Award-Winning ESL/ELL Tutors serving Apple Valley, MN

...so flexible. Now that my child is grown, I'm interested in spreading my wings a bit and meeting students face to face as a tutor. My favorite subjects to teach are English Composition, Rhetoric, and research essays. I also am a grammar nerd and love to help students build their skills in this area. I...

Building relationships with my students is the most important part of my job. I love getting to know each and every one and figuring out how to make learning meaningful to them.

...this feedback--and show an eagerness to grow--are the most rewarding to work with. I believe that written communication is one of the most valuable skills one can master, and that all students, regardless of their past experiences with writing instruction, can become effective communicators of their ideas. I relish the feeling of writing something meaningful...

...traveler and have visited 26 countries, mostly in Eastern Europe and Central Asia. I tutor a broad range of subjects, but I am most passionate about literature, writing, and social studies. When it comes to tutoring for Standardized Tests, I love working with students to perfect their essays and doing math drills. Outside of tutoring,...

...I worked as a teacher and private tutor for Korean high school students applying for US colleges. As a graduate student, I served as a reading interventionist for K-4th graders for 2 years. I have previous test prep experience as an ACT class teacher and private tutor for a national company. My most recent tutoring...

...teaching philosophy is that you're never too old or too young to learn. Therefore I like to better my tutoring by focusing on the best way to relate to students of different ages and levels because we don't all learn the same. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy sports. I am an avid fan of college...

...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 of students, and through this and my own personal experiences learning Spanish (and American Sign Language!), I feel I know the best ways to get in touch with my students....

...teaching experiences have been extremely rewarding and wonderful and I am hoping to continue on in the United States. The past 10 years, I have been teaching overseas in Asian regions at different international school settings. My husband and I moved back to United States last year and I am looking forward to reach out...

...connected to being supported and lifted up than anything else. Thus, I place a high value on getting to know the student in a friendly and stress-free atmosphere. I specialize in helping young adults gain self-confidence with writing. My hobbies and interests include learning bass guitar, reading science fiction, following current events,and being obsessed with...

...I have tutored adults in literacy skills in West Memphis, AR and Memphis, TN. I currently serve on the Board of First Step of Hope, Inc., as well as President-Elect of the North Minneapolis Rotary Club and Minneapolis Dept. of Health; Community Action Network Committee. I have a passion for Education I happen to believe...

...I am. I treasure the chance to watch the unique intelligence of people around me unfold. It's an adventure to encounter and systematically overcome problems put in front of us, as a team. I passionately practice that teamwork-focused approach to tutoring, and my tutees and I have a thrill in that intellectual voyage. In my...

...you need help with speaking English (conversation, pronunciation, public speaking, accent reduction), academic English (essay writing, advanced grammar/vocabulary), or business English (presentations, industry specific vocabulary, interpersonal/intercultural communication), I am here for you! I have ten years of experience teaching ESL to students of all levels from all over the world. I have a BA in...

...I graduated from Brigham Young University with 8 years teaching experience with children online and 7 years working within the community as a health educator. My favorite part about teaching is seeing a person understand and gain confidence in what they are learning. I look forward to working with you in the classroom! -Teacher Mary

...undergrad, I completed a year of service with Minnesota Reading Corps as an elementary school literacy tutor. Now I work as a preschool teacher in a Spanish-English dual immersion preschool; I co-teach a class of 17 three and four year olds. Beyond academics, I love to bike around the Twin Cities, find new nooks to...

...look forward to returning to the stage as the world opens up! My areas of expertise include English Literature, (BA, Carleton College, 1983), Acting and Shakespearean performance (National Shakespeare Conservatory, 1991), and Educational Theater (New York University, 1997). Educational Theater encompasses a wide variety of practices, including, but not limited to performance skills. Theater and...

...with students to find the words and strategies that work for them. There is more than one way to explain any one thing and finding the way that makes sense to your brain is key. I believe patience and kindness are crucial for learning and I hope to learn from you as well.

...full potential. Throughout a child's natural development, they may run into academic challenges. I want to be an effective role model that encourages curiosity and dedication towards education. Whatever it may look like such as becoming a life long learner like myself, or any short term goals such as passing a class or a standardized...

...that focus in on how to get from Point A to Point B. After years of working under intense deadline pressure, these systems have been crucial to me in my own work. As a tutor, I want to continue building relationships with students and help them hone their written communication skills. Being able to write...

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!