Award-Winning Phonics Tutors serving Minneapolis, MN

...look for ways to support students who struggle and accelerate students who need 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...

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.

I am a writer, editor, 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...

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.

...time tutor. What I really love about tutoring is the relationship that is formed between student and tutor. I like to really get to know a student so I can learn how to help him or her best. It is important to me that a student is able to enjoy his or her work. That will make learning more fun, and it will make the student more successful. I am so excited for the opportunity...

...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 will do so with patience, knowledge of content and by drawing on my previous experience educating others. As a tutor with Varsity Tutors I will bring my educational expertise, enthusiasm and...

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...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 a student gain confidence and knowledge in how they best learn.

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.

...order with exercises to practice and internalize concepts, but fundamentally the students have to interpret and understand what is presented and ultimately give it meaning. Now, here's the gooey personal information: I have B.M. degrees in viola performance and music education from St. Olaf College. Had I not been burned out and desperate to be done with college, I would have completed minors in philosophy and American multicultural studies. As for the rest of my...

...I am currently a Senior High School Coach with College Possible in St. Paul, MN. I help seniors write college essays, apply for scholarships and prepare for college placement tests. I love building strong mentoring relationships with youth and prospective students. I'm First Aid/CPR certified and in the process of obtaining my substitute teaching license for the coming school year. I love to tutor writing and reading! My style involves brainstorming about a prompt and...

I'm excited 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...

I am excited to be 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...

...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 you!

...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 is my goal to help you reach...

...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 spare time, I love to read, play volleyball, and am currently learning the banjo!

...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 volleyball throughout the year; love to explore new corners of Minnesota via road trips; and checking out new restaurants around the Cities. I love playing bingo and singing late 90's to...

...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 Association tournament and have helped students write speeches and essays, as well as helping them improve their public speaking skills. I believe in the importance of education. I want to prepare others...

For the past 16 years I've had the privilege of teaching every elementary grade, and nearly every subject. I would love to help you break down confusing subjects into manageable pieces, so you can understand them completely.

Every student learns differently, and every student can learn. I approach teaching by first getting to know the learner and then figuring out what strategies will help them to achieve their goals. I have thousands of hours of tutoring experience and spent several years teaching high school writing and history. Whether you're working on an English essay or prepping for a test, I'm committed to helping you produce your best possible work.