Award-Winning Philosophy Tutors serving Apple Valley, 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.

...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. Whether helping a student memorize and comprehend over 100 vocabulary terms in a day...

...with a 4.0 grade point average from the Selinus University of the Sciences and Literature, and studied logic under Dr. Paul Tomassi. My primary interests are general philosophy, philosophy of mind and the philosophy of language. I wrote my doctor's thesis in the philosophy of science quite recently. I encourage students, and hope they have...

...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 concerts, playing soccer, and writing short stories. Let's do this!... First, I would spend 5-10 minutes getting to know my student. Finding common ground and learning about each other is a great way to...

...1st and 2nd person pronouns, 1st and 2nd person verbs, singular, indicative, present. (conjugations not identified). Introduction of question words 'quis?', 'quid?', 'ubi?', 'cu'r?'. 5. Plural nominative nouns and plural indicative present verbs. 6. Verbs in the imperfect and perfect tense, singular and plural. 7. How verb form indicates person and number without a subject....

...various discussion sections of 20-30 students in various Mathematics courses such as Pre-Calculus and Calculus and for various disciplines like Business and Engineering. My goal in life is to teach at the University level. My goal when I teach is to make students love Math a little more than they did before we met. I...

...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 do a lot...

...to do activities or meet requirements that I myself am unwilling or unable to meet. Secondly, creating an atmosphere that is professional and stays true to the teacher/student relationship that will be cultivated will be important, but so will creating a relationship based on trust and respect. At the end of the day I hope...

...learn and seeing them grow! I tutor in a variety of math, english, ACT prep, russian, and spanish courses, and I would love to work with you! I have been speaking russian and spanish since I was 5, and I was in a secondary math and reading program from a young age as well, which...

...and a Master of Arts in Education from Saint Mary's University. I am interested in a wide range of subjects, but I am most passionate about theology and history. I truly believe that given the proper tools, assistance, and personal motivation every student can succeed academically. As both a teacher and a tutor, I am...

...in small group and individual settings for students taking the LSAT, GRE and Bar exams. Additionally, I have significant experience teaching college classes, including communication theory, public speaking, interpersonal communication, and research methods. Particularly in cases of test prep (but also as a general guideline), I like to focus on a student's strengths, not weaknesses....

...mathematical ideas better. At the same time, while I believe academics can be beneficial and enriching for children and young adults, I also believe that sometimes too much importance and emphasis can be placed on them, and students do not need to be constantly pressured to perform well in school. Ultimately, it's okay if you...

...in which students learn best. I also try to bring real-world experience into the learning environment. This means both drawing on my experiences working in federal, state and local government and studying in Berlin and Bucharest as well as highlighting the lived experiences of the student. In doing this, my goal is to showcase the...

...insight and big-picture-thinking. I am quick to adapt to whatever situation I may find myself in, always looking for elegant and creative solutions to problems. After studying Philosophy and Computer Science as an undergrad, I ventured abroad to teach English in South Korea. After four years, I have recently returned home to pursue an M.A....

...current Ph.D. student at the University of Minnesota studying social psychology. I received a B.A. in Psychology and Mathematics/Statistics from Luther College in 2016, as well as completing a minor in environmental studies. I was a math tutor for three years as an undergraduate and worked primarily with first and second-year undergraduates in Pre-calculus and...

I'm excited to share my passion of math and design with others. I enjoy applying concepts learned in the classroom to real-life situations. It's not just about learning what we are supposed to learn, but rather understanding why it is important and what we can do with it.

...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.

...social studies. I have my Master's of Education from the University of Minnesota in Second Languages and Cultures with a narrow focus on English as a Second Language. I am fluent in French and have an intermediate level in Spanish and Arabic. My main goals when working with students is to meet them where they...

...me to take a diverse approach to teaching that extends beyond knowledge of one individual subject area. My favorite high school courses were AP Calculus and AP Physics, and my favorite courses during undergrad were in Moral Philosophy/Ethics. While at OSU I worked as a Peer Tutor for the University, where I tutored mainly Mathematics...

...(A Brief History of Time by Stephen Hawking was my introduction) but also in chemistry, biology, psychology, and sociology. My teaching style is based upon the premise that knowing how to think is much more useful than knowing what to think. My sessions are characterized by frequent questions and discussion of basic concepts, making sure...