Award-Winning Physics Tutors serving North Saint Paul, MN

Hello, my name is Ethan Sandum and I'm a student at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities studying civil engineering. I have tutored students ranging from 3rd grade all the way through high school. I specialize in math and ACT tutoring.

...that conversation is a huge part of a successful teaching/learning process. No one knows how the students learn better than the students themselves. I constantly check in with how students are doing, often before I tell them how I think they are doing. This constantly dialogue allows us to form a better connection and does...

"To help."

...in Minnesota! When I graduate, I am hoping to go on to obtain a master's in education and become a licensed teacher. I want to see a world of educational equity and I think tutoring is a great way to get there. I believe it is important to get to know every student, their learning...

I am a senior in Biomedical Engineer at the University of Minnesota. I'm well versed in general courses such as Calculus, Physics, and Chemistry as well as more advanced courses such as Biomechanics, Fluid Dynamics, and Materials Engineering.

...worked previously as a Manufacturing Engineering for a global plastics injection molding company, as well as a Laboratory Associate for a pharmaceutical company. With my combined education and work experience, I am passionate about STEM. I love to help other students achieve their goals, and love to teach others. I have extensive experience teaching Math...

...been at the University of Minnesota, working on a MA in Family Social Science. This fall, I will begin my PhD in Clinical Psychology at Arizona State University. While working during my gap year, I was a professional tutor for Eye Level Learning Center, where I taught Math and English to Pre-K-6th grade students. After...

...one student from feeling this way in their classes, it'd be worth it. I want to create a comfortable, judgement-free environment that holds space for all types of learning. I want to help students find what motivates them to learn and which teaching methods work well with that student's specific learning style.

...Outside of tutoring, I am passionate about astronomy and enjoy exploring the skies using my collection of four telescopes. Soccer is another significant part of my life; I enjoy playing and watching the game. By sharing my experiences and enthusiasm for learning, I aim to inspire my students to approach challenges with confidence and curiosity.

...that I love to share as a teacher and tutor. I am firmly of the belief that learning a technical subject like chemistry, physics, or math is much like learning a foreign language: listening and reading is much easier than speaking and writing. It is all too easy to fall into the trap of believing...

...medical school! At Notre Dame I am involved in cognitive neuroscience research, I am a member of the waterskiing team, and I am both a general and organic chemistry tutor. In my spare time I love to swim, run, draw, and spend time with my friends and family. I am excited to meet with students...

...and pre-engineering. I attended Bethany Lutheran College in Mankato, MN from 2008 to 2012 and during my time there was a member of the baseball team and graduated with a bachelors degree in mathematics. Overall I would consider myself to be a people person and I greatly enjoy and take pride in helping others succeed...

I am an earth science student who is interested in astrobiology and education. I have a background in biology and chemistry, as I was previously a biology major. I am also a veteran, and used to tutor ASVAB while in the military.

...both English sections of my ACT, and a 4 on both my Spanish and Statistics tests. I currently teach a group creative composition class for young children in which they compose their own music, using materials which I have been developing for many years. I additionally teach private music lessons for all ages!

I graduated from the University of Washington with a masters in mechanical engineering after receiving my undergraduate degree from South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. I focus on STEM subjects.

...experience tutoring, primarily in Math, to students of all ages, and I have honed my teaching style in a several disciplines, including teaching drumline at local high schools. I approach each tutoring session discretely, implementing strategies that cater to the individual in question. I always focus on establishing a strong fundamental and intuitive understanding of...

...but it means nothing if I cannot respect myself. To that end, I hold myself to a very high standard. I strive to continually better myself, and I work every day to learn more about myself and the world around me. I look for honesty, loyalty, and integrity in those with whom I build relationships....

...linear algebra. During my sophomore year of college, I was a paid tutor at a community college math center, and completed a course to earn a certification in tutoring that same year. Apart from working to grow my career in engineering, I find it beneficial to maintain the knowledge I acquired in my years of...

...are for four years. I have an undergraduate degree in Geography and History from the University of Minnesota, a master of science in Geographic Information Science from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota. I started a Doctorate of Education from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota. I held an adjunct instruction in the past teaching Geography at...

...May 2017 with a B.S. in Genetics, Cell Biology, and Development and a Minor in Public Health. I loved my undergraduate studies and look forward to sharing my love of science with students. I am currently applying to medical school to attend fall 2018, and I look forward to learning again myself!