Award-Winning ACT Math Tutors for Students in Blaine, MN

...in Chemistry and its applications, personal interests in youth development and leadership, and desires to enrich communities with the feeling of empowerment and confidence. I am very organized, understanding, flexible, engaging, and very fun to work with. I love helping students succeed in their academic and personal goals. I have helped many college students in the past pursue their academic goals and would like to grow a community of motivated, independent learners who are capable...

My name is MaryJane! I am a physics and chemistry major finishing my senior year of undergrad. After graduation, I plan to pursue a graduate degree in biomedical engineering.

...had to choose a favorite, I'd have to say I love teaching math. My teaching style is heavily based on helping students gain confidence in themselves and their work. I like to start off with going over all of the topics that a student understands, and then building from there. Learning by doing is how I help my students succeed! Outside of academia I like to read, snowboard, and volunteer at the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center!

I am a retired secondary mathematics teacher.

...licensed to teach physics. These and other teaching jobs involved quite a bit of one-on-one work with students. Even though I was known for guiding my students to good results on the AP and IB physics tests, that wasn't what mattered most to me. I wanted to share my excitement and love for math and physics. The most important results for me were seeing students get excited about physics, and start doing their own exploring....

...a motivated student at the University of Minnesota who has a passion for Math and Science. I've found that I feel best about my understanding of a subject when I'm confidently able to help someone else with it. This approach to my studies has let me assist many other students along the way, giving me experience with a wide variety of students. I'm eager and dedicated to help you or your student meet their goals.

Hi, I'm Faisal. I'm 18 years old and I'm a rising sophomore at the University of Minnesota Twin-Cities. I'm double majoring in Economics and Finance. Outside of academics, I spend my time working on photography and music.

...a senior at Central Michigan University where I am a member of the Honors Program and studying French and Political Science. I will graduate in May 2019 and will then head off to law school. I am hoping to build a legal career centered around human and civil rights! Outside of school, I love traveling and have been to over 20 countries, living in 4 of them for extended amounts of time. In addition to...

...so it's a great feeling to help a student overcome a difficult problem or concept. Over the past few years I've learned specific techniques for teaching individual age groups, from K-12 to college students. This is because it's not enough to just know the subject; in order to be a good tutor, you must also know how to teach it. I've striven to continue to gain experience in teaching so I can someday be a...

I believe in engaging students on a highly interpersonal level and monitoring their progress toward predetermined objectives. I also aim to maintain a structured, positive, and results-oriented environment, while developing an in-depth understanding of individual learning styles and tailoring my teaching style accordingly.

...began veterinary school at the University of Minnesota where I am currently a fourth year student graduating in May 2018. In college, I tutored peers in math and science, and I have worked with children ages 6 and up in an educational camp setting. Having spent many years in school myself, I understand how important succeeding in academia is, and I strive to share my passion for learning with others. In my spare time, I...

...is immensely rewarding. I want to help students recognize their internal resources to achieve and work through challenges. It's my goal to help students believe in themselves to reach their goals, make discoveries, and develop habits for lifelong learning. A bit more about me: In May 2018, I graduated from Grinnell College with a degree in English and American Studies. I love reading, writing, and finding ways to spark conversations about our world through discussing...

I have always enjoyed learning and am interested in sharing that interest with others.

I am currently in the process of transferring schools. As of this coming fall, I will be a Junior at the University of Minnesota, working towards a Math degree. I am most comfortable tutoring math, though I am still familiar with a few other subjects. I'm passionate about knowledge and understanding how the world works.

...or using a visual grouping method in division with a visual learner. In addition to understanding how to create the correct learning environment for a student, I also do not give a student the right answer when they are ready to give up. Instead, I ask them a series of open ended questions that will lead them down the path to the right answer. In today's school system, there is a large emphasis on the...

...the depth of intuition one can achieve by thinking about topics visually. I classify my teaching/tutoring style as Experimentalist, in the sense of John Dewey, because I believe that learning is best done through hands-on experience. I recognize that students' learning styles vary drastically, so I love implementing a number of educational techniques, be they aural, visual, or kinesthetic, to maximize student engagement with content. My extra-academic interests include learning about mathematics recreationally, watching movies...

Hi! I'm David, and I'm currently studying Physics and Economics at UC Berkeley. I'm originally from Minnesota, and I enjoy watching and discussing everything related to science fiction. I'm a pretty laid back person who prefers to suggest different perspectives and let the student find his or her way to the solution through a "consider this" approach. Let me know if I can be of service!

I am a student first and foremost. Learning never ends and the key to a happy and healthy life is seeking constant growth and improvement over the person I was yesterday.

...I'm passionate about math and science, but I'm also interested in history and literature. In the course of my studies, I've often sought help from tutors, so I know what it's like to approach a tutor needing help. My interests include learning, reading, TV and movies, and browsing the internet. I tutor primarily in math, physics, and test prep, but can also help with history. My tutoring focuses on teaching by demonstration, and then using...

I am a recent graduate from University of Minnesota with a bachelor degree in chemistry. I am passionate about education and have been working in this field for five years. Through my work at Varsity Tutors I hope to help students develop the necessary skills for their success in their future careers!