Certified Tutors From University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

...if they really want to. If you strive to understand, you can get there, sometimes you may need a little help, but you can get there. That is my job, to be the little big of help you need. My tutoring style would be to figure out where a person's knowledge sits, understand how I...

...then going on to live and work in Colombia and Argentina. I have extensive experience in teaching both abroad in South Africa, and also here locally in Providence with students from all ages. I enjoy one on one tutoring with Spanish students and allow for the client to have a say in what they want...

...like to struggle. I also know how to overcome obstacles. I went from being a drop out, to getting my GED. Then I went on to get a BA in History at the University of Minnesota, a MA in Early Modern History at the University of East Anglia in the United Kingdom, and a Masters...

Greetings! My name is Dr. Michelle Tichy. I am excited that you will be joining me in this educational journey.

...solving problems that will help enhance people's lives. The most challenging thing facing society right now is education. Education is the power of knowledge. With it, we can change the world we live in and create a better future. As a tutor, I can empower young adults by creating a base knowledge of concepts that...

...and physics courses. Now, I tutor mainly English and social studies subjects, specifically areas of history as well as ACT prep in the writing, English, and reading sections. Helping students to achieve their potential is something I'm incredibly passionate about. As a tutor, I will share my love for the material with students and foster...

I believe that every student learns in a different with different learning strategies. Assessments and instruction go side by side. I believe students learn better when they really engage in the process of their learning. Positive relationships enhance learning as well.

...were homeschooled from grades 6 and 8 through high school and my son was homeschooled from kindergarten through high school. My last job was as a high school tutor in AVID, a college preparatory program. I would like to continue making a difference in the educational lives of students. I want to help them become...

...Spanish. I have experience tutoring students for the PSAT, SAT and ACT and my students have shown tremendous growth in test scores. I have taught language, literature and history professionally for 19 years. My strengths as an educator include creating hands-on interactive activities to help students understand the material, and working with low-level readers to...

...the University of Minnesota. I have taught in Elementary schools for 2+ years, and have over 8 years of tutoring experience. I have a background of tutoring various ages (3-20) and various subjects (Math, English, Science, Special Education, and many more!) I have lots of experience teaching and tutoring virtually, and feel very comfortable with...

I enjoy working with students of all ages and abilities, especially in ESL, English literature, and German. I currently work at Kaplan International Languages where I teach all ESL skills, in addition to pronunciation, essay composition, American culture, and TOEFL.

I have a degree in Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics from the University of Minnesota, and I went to West High School in Madison Wisconsin. I believe everyone is a student and can always learn new things!

...of all things social studies. University of Minnesota alumnus, with degrees in Global Studies, History, and Political Science. Currently in pursuit of a M.S.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction from the University of Kansas. Over a decade of experience in social studies education presently teaching 7th Grade Ancient World Civilizations in Washington, D.C.

My philosophy is to be patient and help the student become an independent learner (to tutor myself out of a job!). I especially enjoy helping students develop self-confidence through working through as much of the material as they can on their own, providing hints when they need them.

...into tutoring to keep my teaching skills sharp and interact with students. I taught middle school and high school life sciences for several years before going to graduate school. I also have experience tutoring 6 - 12th grade math and the ACT Math and Science subject tests. I'm proficient in applied statistics and the statistical...

...in drawing out my students' innate motivation and ambition through the power of storytelling, so I always try to empower my students by giving them greater command of language. It helps that writing can often be incredibly fun. When I'm not at work, I am a musician studying violin, guitar, and voice. I also try...

I am a University of Minnesota student studying Business Marketing Education. I am very passionate about marketing and advertising and love learning more about them. I enjoy tutoring math up to calculus 1 and economics the most and am most familiar with those subjects.

...in Southern California teaching topics related to special education. My work as a teacher was with students with disabilities and adjudicated youth. I feel my success in this field was due to a creative mind, an refusal to give up and a desire to make a difference in the lives of kids that had few...

...me to take the maximum number of "Writing Intensive" courses at the university, therefore helping develop my understanding of writing for both creative and communicative purposes. The subjects I teach are English Literature, Creative Writing, Essay Writing, and Percussion. I believe there is no better way to set someone up for a successful and rewarding...

...I am excited to be teaching through Varsity Tutors. I have an academic background in Resource Economics as well as Finance, and I have been able to use my degree working internationally for multiple development and poverty reduction NGOs. In school I worked as a tutor for my peers and afterwards, I coached youth sports...