Jessica
Certified Tutor
...I have been working with children since I was a downhill ski instructor in Minnesota during high school. I believe in multiple teaching styles because each student learns differently and requires various tools to be successful in the classroom. All students have the potential to be great, and its my job to help them to...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Education and Animal Science/Biotechnology
Masters in Education, Education
State Certified Teacher
Nicole
Certified Tutor
...student at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities in Counseling Psychology. I hope to become a counselor for high school and college students. While studying abroad in Amsterdam, I tutored English, and during college, I tutored students in French. I also enjoy helping fellow classmates edit and revise their college papers. My favorite subject though is...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Psychology and Gender Studies
Master of Arts, Counseling and Student Personnel Psychology
Courtney
Certified Tutor
...earned my B.A. in French Language and Literature from the University of Minnesota. I have been tutoring since I was in college and love coaching students on writing and reading comprehension and analysis. Most recently, I have been teaching French to a neighbor who is doing work in Niger next spring. Whether it's in French...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, French
ACT English: 33
ACT Reading: 32
Brita
Certified Tutor
...of Minnesota-Twin Cities and working toward a Master's in Counseling and School Personnel Psychology. I have worked with students in varies capacities, such as daycare facilities, summer school programs, and school environments. These settings have given me the opportunity to experience working with students from various cultures and backgrounds. The students I have worked with...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Master of Arts, Counseling
ACT English: 33
Yon
Certified Tutor
...these by focusing on conceptual understanding. Most difficulties with the current materials come from not having mastered the earlier concepts or skills. I locate these earlier misunderstandings by asking questions like, "Walk me through this problem and explain your thought process" or "How are you thinking about this problem?" It's normal to get confused responses...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Math & Physics
Master of Science, Physics
GRE Quantitative: 167
Erik
Certified Tutor
...Graduate Teaching Assistant at University of Minnesota, I taught groups of students in the laboratory sessions for courses in the Aerospace Engineering Department, including Experimental Methods, Instrumentation, and Aeroelasticty. The most important aspect of my teaching style is demonstrating patience and commitment to the student. I want the student to feel comfortable communicating with me...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Aerospace Engineering & Mechanics
Master of Science, Aerospace Engineering & Mechanics
Tessa
Certified Tutor
...difficult subjects. I required the guidance of several tutors. By high school, I was able to enjoy AP English courses and became a tutor for numerous courses myself. During my senior year of high school I joined the Air Force, where I would be assigned as an instructor in Washington, DC. After the service, I...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English
Alexander
Certified Tutor
...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 for tutoring in General Writing, Mathematics and Computer Science. Those have been the trend, but not the extent, of my tutoring experience. I am...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Aerospace Engineering & Mechanics
ACT Composite: 32
ACT Math: 35
ACT Science: 32
Brian
Certified Tutor
...(where is still being determined), where my goal is to become an academic physician who both cares for patients and educates residents and medical students. My favorite subjects are biology and chemistry, but I enjoy physics and humanities courses as well. My teaching experience includes teaching and tutoring summer school math (and doing some test...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Genetics, Cell Biology and Development
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 35
Jason
Certified Tutor
...music (the piano), then liberal arts (linguistic), and eventually health science--I received my DDS degree from NYU and practiced as a general dentist. I strongly believe my learning experience could help any students certainly with the regular academics but also life lesson in general. Until recently, I was teaching a class of about fifteen 5th...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Linguistics
Doctor of Dental Science, Dentistry
Kelly
Certified Tutor
...my PhD in English at Washington University in Saint Louis. I have taught an array of subjects at Wash U for the past 4 years, including introductory writing, literature, and film. I love the subjects I study and teach, and I try to impart that enthusiasm to my students. Whether they're struggling with memorizing facts...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English
PHD, English
Anne Marie
Certified Tutor
...best word I can use to describe myself. From the ancient Greek, it means "lover of discourse" which I also translate to mean "lover of learning." As a philolexian, I believe that I can learn just as much from my students as I can teach them. However, there is nothing that excites me more than...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Educational Psychology
Masters in Education, Educational Leadership
Shannon
Certified Tutor
...studying Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering. I tutor math for middle school and high school students as well as ACT prep. I believe it is important to break problems into pieces so students can see the reasoning behind each step. By understanding each step in the process it becomes easier to work through new problems. A...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering
ACT Composite: 32
ACT Math: 36
Benjamin
Certified Tutor
...have been a volunteer tutor at Sumner Library in Minneapolis where I help students with English, Math, and subjects in the humanities and social sciences. In the past I was the leader of an ESL reading circle through the Open Door Learning Center. I was also a private tutor for two elementary aged girls, one...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English Literature and Religious Studies
GRE Verbal: 161
Kaiwen
Certified Tutor
...with Education Specialization. I received my MS in the Teaching of Mathematics degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign this past Spring. I did student teaching at multiple high schools in the Twin Cities area in Minnesota. At both University of Minnesota and University of Illinois, I taught and tutored students of diverse backgrounds...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Math (with Teaching Specialization), Psychology
Master of Science, Math (with Teaching Emphasis)
Bree
Certified Tutor
...Calculus), and trying to concentrate when studying is the last thing I want to think about. My goal is to help you plan out your studies so that you can maximize your potential with the minimum amount of work. Sometimes it's hard for some teachers to break down a complex topic for burgeoning learners because...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Biology and Chemistry
PHD, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biophysics
Sarah
Certified Tutor
...variety of subjects, such as calculus courses, physics, chemistry, programming (python), french, and writing courses. Additionally, I took many AP classes throughout high school which enabled me to enter college with over 30 credits already completed. I have spent two years tutoring in the past and have gained experience learning how to work best with...
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad, Undecided
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 34
ACT Reading: 35
Danae
Certified Tutor
...others are passionate about a particular topic, even if it isn’t something I’m necessarily interested in. I would describe my tutoring style as laid back, but goal-oriented. I am incredibly understanding and patient, but also very driven to help others accomplish their goals. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with friends and family,...
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad, Political Science and Spanish
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 33
Rochelle
Certified Tutor
...the more enjoyable and less stressful that you make it, the more effective the training and more apparent the results. Having worked in academic research for the majority of my career, it has been the interaction with and mentoring of students that have been the most rewarding aspects of my work. For the past few...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Mathematics; magna cum laude
Gabrielle
Certified Tutor
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.
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Anthropology
Masters, Second Languages and Cultures Education
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