schedule.

- Care member

FAQs for finding English tutors in Portland

Hiring an English tutor in Portland, OR on Care.com will cost an average of $24.32 per hour as of June 2025. This rate may vary depending on the experience each candidate has and the type of assignments you or your child need help with.

Care.com currently has 375 English tutors in Portland, OR. You can search for candidates by their distance from Portland or hourly pay rate. From there, you can compare the experience each English tutor has working with kids, and the specific skills they can help you with. You can also read reviews from other families in Portland that have worked with the tutors you're interested in.

The right English tutor for your child will be able to improve their grades and writing skills. Ask questions about the process each tutor uses to get these results from the kids they've worked with in the past. Also ask each English tutor if they are familiar with some of the goals the schools in Portland have. Finally, see how long they are willing to commit to helping your child with their English assignments. Your child may need only a few sessions to get on track, or long-term help that could require an English tutor staying with them the entire school year.

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