Leslie

Certified Tutor

I have been a college educator and health educator for over 25 years. I have worked with K through middle school students throughout the past 5 years. I enjoyed working as a site director and program lead with the YMCA public school K-8th grade programs in Portland, Oregon. I organized art and science activities as well as coordinate indoor and outdoor recreation (games & sports). Since 2016 I have been a tutor for 1st thru middle school students in math, English, reading, writing, social studies and science throughout the greater Portland area, tutoring at their homes . In 2019 I served as an instructional assistant for Portland Public Schools in a Special Education resource room, working with students one on one and in small groups. Being there for kids to encourage and see their growth as students is a real joy to me. I seek to continue this tutoring work both online and in person.

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Leslie’s Qualifications

Education & Certification

Undergraduate Degree: University of Redlands - Bachelor in Arts, Physical Education Teaching and Coaching

Graduate Degree: Oregon State University - Doctor of Education, Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision

Hobbies

My interests since my girlhood have ranged from sports (tennis & swimming) to science and outdoor recreation (Girl Scouts). I love to be active and workout aerobically (jog/walk, bike & hike) 4-5 days/week. I have traveled abroad in Europe, Russia, New Zealand and Australia since my college days. I have traveled to as many national parks as possible. I support several organizations - some of which are the Sierra Club, the Arbor Society, The National Women's History Museum and The Nature Conservancy. I like to share these interests as I get to know students, and I want students to share their interests and hobbies.

Tutoring Subjects

Adult Health and Wellness

Adult Literacy

Elementary School Reading

Elementary School Science

Elementary School Writing

English

English Grammar and Syntax

Middle School English

Other

PRAXIS

PRAXIS Health/Physical Education