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Don: Minneapolis Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...once told by an administrator that I have the ability to reach students that others struggled to reach and motivate, oftentimes at-risk students, and I found this one of the highest compliments of my career. I find it my greatest goal to make sure that all students, from those seeking the highest standards to those struggling with basic skills, can understand themselves, can define their abilities, and can work forward to becoming all that they...
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Dordt College - Bachelors, English
Concordia University-Saint Paul - Masters, Education
Lauren: Minneapolis Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...a Senior geology major at Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota. I started tutoring in high school, but it was in college that I really came to love working with other students. Over the past couple of years I have tutored students from 5th grade to college seniors in a variety of subjects including math, Spanish, reading, and writing. I currently work on campus as a writing consultant. I enjoy collaborating with students on building and...
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Carleton College - Current Undergrad, Undecided, anticipated major in geology
Matt: Minneapolis Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...a student at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities pursuing a BS in mathematics, as well as minors in creative writing and computer science. While I do not have any formal experience with teaching, I have spent much of my academic career tutoring friends and family to help them succeed in school, and I have personally improved the grades of many of my peers through studying sessions with me by as much as 30%. I...
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University of Minnesota-Twin Cities - Current Undergrad, Mathematics
Kari: Minneapolis Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...been teaching English and writing courses for many years. I have a Master's degree in English and a Bachelor's degree in English Education. I earned my first degree at the University of Mary in Bismarck, ND. After graduating with my undergraduate degree I taught high school for two years in Fargo, ND and then decided I wanted to do something different. I applied to grad schools and was accepted to Seton Hall University in South...
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University of Mary - Bachelors, English Education
Seton Hall University - Masters, English
Britta: Minneapolis Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
I am currently a High School Language Arts teacher for students with special needs. I love what I do and the students I work with. I have experience with tutoring all ages and academic levels in English and Math. I am willing to try new things including new teaching experiences. I am also looking forward to working with different types of students to reach their goals.... I am a high-energy, lively and funny teacher. I like...
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Augsburg College - Bachelors, Secondary Education Communication Arts
Saint Thomas University - Masters, Special Education EBD
Elise: Minneapolis Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...over 2 years of experience teaching. Most of my experience was teaching abroad in Mexico and South Korea. I love working with people from different backgrounds and cultures. I currently work as a Learning & Development Specialist, so I am always looking for new ways to help people learn. My greatest strengths when it comes to tutoring are that I have a unique perspective; I love to think outside the box and find new ways...
Education & Certification
Providence College - Bachelors, Intercultural Studies & TESOL
Suparna: Minneapolis Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
I'm an undergraduate student at Washington University in St. Louis. I'm pursuing a degree in Economics and Healthcare Management.
Education & Certification
Washington University in St Louis - Bachelors, Economics
Elijah: Minneapolis Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
I am a recent graduate of St. Olaf College, where I received a B.A. (magna cum laude) in Philosophy with a concentration in Film Studies. I plan on pursuing a MA in Philosophy from The New School for Social Research. I am highly dedicated and detail oriented in both academic and professional pursuits.
Education & Certification
St Olaf College - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
Nicole: Minneapolis Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...a graduate from Lawrence University where I received by Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and Gender Studies. Currently I am a Master’s student at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities in Counseling Psychology. I hope to become a counselor for high school and college students. While studying abroad in Amsterdam, I tutored English, and during college, I tutored students in French. I also enjoy helping fellow classmates edit and revise their college papers. My favorite...
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Lawrence University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology and Gender Studies
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities - Master of Arts, Counseling and Student Personnel Psychology
Courtney: Minneapolis Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...graduated summa cum laude from Augsburg College with a bachelors degree in Sociology and a minor concentration in Spanish. Now I am happily employed at Carleton College in Northfield as an evening supervisor in the library I love it! My plan is to eventually go on to get my Ph.D. in Sociology. Helping others learn brings me great joy, and Ive had the privilege of teaching people from a variety of ages and backgrounds. I...
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Augsburg College - Bachelors, Sociology w/minor in Spanish
Nisarg: Minneapolis Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...freshman here at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. I graduated from Wayzata High, and I'm currently pursuing a Bachelor's of Science in neuroscience. At the University, I'm usually in class, studying, hanging out with my friends, or at club meetings! In my free time, I love to breakdance, write poetry, debate politics and economics, and participate in practically every nerdy endeavor possible (huge Star Wars fan!!). I love to talk and will talk your...
