Matt: Minneapolis Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...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 am a friendly and casual tutor, but my enthusiasm for helping...
Education & Certification
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities - Current Undergrad, Mathematics
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
Nisarg: Minneapolis Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...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 ear off if you let me! I love trying new things,...
Education & Certification
University of Minnesota - Bachelors, Neuroscience
Taryn: Minneapolis Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...teaching and watching students understand a topic that was once challenging to them and being able to go on to teach their peers. Nothing is as rewarding as learning something new and I love being a part of that process. I currently attend the University of Minnesota as a Political Science major and am due to graduate early in 2016. After graduation, I hope to work for a non-profit organization and move abroad!... My teaching philosophy...
Education & Certification
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities - Current Undergrad, Political Science and Government
Olivia: Minneapolis Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...Education at Vanderbilt University's Peabody College, I have worked as a certified Special Education teacher for students with learning and behavioral disabilities in 4th-8th grade. I have worked with children in a variety of settings from babysitting and nannying to tutoring in math, reading, and other content areas, and I enjoy working with all ages. It is essential to me to have a professional yet compassionate, positive relationship with my students to truly access their...
Education & Certification
St. Olaf College - Bachelors, History, Russian Language, Russian Area Studies
Vanderbilt University - Masters, Special Education-High Incidence Disabilities
Laraine: Minneapolis Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...been retired from professional psychology for three years. I have enjoyed spending time as an information volunteer at the Minneapolis Institute of the Arts, and I help with the care of my young grandson. In my free time I love reading, music, and learning Spanish. All of my life I have enjoyed learning new skills and solving problems. When something has to be done, I want to solve the challenge of finding the easiest and...
Education & Certification
Marymount College - Bachelors, Psychology
Wayne State University - PHD, Psychology
Kari: Minneapolis Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...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 Orange, NJ....
Education & Certification
University of Mary - Bachelors, English Education
Seton Hall University - Masters, English
Taylor: Minneapolis Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...Spain. I would say, however I have the strongest passion for tutoring Spanish because I believe it so important to learn to a second language. My teaching philosophy is that you're never too old or too young to learn. Therefore I like to better my tutoring by focusing on the best way to relate to students of different ages and levels because we don't all learn the same. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy sports. I...
Education & Certification
Coe College - Bachelor in Arts, Spanish
Ashford University - Masters, Education
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...
Education & Certification
Metropolitan State University - Current Undergrad, Human Resources Management
Cheyenne: Minneapolis Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...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 to the amazing hub that is New York City. I hope...
Education & Certification
Beloit College - Bachelors, English Literature & Pre-Med Track
Courtney: Minneapolis Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...need some extra help keeping up in Spanish, I am confident that together, well figure out how to meet your current academic goals and develop the skills you need to face future challenges. Outside academia, I love to read I work in a library, after all! Im also an avid journaler. I enjoy learning languages in addition to Spanish and Latin, Im currently working on French. Im always listening to music, particularly Broadway musicals. And,...
Education & Certification
Augsburg College - Bachelors, Sociology w/minor in Spanish
Elizabeth: Minneapolis Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...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 Cambridge, MA...
Education & Certification
Marquette University - Bachelor in Arts, Journalism, Writing Intensive English
Simmons College - Master of Science, Library Science
Michael: Minneapolis Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...of Saint John's University (Collegeville, MN). I received my Bachelor of Arts in Hispanic Studies, and hold a minor in Creative Writing. My semester-long study abroad trip to Viña del Mar, Chile was fundamental to my development as a Spanish speaker and a person. I attended Universidad Adolfo Ibanez, taking classes on Chilean culture, art, the Pinochet regime, and linguistics. These Spanish-only classes were tough, but not as tough as daily life was with my...
Education & Certification
Saint Johns University - Bachelor in Arts, Hispanic Studies
Danny: Minneapolis Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...passion for curiosity. The buzzword "lifelong learner" has been around the education world for quite some time. But I want to have a lifelong curiosity. I always want to know things work and how to better understand things. I bring that same passion for curiosity to everything that I do, especially teaching and tutoring. Nothing brings me greater joy than being able to bring someone closer to their capability. My biggest teaching motto has been:...
Education & Certification
St. Olaf College - Bachelors, Vocal Music Education
Boston University - Masters, Music Education
Erica: Minneapolis Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...and writing skills. I've also completed countless college and scholarship essays, research papers and projects for social science classes, and business reports for my business classes. One of my favorite parts of writing for any of my classes has been reading and revising my peers' work to help them put forth their best possible essay. I look forward to providing the same assistance with any students I am privileged to tutor. Learning has always been...
Education & Certification
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities - Bachelors, Global Studies and Public & Nonprofit Management
Samantha: Minneapolis Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...that I can't keep to myself. I feel joy when I share things I learn with others. I am an effective tutor because I listen to students' needs and concerns, and I understand that learning is a process and that people have different learning styles, strengths, and interests. Tutoring is a blend of what you know, what you can articulate to the student, and what their needs are. I seek to fulfill all those aspects...
Education & Certification
Beloit College - Bachelors, International Relations
Steve: Minneapolis Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...I lived abroad in Guatemala for over three years where I was a teacher and a columnist for a magazine. I have taught literature, English, Spanish, math, study skills (including designing a very successful study skills program), ACT test prep and leadership. Typically, students that I work with show immediate gains in their subject area. Students I work with will work hard--but we will also have a good time and laugh a lot as we...
Education & Certification
University of Minnesota - Bachelor in Arts, English & Global Studies
Adrienne: Minneapolis Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Studies in Cinema & Media Culture. I have a passion for film, writing, the Arts, and expression of any kind. My enthusiasm for expression also carries over into my love for helping others achieve a level of expression within themselves that they didn't know existed. This might include improved mental clarity, awareness to other schools of thought, assistance with blossoming ideas, or...
Education & Certification
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities - Bachelors, Studies in Cinema and Media Culture
Colleen: Minneapolis Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...with helpful skills for the professional environment. As a tutor, I believe that everyone benefits from encouragement - so many times the barrier to learning is confidence! Students often know more than they realize, and I like to guide the student in the process of discovering their own natural talents. I like to teach using questions and supporting students through active problem solving from the beginning. I recently moved to the Twin Cities from Arizona...
Education & Certification
Arizona State University - Bachelors, Biomedical Engineering
Kansas: Minneapolis Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...education in Spanish and Social Services along with experience teaching Spanish at the Middle School and High School levels has given me great experiences for working with Varsity Tutors. Whether it is teaching Spanish or running Grandma's Marathon, I always give my all. I am excited to share the love I have of Spanish with those I tutor! Que tengan un buen dia, ojala que podamos trabajar juntos! A mi me encanta leer y escribir,...
Education & Certification
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire - Bachelor in Arts, Spanish Liberal Arts
Private Tutoring Near You
Receive personally tailored Reading lessons from exceptional tutors in a one-on-one setting. We help you connect with the best tutor for your particular needs while offering flexible scheduling to fit your busy life.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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