Award-Winning Phonics Tutors serving Woodbury, MN

...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 sounds, sound families, decoding, vocabulary,...

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.

...My name is Maggie, and I have been tutoring since high school. I graduated Cum Laude from Duke University in just 3 years, and I graduated with a 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,...

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

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

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.

...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 life, I am a co-founder of Hopewell Music, a non-profit music school where I teach and coordinate school music programs. When not teaching or working in the...

...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 asking intentional questions to get students excited about literature and writing. In my free time, I enjoy playing guitar, knitting, and biking around the Twin Cities.

...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 eager about learning.

...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.

...for writing, reading, and persuading. My philosophy is that all students have the ability within them to fully 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...

...have taught elementary school for 9 years, grades K-5. Seven of those years were as a French-immersion teacher. 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...

...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 spare time, I love to read, play volleyball, and...

...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 volleyball throughout the year; love to explore new corners of Minnesota via road trips; and checking out new restaurants around the Cities. I love...

...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 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...

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.