Award-Winning ESL/ELL Tutors serving Burnsville, MN

...with children for over ten years, I have found a passion for helping students overcome adversities by excelling academically and building behavioral skills to succeed. I love the puzzle of addressing my students' areas of need by monitoring progress, individualizing instruction, and using their natural strengths to specifically tailor their instruction. I also enjoy empowering...

...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 (based on the U.S. education system), familiarity with the British education system, and lots of experience working with...

...an educator, my aim is always to meet students wherever they are in life and to find creative solutions to help them understand new concepts and materials as well as find value in the learning process itself. It is my goal to create student-centered classes that give all students multiple opportunities to develop their creativity...

...to accommodate or complement their learning desires and needs. I want to know what makes them apprehensive to or love a subject/topic and how to engage them to advance from where they begin. It should be an exciting journey for both of us! I'm a recently graduate dentist who has a strong writing, science, and...

...and am no longer bilingual. However, I continue to be interested in the power of language and the impact communication continuously has on our lives. After high school, I earned a BA degree from St. Olaf College, and then a Master of Arts degree from University of Minnesota. I received licenses to teach students with...

...has been around me my whole life. My father was a Mexican Italian American and I frequently heard the language coming from the den. When I was a senior in High School I went o Santiago, Chile and ended up living there for 9 years. I studied and worked there and when I returned to...

...least 1 grade level behind. One of my goals as a teacher is to ensure the success of my students regardless of how far behind they are. I have also worked with students that are gifted and talented and need enrichment included in their learning experiences. I can't wait to begin working to provide additional...

...completing a B.A. in Sociology at Vassar College, I completed a certificate of Medical Sciences (Post-Bach Pre-Med Program) at Drexel University. I took a year "off", working in a pathology/cardiology research laboratory at Johns Hopkins while applying to medical school. I was accepted to the M.D./Ph.D. program at Virginia Commonwealth University and that is where...

...a software engineer and logistics specialist with a B.S. from the College of Science & Engineering at the University of Minnesota. I have been a tutor in Minnesota for 10 years. I have taught a wealth of subjects at grade-levels 4th through 12th as well as college graduates and undergraduates. I am most frequently consulted...

...am a graduate the University of Wisconsin in River Falls and La Universidad de Costa Rica. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Spanish and my Master's degree in Teaching English as a Second Language. I have traveled extensively for work and school which has helped me to strengthen my language skills as well as...

...would describe myself as happy, upbeat and zealous for life. I am excited about the present and the future and therefore typically in a good mood and motivated for life. I have over ten years of teaching experience where most of it has been in Beijing, China. I have been tutoring students privately primarily in...

...am a recent graduate of the University of Minnesota with a B.A. in political science. I also have an extensive background in writing, editing, and journalism. The intersection of journalism and politics is where I particularly thrive, but I'll be happy to help with anything ranging from basic civics and government, to editing essays, to...

...I am working as a Special Education Social Worker in Minneapolis. My experience includes a wide range of subjects and abilities but some of my strongest subjects are reading, writing social studies, and study skills. I think learning should be a fun and encouraging experience and look forward to making learning fun for my clients.

...hold an MFA in Creative Writing from CSU Fresno and a Bachelor's in English from CU Denver. I've been teaching on the college level for nearly four years, and I also work as a tutor in the Writing Center at College of the Sequoias. Throughout 2012-2013, I led writing activities for incarcerated youth in the...

...graduated with a BA from UC Berkeley in 2020 as a double major in Astrophysics and Classical Civilizations. My main areas of interest in those studies were planetary science and Greek-language literature, respectively. I'm passionate about both STEM subjects and the humanities, and love helping students translate their strengths in one area to another. I...

...I came to the United States from Japan at five years old, I could not speak a word of English. My first day of school, my father had made me three cards with hand drawn pictures: one that said “I feel sick”, one that said “Where is the bathroom?” and one that said “I want...

...Cities. I also taught students independently in piano, guitar, writing, and literature. After getting my TEFL certificate in 2017, I volunteer taught English at Neighborhood House and Open Door Learning Center. I started my current full-time EFL job in Sept. 2018. Two of my favorite hobbies are travelling and cross-cultural friendships. I live and teach...

...I first began learning Spanish, I fell in love with the languagebut I rarely saw teachers who looked like me, and often felt I had to prove I belonged in language spaces. That all changed when I had an amazing high school teacher who truly saw me, mentored me, and gave me the space to...

...wish to help students reach their 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...

...a graduate with a Master's in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, I am passionate about equipping students with the language skills necessary for success in government, academia, and cross-cultural communication. With over two years of tutoring experience, I focus on middle school writing, emphasizing practical communication skills and cultural awareness. My teaching philosophy...