Award-Winning ESL/ELL Tutors serving Burnsville, MN

...abroad in South Korea. I have extensive 1:1 tutoring experience. In college, 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...

...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...

...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 tailor our sessions to fit your needs. If you are in love with language learning, 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.

...from central Minnesota, I earned my BA from Hamline University in 2013 with a degree in English, a concentration in creative writing, minors in women's studies and psychology, and a certificate in teaching English as a foreign language. When I wasn't working on academics, I wrote for the newspaper, served as a new student mentor...

...boy in his English Learning. The following year I spent six weeks teaching English in China. I then was a middle school ESL teacher for three years. I've worked with students of all ages from Kindergarten to PhD level. I believe in teaching to the whole student and I enjoy hands-on learning activities to make...

...have over 2 years of experience teaching. Most of my experience was teaching abroad in Mexico and South Korea. I love working with people from different backgrounds and cultures. I currently work as a Learning & Development Specialist, so I am always looking for new ways to help people learn. My greatest strengths when it...

...have tutored adult computer classes at Twin City Rise, St. Paul, MN; 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...

...a graduate of Hamline University, where I acquired a Master of Fine Arts degree in Creative Writing. I also did graduate work at Hamline in Language Arts education. I was a student of music for many years, and have a Bachelor's degree in Music from the University of Colorado, Boulder where I studied voice. Having...

...being taught. I believe that how well a student learns is more 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...

...have endured a lot of changes in my life with and without support. I understand the meaning of having someone that can guide and help you succeed in your future accomplishments whether academical or professional. I really enjoy teaching others how to manage problems and difficulties that they have so they can tackle them straight...

I have taught and 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...

...am a Bilingual EFL/ESL teacher (Spanish and English) as well as a graduate of the College of Biological Sciences at the University of Minnesota with a degree in Neuroscience and a minor in Psychology. During school, I was a Biology Teaching and Learning Assistant for two years and that experience sparked my joy of helping...

...name is Kirstine (Kyr-STEE-na). I am excited to meet and talk about your learning needs. A strong working relationship is important for your success. What are your dreams and goals, your strengths and challenges? What kind of learner are you? You should know what kind of teacher I am! I'm a retired Dance and Theater...

...I'm Jess, and I graduated from the University of Richmond in December 2018 with a degree in International Studies and minors in Economics and Latin American and Iberian Studies. During my time in college, I was able to study and work in Spain and Brazil, respectively. I graduated a semester earlier than expected, so I...

I believe that education is the key to success. With a background in cultural sustainability, partnerships, and digital media, I can teach a variety of subjects, including but not limited to: history, algebra, study skills, and coding in python, javascript, and css.

...and a columnist for a magazine. I have taught literature, English, Spanish, math, study skills (including designing a very successful study skills program), ACT test prep and leadership. Typically, students that I work with show immediate gains in their subject area. Students I work with will work hard--but we will also have a good time...

...give feedback as needed. In my experience, students who are open to 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...

...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.

...am a graduate of the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Minnesota. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Spanish Studies and a minor in Portuguese Studies. My courses work included the Study of Hispanic Literatures, Cultures, and Linguistics, Latino Immigration and Community Service, Sociolinguistic Perspectives on Spanish in the United States, Portuguese...