Award-Winning ACT Tutors in Minneapolis, MN

...Writing for 15 years. I am a licensed high school English Literature now. I have tutored students in College Essay writing, creative writing, Technical Writing, research projects, AP English, AP Literature and Critical Reasoning, Debate, and with test prep. I am an effective tutor with an excellent ability to listen with care and zero in on the task conceptually and analytically. My listening skills and pre-assessment skills help students to quickly break down and grasp...

Hi, I'm Nick. Currently I am a Masters of Microbiology student at the University of Minnesota. I have a BA from the College of Saint Scholastica and have been a tutor for a year now. I enjoy teaching a lot and am also doing research. My research at the U of M is focused on green fluorescent protein infection studies with large, vacuolated sulfur bacteria.

...learning as a chore. When I tutor people, I try to show them how learning can be interesting, and even kind of fun. I know what it's like to struggle. I also know how to overcome obstacles. I went from being a drop out, to getting my GED. Then I went on to get a BA in History at the University of Minnesota, a MA in Early Modern History at the University of East Anglia...

...my independent written work, I focus on issues of political economy, critical theory, and the social and political impacts of technology. I recently also have begun to work on a science fiction novel. In tutoring, I hope to encourage students to approach writing and language with ease and technical competence. I have extensive experience in many academic areas, and can help develop skills for large research projects, short essays, standardized test taking, and everything in...

...a B.A in Cultural Studies and Comparative Literature. I also studied at the National Theater Institute. I love working with students to find creative and varied approaches to problems and help them understand subjects in new ways. I have tutored throughout my school career for many different ages in subjects including writing, English, and organizational/study skills. I especially like tutoring writing and the creative arts. In my spare time, I love to read, play volleyball,...

...in college and relish the opportunity to help a new generation of students love them as well. I call myself an education enthusiast because I believe so strongly in the ability of education to transform students' lives, and it is always my hope that my passion rubs off on the students I work with so that they might become lifelong learners themselves. I would describe my teaching style as "supportive independence" since I believe strongly...

...specialty when it comes to teaching or tutoring, but I have also been trained in techniques for tutoring all subjects included in standardized tests, especially the SAT. My tutoring style comes from my firm belief that a student will grow when they genuinely have their interest piqued, and the best way to do that is for their instructor to genuinely show passion and interest in the subject in order to pass that excitement on to...

...am excited to utilize the skills my degree has taught me. I started as a tutor helping college-aged students at Augsburg University, where I tutored for Spanish and physics courses. Now, I tutor mainly English and social studies subjects, specifically areas of history as well as ACT prep in the writing, English, and reading sections. Helping students to achieve their potential is something I'm incredibly passionate about. As a tutor, I will share my love...

We are what we continually do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit. - Aristotle My aim is to help you cultivate character that leads to a habit of consistent clarity. I want to help you first to understand and empathize, before criticizing an argument. And when you criticize, I want to help you aim with laser-sharp focus at whether that criticism is based on misinformation, "mal-infomration", or a lack of information. ... We...

...how to get the best scores on their exams. To help students understand difficult topics, I will often draw or write my own examples that are not included in the textbooks. Not only does this work well for visual learners, it helps ensure they have an understanding of the concepts and not just the questions in the book. While teaching test prep, I have also had students work to recognize their strong and weak areas....

As a former high school and middle school Science and Math teacher at a private school in California, I believe that every student deserves personalized learning. Every student is unique in their learning style, their needs, and their personality and I strive to make sure my students uniqueness is celebrated in my teaching style.

...meeting you. I have recently completed my MS in global mental health at King's College London and London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. Prior to my time in London, I worked with international students in a local university. I have a MA in international leadership and public policy from the University of St. Thomas. I also completed my BA at St. Thomas in International Studies and French. I have lived abroad several times throughout...

...currently in the PhD program for Psychology at the University of Minnesota, researching the behavioral and neurological mechanisms of anxiety and trauma-related disorders. This also means I work with statistics on almost a daily basis (and I love it!). I received a BA in Psychology and Spanish from Winona State University. In my free time, I enjoy hanging out at coffee shops, reading, playing with my cats, and playing video games on my PC!

...in math research/teaching as a graduate student. I became proficient in French in 2013 following high school, after which I have maintained proficiency by taking upper-level French courses and taking part in immersive experiences such as working for French-speaking families. Since I grew up a native English speaker, I understand the difficulties that come with learning a new language, and am excited to help people work through these challenges and enjoy the benefits of multilingualism.

Everyone can learn as long as they are interested. There are different learning styles, and I am willing to work with you to find the best method of learning for you.

...majoring in English and Political Science and minoring in Spanish. I am particularly excited about tutoring students in English and reading. These are my favorite subjects and I would love to ignite a passion for these areas in other students as well. I have personal experience in tutoring for the ACT. I scored a 36 on both the reading and English portions of the ACT. I was also ranked in the top 5% of students...

...in mechanical engineering from Stanford University. While at Stanford, I tutored students in both class and individual settings. After graduating, I moved to Tanzania as a Peace Corps Volunteer where I taught hundreds of secondary school students both physics and math. Now that I am back in the United States, I work at Children's Defense Fund as the Youth Programs Associate. In my free time, I like to hike with my dog, read, and cook!

...before moving to Minnesota to go to graduate school and study molecular evolution. For the last 12 years however I have been a middle and high school teacher. I have taught a large variety of subjects in that time though chemistry (all levels) and genetics are my favorite. I prefer to begin tutoring with a new student by asking a lot of questions to help me identify the key reasons for their struggles. Depending on...

...Minnesota. I am a driven and impassioned learner who is insatiably curious and continually pursuing new experiences. I try to balance analytic focus with creative insight and big-picture-thinking. I am quick to adapt to whatever situation I may find myself in, always looking for elegant and creative solutions to problems. After studying Philosophy and Computer Science as an undergrad, I ventured abroad to teach English in South Korea. After four years, I have recently returned...

...Science with a minor in music. I have a wide variety of experience in many math and science subjects and programming in various languages. I know exactly what it is like to be a student in the subjects I'm tutoring, to struggle with the material, to finally get to that point understand it all. I love learning and to help others out with their work when they're struggling to learn, and I'm excited to share...