Award-Winning Elementary Math Tutors in Blaine, MN

...seven children, tutoring has always come naturally. Having completed most of the courses prior to my younger siblings taking them, it was natural to spend time answering their questions and working through problems with them. Having graduated Magna Cum Laude with a degree in Mechanical Engineering, I was oftentimes called upon by my peers to help explain a difficult concept, or work through a difficult exercise. In addition to my extensive education in mathematics, I...

...countries and specialize in foreign languages (Spanish and French), but I also have taught science and English for 7 years. I have good strategies in standardized test preparation that will certainly improve your scores, as Ive gone through it myself plenty of times with very good results! My undergraduate degree is in geology from Oberlin College, and I have Master's degrees from the University of Arizona in Geography and UMSS in Bolivia in GeoInformation as...

...was in grade school, I knew I wanted to be a teacher. My first experience with teaching was showing my younger sister how to multiply and divide. I studied elementary education at the University of Houston and graduated in 2012. I am also a certified teacher for Pre-Kindergarten through siSixth Grade. Now I am a 4 year veteran teacher! I have been teaching in the elementary level for 4 years in an urban environment. Most...

...the University of Minnesota in 2008. After graduating, I lived abroad in Guatemala for over three years where I was a teacher and a columnist for a magazine. I have taught literature, English, Spanish, math, study skills (including designing a very successful study skills program), ACT test prep and leadership. Typically, students that I work with show immediate gains in their subject area. Students I work with will work hard--but we will also have a...

...the University of Minnesota with a BA in English literature. Ironically, as a child, reading and writing were my most difficult subjects. I required the guidance of several tutors. By high school, I was able to enjoy AP English courses and became a tutor for numerous courses myself. During my senior year of high school I joined the Air Force, where I would be assigned as an instructor in Washington, DC. After the service, I...

...from the University of Minnesota in 2011 and my Master's in 2013, both in Aerospace Engineering & Mechanics. As a Graduate Teaching Assistant at University of Minnesota, I taught groups of students in the laboratory sessions for courses in the Aerospace Engineering Department, including Experimental Methods, Instrumentation, and Aeroelasticty. The most important aspect of my teaching style is demonstrating patience and commitment to the student. I want the student to feel comfortable communicating with me...

...solving puzzles. Countless newspaper crosswords, video games, detective novels and riddles later I noticed that I could teach things to myself and others in the same way I approached these puzzles. Assess, plan, solve and check. Communicating what I know to others is something I have been doing my entire life. From tutoring my peers in math and science to volunteer tutoring immigrant students struggling with English I have been constantly reminded of my love...

...Max! I've spend the majority of my life in the central Minnesota area. I attended high school in Elk River, MN 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...

...for curiosity. The buzzword "lifelong learner" has been around the education world for quite some time. But I want to have a lifelong curiosity. I always want to know things work and how to better understand things. I bring that same passion for curiosity to everything that I do, especially teaching and tutoring. Nothing brings me greater joy than being able to bring someone closer to their capability. My biggest teaching motto has been: "I...

...material, preparing review guides, and conversing in a foreign language. My philosophy on education centers on an active approach as I engage my students in discussions, activities and higher-lever thinking. I believe that every person can learn and that all students are unique; therefore, they should be taught in a fashion that addresses their individual learning styles and needs. In my spare time, I enjoy reading Spanish literature and fiction books, running, ice skating, and...