Award-Winning ACT Tutors in Blaine, MN

- B.A. in Biology from St. Olaf College. - I enjoy tutoring ACT prep, helping with essays, math and sciences. - I am passionate about staying active, am an avid Minnesota sports fan and love watching Scrubs re-runs. ... Jot down 2-3 words that summarizes each paragraph, and then write a cumulative summarizing sentence at the end of the passage.

Hello! My name is Alyssa Sernett. I graduated in 2013 with a degree in Elementary Education and a Social Studies Endorsement in grades 5-8. I worked as a teacher for 3 years until the birth of my daughter. Now I'm a stay-at-home mom who loves to still teach! I currently tutor about 10 students and can't wait to work with more!

...or the effort behind exploring the perfect learning processes needed to excel in a course. Whether helping a student memorize and comprehend over 100 vocabulary terms in a day or supporting them as they craft a 40-page Term Paper over an entire semester, I will approach every session with the same level of patience, flexibility, and attention to detail required. Every student has unique interests or motivations, and I am excited to share organizational techniques...

...needs of my students and aim to educate rather than just lecture. My approach is interactive to thoroughly test whether the information is being processed or not. I have over 17 years of teaching experience of both group and one-on-one settings. As a doctoral candidate and published author, I am very interested in finding solutions to how people learn, motivation and outcomes. My approaches aim to create and encourage the thinker not the memorizer, the...

...making it relevant, not simply on a global level, but on an individual one as well. This means not only asking the question, "How is this idea relevant to the modern day?" but also to pose to your student, "How is this relevant to you, to your individual life?" When one does the latter, one not only cultivates an intellect, but cultivates a relationship as well, and that is key to effective pedagogy.

...passionate about math as well as standardized test prep. I studied math on a double-accelerated track throughout middle school and high school, covering math from algebra to multivariable calculus. Aside from teaching academic subjects, I am also trained in playing the piano and violin, having taken lessons for piano from the ages of 4 to 18 and playing violin in my school orchestra from 5th to 12th grade. I love working with students to improve...

Hello, my name is Ethan Sandum and I'm a student at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities studying civil engineering. I have tutored students ranging from 3rd grade all the way through high school. I specialize in math and ACT tutoring.

...understand, so it is satisfying to help others to understand it. My tutoring style consists of working closely with the student(s) to construct a lesson plan that meets their learning goals. My role is not to be a teacher, but a guide, asking questions and challenging the student(s) to think critically about a problem. My goal is to transform a student into an independent learner, so they will have the skills necessary to figure things...

...I most love helping students discover their power and voice through college essays and projects for their literature courses, but I also love helping students grow in their reading skills and other classes. I believe that every learner has the ability to grow if a good teacher or tutor pushes him or her along the way. I try to do that through first getting to know the student and then empowering him or her through...

...hockey on and off. Throughout my undergrad years I worked at the local ice rink as a goaltending coach for goalies 10-17 years old. I also taught learn-to-skate classes for students four years old and up. My experience as a coach and youth counselor has taught me a lot about communicating with students of all ages and has equipped me with the confidence and expertise necessary to provide fun and effective tutoring sessions. When I...

I have eleven years of experience teaching at the college level. I teach composition, American literature, and technical writing courses, primarily to first- and second-year college students. I have taught ESL/ELL courses to adults at the Pre-GED level, and the courses included work on conversation, vocabulary work, and workplace writing. I also have considerable experience doing freelance writing (journalism, marketing, and so on). ... I think students learn best when they are learning something that (a.)...

...earned a Ph.D. in cognitive psychology with a specialization in college teaching. While I was a graduate student, I taught general psychology and ACT prep courses and scored ACT and SAT writing exams. Thanks to my education, I am an expert in psychology, reading, writing, and general scientific literacy. As a teacher and a tutor, I have worked with students ranging from children to doctoral degree candidates. I like tutoring students individually because it allows...

...and Chemistry. I have worked previously as a Manufacturing Engineering for a global plastics injection molding company, as well as a Laboratory Associate for a pharmaceutical company. With my combined education and work experience, I am passionate about STEM. I love to help other students achieve their goals, and love to teach others. I have extensive experience teaching Math (everything from Algebra 1 to college Linear Equations) and Chemistry (General, Organic, Physical). I consider myself...

...where I was a teacher and a columnist for a magazine. I have taught literature, English, Spanish, math, study skills (including designing a very successful study skills program), ACT test prep and leadership. Typically, students that I work with show immediate gains in their subject area. Students I work with will work hard--but we will also have a good time and laugh a lot as we work to meet your goals. When I'm not tutoring,...

...in a local housing community and last summer I taught a diverse set of students with differing English skills about environmental science. Besides having a background in STEM, I also have a personal passion for literature, English, and editing. I've refined my skills as a science staff writer for our University newspaper. Although I don't believe in standardized tests as a measure of knowledge, I understand how important doing well on them can be and...

...working in multiple countries as a tutor, teacher, and ABA implementer. I have experience across all age levels, and with a variety of needs and abilities. Outside of academics, I can usually be found engaging with the arts in one way or another. I went to a fine arts elementary and middle school, and a performing arts conservatory in lieu of a traditional high school. As such, I have ample love and respect for music,...

I am passionate about optimizing the learning of my students through the simplification of difficult concepts. My goal is to empower students to practice and improve upon the things they find most difficult. A class with me involves the use of many examples that are related to the concept the student is struggling with. Even though theory is important, it is often more useful to practice in order to understand the theory.

...with students and helping them meet their potential. My goal is to make whatever we are working on approachable and easy to understand. I will always try to find multiple ways to explain or remember a problem where possible, and will do my best to help you understand 'why', so that you can do better on not only the problem in front of you, but also on other problems like it in the future. I...

...my final year at the University of Minnesota studying Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering. I tutor math for middle school and high school students as well as ACT prep. I believe it is important to break problems into pieces so students can see the reasoning behind each step. By understanding each step in the process it becomes easier to work through new problems. A strong foundation will lead to success in both current and future courses.

...me to offer objective feedback without diminishing the confidence of the student. I also love helping young writers find their voice! I'm a firm believer that you don't have to give up your creative spark to get a certain grade; there is always a way to achieve both. Whether it's getting an A on an assignment or writing or a top-tier college admissions essay, I look forward to helping your student reach their goals!