Award-Winning AP US History Tutors serving Minneapolis, MN

...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 Debate...

...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 helping...

...the friend who edited everyone's essays in high school and college, so I decided to 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...

...across a wide range of learners from elementary to high school. My areas of focus 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...

...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 for...

...of tutoring because of my desire to help students through the stressful time of taking 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...

...AP History, English and Literature preparation through "Ivy West" while I was living in the San Francisco Bay area. Now that I am living in Minnesota, I am thrilled to be working with Varsity Tutors. I truly enjoy working with students of all ages, strengths, challenges, and motivation levels. I believe I can speak for my former students when I say that I am generally regarded as a friendly, kind, and funny tutor who knows...

...am a first-generation law student, so I had no idea where to start, but this 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...

...am trained a political scientist and historian and have experience in tutoring a myriad of 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...

...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 at the University of Minnesota, pursuing double majors in Special Education and...

...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 succeed, assistive technology, accessible technology, self-advocacy, coaching, executive functioning skills, and research.

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...

...graduate coursework in Public Administration. Throughout my college and early post college years I spent 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...

...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 to my own ongoing learning...

...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 been in the "game of school" for a long time and know...

...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 variety of subjects, but am most passionate about humanities and French. I've always...

...French with a concentration in educational studies and linguistics. My love for french and francophone 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...

...Studies. I also have a minor in music, as I grew up playing five instruments 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...

...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 as...

...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 international students who are pursuing their studies in the United States.