Award-Winning IB Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches Tutors for Students in Blaine, MN

I am a recent graduate of St. Olaf College, where I received a B.A. (magna cum laude) in Philosophy with a concentration in Film Studies. I plan on pursuing a MA in Philosophy from The New School for Social Research. I am highly dedicated and detail oriented in both academic and professional pursuits.

...seven children, tutoring has always come naturally. Having completed most of the courses prior to my younger siblings taking them, it was natural to spend time answering their questions and working through problems with them. Having graduated Magna Cum Laude with a degree in Mechanical Engineering, I was oftentimes called upon by my peers to help explain a difficult concept, or work through a difficult exercise. In addition to my extensive education in mathematics, I...

...and have a dog and a cat, who don't really get along with each other! I spend too much time breaking up their little spats, I think. But I wouldn't give them up, mostly because they're so entertaining. I also enjoy baking and cooking ethnic foods, and since I live near the Mississippi River I take advantage of our running paths on a regular basis. I love to be outside in the fresh air.... I have...

...reach their goals. This is why, as early as elementary school, I have always been involved with teaching. It started with helping my friends with difficult math problems when they stuck or tutoring my little brother. As I got older, my teaching experiences got more official, and during college, I had the opportunity to teach ELL/ESL to refugees in my community as well as being a teaching assistant for a biology lab course; both have...

...knowledge. Once a student develops a network of knowledge, he or she can easily learn new science knowledge and add the concepts to the existing framework. I grew up on a small farm with dairy cows, hogs and chickens. We were organic farmers and field work was done with horses, tractors, and with old and modern machinery. Every day farming held a new science lesson. Most often the science was explained by my parents; predicting...

...Union. I am an intrepid traveler and have visited 26 countries, mostly in Eastern Europe and Central Asia. I tutor a broad range of subjects, but I am most passionate about literature, writing, and social studies. When it comes to tutoring for Standardized Tests, I love working with students to perfect their essays and doing math drills. Outside of tutoring, my interests and hobbies include studying languages, drawing, reading (Russian literature and presidential biographies).

...secondary math licensure. I have spent the last three years working in and around the public schools, tutoring all levels of math from algebra to Calculus II. Most recently, I worked with algebra and geometry students at Southwest High School in Minneapolis. I believe that I can use my previous experiences to effectively establish a positive tutor-student relationship with a wide variety of students, and that my knowledge and experience as a tutor will allow...

...Both the ACT and the SAT gave me a large amount of anxiety when I was a junior in high school and I want to help other students through this process. This desire brought me to tutor kids in the local Boston high schools while I was in college and now I have taken my talents to the Twin Cities. Some fun facts about me not related to test taking are that I played the...

...everything! I'm also currently employed by two local high schools as a speech and debate coach. I really enjoy working with students and helping them meet their potential. My goal is to make whatever we are working on approachable and easy to understand. I will always try to find multiple ways to explain or remember a problem where possible, and will do my best to help you understand 'why', so that you can do better...

...the music industry in Germany, I found passion in education and am now in a leadership role at a career college in Minneapolis. Because German is my native language, I decided to help people who are interested in learning the language of my home country. Mostly, learning should be about having fun and having a sense of accomplishment at the end. I provide fun and interactive lessons teaching you all levels of German.... Listen to the...

...have had a passion for math, and over my years in education it had always been my strongest subject. At Rosemount High School where I attended, I decided to take my enthusiasm for math and help others feel the same way, and with two of my classmates founded a student-to-student tutoring club. Our club had great success and we even received a local Rotary Club award. After graduating from Rosemount High School in the Spring...

...200 members. I volunteered for the UMD tutoring center throughout my undergrad and received a Master Tutor Certification. Some of the subjects I have tutored include College Algebra, Precalculus, Calculus I-III, Differential Equations with Linear Algebra, Discrete Mathematics, and Statistics. I believe that every student has the ability to problem solve and think through math problems. Sometimes students just need help learning how to use their textbooks and resources. I want to help students learn...

...University and self-taught a semester of Latin to learn more about it. Currently, I am also studying Spanish and Ojibwa. Thus, I am well prepared and excited to help with problems related to grammar, vocabulary, sentence structure, writing skills, and reading comprehension. As a tutor, I want you, the student, to be as excited about language as I am, and so I am dedicated to finding that part of language or that expression of language...

...write and speak in front of an audience. At my undergraduate, Simpson College, I tutored college and high school students in mathematics, economics, accounting and edited papers. I firmly believe every student can succeed if they set a goal, seek out the right support (that's me!) and work hard. I graduated Simpson College in 2016 with degrees in Economics and History, and I am currently applying to Ph. D. programs in Latin American History. As...

...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 finding the easiest and simplest way to achieve that goal. I want to meet people where they are and together discover where they would like to be. I want to agree on the best goals,...

Hello, My name is Elease. I am a 24 year old student. I am going to school to obtain my Bachelor's in Human Resources Management. I have always enjoyed math subjects, especially algebra. I love to encourage and help others. ... Tell Me and I forget, Teach me and I remember, Involve me and I learn.... Complete an analysis of the student. Determine what they would like to get out of our sessions. Also, find their...

...the logic of math, I use that to help understand, my favorite subject, music. Music is wonderful because it is quite varied but it all has the same basics. You can start with a few notes and build it up to a symphony. This step by step process is how I approach most things. Outside music, I play around with the visual arts, and probably watch too much TV, including both fantasy and science programs.

...of the belief that learning a technical subject like chemistry, physics, or math is much like learning a foreign language: listening and reading is much easier than speaking and writing. It is all too easy to fall into the trap of believing that if you come to class and understand what the instructor is saying, you don't need to practice the material. Accordingly, I emphasize the need to practice "speaking" the language on a regular...

...of flexibility and adaptation. I believe the tutor should be working to meet the student on their level, and I take every opportunity I can to adapt my style of teaching to the individual's proficiencies. My favorite subjects to tutor are English, writing, college essays, ACT reading, ACT writing, and philosophy. When I'm not tutoring, I spend much of my time reading either for class, or self-educating within a number of subjects. Besides that, I...

...and approachable personality has always stuck with me. I am committed to creating a candid, charismatic, creative, and communicative environment for all of my students and am flexible enough to accommodate a wide variety of preferences and needs. With me, you can feel confident that you or your student will not only receive an accurate and comprehensive tutoring experience, but also one that encourages a retention of knowledge that will last a lifetime!