Award-Winning AP US History Tutors serving Blaine, MN

...or shy away from a chance to explore the sciences! I thrive on expert study guides, flashcards, or the effort behind exploring the perfect learning processes needed to excel in a course. Whether helping a student memorize and comprehend over 100 vocabulary terms in a day or supporting them as they craft a 40-page Term Paper over an entire semester, I will approach every session with the same level of patience, flexibility, and attention to...

...the University of Minnesota in 2008. After graduating, I lived abroad in Guatemala for over three 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...

...education teacher for 11 years and love working with students with disabilities. In addition, ELL learners and students who might be struggling. My focus is on differentiating and individualizing instruction while trying to make the most of your tutoring session. I have tutored middle school, high school, college, graduate and doctoral students. I have my MA in Special Education and I am close to finishing my EDD in Special Education. My passions are seeing students...

...Bohler and I'm excited to be a mentor! I graduated from St. Olaf College (a small college in Minnesota) and then taught middle school and high school social studies for six years. During my last two years, I started an AP US History course, which was the most rewarding course I had the opportunity to teach! Although I still enjoyed teaching, I wanted to continue to challenge myself so I started my own landscaping company....

...educator with over 20 years of experience. I was a certified high school teacher both in public schools in the United States and in international schools. I have taught AP World History, AP European History, IB Economics, IB Theory of Knowledge. I was an AP World History examiner as well as an IB Economics examiner. Currently I work at the University of St. Thomas in the Office of International Students and Scholars where I support...

...at Macalester College majoring in Economics with a minor in Geography. I started tutoring in high school through the honors society. Since I've moved to the Twin Cities I have tutored many students in helping them to achieve state standards. I also enjoy tutoring for standardized tests, specifically the ACTs. I think that having a great tutor can make such a difference in someone's life. Education is so important and having a tutor there to...

...in Chemistry and Psychology. In addition, I am a nationally registered paramedic,who has passed both the EMT and Paramedic level nationally registry exams. Currently, I work as paramedic for North Memorial Health in Minneapolis, Minnesota. As your tutor, I hope to share with you my knowledge in the areas stated above, and give you some tips and study techniques to pass your classes and exams. My knowledge is very fresh and tested on a daily...

...student at Columbia University in New York, currently studying at Trinity College in Dublin through their Dual BA program. I am studying a STEM major, Earth Sciences, with a specialization in chemistry. I am familiar with working with students from a variety of backgrounds; I volunteered teaching primary school subjects to children from Somalia in a local housing community and last summer I taught a diverse set of students with differing English skills about environmental...

...College with a B.A. in economics, I am currently pursuing my M.S. in Geographic Information Science at Saint Mary's University. As a tutor in numerous subjects, my love for lifelong learning and intellectual growth has inspired me to assist others not only in understanding concepts, but finding ways to enjoy thinking about them as well. Furthermore, doing well in school can be a big boost to one's confidence, and I love seeing the benefits of...

...to make learning fun and meaningful. I put the information in your terms of understanding and set you up to make the connections. My favorite is when students have "ah-ha" moments, when the "light bulb goes off in their head." I believe all students learn differently and I design my instructional strategy to fit how you learn. I tutor a broad range of subjects, but my expertise is in Geography, History and ESL. I have...

...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...

...high school teaching experience in US History, Sociology, and Criminal Law, and 2 years currently teaching at the middle school level, I am passionate about helping students achieve their academic goals. I hold a BA in History and a Juris Doctorate from DePaul University, as well as a Master of Teaching from Minnesota State University-Mankato. In addition to my teaching career, I have over 20 years of experience in the legal profession, including a decade...

...preschool room at the age of 10, I've wanted to be a teacher. From working one-on-one with students on craft projects, to tutoring multiple students at once with a wide range of subjects. My education at a Project-Based Learning charter school from ages 9-18 has bestowed me with strong research and problem-solving skills, and makes me an excellent fast learner that can teach others effectively as I go. Currently, I am in my freshman year...

...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 culture...

...of the University of Pennsylvania where I received my Bachelor of Arts. I majored in biology and political science, with a minor in French. Post-graduation, I lived in Lille, France where I taught English to students ages 8-15 years old. Previously, I've tutored elementary school students in reading, writing and math. 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...

...with 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.

...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 as well as highlighting the lived experiences of the student. In doing this, my goal is to showcase the connections between classroom learning and every day life, and to help build bridges between knowledge and experience. In my free time, I love to cook and to travel. At...

...to be fun because learning is immensely rewarding. I want to help students recognize their internal 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...

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

...is Adam Lewis LaValley. I am an AVID tutor, substitute teacher, entrepreneur, and author. I currently have a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, but have a diverse knowledge of multiple subjects, my favorite being the social sciences and English. Specializing with AVID, which stands for Advancement Via Individual Determination, allows me to work with individuals of varying backgrounds. Fun facts about me: I love American and Japanese history, animation, baguettes, coffee, and large books.