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Michelle C.

Music Instructor/Consultant

Portland, OR

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$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have 30+ years of music instruction and consulting private and group lessons, in addition to child care and music workshops, classes, and summer camps. I am comfortable working with special needs ages Pre-K through adult. I also offer event management and consultation. My studio is located in NE Portland, Oregon. I am also...
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Julie A.

Teacher, Tutor

Portland, OR

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I meet students where they are at to help them achieve their goals. I am a certified English Language Arts teacher with a range of K-12 experience. I taught at Valor Middle School in Woodburn, OR, completed student teaching at Wilsonville HS, and substitute for Portland Public Schools. Since 2008, I have been teaching violin...
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Amy H.

Tutor (Writing And Art)

Portland, OR

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$25/hr
5 years experience
I worked as a writing consultant at a community college in Southern California. I was also a teaching assistant for an ESL class during that time as well. I have also been a conversation partner at a local community college here. I absolutely love the English language and helping people improve their writing and conversational...
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Liliu H.

Portland, OR

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$18/hr
1 year experience
Hello! I'm a creative and patient caregiver and tutor, and I'm passionate about children receiving the support they need. I believe it is so important for kids to have access to academic support, as well as creative and unique activities! I earned my high school diploma from Chico Senior High School where I achieved a GPA of 3....
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Claire S.

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I have experience teaching a small classroom of children and privately tutoring a child. I taught Spanish in both of those instances. I have also volunteered at the Boys & Girls Club, where I assisted children with their homework very frequently. I feel confident enough to help with most subjects (especially if it's elementary...

Elizabeth S. says "Claire is my daughter's Spanish tutor. She is very knowledgeable and is great with kids. She is fun and engaging."

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Kennedy B.

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Portland, OR

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$16/hr
6 years experience
Hi! I'm Paige, and I've been tutoring students from early education through high school for several years. I provide tutoring in all subjects through 8th grade and specialize in English, social studies, science, electives, and Spanish at the high school level. In addition to academic tutoring, I offer private volleyball...
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Sean G.

Academic Tutor, Music And Spanish Teacher

Portland, OR

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$50/hr
10 years experience
I'm an educator specializing in academic support and extracurricular lessons for grade school children, as well as higher-level writing, grammar, and rhetoric (middle and high school). I have 10 years of teaching experience in a Montessori classroom and five years as a private tutor, also teaching music and Spanish. I customize...
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Jackson G.

Portland, OR

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$22/hr
2 years experience
Hi, I'm Jackson! I'm new to care. com, but l've had a lot of experience in tutoring and working with kids in an educational setting. My experience includes TAing, working as a residential advisor, privately tutoring, and test prep, with ages 7 - 18. I love to help inspire people to be passionate about what they're learning, and...
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Natalie Q.

Caring And Effective Writing/English Tutor

Portland, OR

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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hello there! I'm Natalie, an experienced academic coach and writing/English tutor with extensive background educating students from diverse cultural backgrounds and with learning differences. I'm currently a Writing Learning Specialist at Mt. Hood Community College where I tutor writing, reading, and English to high school and...
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Gabrielle W.

Portland, OR

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$16/hr
6 years experience
I'm currently working in a Montessori preschool, specializing in children between the ages of 16 months to 2. 5 years old. I have 4 years of experience as a private English language tutor for children aged 4-12, as well as 2 years of experience tutoring adult English language learners in higher education. Prior to my current...
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Aurora S.

Part-Time Tutor Available

Portland, OR

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$15/hr
9 years experience
Hello! My name is Aurora, and I've been in the education and service industries for over 14 years. I've spent the past year working with two private families as a full time Career Nanny. I've worked with children of a wide range of ages (newborn through 8th grade), and have extensive experience with toddlers through 6th grade....
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Laurel C.

