Award-Winning English Grammar and Syntax Tutors serving Minneapolis, MN

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.

...counseling, and volunteered in my mother's 1st-3rd grade classrooms throughout the years. Last year I spent my AmeriCorps City Year tutoring 6th grade students in reading and math, helping them boost their test scores and confidence. I am currently 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...

...and MCAT prep, especially reading and biology sections. After 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...

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.

Having tutored for over two years, I take pride in my ability to meet students where they are in their understanding and present material in ways that are tailored to each student. I'm an extremely patient and determined tutor and my number one objective is the success of the student. I specialize in organic chemistry and calculus and look forward to meeting you!

...to 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.

...Oh, and I'm a rock climber, writer and owner 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...

...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 because it's a lovely place to be. In addition to literature, I also a passionate connoisseur of music and film and an avid baseball fan.

...worked as a teaching assistant for an Introduction to 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...

...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 writing and comprehension that you didn't think were possible. So let's embark...

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!

...East Anglia in the United Kingdom, and a Masters if Library and Information Science at St. Catherine University in Minnesota. I have over a decade of experience working in the Financial Services industry. At one time, I held Series 6, Series 7, Series 24 and Series 63 licenses. I get along well with people of all ages and backgrounds. I'm good at explaining complicated things; making them easier to understand. I have a lot of...

...critical thought and careful, clear writing. In my independent written work, I focus on 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 skills for large research projects, short...

...graduate of the University of Minnesota with a B.A in Cultural Studies and Comparative Literature. I also studied at the National Theater Institute. I love working with students to find creative and varied approaches to problems and help them understand subjects in new ways. I have tutored throughout my school career for many different ages in subjects including writing, English, and organizational/study skills. I especially like tutoring writing and the creative arts. In my spare...

We are what we continually do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit. - Aristotle My aim is to help you cultivate character that leads to a habit of consistent clarity. I want to help you first to understand and empathize, before criticizing an argument. And when you criticize, I want to help you aim with laser-sharp focus at whether that criticism is based on misinformation, "mal-infomration", or a lack of information. ... We...

...and public policy from the University of St. Thomas. I also completed my BA at St. Thomas in International Studies and French. I have lived abroad several times throughout my life; primarily in Francophone countries and enjoy meeting people from various backgrounds. In my spare time, I play volleyball throughout the year; love to explore new corners of Minnesota via road trips; and checking out new restaurants around the Cities. I love playing bingo and...

...who took the PSAT. Essay writing is another specialty of mine. I have qualified for the National Speech and Debate Association tournament and have helped students write speeches and essays, as well as helping them improve their public speaking skills. I believe in the importance of education. I want to prepare others to reach success in their lives in whatever career or school they go on to. I am willing to meet students at the...

For the past 16 years I've had the privilege of teaching every elementary grade, and nearly every subject. I would love to help you break down confusing subjects into manageable pieces, so you can understand them completely.

...felt like there was no belonging for me and so lonely. Fellow students will ask, which high school are you from? and me being from a low school, it was clear, I did not belong. But I never isolated myself from school gathering, I overlooked all the rejections and discrimination from other students and tried as much to mingle. My last three years was therefore a good stay in the school community. After graduation, I...

...in Spanish with an M.A. In Spanish Literature from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a B.A. in Spanish with Honors from the University of Michigan. I have 6 years experience independently tutoring students in Spanish. I have been studying Spanish for about 12 years and am comfortable tutoring AP Spanish, Spanish 1-4, composition, conversation, and grammar. I taught first and second year Spanish as a graduate student instructor for two years during my Master's program.