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Sophia R.

Private Educator Available

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
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$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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Jessica C.

Private Tutor

Portland, OR

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$60/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
*As of 3/1/2022, all my after school sessions are booked, but I do have some morning availability. If you'd like to get on the wait list for an afternoon time, please send me a message.* I have been working with students in classrooms and individually for over a decade. I am highly skilled and have experience with students in...
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Breann G.

Tutor/ Private Educator

Portland, OR

5.0(0)
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$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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Emily G.

Special Education Teacher Available For Summer Tutoring

Portland, OR

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$30/hr
5 years experience
During the week, I work as a learning specialist working with students with mild to moderate disabilities. I have been teaching special education for 5 years and love working with students with learning differences. Particularly students who struggling to read and write. I am certified in teaching a curriculum called Orton...
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Lola K.

Portland, OR

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$24/hr
1 year experience
Hi! I'm Lola, a passionate future educator with hands-on classroom experience and a love for helping students grow. I've supported elementary students through tutoring, co-teaching, and one-on-one guidance in reading, writing, and math. My approach is patient, encouraging, and personalized to each learner's needs. Whether your...
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Holly C.

Former Education Professional

Portland, OR

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$20/hr
Experienced education professional with california mulitiple subjest teaching credential. 10 + years experience as an instructional assistant, student teacher, assistant teacher, substitute teacher, and private tutor.
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Sage S.

Portland, OR

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$24/hr
4 years experience
I have an undergraduate degree in mathematics with a focus in education. I have tutored students privately and within public school programs. My experience ranges from grade 6 to introductory collage math courses.
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Marjetta J.

French Tutor

Portland, OR

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$33/hr
7 years experience
I've worked as a French teacher in daycare's and private elementary schools. I've worked as a translator and interpreter for French and English and grew up in a bilingual home, I spent 8 years in francophone countries.
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Talia B.

Portland, OR

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$23/hr
1 year experience
Hi! I am currently an Orthodontic Assistant, I attented Boise State University and Carrington College. My strongest subjects are math, English, and science. I also did competitive cheer for 12 years and would be happy having private lessons with your little ones if their involved in the cheeer world!
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Kari W.

Grad Student Available For Tutoring

Portland, OR

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$22/hr
I am an artist, writer, and current grad student studying Art Therapy at Lewis & Clark in Portland. I have a strong fine arts background and solid writing skills. I would be happy to provide private art lessons or assist students with writing essays or creative projects.
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Neil L.

Neil L From Portland Or

Portland, OR

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$18/hr
5 years experience
Hi! I am 27-year-old recent graduate of the prestigious University of Wisconsin Madison Physics Department. Here I worked as an educator and researcher, graduating with a Master of Science. I am a kind gentle giant, with years of professional education credentials. From 2017-2020, I was a full time Teaching Assistant for the...
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Maia S.

Maia

Portland, OR

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Hi I'm Maia! I am a junior Physics major at the University of Portland. I have been a paid tutor since my senior year of high school. I have worked with high school students privately, elementary and middle school students at a non-profit in Seattle, Washington, and currently I work at the University level as a peer math and...
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Molly R.

I Love Children And Want To Help Them Thrive!

Portland, OR

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$30/hr
10 years experience
I have 10 years of experience teaching special education in the Tigard Tualatin school district. I implemented individual programs for the children to achieve to the best of their ability. I implemented social skills, as well as every day common practices. I also taught mainstream children in reading in a small group...
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Hannah J.

Portland, OR

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$22/hr
Hi, my name is Hannah and I have over 5 years in education as both an educator and a mental health professional. I'm currently a therapist looking for some extra work and wanting to tutor to do that! I taught at a public school in CO for a year, then transitioned to teaching at a private K8 school for students with learning...
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Tara V.

Enthusiastic Teacher, Senior Caregiver, Errand Runner, Handyperson

Portland, OR

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I have held a job for the last 20 years working in hospitality, childcare, senior care, non profit sector, retail, farming, housecleaning. I am also a business owner; I own and operate a vegetable farm. I have an excellent work ethic and I am dedicated to providing quality work and I really enjoy getting to know people. I have...
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Mavis B.

Portland, OR

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$22/hr
1 year experience
I can tutor in any subject for elementary age students. I can tutor middle school and high-school in Arts and Humanities (studio arts, art history, literature, writing, theater, etc). I am currently an instructional assistant at a private non-profit special education school and can tutor special ed students. I work particularly...
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Stefany S.

Homeschool Teacher For 2020 School Year

Portland, OR

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Hello! I am an elementary music teacher. Currently out of a music teaching job this year due the corona virus. Looking to find a wonderful family or group of families to teach this school year. I have a degree in elementary education, have a year of experience teaching private music lesson, a year of tutoring experience, and two...
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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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Lauren W.

Portland, OR

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Hi there! I graduated from Pacific University with a Bachelor of Arts in Education and Learning. Since graduating, I worked as a private school teacher for grades 4-6. When the pandemic hit I decided to become a pod leader for grades K-2. During college, I spent my summers working at camps and childcare centers. I have many...
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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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  • 80 private tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $27.50/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 $27.35 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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