Award-Winning ACT Reading Tutors in Woodbury, MN

...educational skills at Carleton, where I worked as a tutor and mentor for students with learning differences. I used my deep knowledge of history and writing to help students proofread their essays, study for humanities courses, and teach them important executive functioning and study skills to help them succeed in college. I enjoy tutoring because it allows me to form empathic and intentional connections with my students. By learning more about their educational backgrounds and...

...graduation, I have worked for U.S. Bank as an anti-money laundering investigator and tutored students both remotely and in person. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about mathematics, with considerable experience tutoring anything from pre-algebra to Calculus 1. I have also tutored for the ACT, covering time management and strategy as well as problem solving. I like to get to know my students, learning what drives them so I...

...years 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...

I have always been passionate about education and learning, but I didn't realize that I wanted to be a teacher until after I had already spent five years working in finance. After graduating from the University of Florida with an accounting degree, I began my professional career as a Finance Analyst at Goldman Sachs. I stayed in that role for two years and then moved into investor relations. While I learned a...

...have worked as a teacher's assistant for 5 semesters, and have been an individual tutor as well. I've always been passionate about learning and teaching, and never pass up an opportunity to help a friend out with their homework. I had the opportunity to observe a British secondary school during my study abroad term this past January, which I found to be an enjoyable and enlightening experience. I am a firm believer that education is...

...of Arts in Liberal Arts from Earham College and my Masters of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary. Between undergrad and seminary, I led service learning programs for middle school and high school youth in a Washington DC. After seminary, I have been working as a campus minister, most recently at Guilford College in Greensboro, NC. There I was a Teaching Assistant for two years. I love to connect subjects to the real world and popular...

...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 their skills in an area of study, and my favorite part is getting to see them gain confidence in themselves and their own abilities!

...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 the realm of education (hence my current course of study) and can see this translating into every tutoring session. I want to...

...me as they study and learn. They can trust that I have their best interests in mind, that I am sensitive to how they feel about learning new skills and information. I help them problem-solve and develop a set of strategies to make learning easier. A little about my background: Prior to college, I lived 14 of my first 18 years in Cameroon. We lived in a region that uses French as its official language....

...life I have had a passion for math and science and for the past couple of years I have been tutoring in those fields. I have always loved math which is something that not a lot of students will say due to its difficulty. I love my job because I get to help students find a way that they can learn math effectively and hopefully find the satisfaction and fun in math that comes through...

Hi! I'm Lilly, a junior at the University of Minnesota studying Product Design and Mathematics. I have a long history of taking standardized tests (SAT, ACT, and 14 APs), so I know that they can be a major point of stress. I'm dedicated to seeing you succeed in any and all tests you need to take through test-taking strategies and material mastery instruction. I look forwarding to meeting you!

...U.S. Department of State scholarship. My tutoring philosophy is "passion comes first"; I love taking abstract concepts and inspiring students with real-world applications. Excitement is the best motivator, I've found, and I've helped students achieve great growth using this methodology. I have experience as a Coding for Girls instructor and public tutor at a local high school. In my spare time, I enrich my life by reading, gardening, and going for long bike rides.

...educator to others. Using the skills I have developed as a camp counselor, chemistry tutor, and pre-med mentor, I look forward to teaching a wide variety of individuals on the Varsity Tutors platform. My subjects of interest include the basic sciences and preparation for Standardized Tests. I would describe my teaching style as informal and conceptual in order to obtain foundational proficiency and skills. When I am not in school or tutoring, I can be...

I am a senior at the University of St. Thomas Majoring in Computer Science. I have had experience tutoring students on campus in the computer science department for over 2 years. I am currently able to tutor computer science as well as ACT prep for both reading and science. When tutoring students long term I think it's important to establish a relationship and gain rapport to better connect and engage.

...teaching for students from a variety of backgrounds with a special interest in working with K-12 students on writing and social studies skills. I also spent 4 years working in my undergraduate college admissions office and have a passion for helping students write college essays. I am a strong believer in working with my students to help them find the solutions they need to thrive. I also genuinely enjoy working with students and helping them...

I am a college sophomore at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities. I'm studying Communications, am heavily involved in Greek Life here at the U, and am in Air Force ROTC pursing a commission as an Air Force pilot once I graduate! In my free time I enjoy playing soccer, flying airplanes (I got my pilot's license at 16), and socializing with my friends at college. ... To help students build understanding from the foundations of...

...Huntington Learning Centers in the Twin Cities. I also taught students independently in piano, guitar, writing, and literature. After getting my TEFL certificate in 2017, I volunteer taught English at Neighborhood House and Open Door Learning Center. I started my current full-time EFL job in Sept. 2018. Two of my favorite hobbies are travelling and cross-cultural friendships. I live and teach English in Thailand now, and I love exploring the country with my Thai friends....

...rewarding to see how much progress that anyone can make through the course of working hard and having fun doing it. When I tutor, I believe that being engaged is vital to learning. I am passionate about math and science, and love tutoring anyone in algebra and computer science. I enjoy solving logical puzzles, and I treat algebra the same way. I firmly believe that anyone can learn math and science, and have fun doing...

...taking a fact or idea and 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...

...chemistry next year at Stanford. In college, I had the privilege of serving as a peer tutor for my fellow students, including those of underrepresented and nontraditional backgrounds. I am able to tutor a broad range of chemistry courses, from organic to physical to general chemistry, as well as math and physics classes. I can also help with test prep for the ACT, SAT, or GRE. I believe that asking questions is the basis of...