Award-Winning English Tutors in Woodbury, MN

...and I loved to watch them learn about themselves. Now that I have graduated, I was looking for ways to continue to tutor and came across Varsity Tutors. I love working through problems and helping students understand concepts, not just individual problems. I believe in starting at the basics, and ensuring that students know what they need to know. I have tutored students of all ages and abilities and feel confident in my knowledge to...

...received two levels certification in Montessori Education. I've taught adult learners working on their GED's and all grades at the Elementary levels K-6. For 28 years I taught at Minneapolis Public schools where we welcomed the Mong, Somalian and Latino students as well as the white and black students. Situated close to the University we had 26 languages spoke there! I use a friendly and straightforward teaching style to create a positive learning relationship. I've...

...various ages and backgrounds. I've served as an associate at the Brown University Writing Center, taught English to individuals experiencing homelessness and living with HIV/AIDS at Housing Works in New York, and worked as a Teaching Assistant for introductory economics at Harvard. These roles have helped me develop a patient, goal-focused approach that centers on each learner's needs. Subjects I tutor include AP and college-level English Literature & Composition, Essay Writing & Editing (including college...

...learning that I can't keep to myself. I feel joy when I share things I learn with others. I am an effective tutor because I listen to students' needs and concerns, and I understand that learning is a process and that people have different learning styles, strengths, and interests. Tutoring is a blend of what you know, what you can articulate to the student, and what their needs are. I seek to fulfill all those...

Teaching is my passion as I have studied for many years to receive my B.S. in Language Arts Education and my B.A. in Second Language Studies: Spanish. I have my Masters of English: Rhetoric and Composition from the University of Wyoming. Currently I am a World Literature teaching in Minneapolis, MN. I love interacting with students in a fun and creative way so that the lesson sticks with them.

...8th grade math students with Algebra and Pre-Algebra. This experience is actually what led me to become interested in working as a tutor for Varsity Tutors. The subjects I am most interested in tutoring are math, Spanish, and ACT prep. Education has always been important to me, and I love sharing it with others. I love seeing that others are passionate about a particular topic, even if it isn’t something I’m necessarily interested in. I...

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.

...they are provided with the spark and passion of a good teacher. I am a retired Professor of Economics from Western Illinois University. I have a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Wisconsin- Madison. I currently tutor student-athletes at the University of Minnesota in Economics and Statistics. However, I am passionate about helping younger students in Middle School and High School excel in Math. It is wonderful to see those "Ah..hah" moments when students...

...a passion for helping students thrive using their own unique learning style. One of my goals as a tutor is to not only teach students, but to also encourage them to think in a way that allows them to learn independently. I enjoy teaching Art, English, and Writing in particular, but I also have experience tutoring a broad range of topics. In my spare time, I like to create art, write, and play the piano.

...school subjects to children from Somalia in a local housing community and last summer I taught a diverse set of students with differing English skills about environmental science. Besides having a background in STEM, I also have a personal passion for literature, English, and editing. I've refined my skills as a science staff writer for our University newspaper. Although I don't believe in standardized tests as a measure of knowledge, I understand how important doing...

...Economics and minoring in Urban Studies. My favorite tutoring experience was with Concordia Language Villages, teaching Japanese every day for a four-week program. Combined with teaching Japanese entirely in the Japanese language, my teaching methods focused on interactive activities and applying learned knowledge through fun games and practicing the content to retain understanding. My teaching philosophy is that while every student is different, requiring unique lesson plans and teaching styles, everyone can greatly improve with...

...tutored students of all age groups and all grades ranging from KG to college (including students with ADHD and on the Autism spectrum). I have taught these students in a wide range of subjects including Accounting, Math, English, Reading, Writing, Science, Social Studies, Essay Writing, Hindi, and Finance. I am a passionate educator and have spent many years helping students become better learners and skilled to become better citizens of our world.

...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 developed IEP and 504 plans with collaboration from teachers, parents, and each student. While I taught a broad range of subjects, I'm most passionate about reading and writing improvement using the Kansas University Learning Strategies. The life skills of organization, studying, and test-taking are instilled in my students as...

...graduation, I have worked for U.S. Bank as an anti-money laundering investigator and tutored students both remotely and in person. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about mathematics, with considerable experience tutoring anything from pre-algebra to Calculus 1. I have also tutored for the ACT, covering time management and strategy as well as problem solving. I like to get to know my students, learning what drives them so I...

...a degree in Neuroscience. That, along with being pre-med, has given me an incredibly strong understanding of science courses. At Michigan, I'm a biology and biochemistry tutor, and I'm passionate about helping students succeed, one unit and exam at a time. I've spent time as a Senior Copy Editor for The Michigan Daily, and love to edit articles and essays both for grammar and syntax. In addition, I am a fluent Spanish speaker and love...

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.

...and small children where I was also able to teach a Spanish class. I spent the summer in a summer camp in Turkey where I help teenagers and kids with their everyday life and activities in English. While I love Physics and Math, I am tutoring several Math topics, such as, Algebra, Calculus, Pre-Algebra, Pre-Calculus and also Spanish and English. I must say my favorite topic to tutor is Calculus because it helps you understand...

...different cultures through language, food, music, and exploring! I have over 10 years of experience working in education. My experiences range from working in public schools in the United States to teaching adult English language learners in Djibouti. My favorite part of teaching and tutoring is getting to help others solve problems as well as reach their goals. I have extensive knowledge of the academic and social-emotional standards for early childhood and elementary aged children...

...in Valladolid, Spain, where I was really able to enhance my Spanish skills, and gain fluency in the language. Travel and culture are some of my passions, and living in Europe helped bring those passions to life. It is so fulfilling to be able to travel and know the native language, and that is the type of passion that I hope to inspire in my students. While in Spain, I taught English to a number...

...in Mathematics and has been tutoring High School and Middle School students for the past 5 years. She understands that the anxiety of test taking, constant social comparisons, and the pressure of today's expectations can have a toll on a student's confidence. Through this, she recognizes that the key to success is inspiring a student to believe in themselves, and encouraging them that they, truly, can do anything they set their mind to.