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551 tutors are listed in Portland, OR

The average posted rate is $23/hr as of May 2025

The average experience for nearby tutors is 5 years

What others are saying about tutors in Portland, OR

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

Review for Nam K. by Care member

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

Review for Cameron G. by Augustus S.

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…

Review for Sophia R. by Elissa B.

Tutors in Portland, OR

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Nam K.


Portland, OR

$50-75/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-Time Or Full-Time Mathematics Tutor Available

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Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

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...
5.0
"Last year, my son struggled with his AP Calculus class. Nam not only stepped in to become his tutor but became his math teacher -and a very good one! He explained things clearly and took the time to research links to support concepts he covered during his...

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Cameron G.


Portland, OR

$60-90/hr • 7 yrs exp

Educator | Writing Expert | Critical Thinker

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

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...
5.0
"We are incredibly grateful for Cameron's outstanding tutoring in the subjects of English, essay writing, math + history. Among his most helpful lessons is how he teaches my daughter to remain organized and dedicated to completing assignments, big and small....

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Sophia R.


Portland, OR

$85-100/hr • 10 yrs exp

Private Educator Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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...
5.0
"We hired Sophie for some extra help this summer and she was immediately a huge hit with my twelve year old son. He's always struggled with accepting help with his academics and at times has really fought back against tutoring. We hired Sophie on a trial basis, but...

Lydia K.

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Conor L.


Portland, OR

$17-30/hr • 3 yrs exp

Middle School Teacher Looking For Tutoring Opportunities

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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...
5.0
"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 skills, both with us parents and with our teen. He has authority and is not overbearing or critical. We highly...

Jocelyn W.

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Breann G.


Portland, OR

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Tutor/ Private Educator

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

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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Lucinda Z.


Portland, OR

$20-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

English and English as a Second Language Tutor

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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...
5.0
"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 she offered her service of tutoring."

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Madeleine R.


Portland, OR

$25-40/hr • 5 yrs exp

Educated Humanities Tutor And College Counseling

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

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...
5.0
"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 leave, but to be fair, we would absolutely recommend her to anyone who needs a trusted caring helper! :)"

Suzi K.

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Suzanne I.


Portland, OR

$35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Certified Teacher And Tutor

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

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;
5.0
"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 such as pronunciation, vocabulary words, grammar, reading comprehension and everything. My sons learned a lot....

Hoseok J.

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Isabel K.


Portland, OR

$16-40/hr

English And MUSIC Tutor

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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Sarah O.


Portland, OR

$22-23/hr • 4 yrs exp

Writing Tutor

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I was trained at Northwestern as a writing tutor and have worked for two years tutoring college student's papers.
5.0
"Sarah was so awesome with our kiddos when she watched them. Two weeks later and they still keep asking when she is coming to play again. We would definitely like to have has sit for us again. :)"

Kayla P.

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Laurence C.


Portland, OR

$16-35/hr • 3 yrs exp

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

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...
5.0
"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 work on when they aren't together. He is great at communication as well. My son connected with him quickly....

Misty H.

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Lalia M.


Portland, OR

$35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Tutor/Instructor, Mentor, Caregiver

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...
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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Jillian H.


Portland, OR

$16-40/hr • 2 yrs exp

Doctor Of Physical Therapy With A Passion For Teaching

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...
5.0
"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 moving and we miss her!!!"

Elizabeth S.

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Beverly B.


Portland, OR

$35/hr • 10 yrs exp

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

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

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...
5.0
"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 capable and we would work with her again. Thanks, Annie!"

Samantha Y.

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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Kelly M.


Portland, OR

$16-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Teacher Looking For Summer Work

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

$30-35/hr • 7 yrs exp

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...
5.0
"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 a great role model for my little ones. Sometimes things can get a bit overwhelming but she handles any issues...

Kayla T.

Registered Nurse with a GPA 4. 0. Love teaching and learning. Very patient , calming and have good boundaries.
5.0
"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 others. I had the opportunity to see Lisa work on numerous occasions and she always gives her most with care and...

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Georgia M.


Portland, OR

$20-30/hr • 4 yrs exp

Biologist With Teaching Experience

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience teaching pre-K through 8th grade, tutoring middle school students in one-on-one and group settings, and spent the past school year teaching an after-school STEM program with the Eugene 4J school district. I care deeply about accessibility and creating an engaging learning environment for students (also, I have...

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Average Rating4.7 / 5

Tutors in Portland, OR are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 206 reviews of the 551 listed tutors.