Award-Winning Biology Tutors serving Minneapolis, MN

...me to succeed when I really needed it. I believe it is largely because of this experience in my early childhood that I have always enjoyed teaching. Teaching is a way for me to give back to the community and to make a difference. I know how much of a difference it makes to meet even one great teacher, even more so to meet a community of ambitious teachers and students willing to work together...

- B.A. in Biology from St. Olaf College. - I enjoy tutoring ACT prep, helping with essays, math and sciences. - I am passionate about staying active, am an avid Minnesota sports fan and love watching Scrubs re-runs. ... Jot down 2-3 words that summarizes each paragraph, and then write a cumulative summarizing sentence at the end of the passage.

...and am currently student teaching through St. Cloud State University. I expect to receive a BS in 5th-12th Grade General Science/Chemistry Education this spring. I've spent my time at St. Cloud State studying various subjects with a focus on math, chemistry, biology and other sciences. I've had multiple opportunities to observe and teach in schools around the area, with time spent tutoring students individually. Teaching and tutoring have been passions of mine for as long...

...mathematics that I love to share as a teacher and tutor. I am firmly of the belief that learning a technical subject like chemistry, physics, or math is much like learning a foreign language: listening and reading is much easier than speaking and writing. It is all too easy to fall into the trap of believing that if you come to class and understand what the instructor is saying, you don't need to practice the...

...he got to where he was today. You see most professors are naturally brilliant at the college level. This professor of mine explained how he was just an average joe. He explained that he couldn't learn the same way his peers had while he was an undergrad and so he developed his own style of learning. Today he incorporates a different kind of visual learning that he feels includes all learning types and not just...

...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 their...

...believe that conversation is a huge part of a successful teaching/learning process. No one knows how the students learn better than the students themselves. I constantly check in with how students are doing, often before I tell them how I think they are doing. This constantly dialogue allows us to form a better connection and does nothing but allow me to teach and the student learn better. I want to know their goals, interests, hobbies,...

...opens doors to new cultures and ways of communicating. Art is such a great way for students to express themselves and explore their creativity. Algebra 1, while challenging for some, is an essential skill that sharpens problem-solving abilities and logicskills that will last a lifetime. In my tutoring journey, I've helped students of all ages tackle their toughest subjects and come out stronger on the other side. I pride myself on being patient, engaging, and...

...realize, and I like to guide the student in the process of discovering their own natural talents. I like to teach using questions and supporting students through active problem solving from the beginning. I recently moved to the Twin Cities from Arizona and I love exploring the outdoors while hiking and running around the lakes, enjoying the new climate and the new plants and animals. I also enjoy meditation and yoga. I'm a life long...

...learning is easier and even fun! I have brought many kindergartners and first graders reading levels up throughout the school year with individual interventions that bring specific skills needed to each child. I bring my many experiences and my background to my tutoring and encourage each individual to do their best to help them learn and uncover skills they can use throughout their own learning journeys. We are all continually learning. Outside of teaching and...

...I can help! In my experience as a tutor, students tend to learn best when they feel heard and when they are comfortable in the learning environment. That's why I place an emphasis on building a rapport with any of my students that is based on commonalities, trust, and strong communication. I feel that it is just as important to be able to talk freely about hobbies, interests, or anything else going on in their...

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...Science degree in Biochemistry. Prior to my matriculation, I worked in the Emergency Department for two years as a medical scribe. In this role, I was able to learn about medicine and the healthcare system through the providers I worked with on a daily basis. These mentor relationships increased my passion for education and my willingness to serve as an educator to others. Using the skills I have developed as a camp counselor, chemistry tutor,...

...master's in biology and an undergraduate degree in fisheries biology. I am passionate about helping students because I love biology, and I want to help others foster a positive relationship with biology. I am comfortable tutoring college level biology, natural sciences, and anatomy courses. I have a strong background in natural resources so I love working with those classes, but I also enjoy tutoring general biology because that is the basis for future classes.

...and percussion, combined with a music major background, I've got a deep love for the arts. On the science side, I earned my master's degree in exercise physiology from Baylor University, where I also tutored anatomy and physiology and taught undergraduate lifetime fitness classes. I was also on staff with the strength and conditioning team and had hands on experience with Division I athletes, and athletes who went pro and continue to apply that knowledge...

...of education. I did my undergraduate in biology and chemistry at the University of Minnesota before embarking on a fulfilling journey through medical school, leading up to my recent residency in emergency medicine at the University of Iowa. Alongside my studies, tutoring has been a constant passion of mine. Throughout my undergraduate years, I served as a Peer Assisted Learning Facilitator, designing engaging activities such as worksheets, games, and review sessions for students in math,...

...as concepts click into place. My approach focuses on building foundational understanding while making learning engaging and accessible. My teaching philosophy centers on patience, clear communication, and adapting to each student's learning style. I believe in creating a supportive environment where students feel comfortable asking questions and making mistakes as part of the learning process. Having supervised teams and trained colleagues professionally, I understand how to explain technical concepts in simple terms. Outside of academics,...

...area and help them out when needed especially with everything crazy going on in the world. I love teaching for the moments when students finally understand something and it clicks together. I love making personal connections and getting to know people for more than just their academics as I believe everyone is a person before anything else. I am excited to get the chance to work with anyone and look forward to meeting lots of...

...succeed, one unit and exam at a time. I've spent time as a Senior Copy Editor for The Michigan Daily, and love to edit articles and essays both for grammar and syntax. In addition, I am a fluent Spanish speaker and love helping people boost their fluency, whether reading, writing, or speaking. I love to meet students where they are at and help them to achieve their learning goals, however big or small.

...healthcare, including health information management, medical coding, medical auditing, and clinical terminology! I have a BS in Community Health Education and an MS in Health Information Management. My professional experience includes operational implementation of procedure and diagnosis codes for an HMO, Medicare policy quality review, healthcare consulting and auditing evaluation and management services, and education for implementing ICD-10 codes. Currently, I perform clinical analysis reviews to enhance healthcare software applications. Throughout my healthcare career, I...