Award-Winning Languages Tutors serving St. Paul, MN

...Although I don't believe in standardized tests as a measure of knowledge, I understand how important doing well on them can be and am ready to help get you to the level you need. I am most experienced with the ACT, taking it three times, once when I was 14 as an end of year...

...settings. However, I firmly believe that intelligence and potential are not defined by such diagnoses. Instead, I view these experiences as opportunities to approach learning from different angles and embrace diverse teaching strategies. My personal experience with ADHD has instilled in me a strong commitment to creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment. I am...

...very hard place to be in. If I could keep just one student from feeling this way in their classes, it'd be worth it. I want to create a comfortable, judgement-free environment that holds space for all types of learning. I want to help students find what motivates them to learn and which teaching methods...

...through the power of storytelling, so I always try to empower my students by giving them greater command of language. It helps that writing can often be incredibly fun. When I'm not at work, I am a musician studying violin, guitar, and voice. I also try as much as I can to get to the...

...writing and talking- anything that involves language, I'm in! I am available to tutor reading, writing of all kinds, elementary math, public speaking, and Spanish. My favorite subject to tutor is definitely Spanish. I was a Spanish tutor at my college my Senior year, and I love helping other people figure out the intricacies of...

...the nuances of grammar and syntax, fine-tuning English papers, or assisting with reading comprehension; however, I never turn down a worthy math problem or shy away from a chance to explore the sciences! I thrive on expert study guides, flashcards, or the effort behind exploring the perfect learning processes needed to excel in a course....

...a collaboration between me and my students in identifying their goals and determining how we can maximize their preferred learning style while still having fun. Outside of academics, I'm likely reading, spending time outdoors, or planning my next traveling adventure. I also love attending professional hockey and soccer games with my friends and family.

...English. I must say my favorite topic to tutor is Calculus because it helps you understand and analyze different problems in a very different way. I like helping students because I don't think they should feel like they can't accomplish something because they don't understand a topic very well, they should be able to accomplish...

...well as biology classes. Though I tutor a number of subjects, I most enjoy teaching Biology and Spanish. I have extensive experience teaching both of these subjects at the intro, AP/IB, and college levels, so regardless of what you're studying I'm sure that I can help! In my experience as a tutor, students tend to...

...be fun. Don't be afraid to run into issues or worry if the material seems hard. If it were easy, would you be proud of being able to do it? Everything takes practice and achieving your goals are treasures that no one can take from you. My goal is to help you realize your potential...

...times with very good results! My undergraduate degree is in geology from Oberlin College, and I have Master's degrees from the University of Arizona in Geography and UMSS in Bolivia in GeoInformation as a Rotary Scholar. I am patient and approachable, and I love to help! Personal interests are music, soccer, and travel.

...formal grammar and vocabulary skills. I have been tutoring English/Spanish speaking students for 3 years now, and I specialize in tutoring students hoping to gain conversational fluency, grammar skills, and a larger vocabulary in Spanish, and make learning a new language fun at the same time! My teaching philosophy centers around my belief that every...

...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,...

Instead of dumping loads of mostly useless information on students, I believe we should use a hands-on approach of teaching the what, why, and how of any subject. An intuitive understanding will get you miles further than a shallow perception.

...trouble understanding the novel you're reading for class? Worry no more! I can help you with all of that. I graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in English from the University of Utah with a focus on narrative studies. I am currently pursuing an M.A. in Education from Augsburg College. My hobbies include rock climbing, attending...

...different cultures. One of my favorite parts of teaching is helping students see how Spanish can be useful and fun in their own lives. I like to keep things engaging and relatable whether we're learning how to describe daily routines or talk about favorite foods. I'm patient, approachable, and I do my best to create...

...to take class time to explain concepts that are unclear or linguistic information that I find relevant. Indeed, in one first- year class, my eager and diligent students constantly pressed me for more and more philological information until I was forced to remind them that we had other material to look at in the modern...

...parents, and each student. While I taught a broad range of subjects, I'm most passionate about reading and writing improvement using the Kansas University Learning Strategies. The life skills of organization, studying, and test-taking are instilled in my students as it incorporated into my lessons helping students achieve their goals along with the right attitude,...

I have been an educator for over 25 years. I have experience teaching and leading in three countries and I am fluent in English and Spanish. I hold a Master of Education and a Doctorate in Education as well.

...teaching and tutoring various other subjects at the high school and college levels. I like to emphasize that there is no such thing as too many questions in my classroom, and that making mistakes is a natural part of the learning process. I would be honored to be a part of your learning journey!