Award-Winning Essay Editing Tutors serving Minneapolis, MN

...MN. I earned a BA in Cinema and Media Studies from Carleton College in 2016. In addition, I completed my IB diploma in 2012 from the International School of Geneva, Switzerland. I am passionate about teaching. As an artist, I am always seeking creative solutions to problems. This is part of why I am drawn to teaching. The act of teaching/tutoring requires creativity and awareness. As a tutor, I think it's important for me to...

Hello! my name is Khuaten Maaneb de Macedo. I grew up in Madison Wisconsin (yes I do love cheese!) and have been living in Minneapolis for the past 2 years. I graduated from Carleton College in 2016 with a BA in biology.

A good tutor is someone who understands your learning needs and desires, and adapts their teaching style to meet those needs. Learning should be an interactive process, with the tutor and the one being tutored offering equal conversation and interacting in meaningful ways together. The best tutors are able to balance the need for specific content mastery and the desire to instill a love for learning as a general concept.

...experience working with 15-21 year olds. Before that, I served as a Peace Corps Vounteer in El Salvador and worked with my local community's school to teach English and tutor in Spanish. There, I worked with 5-20 year olds. Additionally, in college I spent a few semesters volunteering as a tutor in Spanish-speaking elementary schools. I am going back to the school in the fall to pursue a Master in Social Work. I look forward...

I am a PhD student in English at the University of Minnesota. I am currently working on my dissertation, which focuses on the experiences of 17th- and 18th-century British women in the theatre. I have taught many classes including Introduction to Literature, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Shakespeare, and Freshman writing. I love to help students get a sense of why something matters to them, and how to navigate the difficulties of an assignment or project.

...a Senior High School Coach with College Possible in St. Paul, MN. I help seniors write college essays, apply for scholarships and prepare for college placement tests. I love building strong mentoring relationships with youth and prospective students. I'm First Aid/CPR certified and in the process of obtaining my substitute teaching license for the coming school year. I love to tutor writing and reading! My style involves brainstorming about a prompt and asking intentional questions...

I'm an English Literature Major and Creative Writing Minor. My strengths are essay writing, college-level reading and writing, GRE verbal/analytical writing prep, and conversational Spanish. I believe that tutoring should be collaborative and that the tutor and client need to work together for the client's success. I also believe that all tutoring should build upon previous knowledge. I look forward to working with you!

...graduating from the University of Minnesota in 2009 with a B.A. in Theatre and minor in Public Health, I taught English to K-6 students in Seoul, South Korea for two years. I served for a summer as an AmeriCorps Summer Reads VISTA, tutoring K-3 students in elementary literacy. I've also taught ESL to adult immigrants in Minneapolis for three summers, and am ESL certified through the Minnesota Literacy Council. I'm currently applying to medical school,...

As a tutor, I strive to put scaffolding in place so that students can succeed on their own. That means my approach adapts to a student's individual strengths, interests, and goals. I have a deep respect for the process of learning. In my experiences as a learner and a teacher, I have seen how small strategies make a big difference, and I am excited to work with you to achieve something big, piece by piece.

...taught kindergarten and first grade on the South Side of Chicago. I served as a Teach for America Corps Member. I earned a master's of teaching at Dominican University in Illinois and graduated with a B.A in Geography and Urban Studies from Macalester College. I currently am taking a break as a classroom teacher and am working on a political campaign in Minneapolis. In my free time, I love watching and playing sports, playing the...

...work with students and to facilitate their learning and school engagement. I have graduated recently enough to remember what school and class are like. It's an exciting time in life, but it can bring challenges too, at any level of education. That's why I'm here to collaborate with any students who can benefit from my tutoring. I hope to show clarity, professionalism, and respect in helping students master their work and continue to feel eager...

...sometimes be a matter of explaining things different ways until one of them sticks. The abstractness and hierarchical nature of math is a challenge for tutor and student alike, but it is also one of the most satisfying to work on. I obtained a 36 on the ACT Science section, and helped many students do the same. The key to the science section is that it's not really about science knowledge -- it's about the...

...be a part of learning, transferring knowledge and the wonder of the creative experience. My background has been in Human Resources and for the last two years I have been working in education. I have a degree in English and French from the University of Minnesota. My current pursuit is a Master's of Education and Licensure (K -12) through Concordia University. I hope to be able to make learning exciting, engaged and understandable.

...of a farmer's market stand! I believe that good writing is concise, clear and to the point. The first priority is always the argument or thesis. Everything else--grammar, syntax, vocabulary--comes next. Apart from that, it's important to know that writing doesn't have to be boring. If a student is struggling, there's bound to be some idea they find intriguing to write about. We'll find it! Looking forward to hearing from any and all writing, reading...

...Department at the University of Minnesota. I love my job, but as non-tenure-track faculty I am looking to supplement my income through tutoring. That's where you come in. So if you want college-grade instruction from a professional academic and scholar, I'm your man! Teaching is my life; I love connecting with students and helping them accomplish their goals. I grew up in New England and moved out to the Twin Cities for school. I stayed...

...Linguistics course at the University of Minnesota and just finished teaching writing for an ESL college-preparatory program for incoming international students at the University of MN, Morris. I am thankful for the wealth of different teaching experiences that I have had, and each one has led me to grow as a teacher and an individual. I am excited to learn about your goals and come up with a plan that will enable you to meet...

...perfect results on most of the tests I took despite starting with fairly average results on first attempt), developing good study skills, and much more. As a result of my own journey, I know for a fact how much more we are all capable of gaining and doing if we take the time to properly strategize our learning and cultivate confidence in our abilities. I look forward eagerly to helping you do the same and...

...discover their hidden potential for writing, reading, and persuading. My philosophy is that all students have the ability within them to fully grasp and understand the power of the English language. However, some of us are better at harnessing that power than others. That's why I'm here to help! I want to help bring out your voice and your talents through my thoughtful, empathetic tutoring style. My goal is to help you reach levels of...

...Debate, and with test prep. I am an effective tutor with an excellent ability to listen with care and zero in on the task conceptually and analytically. My listening skills and pre-assessment skills help students to quickly break down and grasp the steps involved in tackling the assignment successfully. The goal is to create an enjoyable and effective approach and at the same time a rich intellectual experience that builds student confidence and self-belief.

I am a Returned Peace Corps Education Volunteer, current tutor and substitute teacher, and future classroom teacher that loves to teach, coach, and help others accomplish anything!