Award-Winning HSPT Tutors in Blaine, MN

...graduated from MIT with my B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering with a double major in Music, while completing the pre-health track. I have been tutoring college level physics, biology, multivariable calculus, and organic chemistry for the past four years. I have also helped high school students prepare for the SAT and ACT. I am an avid classical pianist, EMT, swimmer, and tinkerer. I love explaining things and paying forward my knowledge to those around me!... It is the job of the tutor to individualize explanations for each student. I strive to find a way for students to really understand the concept so that applications to problem solving become second nature.

...can succeed when they feel valued by an attentive, enthusiastic, and patient teacher. I am creative and enjoy thinking from several viewpoints, which allows me to engage students of all learning styles. Although I tutor a variety of subjects, I especially love English, Literature, and Shakespeare because those subjects allow me to engage students in discussions where I learn just as much from their perspectives as they do from mine! Even though I enjoy these...

...students solve a problem but also to help them understand the thought process of how a certain method is chosen to solve a problem. Higher levels of math and science are built based on their fundamental concepts. Therefore, a solid understanding of these basic concepts is very important as students move forward into more advanced courses. Showing students steps to solve a problem is necessary; however, showing them why performing such steps is the key...

...School District. Through AVID, I learned how to build my students' academic confidence by providing encouragement and fostering higher-level thinking and problem solving. I also spent six months at the Alicante Language Institute in Alicante, Spain, learning the Spanish language and culture. After earning my undergraduate degree, I spent one month as a native English speaking volunteer in a school in La Serena, Chile. I am very organized, and I enjoy tailoring lessons to the...

...in order to be successful, a student can then go on to succeed in all realms of academia. I have tutored both privately and for tutoring centers. Even though my certification is with younger students and I am very strong in early reading skills, I have also been very successful with older students, finding where the gaps in their learning might be and helping to fill them. I am very patient and encouraging, and students...

...raise my scores significantly and see the positive results that ensued. The experience I had with Varsity Tutors inspired me to return two years later as a tutor with the hope of assisting students in reaching their full potential and attaining their ultimate goals. I have ample experience with test preparation as I have personally taken the ISEE, HSPT, PSAT, SAT, and ACT. I am an avid reader and a passionate writer and am confident...

...in 2007, I had many experiences working with youth and children in social services and counseling settings as well as academic contexts. I found myself continuously drawn toward the academic realm, and in January of 2012 I entered a Master of Arts and teaching credential program in Special Education at the California State University, Dominguez Hills. For the past three years, I have been tutoring students in elementary, middle school, and early high school subjects,...

...math tutor in high school and am looking forward to being a tutor again! I tutor a broad range of subjects; I studied math in college, but I'm also passionate about English. I believe everyone should have a chance to reach their educational potential, so I'm eager to help students prepare for standardized tests. In my free time I enjoy running, reading, listening to music, and making crafts with my friends.... I would help a student stay motivated by breaking big projects and assignments down into smaller tasks that are more fun, as well as more manageable.

...way and in making a subject purposeful for a student. I believe everyone wants to succeed and it's up to me as a tutor to enable the potential of a student, by realizing their own strengths. It is my biggest joy. Once you are able to empower a student, the sky's the limit! My background lets me enjoy several subjects and it has given me a versatility and adaptability to teach a wide range of...

...and logic classes. Doing this I found that I really enjoy helping people learn and overcome obstacles. After I learn a bit about my students I try to adapt my teaching style to fit their learning style, auditory/visual/etc. I strive to generate those 'lightbulb' moments, when suddenly it all clicks "everything seems so simple now!" Hopefully in the shortest amount of time possible! In my free time I enjoy playing Ultimate Frisbee with the Houston...