Empowering Your Individual Child

Portland, OR

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$18/hr
10 years experience
I have been a teacher in the public school setting for over 40 years, which has provided me with a wide range of experience in teaching; I have also worked as a private tutor. Having taken a number of classes in psychology and counseling, and having been endorsed as a special education teacher, I've found my passion for working...
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Angie W.

Experienced Art Educator

Portland, OR

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$30/hr
Hello! I'm a graduate from Portland State's Textile art program and studied fine art at CalArts. I have 7 years experience in childcare and 4 years experience as an educator. I currently work developing curriculum and leading workshops for artists of all ages. I primarily work as a fine art textile artist (sewing, weaving,...
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Lalia M.

Tutor/Instructor, Mentor, Caregiver

Portland, OR

5.0(0)
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$35/hr
10 years experience
I have a strong and varied career in theater and education and am currently finishing my masters degree in education. I have been working with children of all ages from diverse backgrounds and abilities including ADD, ADHD and those on the spectrum for years both in private settings and in the school system. I have taught...
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Nam K.

Part-Time Or Full-Time Mathematics Tutor Available

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
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$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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Maria S.

Portland, OR

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$25/hr
2 years experience
Hi! I am reliable, patient, and creative person who loves to help others. I'm willing to do additional other tasks if requested. Personally I'm an organizer, planner, and multitasker. With all my skills and experience, I'm able to provide a supervised, safe, and stable care.
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Liwei Z.

Experienced Chinese Tutor For All Ages

Portland, OR

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$14/hr
1 year experience
I'd describe my personality as a kind, responsible, and honest person. I like tutoring because I enjoy connecting with students and finding ways to make learning enjoyable and meaningful. I enjoy helping students learn Mandarin and understand Chinese culture in an engaging and supportive environment. I began tutoring during...
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Benjamin S.

Experienced Math, Science, Test Prep Tutor

Portland, OR

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$85/hr
5 years experience
I hold a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics and Biochemistry from Lewis & Clark College. My passion for teaching sparked while I was working as a tutor at a drop-in tutoring center. It was there that I recognized the impact that accessible, personalized education can have on students. This realization drove me to eventually...
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Caitlin P.

Portland, OR

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$20/hr
3 years experience
I love working with kids and I've been working with them for about 3 years now. I'm a very patient and reliable person. I'm currently a full time student at PSU with the goal of becoming a speech-language pathologist.
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Izzy V.

About Me

Portland, OR

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$16/hr
5 years experience
I'd describe my personality as fun, patient, and friendly. I like tutoring because it allows me develop a stronger bond with a kid, improve my own teaching skills, and hopefully aid in their own academic confidence.
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  • 86 private tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $27.22/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated private tutors is 4.5

FAQs for finding private tutors near you in Portland, OR

The average hourly cost of a private tutor near you in Portland, OR is $27.22 as of June, 2025. The actual rate your chosen private tutor charges can vary depending on the subject you require help with and how experienced the tutor is.

To find a private tutor near you in Portland, OR. You can search Care.com for private tutors by their distance from Portland and can compare your options by subject expertise, their hourly rate, and how experienced they are. For example, you can narrow your search to a private English tutor, private Spanish tutor, or even to private SAT tutoring services.

The most popular private tutoring services that you can find near you in Portland, OR are usually for complex subjects such as chemistry, reading, or calculus. On Care.com, you can find private tutors near you who can teach a wide range of subjects for all grade levels, from elementary school to college.

When hiring private tutors for children, parents are rightfully concerned about safety. To help you find a private tutor safely near you in Portland, OR, we ask all private tutors listed on Care.com to complete a background check known as a CareCheck. You can look for private tutors who have a badge on their profile that indicates they completed this background check. However, to safely hire a private tutor near you in Portland, OR, we strongly advise you to do your own research by requesting references and running an independent background check.

When interviewing private tutors near you in Portland, OR, it’s a good idea to ask them questions about how they gained their area of expertise, how they best engage with students, and what their instruction style is. You can also ask them to provide you with references from current or former clients who can attest to their skills.

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