Award-Winning Elementary School English Tutors serving Blaine, MN

I graduated from St. Olaf College with a major in Sociology/Anthropology and have completed most of my graduate coursework in Public Administration. Throughout my college and early post college years I spent time tutoring 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...

I have endured a lot of changes in my life with and without support. I understand the meaning of having someone that can guide and help you succeed in your future accomplishments whether academical or professional. I really enjoy teaching others how to manage problems and difficulties that they have so they can tackle them straight on without any fears or second thoughts. I have a bachelors degree in Political Science from the University of...

I've always believed that learning is a lifelong journey and I genuinely love being part of that process. As someone who thrives in collaborative environments, I'm here not just to teach, but to help create a space where students feel encouraged, capable, and empowered to grow. My goal is to meet students where they are, celebrate their progress, and guide them with patience and positivity. Whether it's mastering a new concept or building confidence in...

As a dedicated undergraduate student at the University of Minnesota Rochester and a graduate student at the Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences, I am pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences and a Master's in Health Sciences and PA Studies. My passion for teaching stems from my experience as a behavior technician, where I worked with children aged 2-7 to enhance their communication and motor skills. I...

...University. I tutor both English and Chinese with a simple philosophy: learning should be fun, engaging, and tailored to each student. Whether you're tackling tricky grammar or building everyday conversation skills, I'm here to help you grow with confidence and enjoy the process! Outside the classroom, I enjoy traveling, spending time with friends, and staying active. I bring that same energy and curiosity into my sessions to help students feel confident and excited to learn!

I have a BA in Spanish and Latino/Latin American Studies from the College of Saint Benedict. I work as a case manager for a mid size nonprofit. In my free time, I enjoy training for races, biking, hiking, yoga, reading, photography, traveling, listening to live music, dancing and spending time with family and friends. I enjoy working with others and helping them achieve goals. My tutoring experience includes working with students one on one and...

Hi there! First of, I love teaching & being part of your learning progress! I'm a native German speaker, so teaching German for conversational purposes as well as writing and reading will be a walk in the park for us, as I can explain linguistic & cultural backgrounds. I'm looking forward to meeting you & teach you everything you want to know!

I am a current sophomore in my undergraduate career at the University of Minnesota and I have been tutoring students for 5 years. I am passionate about working with others and making them excited to learn and seeing them grow! I tutor in a variety of math, english, ACT prep, russian, and spanish courses, and I would love to work with you! I have been speaking russian and spanish since I was 5, and I...

...making it relevant, not simply on a global level, but on an individual one as well. This means not only asking the question, "How is this idea relevant to the modern day?" but also to pose to your student, "How is this relevant to you, to your individual life?" When one does the latter, one not only cultivates an intellect, but cultivates a relationship as well, and that is key to effective pedagogy.

...completed my Master's in Comparative Literature at the University of Chicago; and prior to that I completed my undergraduate degree in Comparative Literature and Cultural History at Marlboro College. I have consistently applied myself across fields and topics, and feel that I have found an intellectual and personal home in writing, composition, literature, cultural analysis, and education. I very much enjoy working through the nuts and bolts of essay writing and drafting with students, and...

I am a third year undergraduate student at the University of Minnesota pursuing a degree in mathematics education. Last summer, I worked as an online reading tutor for K-3 students in Minnesota. I fell in love with teaching and loved watching the kids grow in their reading skills. I tutor a broad range of subjects, but my favorites are math for any grade (all the way up to Calc 2) and reading. I believe an...

I graduated with honors from 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...

...found out that genuine, meaningful relationships can be formed virtually. And this love of teaching flexibly, online, brought me to Varsity Tutors. My first love of teaching is making students feel like they can learn anything, cheering them on, and making them love learning. Students want to know that you truly care about and believe in them, and I do! While I am available to teach many subjects, and I truly love them all, reading,...

I am a senior English major who has provided English-focused tutoring to high school, undergraduate, and graduate students for the past year. I love looking at every step of the writing process and teaching how to balance writing content and form. When I tutor, I hope to inspire a strong desire to create innovative and persuasive content.

...If you need help with speaking English (conversation, pronunciation, public speaking, accent reduction), academic English (essay writing, advanced grammar/vocabulary), or business English (presentations, industry specific vocabulary, interpersonal/intercultural communication), I am here for you! I have ten years of experience teaching ESL to students of all levels from all over the world. I have a BA in Language and Culture from Metro State Univ., St. Paul, Mn. and Advanced TEFL Certification from Hamline University, St. Paul,...

...strategies to make learning easier. A little about my background: Prior to college, I lived 14 of my first 18 years in Cameroon. We lived in a region that uses French as its official language. As a result I became fluent in both French and English during those years. We lived among other English-speaking families, but I did spend time interacting with other children and adults who spoke languages local to the area. French was...

I have 17 years teaching experience as an elementary ESL and middle school Spanish teacher in Minnesota with students from about 20 different countries and many language backgrounds. In 2019 I was nominated for Minnesota Teacher of the Year. It makes my day to see students proud of reaching each goal they set out to conquer! I've worked with students on English listening, speaking, reading, vocabulary and phonics goals, as well as language-related content goals...

...being processed or not. I have over 17 years of teaching experience of both group and one-on-one settings. As a doctoral candidate and published author, I am very interested in finding solutions to how people learn, motivation and outcomes. My approaches aim to create and encourage the thinker not the memorizer, the leader not the follower, and the perpetual learner not the short-sighted learner. I love helping people move forward, gain focus and aim higher....

...students who have different natural strengths than classic academia. I have received tutoring in other areas of my education, such as physics, where I gained a great respect and appreciation for qualified people who have a passion for sharing what they know. I hope to live up to that standard, of being an enthusiastic and dedicated tutor. I will offer to my EMT candidate students patience, the most up-to-date knowledge of EMS content and applicability,...

...manage and cope with mental illness. I had a shift in focus after relocating internationally and began tutoring and teaching English for foreign speakers. I enjoy most handcraft mediums, but crochet, quilting are favorites of mine. I stay active by keeping up with my Samsung app step challenges, and yoga. I am creative and flexible to meet the needed of my students. I look forward to being a part of your success. Only the best.