Award-Winning Literature Tutors serving St. Paul, MN

...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...

...have a minor in Classical Languages (Latin) and plan to attend law school after graduation. I am a captain on Macalester's club hockey team and enjoy being involved in the team and in helping players who are new to the sport learn to love it as I do. I hope to apply that same passion...

I am committed to teaching concepts as well as possible and making them fun! I love working with students and opening up worlds that have not been previously known.

...taken numerous advanced Spanish classes in high school and college and have studied abroad in Guanajuato, Mexico last year for a semester. There, I lived with a Mexican family and took all of my classes exclusively in Spanish. I believe that learning one-on-one is a great way to improve a skill, form a personal connection,...

...intended purpose. While writing is a skill that is required across all academic fields (and in life outside of school), my degree is in literature, and I can definitely help students with that as well. My focus has been on more contemporary American literature, but I've read widely, and can help with anything from Shakespeare...

...focuses on the experiences of 17th- and 18th-century British women in the theatre. I have taught many classes including Introduction to Literature, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Shakespeare, and Freshman writing. I love to help students get a sense of why something matters to them, and how to navigate the difficulties of an assignment or project.

...Major and Creative Writing Minor. My strengths are essay writing, college-level reading and writing, GRE verbal/analytical writing prep, and conversational Spanish. I believe that tutoring should be collaborative and that the tutor and client need to work together for the client's success. I also believe that all tutoring should build upon previous knowledge. I look...

...with a B.A. in Theatre and minor in Public Health, I taught English to K-6 students in Seoul, South Korea for two years. I served for a summer as an AmeriCorps Summer Reads VISTA, tutoring K-3 students in elementary literacy. I've also taught ESL to adult immigrants in Minneapolis for three summers, and am ESL...

...my approach adapts to a student's individual strengths, interests, and goals. I have a deep respect for the process of learning. In my experiences as a learner and a teacher, I have seen how small strategies make a big difference, and I am excited to work with you to achieve something big, piece by piece.

...Member. I earned a master's of teaching at Dominican University in Illinois and graduated with a B.A in Geography and Urban Studies from Macalester College. I currently am taking a break as a classroom teacher and am working on a political campaign in Minneapolis. In my free time, I love watching and playing sports, playing...

...exactly those learning gaps are fill them in. For higher-level math, it can sometimes be a matter of explaining things different ways until one of them sticks. The abstractness and hierarchical nature of math is a challenge for tutor and student alike, but it is also one of the most satisfying to work on. I...

...has been in Human Resources and for the last two years I have been working in education. I have a degree in English and French from the University of Minnesota. My current pursuit is a Master's of Education and Licensure (K -12) through Concordia University. I hope to be able to make learning exciting, engaged...

...good writing is concise, clear and to the point. The first priority is always the argument or thesis. Everything else--grammar, syntax, vocabulary--comes next. Apart from that, it's important to know that writing doesn't have to be boring. If a student is struggling, there's bound to be some idea they find intriguing to write about. We'll...

...where you come in. So if you want college-grade instruction from a professional academic and scholar, I'm your man! Teaching is my life; I love connecting with students and helping them accomplish their goals. I grew up in New England and moved out to the Twin Cities for school. I stayed because it's a lovely...

...math skills. I also worked as a teaching assistant for an Introduction to Linguistics course at the University of Minnesota and just finished teaching writing for an ESL college-preparatory program for incoming international students at the University of MN, Morris. I am thankful for the wealth of different teaching experiences that I have had, and...

...understand the power of the English language. However, some of us are better at harnessing that power than others. That's why I'm here to help! I want to help bring out your voice and your talents through my thoughtful, empathetic tutoring style. My goal is to help you reach levels of writing and comprehension that...

...effective tutor with an excellent ability to listen with care and zero in on the task conceptually and analytically. My listening skills and pre-assessment skills help students to quickly break down and grasp the steps involved in tackling the assignment successfully. The goal is to create an enjoyable and effective approach and at the same...

Hi, I'm Megan and I'm an actor and educator living in the Twin Cities! I love learning, and I try to engage with students creatively. Looking forward to tutoring for you!

...to find creative and varied approaches to problems and help them understand subjects in new ways. I have tutored throughout my school career for many different ages in subjects including writing, English, and organizational/study skills. I especially like tutoring writing and the creative arts. In my spare time, I love to read, play volleyball, and...

...help you cultivate character that leads to a habit of consistent clarity. I want to help you first to understand and empathize, before criticizing an argument. And when you criticize, I want to help you aim with laser-sharp focus at whether that criticism is based on misinformation, "mal-infomration", or a lack of information.... We become confident through a habit of proficiency. I'm more likely to give an answer quickly when a teacher asks a question if...