Award-Winning High School English Tutors serving Apple Valley, MN

...hold a Bachelor of Arts in Music as well as associate degrees in Education and Business. I am a classically-trained pianist and a Nationally Certified Teacher of Music in Piano. My favorite subjects to teach are music, English, writing, study skills, and technology, but I also tutor general classes and am happy to help you...

...and the college students who helped support students academically. This position was very rewarding. Life circumstances changed when my child developed a chronic illness. I decided to leave this position and homeschool my children. I returned to college for Psychology and then spent the next decade as a "Mental Health Practitioner." I also directed a...

...am a recent graduate of the University of Minnesota with a B.A. in political science. I also have an extensive background in writing, editing, and journalism. The intersection of journalism and politics is where I particularly thrive, but I'll be happy to help with anything ranging from basic civics and government, to editing essays, to...

...and a bachelor's in history from New York University. In my career, I have worked both as a writer and an editor. I also have done work as a writing coach and copy editor for people applying for schools and grants and writing manuscripts. I love working one-on-one with people especially when I can help...

I just finished my freshman year at Loyola University Chicago majoring in Environmental Engineering. My first tutoring experience was volunteering at my high school to help my classmates with math and reading subjects. I loved it because I got to make so many new friends while also helping them achieve their academic goals. Thanks to...

...I focused more on community service in Bolivia. Once at Princeton, I concentrated on the social sciences, moving away from my high school focus on math and science. I declared Politics as my major and am pursuing a certificate in Values and Public Life (a synthesis of Philosophy and Public Service). I have tutored -...

...wish to be more fluent in English. A top priority of mine is for students to be comfortable working with me as they study and learn. They can trust that I have their best interests in mind, that I am sensitive to how they feel about learning new skills and information. I help them problem-solve...

...helped them achieve success for the year. My experience is not limited to the classroom. For a year I tutored one-on-one with business executives in Paris. While the focus was conversational English, the practice of being compassionate and patient helped the executives build up not only their English skills but also their self-confidence. My teaching...

...especially love to help you learn more about Latin, English, and astronomy, because those were my favorite subjects in school. I'd also love to help you with prepping for any section of the ACT or SAT, because I remember how stressful those tests were, and want to help you feel as confident and calm as...

...I am still a student myself, currently earning a Masters degree in Peace and Justice. I am trained a political scientist and historian and have experience in tutoring a myriad of subjects, especially those in the humanities. I tend to like to keep sessions casual when possible-- I don't want to lecture you. I'm a...

...goals as a tutor are to help you not only understand, but love any coursework you could be struggling with. I am currently a junior in college studying for BA in psychology. I also have an engineering background from robotics in high school. My teaching strategy is tough but fair. I like to break down...

...have been a special education teacher for 11 years and love working with students with disabilities. In addition, ELL learners and students who might be struggling. My focus is on differentiating and individualizing instruction while trying to make the most of your tutoring session. I have tutored middle school, high school, college, graduate and doctoral...

...their skills in these areas. As such, I am a registered French, English, Writing, Essay Editing, and Grammar tutor. My goals as a tutor are to help students become more comfortable with the material that they are learning, to give them the tools necessary to develop study skills that are effective for them, and to...

...of language barriers, I am passionate about giving students the academic and moral support they need outside of school. I tutor a range of subjects, but my passion in English and Literature has been the most instrumental in drawing out my students' innate motivation and ambition through the power of storytelling, so I always try...

...working in my undergraduate college admissions office and have a passion for helping students write college essays. I am a strong believer in working with my students to help them find the solutions they need to thrive. I also genuinely enjoy working with students and helping them develop or refine a passion for history, culture,...

...extensive experience with those topics in AP and college-level courses, and lived in Xi'An, China for 6 weeks on a U.S. Department of State scholarship. My tutoring philosophy is "passion comes first"; I love taking abstract concepts and inspiring students with real-world applications. Excitement is the best motivator, I've found, and I've helped students achieve...

...have worked as an educator for twenty years, and am dedicated towards a student centered model that promotes critical thinking, self-awareness, and personal engagement with content being taught. I believe that how well a student learns is more connected to being supported and lifted up than anything else. Thus, I place a high value on...

...a Liberal Arts education in Spanish and Social Services along with experience teaching Spanish at the Middle School and High School levels has given me great experiences for working with Varsity Tutors. Whether it is teaching Spanish or running Grandma's Marathon, I always give my all. I am excited to share the love I have...

...I lived abroad for a total of seven years and returned to the United States to start a family two years ago. I am currently teaching Spanish and ESL for grades K-8. During my time abroad, I taught ESL to many different age groups from children to retired adults. I also have three years of...

...am excited to work with you! I graduated from Brigham Young University with 8 years teaching experience with children online and 7 years working within the community as a health educator. My favorite part about teaching is seeing a person understand and gain confidence in what they are learning. I look forward to working with...