Award-Winning AP US History Tutors serving Minneapolis, MN

I am an Economics and Political Science major at the University of Minnesota. In addition to being a tutor at Grade Potential, I work as a debate coach at Como Park High School in St. Paul. I have previously worked as volunteer tutor at East Side Neighborhood Services and as a Resident Assistant at the University of Michigan Summer Debate Institute. This summer I will also be working with high school students at the Minnesota...

I'm in my final semester of 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...

...turn it into a side gig! I have experience in legal writing/editing, screenwriting, and journalism, making me a great copy editor. My kind and patient nature allow me to offer objective feedback without diminishing the confidence of the student. I also love helping young writers find their voice! I'm a firm believer that you don't have to give up your creative spark to get a certain grade; there is always a way to achieve both....

...include Public Speaking, Reading, and Writing, subjects I'm passionate about because they empower students to express themselves with confidence and clarity. I believe strong communication skills are essential not only for academic achievement but also for success in everyday life. My tutoring style is rooted in respect of my students as serious and smart learners, creating a supportive and collaborative environment where students feel comfortable taking intellectual risks and asking questions. I encourage active participation...

I love helping students to learn, grow and find their passion for learning! In May 2025 I will have earned by Bachelor's in Political Science, my minor in Geography and a certificate in Recording Arts from the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire. I love tutoring topics in government, politics, civics, US history, European history and world history! My goal is to help every student find what "clicks" for them, to help find that spark...

...those big scary standardized tests. Both the ACT and the SAT gave me a large amount of anxiety when I was a junior in high school and I want to help other students through this process. This desire brought me to tutor kids in the local Boston high schools while I was in college and now I have taken my talents to the Twin Cities. Some fun facts about me not related to test taking...

...a concentration in International Law. Before attending college and law school, I basically ate, breathed, and slept debate and forensics. I then coached policy debate and extemporaneous speech in college in addition to tutoring high school students through the "A Better Chance" organization. During my college years, I also became a passionate advocate for human rights, danced and choreographed with a modern dance troupe and had several plays produced. In law school, I continued my...

...program allowed me the helping hand I needed to go through the process confidently. Once the stress of the LSAT was over, I wanted to give back to students in the same boat. I received my undergrad from the University of South Dakota and focused on history and criminal justice. These have always been my favorite subjects, and before the law path, I strongly considered teaching. As I work to continue my education it is...

...subjects, especially those in the humanities. I tend to like to keep sessions casual when possible-- I don't want to lecture you. I'm a strong believer that concepts are best grasped when you form your own opinions and feelings about the subject, and that happens with conversation! So, let's get to know each other a little bit before we hit the books so that I can tailor each session to accommodate your specific interests and...

...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 at the University of Minnesota, pursuing double majors in Special Education and Political Science (with a desire to work in educational policy). I look forward to working...

I have been a special 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....

I look forward to helping you improve your score on the LSAT. I think the material covered in the test is eminently learnable and I would love to teach you some of the methods that were helpful to me.... I believe in being reflective and open in the teaching process to better understand which methods of instruction works best for the student.... I would use this time to gain an understanding of where the student is...

...time tutoring and substitute teaching for students from a variety of backgrounds with a special interest in working with K-12 students 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...

Teaching is an opportunity to share my passion for learning while helping 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...

...am in the process of completing my second Masters at Metropolitan State University in St.Paul/Minneapolis, MN in Urban Education. My thesis connects White Privilege to my teaching. I have privately and group tutored all ages of students around the world. I have traveled around the world twice and am on my third passport. I currently teach Social Studies at an alternative high school. I believe a solid foundation in literacy (reading, writing, speaking, listening) are...

...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 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...

...cultures began when I was a student at a french immersion elementary school. I have been studying french for 15 years already! My hobbies include traveling, singing, playing in orchestra, hiking, swimming and spending time with friend and family. I dream of teaching english abroad after graduating from St. Olaf, maybe in France, Switzerland, Morocco or another francophone country. I'm in love with Minneapolis and the Twin Cities and hope to come back to the...

...and singing. Throughout my time as an undergraduate in Washington DC, I have interned with multiple DC organizations focused on youth empowerment, women's health, and entrepreneurship. Tutoring a variety of subjects, I am most passionate about Spanish, History, and Writing. I find tutoring to play an important role in helping students reach their educational goals from a different perspective, outside of the traditional classroom. As a elementary and high school student, I appreciated having tutors...

The key to tutoring is 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...

Hello! I am a professional 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...