Top ACT Tutors serving Minneapolis

Ingy: Minneapolis ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...dots to help my students have a better grasp of difficult concepts. While I have tutored a variety of subjects, such as math, economics, chemistry, finance, and linguistics, I now focus on tutoring math, primarily, since it is my passion. I have a very flexible tutoring style, and my approach strongly depends on each of my students' needs. The goal is for students to leave in a more calm, confident state than before. Outside of...
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University of Minnesota-Twin Cities - Bachelors, Mathematics with Actuarial Science Specialization
SAT Math: 770
Matt: Minneapolis ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...While I do not have any formal experience with teaching, I have spent much of my academic career tutoring friends and family to help them succeed in school, and I have personally improved the grades of many of my peers through studying sessions with me by as much as 30%. I am a friendly and casual tutor, but my enthusiasm for helping others to learn is likely my most important quality as a tutor. I...
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University of Minnesota-Twin Cities - Current Undergrad, Mathematics
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 35

Sarah: Minneapolis ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...of subjects, such as calculus courses, physics, chemistry, programming (python), french, and writing courses. Additionally, I took many AP classes throughout high school which enabled me to enter college with over 30 credits already completed. I have spent two years tutoring in the past and have gained experience learning how to work best with struggling students. I enjoy teaching and helping others learn, be it for a specific subject, test preparation (ACT, SAT or AP),...
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University of Minnesota-Twin Cities - Current Undergrad, Undecided
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 34
ACT Reading: 35

Don: Minneapolis ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...themselves, can define their abilities, and can work forward to becoming all that they are meant to be. My years of teaching experience have helped prepare me with two important abilities: seeing language arts as a means to develop students' awareness and ability to communicate more effectively, and a greater appreciation for the individual student through balanced and effective classroom teaching and management. I teach because I have a passion for teaching, but mostly, because...
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Dordt College - Bachelors, English
Concordia University-Saint Paul - Masters, Education

Ash: Minneapolis ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
I recently graduated from the University of Utah with a bachelors degree in math, and I spent the majority of my four years there working in the math tutoring center. I loved being able to work one-on-one with students and see their growth as they started to understand the material. I strongly believe that understanding concepts is just as important as being able to work out technical problems, and that all students...
Education & Certification
University of Utah - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36

David: Minneapolis ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...help math students after school and volunteered in coding workshops to teach kids about Python via computer-generated drawings and Minecraft modding. For me, teaching and tutoring are how I like to share subjects I'm experienced in and passionate about (especially computer skills, Python, and math) with others. I try to convey the principles and thought process that are the basis of my own understanding of the subject, not just rules to follow or things to...
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University of Minnesota-Twin Cities - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36

Emily: Minneapolis ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...aim to determine the specific manner in which a student learns best. Meeting the individual learning needs of each student creates a fun learning environment! I believe that every student has the ability to achieve incredible things and I will guide them to that by maintaining a positive and encouraging environment. I graduated from Trinity College with a double major in Spanish and Religion. I absolutely love tutoring a wide range of subjects including Spanish,...
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Trinity College - Bachelor in Arts, Spanish and Religion
Boston University - Master of Arts, Theology

Thressa: Minneapolis ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...tutor. Now I work as a preschool teacher in a Spanish-English dual immersion preschool; I co-teach a class of 17 three and four year olds. Beyond academics, I love to bike around the Twin Cities, find new nooks to explore, read, and practice yoga. I've traveled to Mexico, Nicaragua, Guatemala, and Panama, and hope to see more of Central and South America soon. I write and perform poetry, and coach a team of college slam...
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Hamline University - Bachelor in Arts, English
Concordia University-Saint Paul - Master of Arts, Early Childhood Education

Erica: Minneapolis ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...year's worth of tutoring experience in the St. Paul Public School system. Over the course of my freshman year at the U, I tutored middle school students at Murray Middle School in Geometry and Algebra. I have extensive research and writing experience as well. In my final semester at the U, I wrote a 50+ page senior thesis on Western media's depiction of migration, which gave me invaluable research and writing skills. I've also completed...
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University of Minnesota-Twin Cities - Bachelors, Global Studies and Public & Nonprofit Management
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 34
ACT Reading: 32

Allison: Minneapolis ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...in Roseville, MN for tutoring sessions because it provides a nice, quiet place to study. Before every meeting, I will set an agenda for the session based on the needs of the student. Typically, I like to spend the first session just getting to know the student. Afterwards, I will leave the student with a plan of action and homework tailored to the student's schedule. Services - ACT PREP: Rigorous sessions cover English, Math, Reading,...
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Dartmouth College - Bachelor in Arts, Computer Science
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35
Kassandra: Minneapolis ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...and worked as both a research assistant to numerous professors and as a teaching assistant in many classes. I also tutored students in PSAT, SAT Verbal, ACT, AP History, English and Literature preparation through "Ivy West" while I was living in the San Francisco Bay area. Now that I am living in Minnesota, I am thrilled to be working with Varsity Tutors. I truly enjoy working with students of all ages, strengths, challenges, and motivation...
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Lawrence University - Bachelor in Arts, Comparative Religion/English
University of California Hastings College of Law - Juris Doctor, Law

