Award-Winning Creative Writing Tutors serving Minneapolis, MN

I was a tutor in college; I really enjoyed helping others learn so I'm looking forward to being a Varsity Tutor. My main hobbies currently are gaming, writing (poetry, songs, short stories), beat making, and hanging out with my friends outdoors (weather permitting). I'm always interested in new techie projects (with hardware and software).... Discuss a student's study habits and what helps them learn best. I'd also ask what they want to get from the tutoring...

I believe that education is the key to success. With a background in cultural sustainability, partnerships, and digital media, I can teach a variety of subjects, including but not limited to: history, algebra, study skills, and coding in python, javascript, and css.

...Creative Writing from the University of Denver, and an MSc in Information and Library Studies from Robert Gordon University in Scotland. I also have a CELTA certification. With my broad experience, I can tutor in a variety of areas--academic writing, the research paper both undergraduate and graduate (as in theses and dissertations), creative writing of poetry, prose and essays, American literature from 1865 onward, British literature from the same period, public speaking, dramatic literature, theatre...

...on Writing, from Hamline University in St. Paul, MN are where I received my formal education. Early on I received two levels certification in Montessori Education. I've taught adult learners working on their GED's and all grades at the Elementary levels K-6. For 28 years I taught at Minneapolis Public schools where we welcomed the Mong, Somalian and Latino students as well as the white and black students. Situated close to the University we had...

...second language, but I will be here for you each step of the way! I have a BA in English from University of Northwestern: St. Paul and TEFL certificate from Hamline University. I started teaching as a college writing and grammar tutor during university, then tutored K-12 students at Sylvan and Huntington Learning Centers in the Twin Cities. I also taught students independently in piano, guitar, writing, and literature. After getting my TEFL certificate in...

...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 students and...

...a supportive and engaging learning environment. My teaching philosophy emphasizes project-based learning, allowing students to collaborate and explore historical connections actively. I am particularly enthusiastic about early U.S. history and geography, helping students relate to the past through their own experiences. I find immense joy in making history relatable and exciting, and I strive to inspire my students to appreciate the world around them. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy traveling, hiking and being outdoors, visiting...

...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 integrity and "walk the walk" as a teacher; thus I am committed to my own ongoing...

...students who are open to this feedback--and show an eagerness to grow--are the most rewarding to work with. I believe that written communication is one of the most valuable skills one can master, and that all students, regardless of their past experiences with writing instruction, can become effective communicators of their ideas. I relish the feeling of writing something meaningful and effective, and I hope to impart that same experience to the students I get...

...as a tutor, I've developed a passion for helping students thrive using their own unique learning style. One of my goals as a tutor is to not only teach students, but to also encourage them to think in a way that allows them to learn independently. I enjoy teaching Art, English, and Writing in particular, but I also have experience tutoring a broad range of topics. In my spare time, I like to create art,...

...embraced the unique challenges faced by students learning a second language. I believe in fostering a supportive and patient learning environment, where students feel valued and encouraged to explore their language skills without fear of making mistakes. My teaching philosophy centers on tailoring lessons to each student's needs, helping them build confidence through personalized attention and engaging activities. I am excited to inspire a love for learning and language in all my students, empowering them...

...interested in spreading my wings a bit and meeting students face to face as a tutor. My favorite subjects to teach are English Composition, Rhetoric, and research essays. I also am a grammar nerd and love to help students build their skills in this area. I love animals of all kinds and have a dog and a cat, who don't really get along with each other! I spend too much time breaking up their little...

...world opens up! My areas of expertise include English Literature, (BA, Carleton College, 1983), Acting and Shakespearean performance (National Shakespeare Conservatory, 1991), and Educational Theater (New York University, 1997). Educational Theater encompasses a wide variety of practices, including, but not limited to performance skills. Theater and drama modalities are used around the world to enhance learning across the curriculum. We can find ways to use those learning tools, if you are interested! I offer particularly...

For me teaching is a way to give back to the community and inspire minds of every age. There is so much taught differently than when I was in school and I would love nothing more than to learn right alongside my students!

...of Arts in Teaching degree from Hamline in the same year. I am a licensed English Language Arts teacher (grades 5-12), and I also have a substitute teaching license that qualifies me to work with students of all ages. Through my work as an in-home tutor, as a volunteer tutor at the Division of Indian Work, and my work as a substitute teacher, I was able to follow my passion for helping students see themselves,...

Hey there! I'm Elle! I love tutoring students to get them better prepared for whatever they want to learn more about! I excel in English, Writing, and Literature but, I also enjoy tutoring other subjects! I like to make sure that my tutorees are learning concepts and strategies they can apply on their own so they can work individually in the future!

My name is Adam Lewis LaValley. I am an AVID tutor, substitute teacher, entrepreneur, and author. I currently have a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, but have a diverse knowledge of multiple subjects, my favorite being the social sciences and English. Specializing with AVID, which stands for Advancement Via Individual Determination, allows me to work with individuals of varying backgrounds. Fun facts about me: I love American and Japanese history, animation, baguettes, coffee, and...

I am committed to teaching concepts as well as possible and making them fun! I love working with students and opening up worlds that have not been previously known.

...GED exam. As time progressed, I worked with students of all ages in many different subjects. It is essential for students to connect with the subjects. Children are naturally curious about the world around them. Moreover, I find that they enjoy discovering the connecting with acquiring a first and second language to their environment. In many cases when preschool students learn English as a second language, they become fascinated with the parallels of English and...

...time tutor. What I really love about tutoring is the relationship that is formed between student and tutor. I like to really get to know a student so I can learn how to help him or her best. It is important to me that a student is able to enjoy his or her work. That will make learning more fun, and it will make the student more successful. I am so excited for the opportunity...