Award-Winning Phonics Tutors serving Maple Grove, MN

...Math and Spanish, and I have first-hand experience with preparing for the ACT and SAT. When a student is motivated, anything is possible - I have helped students raise their grades from a C to an A and raise their ACT score by several points. I cater my tutoring style to each student because everyone learns differently! I have a passion for learning and education - and I am able to break down difficult concepts...

...- math, science, language arts, and 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 are at in their learning, as well as use creative ways to make knowledge...

...challenge. I have worked with elementary students for a long time, so I bring to the job lots of experience with hands-on, multi-sensory learning. I love working with students and making learning fun for them. I have most of my experience working with students in Kindergarten and First grade and am very passionate about teaching phonics, blending, segmenting, diagraph's, letter names, letter sounds, sound families, decoding, vocabulary, fluency, comprehension and sight words.

I have a passion for literature, writing, and philosophy; I love to learn and teach these subjects and know how to make them come alive! I believe in breaking down big problems into concrete and easy steps - whether that be a math problem or a ten-page paper. In the past, I have tutored everyone from fellow college classmates to grade school students. I love coming alongside people and helping them learn.

...producer, curator and lover of words. I spent many years holding editorial positions on both coasts (California and New York), but was happy to lay some roots and start a family back home in Minneapolis, a city alive with art, activism and stories waiting to be told. I am excited to help students craft their own words as well as assist with many other subjects, including English, writing, politics and social sciences.

Math B.S. and Linguistics B.A. dual-degree student at UMN-Twin Cities. Speak 5 languages, and want to learn many more. Love reading, languages, lifting, and running.

...Distinction Thesis. I have a psychology major and a certificate in Human Development. Since graduation, I have been working in an elementary school as a special education paraprofessional. This job was exciting to me because I was able to focus on the special needs children (ADHD, ASD, Down Syndrome, EBD), but I also got to teach some classes and help the general education students. The job was perfect for me! I recently moved to St....

...and college students I support as a coach during the summer, teaching and learning are integral to growth at any age and in any role. Learning theory and differentiation back up my instructional practices as a classroom teacher and are directly applicable to being a one on one tutor. Discovering an individual's needs, interests and goals are essential to academic progress and are three things I will take into account when approaching my tutees. I...

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...Rose and I have my B.A. in English from the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. I am an experienced K-12 tutor in reading, writing, literature, and study skills. I first began tutoring through the Minnesota Reading Corps as a Literacy Tutor. I loved it and have continued to tutor ever since! What I most value in my work as a tutor is working alongside students to become independent learners. There's nothing quite like seeing...

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.

...wouldn't run track without good shoes, yet we as teachers frequently send students home in these untenable situations. We ask students to complete a project without a full understanding of the process or a clear plan of execution. As a tutor with decades of classroom teaching experience I can help students interpret muddy instructions, bridge gaps of understanding and help relieve the frustration of unfair expectations. The secret to school is that students have to...

...and Learning (CTL). While there, I enjoyed working with my peers to succeed with their projects and tests, but also volunteered to read with elementary school students. We always managed to have fun while reading! I have babysat since the age of 14, had 2 positions camp counseling, and volunteered in my mother's 1st-3rd grade classrooms throughout the years. Last year I spent my AmeriCorps City Year tutoring 6th grade students in reading and math,...

...to work with students and to facilitate their learning and school engagement. I have graduated recently enough to remember what school and class are like. It's an exciting time in life, but it can bring challenges too, at any level of education. That's why I'm here to collaborate with any students who can benefit from my tutoring. I hope to show clarity, professionalism, and respect in helping students master their work and continue to feel...

...a part of learning, transferring knowledge and the wonder of the creative experience. My background 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 and understandable.

...grasp 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 you didn't think were possible. So let's embark on this journey together. I look forward to working with...

...I have also been a K-5 Science Specialist teacher. Prior to teaching elementary school, I taught and tutored ESL, French, and writing to college-aged students. I particularly enjoy teaching French and math. In my free time I enjoy spending time outside hiking, camping, backpacking, or jogging. I also like to play the banjo and guitar. I believe the best teaching and learning happens when the content is made relevant and personal to the student. It...

...a graduate of the University of Minnesota with a B.A in Cultural Studies and Comparative Literature. I also studied at the National Theater Institute. I love working with students 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...

...of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. Prior to my time in London, I worked with international students in a local university. I have a MA in international leadership and public policy from the University of St. Thomas. I also completed my BA at St. Thomas in International Studies and French. I have lived abroad several times throughout my life; primarily in Francophone countries and enjoy meeting people from various backgrounds. In my spare time, I play...

...reading. These are my favorite subjects and I would love to ignite a passion for these areas in other students as well. I have personal experience in tutoring for the ACT. I scored a 36 on both the reading and English portions of the ACT. I was also ranked in the top 5% of students who took the PSAT. Essay writing is another specialty of mine. I have qualified for the National Speech and Debate...