Brian: Minneapolis ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...courses as well. My teaching experience includes teaching and tutoring summer school math (and doing some test prep work) to high school students in Rochester, MN. I also have given saxophone lessons. I love teaching, and I believe strongly in active, problem based learning. For science courses, I have considerable experience working in two cancer research labs, so I can help put that material in a real-world context. Outside of academics, I love playing and...
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University of Minnesota-Twin Cities - Bachelors, Genetics, Cell Biology and Development
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 35

Adam: Minneapolis ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...in high school and I want to help other students through this process. This desire brought me to tutor kids in the local Boston high schools while I was in college and now I have taken my talents to the Twin Cities. Some fun facts about me not related to test taking are that I played the sousaphone in college, I sing in a local choir and that I can make a mean apple pie.
Education & Certification
Boston College - Bachelors, Political Science and Government
ACT Composite: 31
ACT Reading: 34
ACT Science: 32

Lil: Minneapolis ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...from a variety of perspectives, a skill that most likely comes from my own experience with dyslexia. I love working with young people to help them reach their goals and discover the extent of their talents. In my free time I enjoy riding my bike and spending time with friends, family and my quirky dog, Miinan. I am the director of a middle school theater group as well as directing occasionally at the high school...
Education & Certification
Gustavus Adolphus College - Bachelors, English
Winona State University, EdLd: Minnesota State University Mankato - Masters, MA: Education, EdLd: K-12 Administration

Joe: Minneapolis ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...enjoy working with ideas until I deeply understand them. Once I do, I find even more joy in helping others achieve the same understanding by asking guiding questions and explaining things simply. My goal is to help students reach their full potential and develop enthusiasm for lifelong learning. As an engineer, math and science are my strongest subjects. However, I am also an avid reader and enjoy various subjects such as psychology, sociology, philosophy, and...
Education & Certification
University of Minnesota - Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering
ACT Math: 33
ACT Science: 33

Brita: Minneapolis ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...opportunity to experience working with students from various cultures and backgrounds. The students I have worked with range in grade levels from elementary school all the way through college. I tutor in English, Art, Phonics, Reading, Social Studies, Social Sciences, Writing, essay editing, some test prep, and, of course, Psychology. I feel that my strengths lie in the areas of Psychology, Writing, Reading, and Essay Editing. I am passionate about enabling and empowering students within...
Education & Certification
Taylor University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities - Master of Arts, Counseling
ACT English: 33

Tevin: Minneapolis ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...brilliant at the college level. This professor of mine explained how he was just an average joe. He explained that he couldn't learn the same way his peers had while he was an undergrad and so he developed his own style of learning. Today he incorporates a different kind of visual learning that he feels includes all learning types and not just the gifted. I too like to include a white board and visuals to...
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Saint Cloud State University - Bachelors, Biomedical Sciences

Sharyn: Minneapolis ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...Columbia University and a bachelor's in history from New York University. In my career, I have worked both as a writer and an editor. I also have done work as a writing coach and copy editor for people applying for schools and grants and writing manuscripts. I love working one-on-one with people especially when I can help them succeed. My tutoring philosophy is that no two students are the same; I will adapt every session...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelor in Arts, History
Columbia University in the City of New York - Master of Science, Journalism

Alexander: Minneapolis ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...It's an adventure to encounter and systematically overcome problems put in front of us, as a team. I passionately practice that teamwork-focused approach to tutoring, and my tutees and I have a thrill in that intellectual voyage. In my spare time I like to travel throughout the vastness of the world and the minds of people within it. I hope that in this travel, I will have the opportunity to reach even more talented minds whom...
Education & Certification
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities - Bachelor of Science, Aerospace Engineering & Mechanics
ACT Composite: 32
ACT Math: 35
ACT Science: 32

