Certified Tutors From Macalester College

...process so that they can master the subject matter themselves. This requires a highly personalized approach. First, I identify the specific areas where the student needs help, then I craft exercises tailored to the student’s particular learning style. I also find multiple modes – oral, written, kinetic, etc. – through which the student can engage...

...a published writer and public speaker, my specialties are with literature, essay writing-- anything to do with language and storytelling. I have given lectures and performances at places like Yale, Harvard, UC San Diego, and Carleton College, to name a few. This year, I was awarded a Fulbright teaching grant to teach English in South...

Hi- I'm Justin. I'm am currently a student at Macalester College in St. Paul, Minnesota. I love school, love learning want to help people to achieve their learning goals. I like studying film, politics, and am an avid reader of the Washington Post and New York Times.

...hockey. I also have a minor in Classical Languages (Latin) and plan to attend law school after graduation. I am a captain on Macalester's club hockey team and enjoy being involved in the team and in helping players who are new to the sport learn to love it as I do. I hope to apply...

...learning, and I love helping my students achieve their academic goals! I tailor my lessons to my students' interests and preferred learning methods, and I always keep sessions fun and productive. I encourage my students to think critically and creatively about the material they are studying. I especially like tutoring math, reading, Spanish, and music....

...working in the Minneapolis Public School district. I worked at a Spanish Immersion School for five years, and have worked in various capacities in different schools tutoring students in reading and math. Most recently, I have been working with adults as an instructor and facilitator for professional development opportunities. I recently moved back to the...

...study for the RLA (reasoning through language arts) portion of the exam. I have taken numerous advanced Spanish classes in high school and college and have studied abroad in Guanajuato, Mexico last year for a semester. There, I lived with a Mexican family and took all of my classes exclusively in Spanish. I believe that...

...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...

...a couple of hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays. I also spent a lot of time tutoring one of my mom's students in Algebra 1 and 2. From my experience, there is no better moment that finally grasping a concept I have been struggling to understand and I fully enjoy helping others get to that point!...

...Macalester College with a Psychology major and a Mathematics minor. Since graduation in 2013, I have taken a great interest in practicing strategies to increase productivity. I have found that the most simple planning and a devotion to a small set of strategies can help a person accomplish in a day what they typically do...

...am a licensed teacher with a passion for helping students learn to love math. My specialties are Pre-Algebra, Algebra, and Geometry. I teach part-time and I am very excited to bring my enthusiasm to one-on-one tutoring. Outside of work I enjoy spending time with my two young daughters, exploring the Twin Cities, playing board games,...

...issues of political economy, critical theory, and the social and political impacts of technology. I recently also have begun to work on a science fiction novel. In tutoring, I hope to encourage students to approach writing and language with ease and technical competence. I have extensive experience in many academic areas, and can help develop...

...a volunteer tutor at the Division of Indian Work, and my work as a substitute teacher, I was able to follow my passion for helping students see themselves, their abilities, and their relationship to reading, writing, and literature, in positive new ways. I have also enjoyed working as a preceptor for several college courses in...

...an algebra 1 class working with students with similar challenges, ADHD, Dyslexia, and Processing Gaps. I've also done volunteer tutoring in Chemistry and Essay writing. I am flamboyantly nerdy: especially about Math, Medicine, Chemistry, and Politics. I currently am a Wilderness Emergency Medical Technician. I love the theater, being outdoors - backpacking, kayaking, and nordic...

...Writing, Social Sciences, and overall academic coaching. I am very passionate about making learning as accessible and engaging for every, unique student. Especially having worked with students from varying disadvantaged backgrounds, I have found significant success in turning education into a fun and relatable experience. I truly believe in the empowering role of education and...

...am a Senior Statistics major from Macalester College. I have been a tutor for 8 years, tutoring a range of Math and Statistics subjects from algebra to Probability. I am able to cater to specific student needs, and I believe everyone is capable of succeeding when giving the right support. I find it particularly accomplishing...

...Mark Twain: "I have never let schooling get in the way of my education." School can be really hard, and things aren't always taught in a way that make sense to every student. But just because one approach to teaching hasn't worked for you, doesn't mean you are unteachable. There are many paths to the...

...am a college lecturer with two years of experience teaching at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, in addition to a smattering of private tutoring experience in the past. I received my M.S. from the University of Illinois Chicago in 2022. Recently, I moved to the Twin Cities, and am currently looking for teaching opportunities up here.

...of all ages craft and edit writing for clarity and persuasiveness. I enjoy working through each step of the writing process and supporting students as they figure out what they have to say and how to say it. I believe that the writing process can be a meaningful part of finding our voice. While I...

...undergrad and business and public health in grad school. I taught middle school writing and speaking classes in South Korea as well as held a range of positions from an investment bank to healthcare organizations. My past students tended to see the most improvement by understanding writing concepts and applying them in memorable ways. I...