Award-Winning Elementary School Science Tutors serving Apple Valley, MN

...to extend students' skills and reach their full potential. My approach focuses on building strong foundational skills, boosting confidence, and sparking curiosity. I am known for designing engaging lesson plans that cater to various learning styles and needs. I am committed to helping students achieve their academic goals while developing a lifelong enthusiasm for education....

...joy of interacting with kids in elementary/middle school, I made it! I graduated from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities and have a masters in elementary education. I also would like to add that I'm truly am a big kid at heart, so that's probably why I am very active with our students and get...

I have 11 years of teaching experience in both urban and suburban schools. My favorite subjects to teach are special education, reading, writing and history. I take pride in being able to make learning safe, fun and engaging for students.

...I have had a passion for math and science and for the past couple of years I have been tutoring in those fields. I have always loved math which is something that not a lot of students will say due to its difficulty. I love my job because I get to help students find a...

I have a Bachelors degree in Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Management. I have been substituting for about 2 years. I just finished the first Semester of my Master's degree in Special Education.

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

...a BA in Global Studies, Phi Beta Kappa. I have over four years of tutoring experience with a variety of age groups, from elementary all the way to high school! I emphasize communication and goal setting when working with students, and like incorporating a student's hobbies or interests when possible to keep material engaging!

...veterinary school at the University of Minnesota where I am currently a fourth year student graduating in May 2018. In college, I tutored peers in math and science, and I have worked with children ages 6 and up in an educational camp setting. Having spent many years in school myself, I understand how important succeeding...

I am a retired secondary mathematics teacher.

...heavily based on helping students gain confidence in themselves and their work. I like to start off with going over all of the topics that a student understands, and then building from there. Learning by doing is how I help my students succeed! Outside of academia I like to read, snowboard, and volunteer at the...

...subjects, with my strongest one being math (of course) and my most experience in physics. I am comfortable with basically any math subject, but my favorite is calculus. Other subjects that I am able to tutor in are physics, English, Spanish (I took five years of the language), and chemistry. There are probably others that...

...knowledge and makes one thinks deeper and sharper. Mathematics is used as an essential tool in many fields such as natural science, medicine, engineering and economics. This motivated me to study science in the senior secondary school and to major in Agricultural Economics at the undergraduate level. I obtained my elementary and high school education...

...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!

...math. In my free time I enjoy spending time outside hiking, camping, backpacking, or jogging. I also like to play the banjo and guitar. I believe the best teaching and learning happens when the content is made relevant and personal to the student. It is my goal to help you reach your goals.

...school. While I have experience in tutoring many subjects, my expertise is in mathematics, physics, economics, and ACT/SAT tutoring. As a tutor, I strongly support the Socratic method: using guiding questions to help the student find the answer or understand the concept. I am dedicated to helping students learn and understand new and challenging material,...

...one year before 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...

...the University of Minnesota. I majored in Management Information Systems and Entrepreneurial Management. I am passionate about empowering students with the tools and the confidence to engage in, and enjoy the learning process. My favorite subject to tutor is Algebra, because I believe a good understanding of the subject sets students up for success in...

...high in a variety of subject areas. I look forward to helping your child achieve his or her goals and reach their full potential. I know how important it is to incorporate each child's needs, interests, and abilities into each lesson plan I create. Helping your child meet their potential is my goal.

...synthesize information and recognize patterns. All the background a student needs is to understand the principles of the scientific method. I help students to recognize the different types of questions and passages on the Science ACT, and to understand what the test is looking for. A common exercise I have students do is to identify...

...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.