Award-Winning High School Chemistry Tutors serving Apple Valley, MN

...chemistry teaching certification from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. I completed my Masters Degree at the UW-Madison during the summers after graduation, while teaching during the school year. I continue to take formal classes and informal workshops at local colleges most years. I am a constructivist thinker and educator. That means I build a my own...

...by asking guiding questions and explaining things simply. My goal is to help students reach their full potential and develop enthusiasm for lifelong learning. As an engineer, math and science are my strongest subjects. However, I am also an avid reader and enjoy various subjects such as psychology, sociology, philosophy, and business.... I teach by asking guiding questions and explaining concepts in the simplest possible manner in order to help the student gain a true understanding...

...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....

...3 years of experience tutoring. I tutored algebra, calculus, chemistry, and physics in high school. I tutored at a local center for middle and high school students. I also tutored one student online. My combined experience will allow me to be a great tutor for many students. I am also willing to be patient because...

...ideas to a more concrete realm. I moved to Montana after high school for the beauty and outdoors that it offered. I am also a fanatic snowboarder and I love snow camping out in the woods at 8,000 feet. =) I try to keep balance in my life. I look to art as my creative...

...process. Having supervised teams and trained colleagues professionally, I understand how to explain technical concepts in simple terms. Outside of academics, I have taught Irish dance to students of all ages for many years which has given me valuable experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. This background helps me connect with students and maintain...

...courses. I have experience with one-on-one tutoring and also leading study groups of around five students. The courses I am most passionate about tutoring are general chemistry, organic chemistry, and math courses. I am quickly able to assess the strengths, weaknesses, and learning style of students in order to cater to their specific needs. Some...

...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...

...the simplification of difficult concepts. My goal is to empower students to practice and improve upon the things they find most difficult. A class with me involves the use of many examples that are related to the concept the student is struggling with. Even though theory is important, it is often more useful to practice...

...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...

...more than they 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...

Whether it's math, science, or the English language, I'm passionate about those subjects and about teaching! I have 10 years of teaching experience both with kids in the classroom as well as online with adults.

...motivated student, working on his PhD in Mechanical Engineering. I truly enjoy working with students who are interested in the "why's". I love talking about the motivations of why we learn these subjects, and how they become useful in real life. I am particularly passionate about tutoring mathematics, chemistry, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics.

...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...

...daily basis through my work as a paramedic. I plan to give my students real world examples that will help them in their science and medical oriented classes. Finally, as a recent student myself, I understand that finding an education and social life balance is difficult. However, this balance is important to keeping stress levels...

...Engineering for a global plastics injection molding company, as well as a Laboratory Associate for a pharmaceutical company. With my combined education and work experience, I am passionate about STEM. I love to help other students achieve their goals, and love to teach others. I have extensive experience teaching Math (everything from Algebra 1 to...

...that I would love to be able to reach more people outside of my 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...

...with. Whenever students come to me with help, I like to break the concept into small pieces. I make sure that the student understands these small pieces by visualizing the concept or explaining the concept in a different way. Overall, adding these small pieces leads the student to understand the main concept. The subjects I...

...as worked at an on-campus coffee shop. I participated in a semester-long study abroad program in Ecuador, spending time in Quito and also completing a 6-week long internship with a midwife in a small indigenous village in Otavalo. After graduation, I moved to Louisville to pursue a Master's in teaching (MAT) while working as a...

...even planetary geology help us understand the planet we live on. I also have extensive knowledge of the extraction and distribution of natural resources, and how that affects populations, cultures, and politics. I have seen geology up close in 40+ states and 10+ countries. I am accomplished at technical and business writing, and public speaking.