Award-Winning Algebra 2 Tutors serving Edina, MN

...Program (after finishing the program myself), and since then I've continued to 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 that is where I have been for the past 9 years. This year (2016) I graduated with and MD and a Ph.D. in Microbiology and Immunology. My dissertation project focused on mast cells in allergic disease, mastocytosis, and non-allergic diseases. Currently, I am in a research track program which combines an Internal Medicine residency...

...the University of Minnesota in Economics and Statistics. However, I am passionate about helping younger students in Middle School and High School excel in Math. It is wonderful to see those "Ah..hah" moments when students get it. So I am very interested in assignments involving Algebra, high school Stats, etc. People tell me that I...

...believe that understanding concepts is just as important as being able to work out technical problems, and that all students (regardless of perceived mathematical intelligence) have the ability to do so. I also understand how mathematics functions to gatekeep some students from certain majors and jobs later in life, and it is my hope that...

...me LOVE to teach! I believe every student can learn anything they set their mind to....we just don't all learn it in the same way! I pride myself on making meaningful connections and relationships with my students. I have a great sense of humor, and believe I am pretty darn good at making learning fun....

...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...

...volunteering at my high school to help my classmates with math and reading subjects. I loved it because I got to make so many new friends while also helping them achieve their academic goals. Thanks to those students, I have learned to think of topics in new ways and apply that to my tutoring. I...

...received a certificate of Data Visualization & Analytics and am soon to receive my certificate of Full-Stack Web Development from the University of Minnesota. I've had the privilege of several wonderful teachers/mentors throughout my education journey and it is in gratitude to them that I'm here to pay it forward as we move towards enriching...

...passion for math education. I've also tutored middle, high school, and college students in my undergraduate years. Upon graduating in the spring I will move on to a masters program to get my secondary education licensure. I hope to use these tutoring opportunities to help not only students learn and appreciate mathematics, but also to...

...thinking. During my undergraduate studies, I worked as a research assistant, which further developed my problem-solving abilities and attention to detail. I specialize in tutoring chemistry, biology, mathematics, test preparation, as well tools like Microsoft Excel, and basic computer programming. I love breaking down complex chemical processes into understandable steps and watching students gain confidence...

...teaching philosophy centers on patience and adaptability, allowing me to respond to each student's unique needs and pace. I believe that fostering a supportive environment encourages students to explore different problem-solving methods, ultimately boosting their confidence and understanding. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy sports of all kinds- I am an avid spikeball enthusiast- and listening...

...to start and finish my sessions with a quick game and believe that language learning, or any learning for that matter, should be enjoyable. I have also traveled to Jordan and Egypt. I know some limited Arabic in addition to my low level Chinese and Spanish skills. I have a lot of hobbies and interests....

...spent time learning with kids and young adults. I have taught in classrooms, facilitated youth retreats, and managed after school programs. I have a deep passion for teaching writing and communication, which has been enhanced through travel. I've traveled through Southeast Asia and South America, all the while writing about my experiences and teaching. I...

...Goldman Sachs. I stayed in that role for two years and then moved into investor relations. While I learned a lot from this experience, ultimately I wanted to do something that made more of a positive impact on society. I decided to pursue a career in education because I wanted to help provide students with...

...in. If I could keep just one student from feeling this way in their classes, it'd be worth it. I want to create a comfortable, judgement-free environment that holds space for all types of learning. I want to help students find what motivates them to learn and which teaching methods work well with that student's...

...and I love sharing that love with other people. Technology is also a passion of mine and I have experience helping people get up to speed with helpful skills for the professional environment. As a tutor, I believe that everyone benefits from encouragement - so many times the barrier to learning is confidence! Students often...

...as they do. I firmly believe that what you get out of something depends on what you put in, so whatever a student will put in I will give back. In my free time I really enjoy being outside with friends, long boarding, and martial arts. I achieved my black belt in Goju-Ryu Karate after...

...doing my entire life. From tutoring my peers in math and science to volunteer tutoring immigrant students struggling with English I have been constantly reminded of my love for learning and teaching what I have learned to others. I firmly believe that the methods within the art teaching are flexible. One approach does not work...

I am an enthusiastic teacher who enjoys creating a relaxing and effective learning environment while sparking student interest in mathematics. ... My teaching philosophy is to provide students an opportunity to experience success, while motivating students to further their interests and skills through multiple modalities and interactive resources. I will use multiple approaches to help meet the needs of all my students.

...undergraduate degree is in Chinese Studies from Minnesota State University - Moorhead. Although I have taught at the university level in the United States for more than 20 years, I have successfully tutored students in grades 1-12 plus adult learners in the following areas: writing, reading, spelling, English pronunciation, English grammar, mathematics, and biology in...