Award-Winning Elementary School English Tutors serving Minnesota

...at Head Start working with children and families in and out of the classroom, making sure that their needs were being met. I then realized that I wanted to be a full-time educator which led me to lead preschool teacher working on the basic foundations of our curriculums. As with my students, I found I...

...have experience teaching all age groups, as I was a Water Safety Instructor for years, and I have volunteered at local elementary schools to help guide kids in different learning activities. My teaching philosophy centers on fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment where students feel empowered to explore and ask questions. I believe that...

...in English and Cultural Studies at McMaster University. I'm passionate about reading, writing, history, journalism, geography, and languages, and I have experience teaching/tutoring in all of these areas. From tutoring video editing to college students to leading an elementary English class in Cuellaje, Ecuador, I love getting to know students individually and helping them to...

...Communications Studies, and Political Science. I chose these three focus areas because they allowed 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...

...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 in group settings....

...to help students build their knowledge and skills in a way that makes learning enjoyable and less stressful. I've gained experience teaching and mentoring through my work as an English tutor and my involvement in various community service roles over the years. These experiences taught me how to connect with people of all ages, adapt...

...tutoring students of all ages. I have always loved getting to be a part of students' learning and growing, and that is what led me to my career in education. I believe that all students are capable of achieving whatever their goal may be when it comes to tutoring. I am a positive, understanding, and...

...on craft projects, to tutoring multiple students at once with a wide range of subjects. My education at a Project-Based Learning charter school from ages 9-18 has bestowed me with strong research and problem-solving skills, and makes me an excellent fast learner that can teach others effectively as I go. Currently, I am in my...

...who crushes dosage calculations like a puppy going through chew toys, with perseverance and energy! I have a strong writing background and am making gains in understanding nursing/NCLEX-style questions. I am very active and play in several community sports leagues. I am available for tutoring at odd hours of the day and weekends (:

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!

...Special Education Endorsement. While attending school, I tutored students in grades 7-12 with an emphasis on study skills, organizational skills, and test-taking skills. Soon after, I taught special education where I empowered students to become independent learners while using creative approaches to accommodate varied learning styles while tracking student progress and following timelines for re-evaluations....

...I have substitute taught in all grade levels K-5, special education, and specials (gym, art, music). While working towards my master's I worked full time in a 4th grade class. The first half of my year was in an online setting and I feel very comfortable teaching online. I believe strongly in personalized learning and...

...to learn this powerful software. I have helped peers, coworkers, and even my boss get a better grasp of Revit. That being said - my knowledge falls more on the architectural/design side, rather than the engineering side. I can also help with architectural portfolio work/reviews, and architectural history coursework and exams. Oh, and I love...

...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...

...of my students and aim to educate rather than just lecture. My approach is interactive to thoroughly test whether the information is 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...

...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 strong skills in language and literacy. I provide my students reading and writing support in traditional and non-traditional ways,...

...combination of factors that come together to help people better themselves on a daily basis. Hard work, creativity, helping others, goal setting, and connecting to one's own personal struggles and triumphs are integral to giving the teacher and student a chance to excel and achieve the small wins necessary to build up to sustained success.

...is difficult. However, this balance is important to keeping stress levels down and grades up. I strive to tutor efficiently and effectively. In my spare time, I value my time spent outdoors hiking and watching some of my favorite streaming shows or movies. I am excited to learn together in this tutoring opportunity.

...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 (science, math, social...

Helping students succeed and become their personal best is what motivates me as an educator!