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University of Minnesota - Bachelors, Neuroscience
Lil: Minneapolis Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...been a Language Arts teacher for 15 years, mostly at the middle school level. My BA is in English and I am an avid reader, racing through audio books in particular, since I am a master multi-tasker. I enjoy doing some freelancing editing work on the side as well. I have a special talent for teaching in in multiple modalities and from a variety of perspectives, a skill that most likely comes from my own...
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Gustavus Adolphus College - Bachelors, English
Winona State University, EdLd: Minnesota State University Mankato - Masters, MA: Education, EdLd: K-12 Administration
Brita: Minneapolis Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...from Taylor University with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and a minor in Creative Writing. I am currently a student at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities and working toward a Master's in Counseling and School Personnel Psychology. I have worked with students in varies capacities, such as daycare facilities, summer school programs, and school environments. These settings have given me the opportunity to experience working with students from various cultures and backgrounds. The students I...
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Taylor University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities - Master of Arts, Counseling
Harrison: Minneapolis Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...in education is long and storied. I’ve worked in the field as a tour guide, science-summer camp counselor, immersion English teacher (in South Korea), reading specialist, special education paraprofessional, special ed. soccer coach, Tae Kwon Do instructor, and as an undergraduate TA for study skills, anthropology, and political science. After spending over 8 years in the field, I’m sure that Education is something in which I truly believe. I make an excellent tutor across all...
Education & Certification
UMN: Twin Cities - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology, Psychology (music minor)
UW: Stout - Masters, School Psychology
Andrea: Minneapolis Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...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...
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University of Arizona - Master of Arts, Geography and Regional Development
Universidad Mayor de San Simon - Masters, GeoInformation
Oberlin College - Bachelor in Arts, Geology
Kassandra: Minneapolis Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...a 2005 graduate of Lawrence University, where I majored in English and Comparative Religious Studies. I also graduated from the University of California Hastings Law School with a J.D. and a concentration in International Law. Before attending college and law school, I basically ate, breathed, and slept debate and forensics. I then coached policy debate and extemporaneous speech in college in addition to tutoring high school students through the "A Better Chance" organization. During my...
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Lawrence University - Bachelor in Arts, Comparative Religion/English
University of California Hastings College of Law - Juris Doctor, Law
Elizabeth: Minneapolis Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...currently a branch librarian just outside of Minneapolis/St. Paul. I received my Masters in Library and Information Science, with a youth services focus, from Simmons College in Boston, MA. I earned my Bachelor of Arts, a dual degree in Writing Intensive English and Journalism, with a Minor in History, from Marquette University in Milwaukee, WI. Since completing my education I’ve worked in a wide variety of academic settings from an inner city middle school in...
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Marquette University - Bachelor in Arts, Journalism, Writing Intensive English
Simmons College - Master of Science, Library Science
Natalie: Minneapolis Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...a lifelong learner and a teacher who really enjoys teaching, students and education. I like to impart this enthusiasm for learning to my students through positive interactions, questioning and investigating, and applying skills as they are learned. I enjoy online teaching and learning, and find this a viable and fun way of teaching. I teach with goals that are attainable and curriculum based, while offering strategies that are effective and relevant. I make learning accessible,...
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Minnesota State University Moorhead - Bachelors, Music Eduation K-12
Walden University Western Governors University - Masters, Reading K12, Special Education LD, English Language Learners
Cheyenne: Minneapolis Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...last May from Beloit College- a tiny liberal arts college with a big personality. I got my BA in English Literature as well as completed the Pre-Medical track. I took the MCAT this past summer and on my lanta am I glad that I passed and don't have to take it again. I recently moved from Bloomington Minnesota to Rawhay New Jersey. I am passionate about theatre and love living in an area so close...
Education & Certification
Beloit College - Bachelors, English Literature & Pre-Med Track
Elease: Minneapolis Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
Hello, My name is Elease. I am a 24 year old student. I am going to school to obtain my Bachelor's in Human Resources Management. I have always enjoyed math subjects, especially algebra. I love to encourage and help others. ... Tell Me and I forget, Teach me and I remember, Involve me and I learn.... Complete an analysis of the student. Determine what they would like to get out of our sessions. Also, find their...
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Metropolitan State University - Current Undergrad, Human Resources Management
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If your child has been trying to learn to read yet has been struggling with the fundamentals, Varsity Tutors can help you by setting you up with Minneapolis reading tutoring that suits their needs. Reading is a skill that is crucial to your child's education, yet it is something that gives some students a lot of trouble.
Many adults tend to take the ability to read for granted, so they often don't know exactly what to do when they have a child who is struggling with fundamental reading skills. This is where Minneapolis reading tutoring can help. By teaching your child to better understand this seemingly basic skill, an experienced reading tutor can give your child the tools that can help them keep up with the other students in their classes.
