
Lil: Minneapolis HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...am a master multi-tasker. I enjoy doing some freelancing editing work on the side as well. I have a special talent for teaching in in multiple modalities and from a variety of perspectives, a skill that most likely comes from my own experience with dyslexia. I love working with young people to help them reach their goals and discover the extent of their talents. In my free time I enjoy riding my bike and spending...
Education & Certification
Gustavus Adolphus College - Bachelors, English
Winona State University, EdLd: Minnesota State University Mankato - Masters, MA: Education, EdLd: K-12 Administration

Kari: Minneapolis HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...building a society that is not only prosperous, but compassionate. I love learning and I love sharing my passion for learning with others. I find that any student 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...
Education & Certification
Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Theatre, Dance, Honors

Vania: Minneapolis HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...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...
Education & Certification
Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering

Melissa : Minneapolis HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
Teaching is my passion as I have studied for many years to receive my B.S. in Language Arts Education and my B.A. in Second Language Studies: Spanish. I have my Masters of English: Rhetoric and Composition from the University of Wyoming. Currently I am a World Literature teaching in Minneapolis, MN. I love interacting with students in a fun and creative way so that the lesson sticks with them.
Education & Certification
Union College - Bachelor of Science, Language Arts Teacher Education
University of Wyoming - Master of Arts, English

Steve: Minneapolis HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...taught literature, English, Spanish, math, study skills (including designing a very successful study skills program), ACT test prep and leadership. Typically, students that I work with show immediate gains in their subject area. Students I work with will work hard--but we will also have a good time and laugh a lot as we work to meet your goals. When I'm not tutoring, you can usually find me exploring the Cities on my bike, playing sports...
Education & Certification
University of Minnesota - Bachelor in Arts, English & Global Studies

Edward: Minneapolis HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...a peer tutor for my fellow students, including those of underrepresented and nontraditional backgrounds. I am able to tutor a broad range of chemistry courses, from organic to physical to general chemistry, as well as math and physics classes. I can also help with test prep for the ACT, SAT, or GRE. I believe that asking questions is the basis of independent learning, so I strive to create an environment students feel that no question...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry

Carey: Minneapolis HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...opportunity to share my passion for learning while helping students build skills and confidence that will help them academically and/or artistically, and more broadly in their lives. I offer knowledge, experience, supportive challenge, and the mentorship students need to achieve their goals and potential. I encourage my students to "make it their own" by nurturing a feeling of ownership and accountability in the learning process. I feel it is important to have integrity and "walk...
Education & Certification
Carleton College - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology

Sue: Minneapolis HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
I'm interested in getting to know students to evaluate how best to accommodate or complement their learning desires and needs. I want to know what makes them apprehensive to or love a subject/topic and how to engage them to advance from where they begin. It should be an exciting journey for both of us! I'm a recently graduate dentist who has a strong writing, science, and math background!
Education & Certification
University of St Thomas - Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
University of Minnesota School of Dentistry - Doctor of Dental Science, Biomedical Sciences

Nick: Minneapolis HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...Since elementary school, I have always enjoyed math and science classes the most. After graduating college in North Dakota, I moved to New York City to pursue my education degree. I taught middle school math for seven years at all grade levels. This experience provided me the opportunity to work with many different students and I learned that each student is extremely unique. In 2011, I moved back to Minnesota and taught both special education...
Education & Certification
University of North Dakota - Bachelors, Psychology
Concordia University-Saint Paul - Masters, Special Education

Michael: Minneapolis HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
I enjoy teaching math because to the student who doesn't understand, it is a riddle with no answer. By teaching them how to recognize the type of problem and how to decode the clues, the student gets to be on the other side of the riddle, the side on which they solve it and feel good about it.
Education & Certification
University of Massachusetts Amherst - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
University of Massachusetts Amherst - Masters in Education, Education

Joseph: Minneapolis HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...tutored classes ranging from college Algebra to introductory real analysis. I also have a lot of experience working with middle and high school age students through my field experiences. Why math is strongest subject, I tutor some statistics and computer science (Python is my favorite language) courses. Most importantly, I love learning and teaching others about math! My favorite subject to tutor is Calculus, in particular Calculus 1, because I love the depth of intuition...
Education & Certification
Winona State University - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics

Marisa: Minneapolis HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
As a former high school and middle school Science and Math teacher at a private school in California, I believe that every student deserves personalized learning. Every student is unique in their learning style, their needs, and their personality and I strive to make sure my students uniqueness is celebrated in my teaching style.
Education & Certification
Santa Clara University - Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
University of Southern California - Masters in Education, Education

Amy: Minneapolis HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
I am a credentialed teacher and taught 3rd grade. I have also been a tutor for elementary and high school age students for many years. I have experience in tutoring most subjects. My goal is to help you / your child feel confident and successful in any subject we work on together.
Education & Certification
Sonoma State University - Bachelor in Arts, History

William: Minneapolis HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...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 and learning. Let's learn a lot and have fun at the same time.
Education & Certification
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and tech - Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering
Texas A M University-Kingsville - Current Grad Student, Electrical Engineering

Rod: Minneapolis HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
I am a retired secondary mathematics teacher.
Education & Certification
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics Teacher Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities - Master of Science, Mathematics Teacher Education

Leah: Minneapolis HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...they weren't particularly interested in or good at. I enjoy tutoring many subjects in the social sciences such as U.S. and World History, Psychology, and Political Science, as well as test prep for ACT and SAT. My favorite part of tutoring is watching students make breakthroughs in areas that previously were a struggle. My teaching style is very student-oriented and participatory, allowing the student to direct where they would like to see progress and ensuring...
Education & Certification
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities - Bachelors, Global Studies

David: Minneapolis HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...all learn and achieve success. One-on-one tutoring is an effective technique, particularly for explaining and modeling math, and I enjoy seeing students attitudes toward school brighten when they see immediate progress in their work. As a writing tutor, I like to focus on helping students find their authentic voice. Essays succeed when students strip away the extraneous material and present themselves and their ideas honestly, and I think with a little coaching any student can...
Education & Certification
Drake University - Bachelor of Science, Education, History
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Naama: Minneapolis HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...fabulous teacher. I went to NYU and studied Linguistics, and am continuing my studies for an Applied Linguistics Masters here in California. I have been teaching and tutoring for many years, since I started college. I've done private SAT Prep tutoring both here and in New York, as well as prep for other standardized tests such as the ISEE, SSAT, and HSPT. I also teach a bi-weekly SAT Prep course in Glendale, and an advanced...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology

Luke: Minneapolis HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...that made up my liberal arts education. Upon graduating, I used those skills to further pursue another passion of mine, rock climbing. I worked as a climbing guide, bringing people from all walks of life into my world and out of their comfort zones. I learned how to gently push people past their fears. I learned how to use a combination of encouragement and technical knowledge to help people reach their goals. I learned how...
Education & Certification
Colorado College - Bachelors, Philosophy

Kaan: Minneapolis HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...with excellent communication, organiztion, and team-working skills. I was a peer tutor back in high school helping kids with any problem related to Math and science. After focusing on my own academic career in college, I came back into tutoring with almost 4 more years of studying under my belt ready to get kids to want to learn. I pride myself getting students to be as confident in their answers, as I am in mine....
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Current Undergrad, Electrical Engineering
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