Award-Winning ACT Reading Tutors in Woodbury, MN

...of the University of Minnesota with 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,...

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...

...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 my life; primarily in Francophone countries and enjoy meeting people from various backgrounds. In my spare time, I play volleyball throughout the year; love to explore...

...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!

...making challenging topics less intimidating and am happy to work with students of all levels! I have worked as a math tutor since 2010, and really enjoy working with students to help find contexts that make mathematics more understandable and relatable. Further, I am personally very interested in mathematics, since I will be working in math research/teaching as a graduate student. I became proficient in French in 2013 following high school, after which I have...

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.

...the PSAT. Essay writing is another specialty of mine. I have qualified for the National Speech and Debate Association tournament and have helped students write speeches and essays, as well as helping them improve their public speaking skills. I believe in the importance of education. I want to prepare others to reach success in their lives in whatever career or school they go on to. I am willing to meet students at the skill level they're...

...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!

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.

...college math as well as college chemistry. However, I'm able to tutor many subjects like Biology, English, and more! If I 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...

I am a retired secondary mathematics teacher.

I believe in teaching through repetition, patience and examples. I specialize in test taking strategies, biological sciences and english/writing. Animal Science B.S., University of California, Davis. Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine Candidate, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities - Class of 2020.

...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 French, I am currently studying Spanish and have studied Swedish and...

...power and agency of each student as an individual and work to empower students through learning. The specific techniques and tools that I use vary for each student, as I always tailor my approach to meet the different ways in which students learn best. I also try to bring real-world experience into the learning environment. This means both drawing on my experiences working in federal, state and local government and studying in Berlin and Bucharest...

Every student learns differently, and every student can learn. I approach teaching by first getting to know the learner and then figuring out what strategies will help them to achieve their goals. I have thousands of hours of tutoring experience and spent several years teaching high school writing and history. Whether you're working on an English essay or prepping for a test, I'm committed to helping you produce your best possible work.

...the Division of Indian Work, and my work as a substitute teacher, I was able to follow my passion for helping students see themselves, their abilities, and their relationship to reading, writing, and literature, in positive new ways. I have also enjoyed working as a preceptor for several college courses in English Literature, where I helped students refine their academic writing and perform deeper analyses of a variety of dense, complex texts. In my spare...

...of a research team in comparative oncology that develops treatments for cancer that benefit both humans and animals. I am passionate about increasing public understanding of science, and am happy to work with students of any level of science education. I also believe strongly that written and verbal communication skills are essential to success in any academic path, and want to help students refine these skills so that they can bring their thoughts and ideas...

...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 arts, pop culture, and literature. In the future, I hope to...

...which combined an internship at a non-profit organization with writing curriculum designed to create positive social change. I have completed design courses at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design in advanced graphic design and typography, and have experience working with Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere Pro, and Adobe InDesign. I would love to tutor students who want to enhance their skills in essay composition, reading comprehension, public speaking (I was the commencement speaker for my...

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