Award-Winning High School English Tutors serving Eagan, MN

...and college, so I decided to turn it into a side gig! I have experience in legal writing/editing, screenwriting, and journalism, making me a great copy editor. My kind and patient nature allow me to offer objective feedback without diminishing the confidence of the student. I also love helping young writers find their voice! I'm...

...and materials as well as find value in the learning process itself. It is my goal to create student-centered classes that give all students multiple opportunities to develop their creativity and communication, leadership, and management skills that will be necessary throughout their lives. As an educator who spent 10 years teaching English as a foreign...

...all ages. I have always loved getting to be a part of students' learning and growing, and that is what led me to my career in education. I believe that all students are capable of achieving whatever their goal may be when it comes to tutoring. I am a positive, understanding, and committed tutor who...

...Minneapolis Institute of the Arts, and I help with the care of my young grandson. In my free time I love reading, music, and learning Spanish. All of my life I have enjoyed learning new skills and solving problems. When something has to be done, I want to solve the challenge of...... I believe in clarity. We need to both be aware of the goal, and any problems that make it difficult to reach that goal.

..."off", working in a pathology/cardiology research laboratory at Johns Hopkins while applying to medical school. I was accepted to the M.D./Ph.D. program at Virginia Commonwealth University and that is where I have been for the past 9 years. This year (2016) I graduated with and MD and a Ph.D. in Microbiology and Immunology. My dissertation...

...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 what...

...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 those students, I have learned to think of topics in new ways and apply that to my tutoring. I look forward to talking to you...

...with a BA in Global Studies, Phi Beta Kappa. I have over four years of tutoring experience with a variety of age groups, from elementary all the way to high school! I emphasize communication and goal setting when working with students, and like incorporating a student's hobbies or interests when possible to keep material engaging!

...and empowerment about the value of your own thoughts, ideas, and critical abilities can be one of the most animating and communicatively effective tools. My area of expertise is in composition, essay-writing, and critical analysis. I have been teaching undergraduate classes since 2014; I have taught one semester at the graduate level. I am currently...

...While attending school, I tutored students in grades 7-12 with an emphasis on study skills, organizational skills, and test-taking skills. Soon after, I taught special education where I empowered students to become independent learners while using creative approaches to accommodate varied learning styles while tracking student progress and following timelines for re-evaluations. I developed IEP...

...early post college years I spent time tutoring and substitute teaching for students from a variety of backgrounds with a special interest in working with K-12 students on writing and social studies skills. I also spent 4 years working in my undergraduate college admissions office and have a passion for helping students write college essays....

...a teaching license. I am a people person, so helping others is something I value. I enjoy watching someone figure something out or learn something new. I received a bachelors degree in English Literature and Art from the University of Redlands, then my ELA licensure from Hamline University. I received my masters in Arts in...

...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 of Spanish with those I tutor! Que tengan un buen dia, ojala que podamos trabajar juntos! A mi me encanta leer y escribir, tambien ayudar...

...thesis in Religious Studies, titled "Meditation and Mystics: Contemplative Practices in the Twin Cities." Since graduating, I taught workshops on film, podcasting, and personal finance at Project Success, a non-profit that offers programming to Minneapolis High School students. I have several years of experience as an elementary school volunteer reading tutor, and love helping students...

...and being able to go on to teach their peers. Nothing is as rewarding as learning something new and I love being a part of that process. I currently attend the University of Minnesota as a Political Science major and am due to graduate early in 2016. After graduation, I hope to work for a...

...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 getting to know the student in a friendly and stress-free atmosphere. I specialize in helping young adults gain self-confidence with writing. My hobbies and interests...

...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...

...nearly four years, and I also work as a tutor in the Writing Center at College of the Sequoias. Throughout 2012-2013, I led writing activities for incarcerated youth in the Fresno Juvenile Justice Center. I firmly believe that, with enough practice and hard work, every student has the potential to read and write well. I...

...for my high school years, and afterwards took a gap year, backpacking and working in South America for 9 months. During the first half of those months, I mountaineered with NOLS in Chilean Patagonia, and in the latter half I focused more on community service in Bolivia. Once at Princeton, I concentrated on the social...

...pencil, it is my joy to share two of my first loves with my students. When I teach, I use everything from the classics to modern literature. It is a privilege to see stories enliven, console, challenge, and bring a smile or a laugh to my students. With writing, I use these same pieces of...