Award-Winning AP English Language and Composition Tutors in Minneapolis, MN

...love helping students translate their strengths in one area to another. I tutor in a broad range of subjects, but would especially love to help you learn more about Latin, English, and astronomy, because those were my favorite subjects in school. I'd also love to help you with prepping for any section of the ACT or SAT, because I remember how stressful those tests were, and want to help you feel as confident and calm...

...reading tutor with Minnesota Reading Corps, because of this and my literature background, I am most comfortable with reading and writing instruction. I also worked on reading and writing while volunteering at 826 Boston. In addition to reading and writing instruction for students of all ages, I have experience tutoring and teaching all subjects studied in early elementary school. I gained this experience from tutoring students at 826 Boston and subbing consistently at the school...

...to know the unique personalities and needs of the students with whom I work. My favorite thing about any kind of teaching, however, is that it allows me to witness a transformation, whether subtle or monumental, within each student. Tutoring makes it possible for me to accompany the student on a journey from frustrated to relieved, discouraged to confident, poorly prepared to well equipped, and/or disinterested to engaged by the task or subject at hand....

...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 countless college and scholarship essays, research papers and projects for social science classes, and business reports for my business classes. One of my favorite parts of writing for any of my classes has been reading and revising my peers' work to help them put forth...

...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 to an individuals' needs. I can help you work on your college essays, expository and persuasive writing, grammar, public speaking, and English. Outside of my work, I love travel--especially spontaneous road trips. I love to unwind after a long day by cooking and baking. And, of...

...Social Services along with experience teaching Spanish at the Middle School and High School levels has given me great experiences for working with Varsity Tutors. Whether it is teaching Spanish or running Grandma's Marathon, I always give my all. I am excited to share the love I have of Spanish with those I tutor! Que tengan un buen dia, ojala que podamos trabajar juntos! A mi me encanta leer y escribir, tambien ayudar a otros!!...

I'm interested in getting to know students to evaluate how best to accommodate or complement their learning desires and needs. I want to know what makes them apprehensive to or love a subject/topic and how to engage them to advance from where they begin. It should be an exciting journey for both of us! I'm a recently graduate dentist who has a strong writing, science, and math background!

...students build skills and confidence that will help them academically and/or artistically, and more broadly in their lives. I offer knowledge, experience, supportive challenge, and the mentorship students need to achieve their goals and potential. I encourage my students to "make it their own" by nurturing a feeling of ownership and accountability in the learning process. I feel it is important to have integrity and "walk the walk" as a teacher; thus I am committed...

...Service). I have tutored - albeit not in an official capacity - since I was in high school, volunteering to help out with younger kids who struggled with math and sometimes science subjects. I really enjoyed the opportunity to help other students, and there was something quite unique about successfully helping another person 'get it' - that moment when something clicks, a lightbulb goes off, and they understand something with which they might have struggled...

I am a recent graduate of the University of Minnesota, with a BA in Global Studies, Phi Beta Kappa. I have over four years of tutoring experience with a variety of age groups, from elementary all the way to high school! I emphasize communication and goal setting when working with students, and like incorporating a student's hobbies or interests when possible to keep material engaging!

...tutor should be working to meet the student on their level, and I take every opportunity I can to adapt my style of teaching to the individual's proficiencies. My favorite subjects to tutor are English, writing, college essays, ACT reading, ACT writing, and philosophy. When I'm not tutoring, I spend much of my time reading either for class, or self-educating within a number of subjects. Besides that, I do a lot of cooking and sewing.

...essays. Although I'm not an official English writing tutor, I'm a very confident writer and have helped many friends grow their interdisciplinary writing skills--whether on a research paper, college essay or creative piece. If you're a high school student that wants to prepare for the expectations of collegiate-level academic writing, we might be a perfect match. I'm incredibly passionate about the subjects I teach and I want my students to feel confident and successful, but...

...allowed me to come to the University of Minnesota to pursue a degree in Physiology. A lot of my upbringing continuously influences the choice I make today. I love the things I love because at a young age I saw what passion for a person’s job was like. I really enjoy tutoring because I really like showing the younger generation what the value of education is. Here at Varsity Tutors i promise I will uphold...

Teaching is my passion as I have studied for many years to receive my B.S. in Language Arts Education and my B.A. in Second Language Studies: Spanish. I have my Masters of English: Rhetoric and Composition from the University of Wyoming. Currently I am a World Literature teaching in Minneapolis, MN. I love interacting with students in a fun and creative way so that the lesson sticks with them.

...is being processed or not. I have over 17 years of teaching experience of both group and one-on-one settings. As a doctoral candidate and published author, I am very interested in finding solutions to how people learn, motivation and outcomes. My approaches aim to create and encourage the thinker not the memorizer, the leader not the follower, and the perpetual learner not the short-sighted learner. I love helping people move forward, gain focus and aim...

...their writing and communication skills with essay and speech assistance. I understand how it can feel to need help and have the patience required for one-on-one instruction. I believe with enough time and guidance we can all unlock the potential within, and that sometimes the hardest lessons are our most valuable; therefore, it is vital that we never abandon education. Thanks to the tutors in my life, I now write and publish lyrics in my...

...to know students' cultures, personalities, and learning preferences to help build confidence and skills to tackle whatever challenges lie ahead. While my licensure is in English Language Arts, I have experience as a capable student of all academic subjects, and as a tutor for almost anything. I am currently homeschooling my own children who are in Grades 2 and 6 this year. I look forward to working with families who need assistance in addressing the...

As a current graduate with my degree in Elementary Education, I am energetic and have a wide range of experience and competencies working with Elementary level students in all subject areas.

...language and music!! I have been teaching music lessons for over 6 years now. Back in high school, I got a 36 on both English sections of my ACT, and a 4 on both my Spanish and Statistics tests. I currently teach a group creative composition class for young children in which they compose their own music, using materials which I have been developing for many years. I additionally teach private music lessons for all ages!

...Debate, and with test prep. I am an effective tutor with an excellent ability to listen with care and zero in on the task conceptually and analytically. My listening skills and pre-assessment skills help students to quickly break down and grasp the steps involved in tackling the assignment successfully. The goal is to create an enjoyable and effective approach and at the same time a rich intellectual experience that builds student confidence and self-belief.