Award-Winning Elementary School English Tutors serving Woodbury, MN

...of 10, I've wanted to be a teacher. From working one-on-one with students 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 freshman year at the University of Minnesota,...

...with children in various settings for over 20 years. I began my journey 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 was always curious and yearning to learn...

...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 their abilities, I'm committed to making learning feel approachable and meaningful....

...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 good time and laugh a...

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.

...years, and I am passionate about using my education and experience to help others succeed. I know how hard it is to learn a 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...

I am a retired secondary mathematics teacher.

...engineering from Stanford University. While at Stanford, I tutored students in both class and individual settings. After graduating, I moved to Tanzania as a Peace Corps Volunteer where I taught hundreds of secondary school students both physics and math. Now that I am back in the United States, I work at Children's Defense Fund as the Youth Programs Associate. In my free time, I like to hike with my dog, read, and cook!

...and where they can find it in the passage. It seems simple, but I have found it very effective! I have perfect ACT English and Reading scores, and I know the grammar rules the ACT tests offhand. The key to the English test is knowing the rules. Most students, as native English speakers, know grammar rules intuitively. This is great for writing, but not as helpful on the ACT, where questions are often written purposely...

...to facilitate their learning and school engagement. I have graduated recently enough to remember what school and class are like. It's an exciting time in life, but it can bring challenges too, at any level of education. That's why I'm here to collaborate with any students who can benefit from my tutoring. I hope to show clarity, professionalism, and respect in helping students master their work and continue to feel eager about learning.

...my husband and I decided to start our family. My two daughters 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 the best that they can be! I enjoy...

I believe that every students can be successful. The learning environment should be fun and non restrictive for the student. The style in which I teach or tutor are based on a child -centered approached, meaning I look at the child first then adjust my teaching style according to the child learning. Different strategies will be used accordingly.

...professional. An Undergrad Degree in African American Studies and Minor in Communication and Masters Degree in Organizational Leadership. Though I have a plethora of working in the youth development field these past few years. I have 2 years experience as an 3rd grade ELA teacher, 3 years Middle School Site Coordinator with Minneapolis Public Schools. I am very familiar and comfortable with the developmental needs of young learners that have difficulty reading, spelling, comprehension, and...

...to working with you on a wide variety of subject areas. I graduated with a degree in English from the University of St. Thomas in May 2016 with honors. Following graduation I had the privilege of teaching English as a foreign language in a technical college in Thailand for three semesters. I'm qualified to work with clients in the areas of reading, writing, editing, American literature, college English courses, and ESL. Hopefully we can connect...

...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 their first language. Adults prefer to make the practical...

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.

I am from Minneapolis and currently live in the Eagan, Minnesota. I lived in the Chicago are for four years. I have an undergraduate degree in Geography and History from the University of Minnesota, a master of science in Geographic Information Science from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota. I started a Doctorate of Education from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota. I held an adjunct instruction in the past teaching Geography at Rasmussen College.

Graduated from the College of St. Scholastica with a B.A. in History and minors in Psychology and Organizational Behavior. Upon graduating I worked as a Special Education Paraprofessional, and now work as a High School Soccer Coach, and Elementary aged Interventionist/Tutor.

I am a credentialed teacher and taught 3rd grade. I have also been a tutor for elementary and high school age students for many years. I have experience in tutoring most subjects. My goal is to help you / your child feel confident and successful in any subject we work on together.

...making connections with many different types of students. She has worked with students from ages 5 to 65, and from that experience understands that learning can happen at any age. She has experience in teaching many different math subjects including: K-6 Math, Basic Skills, Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Statistics, Geometry, Advanced Algebra, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, ACT/SAT and GRE Math Prep. Her academic background affords her a B.S. Manufacturing Engineering from UW-Stout and a B.S. in Applied Math from...