Certified Tutors From University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

...in the social sciences, predominantly economics and history. My philosophy towards teaching is that if you can't explain it to your grandmother then you either don't have information mastered or you're ineffectively communicating it. In my free time I am a baseball enthusiast, kayaker, cyclist and cinephile with the hopes of one day becoming a...

...and World History, Psychology, and Political Science, as well as test prep for ACT and SAT. My favorite part of tutoring is watching students make breakthroughs in areas that previously were a struggle. My teaching style is very student-oriented and participatory, allowing the student to direct where they would like to see progress and ensuring...

I believe that anyone can succeed in pursuing their goals. I aim to help students gain confidence as they broaden their portfolio of skills and increase their ability to help themselves.... My goal is to empower the student to leverage their strengths and support the student in mastering new learning skills and problem-solving strategies... Get a sense of the student's personality, learning style, and comfort zone, while assessing the student's short- and long-term priorities. Then, we...

Hi, I'm Megan and I'm an actor and educator living in the Twin Cities! I love learning, and I try to engage with students creatively. Looking forward to tutoring for you!

I'm a recent graduate from University of Minnesota. I completed a dual degree in psychology and mathematics. I have been tutoring for more than a year and I am looking forward to meeting new students here and helping them achieve their goals.

...tutoring through the Minnesota Reading Corps as a Literacy Tutor. I loved it and have continued to tutor ever since! What I most value in my work as a tutor is working alongside students to become independent learners. There's nothing quite like seeing a student gain confidence and knowledge in how they best learn.

...the University of Minnesota. I majored in Management Information Systems and Entrepreneurial Management. I am passionate about empowering students with the tools and the confidence to engage in, and enjoy the learning process. My favorite subject to tutor is Algebra, because I believe a good understanding of the subject sets students up for success in...

...students. This is because it's not enough to just know the subject; in order to be a good tutor, you must also know how to teach it. I've striven to continue to gain experience in teaching so I can someday be a professor, so I'm very excited to be a part of Varsity Tutors, a...

...people we can never be the same, we are raised differently by different people in different environment, and we have different cultural values. I gained much experience and exposure from this rural community. I also learned to treat people nicely and equally no matter their background. My parents (especially my mum) were the most influential...

...for seeing multiple solutions to a given problem (even receiving a little gag award for our fifth grade graduation, titled: "I have a better way to do that" award). In addition to the natural joy I get from tutoring, I also enjoy solving the puzzle of determining which solution method matches best with how each student...

I'm excited to share my passion of math and design with others. I enjoy applying concepts learned in the classroom to real-life situations. It's not just about learning what we are supposed to learn, but rather understanding why it is important and what we can do with it.

...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...

...narrow focus on English as a Second Language. I am fluent in French and have an intermediate level in Spanish and Arabic. My main goals when working with students is to meet them where they are at in their learning, as well as use creative ways to make knowledge accessible. When I'm not teaching, I...

...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...

Hi, I'm Faisal. I'm 18 years old and I'm a rising sophomore at the University of Minnesota Twin-Cities. I'm double majoring in Economics and Finance. Outside of academics, I spend my time working on photography and music.

As a current graduate with my degree in Elementary Education, I am energetic and have a wide range of experience and competencies working with Elementary level students in all subject areas.

...creative lives to it. I believe that English composition is an art and a science, and it requires mechanical knowledge and intuition. I believe that both can be taught. I love to teach, and I love to help students of any grade level or reading proficiency improve their ability with English prose, which is, I...

...understand math and science, my favorites. Specific classes which I tutor include Calculus I, Calculus II, Algebra I, ACT Math and Pre-Calculus. My favorite overall subject is Calculus I, which is a class I had to work hard on to do well. I ended the course enjoying Calculus and very well versed in the topic.

...from tutors, so I know what it's like to approach a tutor needing help. My interests include learning, reading, TV and movies, and browsing the internet. I tutor primarily in math, physics, and test prep, but can also help with history. My tutoring focuses on teaching by demonstration, and then using practice problems to reinforce...

...is essential for students to grasp the dynamics of cultural differences, especially as they apply to public health, epidemiology, and health care in general. The concepts and products we in the United States take for granted are not necessarily available or applicable in many other countries. Several Universities have students from as many as 50...