Award-Winning GRE Tutors in Woodbury, MN

...of this to my students regardless of which direction their academic pursuits take them. I grew up in Toledo, Ohio and have lived and traveled all over the US. I've also traveled overseas and spent six years living in Germany. I studied Photography at the Cleveland Institute of Art and have a Master's of Fine Art in Public Art and New Artistic Strategies from the Bauhaus in Weimar, Germany. Working as a fine artist is...

...theory, public speaking, interpersonal communication, and research methods. Particularly in cases of test prep (but also as a general guideline), I like to focus on a student's strengths, not weaknesses. I evaluate to see what kind of thinking a student employs and teach them how to identify and answer those questions. Then we look for ways to use those strengths to address other questions and build up expertise from that. I have found that this...

I graduated from the University of Washington with a masters in mechanical engineering after receiving my undergraduate degree from South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. I focus on STEM subjects.

...degree in mechanical engineering from Stanford University. While at Stanford, I tutored students in both class and individual settings. After graduating, I moved to Tanzania as a Peace Corps Volunteer where I taught hundreds of secondary school students both physics and math. Now that I am back in the United States, I work at Children's Defense Fund as the Youth Programs Associate. In my free time, I like to hike with my dog, read, and...

...study molecular evolution. For the last 12 years however I have been a middle and high school teacher. I have taught a large variety of subjects in that time though chemistry (all levels) and genetics are my favorite. I prefer to begin tutoring with a new student by asking a lot of questions to help me identify the key reasons for their struggles. Depending on the nature of their struggles I will then craft very...

...insatiably curious and continually pursuing new experiences. I try to balance analytic focus with creative insight and big-picture-thinking. I am quick to adapt to whatever situation I may find myself in, always looking for elegant and creative solutions to problems. After studying Philosophy and Computer Science as an undergrad, I ventured abroad to teach English in South Korea. After four years, I have recently returned home to pursue an M.A. in TESOL (Teaching English to...

My name is MaryJane! I am a physics and chemistry major finishing my senior year of undergrad. After graduation, I plan to pursue a graduate degree in biomedical engineering.

...we receive free tutors so I have taken full advantage of them and they have been very helpful throughout my education. Through these experiences I've started to have a desire to pay it forward and help tutor other individuals. I have learned to think about ways of learning and various topics in so many different ways and am very excited to help share this information. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy participating in sports and spending...

...in federal, state and local government and studying in Berlin and Bucharest as well as highlighting the lived experiences of the student. In doing this, my goal is to showcase the connections between classroom learning and every day life, and to help build bridges between knowledge and experience. In my free time, I love to cook and to travel. At my core, I am curious about the world, and find food to be one of...

Every student learns differently, and every student can learn. I approach teaching by first getting to know the learner and then figuring out what strategies will help them to achieve their goals. I have thousands of hours of tutoring experience and spent several years teaching high school writing and history. Whether you're working on an English essay or prepping for a test, I'm committed to helping you produce your best possible work.

...all levels! I have worked as a math tutor since 2010, and really enjoy working with students to help find contexts that make mathematics more understandable and relatable. Further, I am personally very interested in mathematics, since I will be working in math research/teaching as a graduate student. I became proficient in French in 2013 following high school, after which I have maintained proficiency by taking upper-level French courses and taking part in immersive experiences...

I believe in engaging students on a highly interpersonal level and monitoring their progress toward predetermined objectives. I also aim to maintain a structured, positive, and results-oriented environment, while developing an in-depth understanding of individual learning styles and tailoring my teaching style accordingly.

...I began veterinary school at the University of Minnesota where I am currently a fourth year student graduating in May 2018. In college, I tutored peers in math and science, and I have worked with children ages 6 and up in an educational camp setting. Having spent many years in school myself, I understand how important succeeding in academia is, and I strive to share my passion for learning with others. In my spare time,...

...and qualitative level. I graduated from St. John's University with a degree in Medicinal Chemistry in 2017, and recently obtained my M.S. in Biomedical Sciences from the Tufts University School of Medicine. My chemistry background has given me a proficiency in Organic Chemistry and Pharmacology, while my experience with Biomedical Sciences has familiarized me with more macroscopic biological concepts including Anatomy and Physiology, Cell Biology, and several other graduate-level sciences. I am also a certified...

I am a graduate student in affective neuroscience/biological psychology, with an undergraduate degree in philosophy, psychology and German studies. I am also fluent in Chinese.

I am a recent graduate from University of Minnesota with a bachelor degree in chemistry. I am passionate about education and have been working in this field for five years. Through my work at Varsity Tutors I hope to help students develop the necessary skills for their success in their future careers!

...can choose to do the hard thing." - Scott Kelly. I believe hard work transcends every other thing, even talent. I am a graduate student at Texas A&M University studying Electrical Engineering. I have taken numerous courses in Calculus, IB Mathematics, Physics, GRE, SAT, Geometry, Algebra, Trigonometry, and Statistics and I am well versed in these subject . I relate mathematical concepts to everyday life and adopt a practical, intellectual, and interesting approach to teaching...

I'm an English Literature Major and Creative Writing Minor. My strengths are essay writing, college-level reading and writing, GRE verbal/analytical writing prep, and conversational Spanish. I believe that tutoring should be collaborative and that the tutor and client need to work together for the client's success. I also believe that all tutoring should build upon previous knowledge. I look forward to working with you!

...the best way for them to connect to the subject they are working on. Through focusing on the mechanics of learning, the student will develop the skills to continue to excel in the subject beyond our tutoring sessions. I received a Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Reed College in 2012 and a Master of Science in Forest and Natural Resource Management from the State of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry. I will...

...students: organic chemistry. I worked with all sorts of students, ranging from pre-med football players to graduate-school-bound biology majors. Regardless of the student, they usually had the same questions: how can I succeed in ochem? The way I see it, organic is a whole new language, and, like a language, you have to spend hours practicing the basics before you finally feel a bit comfortable with it. To help speed up this process, Ive developed...