Award-Winning English Tutors in St. Paul, MN

...graduate of Carleton College with a B.A. in economics, I am currently pursuing my M.S. in Geographic Information Science at Saint Mary's University. As a tutor in numerous subjects, my love for lifelong learning and intellectual growth has inspired me to assist others not only in understanding concepts, but finding ways to enjoy thinking about...

...making complex ideas digestible. I discovered this during my eight years as a competitive debater in high school and college. I was lucky enough to coach high school debate for four years helping students learn how research, write and speak in front of an audience. At my undergraduate, Simpson College, I tutored college and high...

...a graduate student in my final semester of the Creative Writing MFA Program at Concordia University, St. Paul. I also earned my Bachelor's Degree in Creative Writing from the University of Minnesota, Mankato. In both programs, I've written detailed editorial feedback for writers of varying genres and skill levels, from beginner to advanced, from science...

...risks. I ask them not to be afraid of the blank paper in front of them but see it as an opportunity. My favorite subjects to tutor are English (writing and literature), Art and Art History, and education. I currently teach Art History and Art Education at the University of Wisconsin River Falls. When I...

...by the following motto. "You teach what you are, so be something worth teaching". My goal is to get the students to the Eureka's moment, when they realize that the subject matter is actually enlightening. My background is diverse as I'm a very curious individual. I studied Political Science and Foreign languages at Ruhr Universitaet...

...for the French language and culture began when I was 14 years old and attended French camp through Concordia Language Villages. I studied French all through high school and college and lived in France my junior year with a large French family where I studied at the University of Nantes and through IES Abroad. After...

...has their own set of skills and intelligences. Success in school, however, requires more than book smarts. You need insight into how teachers grade, strategies for how to attack assignments, and a plan for a success. With my years of experience in education and academia, I am the perfect choice to help you unlock those...

...a graduate of Pomona College, where I received my B.A. in Linguistics. I love languages and grammar, and I enjoy helping others figure out the puzzles of how English and other languages work. I was a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant in Turkey, where I taught English to university students. I have experience with students of...

...language. It helps that writing can often be incredibly fun. When I'm not at work, I am a musician studying violin, guitar, and voice. I also try as much as I can to get to the beautiful lakes of Minnesota and the Boundary Waters, or to the hills in winter with my snowboard.

...working towards a B.S. in Human Resource Development as well as a B.S. in Business Marketing Education at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities with plans to graduate this May! I have worked with Elementary aged kids for over 6 years in various ways including nannying, after school care, and volunteering. I am passionate about...

...am an enthusiastic and eager tutor specializing in English and creative writing. I was always the friend who edited everyone's essays in high school and college, so I decided to turn it into a side gig! I have experience in legal writing/editing, screenwriting, and journalism, making me a great copy editor. My kind and patient...

...child deserves the opportunity to learn how to read at any given moment of their life. The primary focus for our education system is that each child is learning how to read in first, second, and third grade. Students are reading to learn at the fourth grade level and beyond. It is very important for...

...attitude. I like to make learning fun and meaningful. I put the information in your terms of understanding and set you up to make the connections. My favorite is when students have "ah-ha" moments, when the "light bulb goes off in their head." I believe all students learn differently and I design my instructional strategy...

...an opportunity to share my passion for learning while helping students build skills and confidence that will help them academically and/or artistically, and more broadly in their lives. I offer knowledge, experience, supportive challenge, and the mentorship students need to achieve their goals and potential. I encourage my students to "make it their own" by...

...time that I 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 believe art and design should be a flexible and rewarding experience. Each student has different passions and skills and one size does not fit all. I feel when the techniques and methodology of creating art is acquired, many people can be artists.

...introduced to varsity tutors when I began the daunting process of law school applications. I am a first-generation law student, so I had no idea where to start, but this program allowed me the helping hand I needed to go through the process confidently. Once the stress of the LSAT was over, I wanted to...

...in ACT/SAT test prep, but I'm happy to help with most subjects up to high school level. I have a particularly strong background in Econ, Government, and Computer Science, but I have worked with students in pretty much everything! I'm also currently employed by two local high schools as a speech and debate coach. I...

I am currently a sophomore in college at Milwaukee School of Engineering, studying Biomolecular engineering. I love all types of chemistry and biology. I have tutored since my freshman year of high school and I love it!

I look forward to helping you improve your score on the LSAT. I think the material covered in the test is eminently learnable and I would love to teach you some of the methods that were helpful to me.... I believe in being reflective and open in the teaching process to better understand which methods of instruction works best for the student.