Laura: Minneapolis ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...with my friends, peers, and professors, my vivacious and approachable personality has always stuck with me. I am committed to creating a candid, charismatic, creative, and communicative environment for all of my students and am flexible enough to accommodate a wide variety of preferences and needs. With me, you can feel confident that you or your student will not only receive an accurate and comprehensive tutoring experience, but also one that encourages a retention of...
Education & Certification
CSBSJU - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
ACT Composite: 32
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Varsity Tutors understands how stressful ACT preparation can be, and if you're looking for good options for you or your student in or around the Minneapolis area, they can get you connected with the best Minneapolis ACT tutors. As a major college admissions exam, the ACT is meant to measure college preparedness. It's a standardized exam assessing knowledge in a set number of areas and evaluating specific cognitive skills. Given the stakes and difficulty involved, preparation is highly recommended. Our educational consultants can provide insight into the ways working with a private instructor can help and how to get going.
How can working with Minneapolis ACT tutors near me help me prepare for the exam?
One of the most laborious aspects of getting ready for the ACT is reviewing the material likely to be covered on the exam. This is because each section demands different levels of comprehension. There are four sections on the standard ACT: Reading, English, Math, and Science. On the Reading and English sections, questions are more conceptual. There are no passages or books you can review ahead of time to memorize. Instead, questions require you to apply skills you've developed throughout your coursework demonstrating reading comprehension and reasoning. On the Math section, you're again required to demonstrate skills, but in this area, it's much more concrete. Topics include coordinate and plane geometry, trigonometry, pre-algebra, and elementary and intermediate algebra. On the Science section, questions require students to demonstrate knowledge of concepts like the Scientific Method, but the questions require much more recall, covering topics like chemistry, Earth/space sciences, biology, and physics. This is all complicated by the variance in time when students take the exam and course loads. Most students sit for the ACT as juniors, but it's open to sophomores and seniors as well. Depending on your interests and where you go to school, you may or may not have recently studied these subjects.
Here is where working with Minneapolis ACT tutors to review the material can come in handy. They can start out by assessing your strengths and weaknesses. For the English and Reading sections, they can offer up sample passages and ask you to apply the necessary skills, evaluating where you're at and where you could use some additional practice. For the Math section, practice questions can reveal what topics you already have a strong grip on and where you might be struggling. For the Science section, a cursory overview of the subject matter can highlight where a deep dive might be beneficial. The end result of such a review can be a custom lesson plan that yields thorough preparation for any question the ACT can throw your way.
It might be tempting to say such a review seems unnecessary. After all, students sitting for the ACT are usually in the thick of studying much of the material on which they're about to be tested. However, there is a significant benefit to engaging in such a review no matter what. Even if it turns out you're pretty well prepared on all of these subjects, the review can refresh your memory on the pertinent details just before the test, which can only serve to improve recall when it comes time to put pencil to paper. However, if it turns out that there are, in fact, areas where you could improve, the review not only gives you an opportunity to address these areas but to study more efficiently than you might have otherwise.
Minneapolis ACT tutors can also help you prepare to perform within the parameters established by the exam. The test itself is comprised of multiple-choice questions, the exception being a single essay question posed on an optional Writing section. However, you can potentially improve your preparation by practicing for the structure of the test with Minneapolis ACT tutoring. First, your instructor can expose you to the likely verbiage you're going to encounter. For all the reviewing in the world, tricky phrasing can trip up the best of us. If you're familiar with the wording used by the test, though, you can better demonstrate your comprehension. Second, Minneapolis ACT tutors can teach you different strategies for navigating the test. These might include time management tactics like skipping over confusing questions so you don't run out of time or eliminating unlikely answers so you can contemplate other choices more efficiently. Third, they can administer practice tests. This can help you get used to performing under pressure and can help you track your progress during the preparation process.
What are the benefits of working with Minneapolis ACT tutors near me?
A major benefit of Minneapolis ACT tutoring is that you get one-on-one attention from an expert. Varsity Tutors works to make sure Minneapolis ACT tutors have the knowledge and experience necessary to thoroughly prepare students for the ACT, but they also evaluate instructors on their communication skills. This is important because even the smartest person in the world can struggle as an instructor if they can't effectively impart that knowledge. During your sessions, you'll have the chance to ask questions and get answers in real-time. This can clear up confusion and help you strengthen comprehension as you go.
Minneapolis ACT tutoring can be adapted to your specific learning needs, which is an advantage over other preparation options. In a classroom setting, the instructor is tied to a curriculum. They have a set amount of material they have to cover in a short period of time and a whole class of students to consider. They can't just pivot because one student is bored or has a particular need. Minneapolis ACT tutors, on the other hand, can do exactly that. They aren't going to waste your time beating a dead horse if it turns out you don't need extra help with algebra. If it turns out you do need some extra time on geometry, though, they can shift around the lesson plan to spend as much time as is necessary to get you comfortable with the material. These sessions are about you and your preparation.
Minneapolis ACT tutoring can help you build up confidence, too. It can be intimidating to study in a classroom setting. In a one-on-one setting, that pressure is off. You have a safe space to make mistakes and learn from them. Because the sessions take place on an individual basis, you have a chance to establish trust and build a relationship with your instructor. Minneapolis ACT tutors can be a source of affirmation and positive reinforcement, helping you keep a positive outlook and improve your self-esteem. Confidence can play a big role in your performance on the big day, so this can only benefit you in the long run.
How can I get started with Minneapolis ACT tutoring?
Varsity Tutors can help set you up with Minneapolis ACT tutoring in as few as 24 hours. Our educational consultants work to find you an instructor whose schedule works with your own, and you get to pick a study setting that works with your learning preferences, whether that's the comfort of your kitchen table or the quiet bustle of the Hosmer Library. Just log on to the Live Learning Platform, connect with your instructor using video chat, the virtual whiteboard, and document sharing, and away you go! Contact Varsity Tutors today to get going.
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