Award-Winning Phonics Tutors in Woodbury, MN

...Air Force, where I would be assigned as an instructor in Washington, DC. After the service, I resumed tutoring through volunteer work with ESL, GED and citizenship exam preparation. Although I am experienced in a plethora of subjects, I most enjoy helping others grow in their writing and communication skills with essay and speech assistance. I understand how it can feel to need help and have the patience required for one-on-one instruction. I believe with...

...worked in four countries and specialize in foreign languages (Spanish and French), but I also have taught science and English for 7 years. I have good strategies in standardized test preparation that will certainly improve your scores, as Ive gone through it myself plenty of 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...

I would describe myself as happy, upbeat and zealous for life. I am excited about the present and the future and therefore typically in a good mood and motivated for life. I have over ten years of teaching experience where most of it has been in Beijing, China. I have been tutoring students privately primarily in math and science. My undergraduate degree is in Electrical Engineering. My Master's Degree is in International Education. ... My educational philosophy in brief is to engage students in an educational, fun and disciplined learning environment that liberates students to gain knowledge and skills to be used throughout their lives. I believe in differentiating instruction to meet the students learning level, learning style and abilities.

...attentive, and creative since every student learns differently. I am here to share my knowledge in a way that is focused on your goals, whether you need help editing a paper, preparing for a French exam, or improving your English communication skills. One of the great rewards of being a tutor, in addition to witnessing a student's academic progress, is seeing the confidence they gain in themselves as a learner. That confidence is invaluable, and...

...day, I believe mimicry is the key to impressing teachers and native speakers when dealing with any language. This boosts confidence, which, in turn, gives way to a thirst to learn more. After taking an Intro to Linguistics class, I became even more enthralled with language and went on to study Italian, Phonetics, and Communication Disorders. I moved to Los Angeles shortly after college and pursued a career in acting. I got a few gigs...

...under the professors of one of the nation's top-rated creative writing MFA programs. I also spent a year studying Japanese at Nanzan University in Nagoya, Japan. My studies in both Japanese and creative writing began in high school, during which time I was the Editor-in-chief of both the school newspaper and the school literary magazine, and I took a short exchange trip to a high school in Okinawa, Japan. Between writing, editing, and work-shopping, I...

...year I spent six weeks teaching English in China. I then was a middle school ESL teacher for three years. I've worked with students of all ages from Kindergarten to PhD level. I believe in teaching to the whole student and I enjoy hands-on learning activities to make learning more fun and interactive. I recognize the fact that each student is an individual with different learning styles. I speak some Spanish and Chinese and love...

...ages, including those at the elementary and middle school levels. My areas of expertise include Writing (all genres and levels), Critical Reading and Analysis, Productive Study Habits, and Academic Confidence. One of the things I find most rewarding about tutoring and teaching is that it affords me the privilege of getting to know the unique personalities and needs of the students with whom I work. My favorite thing about any kind of teaching, however, is...

...for many years. I am still amazed every time a child learns to read. The mind of a human is the most fascinating thing. I still love to see the light bulb moment when a student understands a concept or problem for the very first time. I believe that a teacher needs to use whatever means possible to motivate a child to learn. All children learn in different ways, and it is my responsibility to...

...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 such a beautiful language. I believe that everyone is capable of learning, and if someone is having difficulties, then we just haven't found the right approach yet, but given time, we certainly can! In my spare...