Award-Winning AP English Language and Composition Tutors serving Woodbury, MN

...tutor students of various ages and backgrounds. Further, my experience in philosophy has led me to many discussion circles wherein a number of students, myself included, are working together towards a greater comprehension of a difficult text. These experiences have led me to a general teaching ethos of flexibility and adaptation. I believe the tutor should be working to meet the student on their level, and I take every opportunity I can to adapt my...

...the University of Wisconsin-Madison studying kinesiology on the pre-med track. I am passionate about learning and teaching others what I know. I tutored many students in high school for their classes and ACT. I myself scored a 32 on the ACT and am happy to share what I did to achieve that score. I have experience tutoring for every ACT subject, math ranging from Algebra to Calc 2, general chemistry, biology, and helping students write...

...I have also run a French after-school program for West African immigrant children, ages 7-13, in West Philadelphia. I'm able to tutor in a variety of subjects, but am most passionate about humanities and French. I've always loved to learn, and I want to inspire that same curiosity and passion within my students. My tutoring sessions are a collaboration between me and my students in identifying their goals and determining how we can maximize their...

...degree in Communication Studies. I continued in that subject matter at the University of Iowa, where I earned a Master's degree and Ph.D. in Communication Studies, with emphasis in rhetoric, interpersonal communication, and persuasion. I also earned a J.D. at the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia, and am a member of the Minnesota bar. I have been teaching and tutoring for over 15 years. I have tutored in small group and individual...

...Social Studies, and Spanish I Instructor at a 1:1 school for middle school and high school students with learning differences. I was previously a college advisor for a nonprofit organization that assists college students from low-income backgrounds. I've been tutoring writing through various platforms since undergrad and I love that it allows me to practice teaching and communication skills as well as help others through the learning process. I love encouraging students to develop their...

...a degree in English and History at Bethel University, and next year I'll enter a graduate program in English and Cultural Studies at McMaster University. I'm passionate about reading, writing, history, journalism, geography, and languages, and I have experience teaching/tutoring in all of these areas. From tutoring video editing to college students to leading an elementary English class in Cuellaje, Ecuador, I love getting to know students individually and helping them to develop their strengths...

I am a senior English major who has provided English-focused tutoring to high school, undergraduate, and graduate students for the past year. I love looking at every step of the writing process and teaching how to balance writing content and form. When I tutor, I hope to inspire a strong desire to create innovative and persuasive content.

...ground up. I had the gracious opportunity from my father to learn about finance and how a business runs from him. And then I learned how to be a caregiver from my mother who was a nurse. So then it was just the proper educational base the International School of Minnesota gave me that allowed me to come to the University of Minnesota to pursue a degree in Physiology. A lot of my upbringing continuously...

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!

...of helping students realize their learning potential (even in their hardest subjects). As I continued my schooling, I enrolled in cognitive psychology and that experience solidified my interest in helping people learn - especially in the language aspect. Seeing how much one's language affected how they saw the world made me appreciate our brains even more. Following graduation, I traveled to Playa Samara, Costa Rica to become EFL/ESL certified and it was one of the...

...peers as I moved through high school and college. To top it off, I am very familiar with ADHD coaching and best practices for improvement. Numerous editing and writing courses throughout my schooling have significantly improved my understanding of "what to write" and "when to write it." My specialties lie within the English field, such as sharing the nuances of grammar and syntax, fine-tuning English papers, or assisting with reading comprehension; however, I never turn...

...mountaineered with NOLS in Chilean Patagonia, and in the latter half I focused more on community service in Bolivia. Once at Princeton, I concentrated on the social sciences, moving away from my high school focus on math and science. I declared Politics as my major and am pursuing a certificate in Values and Public Life (a synthesis of Philosophy and Public Service). I have tutored - albeit not in an official capacity - since I...

...students to improve their writing mechanics. I was also a teachers assistant for an English class where I helped students with grammar, finding themes in books, and developing strong thesis statements. Although I love writing, I am also passionate about mathematics and have taken math courses up to Linear Algebra, so I am happy to tutor any math course including or below that. I would describe my tutoring style as conversational, breaking down complex concepts,...

...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 develop or refine a passion for history, culture, and writing. In my free time I love to...

...my senior year of high school I joined the Air Force, where I would be assigned as an instructor in Washington, DC. After the service, I resumed tutoring through volunteer work with ESL, GED and citizenship exam preparation. Although I am experienced in a plethora of subjects, I most enjoy helping others grow in their writing and communication skills with essay and speech assistance. I understand how it can feel to need help and have...

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

I am a retired secondary mathematics teacher.

...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 Latin...

...an M.A. In Spanish Literature from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a B.A. in Spanish with Honors from the University of Michigan. I have 6 years experience independently tutoring students in Spanish. I have been studying Spanish for about 12 years and am comfortable tutoring AP Spanish, Spanish 1-4, composition, conversation, and grammar. I taught first and second year Spanish as a graduate student instructor for two years during my Master's program.

...material, but to find joy in learning for learning's sake. I have trained in advanced techniques of culturally relevant pedagogy, which underscores my approach to teaching. I firmly believe in the 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....