Award-Winning ESL/ELL Tutors serving Edina, MN

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.

...working 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.

...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 test. I look forward...

...to read and write well. I tutor multiple subjects connected to English - essay editing, grammar and mechanics, writing, and ESL. I write in my free time, so I love imparting students with an appreciation of reading and writing. I also play drums in two different metal bands, and I love to ride my fixie...

...my students and examine together how they learn best. Then I get to work to individualize lessons ensuring students get what they need out of their tutoring sessions. When not in education mode, I like to sing in an LGBTQ+ choir, play volleyball, bike, cuddle with my two cats, and bake tasty things.

...rather than merely as a subject to read, write, and memorize. My teaching philosophy is centered on encouraging students to use all of their senses in the learning process. I know from professional and personal experiences that experiential learning is critical in order for students to process, retain, and synthesize new information. In Macedonia, for...

I believe in serving as a learning coach. The process of learning requires the student to not only explore new content, but also identify their own learning style - and how to use it to their advantage! I aim to facilitate well-rounded learning experiences that help move the student towards independent learning and future success!

...non-traditional ways, often using speaking and listening (two under-appreciated aspects of literacy) to explore language, meaning, story, and structure. We'll find ways for you to succeed, as the learner YOU are. Let's read together, write together, think together, and build your success. You can do it! I can't wait to get started!

...to keep learning. After taking a Linguistics class, I became even more interested in language and went on to study Italian, Phonetics, and Communication Disorders. I love helping people, and find teaching very rewarding. I will be your coach, offering encouragement and getting rid of fear and anxiety. I will listen to your goals, and...

...current situation with COVID-19 has brought me back home to Minneapolis, MN. However, I am excited for the opportunity to continue teaching! I have in-depth knowledge on standardized tests, English, Math, and Spanish. I have experience working with a wide variety of students, both online and in person. I have a very adaptable teaching style...

...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 (based on...

...extremely patient, but I know how valuable our time together is. I will set clear expectations with each student I work with, so we both know what our job will be for each session. I will be sensitive to student's needs, but will do everything I can to keep us focused on the task at...

...my Bachelor of Science in International Affairs with a focus on the intersection of the environment and international politics in the former Soviet Union. I am an intrepid 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,...

...for 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...

...double majored in Linguistics and Hispanic Studies. I love reading and writing and talking- anything that involves language, I'm in! I am available to tutor reading, writing of all kinds, elementary math, public speaking, and Spanish. My favorite subject to tutor is definitely Spanish. I was a Spanish tutor at my college my Senior year,...

...level, including reading, writing, listening, speaking, and grammar. This includes four years teaching in Chinese universities, as well as teaching English for Academic Purposes in community college. I have a Bachelor of Arts in English and a Master of Education in English Language Learning (Teaching English as a Second or Other Language). I also have...

...teacher in North Denver and love working one-on-one with students of all ages. I believe that all types of people are "language people" because it is one of the few things we all have in common- our need to talk! By getting to know you, your interests, and your needs I will do my best...

...music lessons for over 6 years now. Back in high school, I got a 36 on both English sections of my ACT, and a 4 on both my Spanish and Statistics tests. I currently teach a group creative composition class for young children in which they compose their own music, using materials which I have...

Recent Hamline business graduate with a well rounded set of academic talents. Keen interest in history and literature.

...with you on a wide variety of subject areas. I graduated with a degree in English from the University of St. Thomas in May 2016 with honors. Following graduation I had the privilege of teaching English as a foreign language in a technical college in Thailand for three semesters. I'm qualified to work with clients...