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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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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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Sophia R.

Private Educator Available

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$100/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Now booking after school tutoring & homeschooling sessions for fall with limited after school availability. I'm a private educator with 9 years of experience supporting diverse & neurodivergent learners. Trained in 5 major pedagogies & with a background in child psychology, I specialize in executive functioning, early literacy,...

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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Lalia M.

Tutor/Instructor, Mentor, Caregiver

Portland, OR

5.0(0)
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$30/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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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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Sarah O.

Writing Tutor

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I was trained at Northwestern as a writing tutor and have worked for two years tutoring college student's papers.

Kayla P. says "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...

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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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Natalie Q.

Caring And Effective Writing/English Tutor

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$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...

Mary H. says "Natelie is not only a natural and experienced educator, she goes above and beyond what is expected and is dedicated to adapting her skills, knowledge and...

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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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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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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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Gertrudis P.

Tutor -- Responsible, Trilingual, Fun

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$45/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello! My name is Elena. I am a 23-year-old college biochemistry graduate (full ride from Boise State University, Magna Cum Laude). I am fluent in Spanish, English and German, and know basic Norwegian. I have been unable to work since I live at home and both of my parents are immunocompromised. Throughout college, I volunteered...

Nicholas G. says "Five star plus. High quality that is knowledgeable, reliable, relatable, caring, professional, kind, understanding at very reasonable rate. Definitely...

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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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Michele N.

Nationally Board Certified Math Teacher

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$80/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I taught AP calculus for 7 years. During my time teaching calculus, my students had an 85% passing rate on the AP exam. I also had success supporting students who struggled with algebra 1 and geometry. I became a nationally certified math teacher in 2011. I am certified to teach high school math in both Oregon and Washington. I...

Marta S. says "I hired Michele to help when my daughter got behind and was struggling with AP calculus. With Michele's help, my daughter finished all of her work and...

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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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Emily H.

Teacher

Portland, OR

5.0(0)
from
$18/hr
6 years experience
I started babysitting at 12 years old and volunteered and taught Sunday school and vacation Bible school. I have run a children's play musical at our church. In highschool during the summers I would work as a camp counselor for grad school. After I graduated I worked as a preschool teacher in Dundee at the GoodLife preschool,...
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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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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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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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Claire S.

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$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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  • 564 tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $23.95/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated tutors is 4.7

Recent tutor reviews from local parents in Portland, OR

Tutors in Portland, OR are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 198 reviews of the 564 listed tutors

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

Cameron G.

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

- Augustus S.

Sophia R.

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...

- Elissa B.

FAQs for finding tutors near me in Portland, OR

Hiring a tutor in Portland, OR on Care.com will cost an average of $23.95 per hour as of November 2025. This rate may vary depending on the experience each tutor has, the subject you need help with, and how often you will require tutoring.

Care.com currently has 564 tutors in Portland, OR. You can search for tutors by their distance from Portland and compare your options by hourly pay rate, the experience, the subjects they teach, and their availability. You can also see reviews from other families that have used the tutors you're interested in. If you're interested in distance learning, explore your options for online tutors.

The most popular tutoring services that you can find in Portland are usually private tutoring classes in subjects such as math, chemistry, reading, English, or Spanish. On Care.com, you'll find tutors in Portland who can teach different grades from high school to elementary school, or even college.

Generally, the term tutor refers to someone who helps students better understand an academic subject such as chemistry, math or English. The responsibilities a tutor can take on can vary. Some may simply help their students with areas of a subject they struggle with by instructing them and others may choose to help with homework or to review projects the student works on. There are 564 tutors near you in Portland, OR that can help with a wide variety of subjects.

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