How is Minneapolis reading tutoring different from classroom learning?
The biggest difference between working with Minneapolis reading tutors and traditional classroom learning is the extra one-on-one help that your student can receive. Reading fundamentals are taught to students in the classroom from kindergarten until middle school and beyond. While a student can technically learn all they need to know about reading from these classes, it's also easy for some of them to feel lost and even fall behind.
Even the best teachers may overlook a student if they have to teach a large classroom, and they often don't have the time or resources to pull that one student aside for personalized instruction. On the other hand, personalized instruction is exactly what the best Minneapolis reading tutors can provide.
Every student has their own learning style, and a private reading tutor can personalize their lessons and learning activities to suit your child's academic strengths and weaknesses. These lessons can be relatively simple reinforcements of what your child learned in the classroom, or they can be entirely new lessons that may not have been discussed by your child's teacher yet.
Studying with Minneapolis reading tutors can also give your child the chance to skip over some of the concepts that they've already mastered in class to focus on some that might be more difficult. For example, your elementary school student might already possess the phonological awareness to sound out a word based on how it is spelled, but they might struggle with some irregularly spelled words.
A class that is still focusing on sounding out words won't be of much help to your student, so a private instructor might skip over some of the more fundamental subjects in favor of more difficult ones. In some cases, this can help students stay ahead of their class even when they were previously struggling to keep up. As your child improves in their studies, their instructor can alter the lesson plans to reflect what your student has learned and what they need to study next.
What are the benefits of finding Minneapolis reading tutors near me?
Maybe the biggest benefit of working with Minneapolis reading tutors is that they can provide the kind of undivided attention to students that teachers often cannot. For some students, this kind of attention is enough to help them concentrate on subjects that have been giving them trouble in the past, but it can go further than that. A private reading tutor can form a rapport with a student, which can make their tutoring sessions easier, more productive, and even more fun.
Not only can your child's instructor learn more about your child's learning style and develop a lesson plan based around it, but they can learn more about your child's interests and suggest reading material that they might want to read for fun. Reading sometimes has a stigma among some students as boring, so anything that can convince your child that it can be fun and interesting is welcome.
Another major benefit of working with Minneapolis reading tutors is that they are often more flexible than a traditional school schedule. School is obviously essential, and your child should attend their regular classes, but Minneapolis reading tutors do not have to adhere to a strict schedule.
Regular reading lessons at roughly the same time of the day or week is generally preferred, but you will at least have some say over what that tutoring schedule will be. There is no need to pull your child out of class or have them miss out on their favorite extracurricular activities. All you need to do is contact us with your preferred schedule, and we can find a tutor who can accommodate you and your child.
Part of the reason Minneapolis reading tutoring is so flexible is that you have the option of online tutoring. When you go with this option, you will be able to access the Live Learning Platform and have your child engage in tutoring sessions anywhere you have a wi-fi connection and a reliable computer. This can be from your own home if you wish, but your child can just as easily work with an instructor from the Minneapolis Central Library or wherever they prefer to study.
The Live Learning Platform gives students access to features that can help them in their studies. Aside from the video chat feature that lets students communicate with their instructors, there is also a virtual whiteboard that can be used for the integrated learning activities and practice problems, a shared document editor that can be used to practice reading and writing, and the ability to record tutoring sessions so that they can be reviewed later.
Finally, Minneapolis reading tutoring can teach your child study skills that they can use on their own. Even though your child can learn a lot from their regular classes and their private tutor, the only way that they will be able to continually improve is if they work at it on their own. This will eventually mean reading by themselves once they master the fundamentals and find something that they enjoy.
Until then, it will mean taking what they've learned during their lessons and applying it to their homework and private study sessions. Your child's private instructor can provide some helpful tips and even suggest some apps that can make these private study sessions easier and more productive.
They might even give your child some incentive to start reading books for fun or to study something on their own that they find interesting. This in itself can have a profound effect on your child's education as they develop proper study habits that can be used for years to come.
How do I get started with Minneapolis reading tutors near me?
If your child has been struggling with reading and you want to help them to catch up with the rest of their class, Varsity Tutors can set you up with the professional Minneapolis reading tutoring that best suits their needs.
To get started, all you need to do is contact Varsity Tutors with your preferred tutoring schedule and your child's academic needs, and we can find a private instructor who can work with you and your student. If you simply want information about working with Minneapolis reading tutors before you decide to move forward, don't hesitate to contact us anyway. We will be more than happy to answer any questions that you might have.
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