Award-Winning Reading Tutors in Woodbury, MN

...completed my undergraduate degree in Comparative Literature and Cultural History at Marlboro College. I have consistently applied myself across fields and topics, and feel that I have found an intellectual and personal home in writing, composition, literature, cultural analysis, and education. I very much enjoy working through the nuts and bolts of essay writing and drafting with students, and am delighted by the array of learner types. I bring passion, energy, patience, and individualized focus...

...for learning 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...

...a B.S. in Biology and a minor in Cultural Anthropology. I have a variety of work experience from raising sea turtle hatchlings, research and clinical laboratory settings as well as teaching reading and science in the school. I am an outgoing person who loves nature, it's beauty and what our fellow inhabitants can teach us. In my teaching of elementary reading and math I like to bring my knowledge of biology, conservation and endangered species into...

...ESL and Special Needs speakers. I am very flexible with the needs of my students and aim to educate rather than just lecture. My approach is interactive to thoroughly test whether the information is being processed or not. I have over 17 years of teaching experience of both group and one-on-one settings. As a doctoral candidate and published author, I am very interested in finding solutions to how people learn, motivation and outcomes. My approaches...

...be obtained in learning if a student's already stellar strengths aren't taken into account first. I believe that great patience, dedication, and positive reinforcement in coordination with my tactics described above, I can help any student achieve their academic goals. In my free time I enjoy spending time with my friends and family, going to movies, hanging out in cafes, decorating my apartment, dreaming of new cities to visit, and observing my two quirky cats...

...and creative writing. I was always the friend who edited everyone's essays in high school and college, so I decided to turn it into a side gig! I have experience in legal writing/editing, screenwriting, and journalism, making me a great copy editor. My kind and patient nature allow me to offer objective feedback without diminishing the confidence of the student. I also love helping young writers find their voice! I'm a firm believer that you...

...a lot more than I thought I did. I actually started enjoying my French classes. I instinctively started focusing on getting the accent down. That was a true milestone, a turning point. To this day, I believe mimicry is the key to impressing both native speakers and teachers. And when they are impressed you get a boost in confidence, which leads you to want to keep learning. After taking a Linguistics class, I became even...

...I do! While I am available to teach many subjects, and I truly love them all, reading, writing, math, and English as a Second Language are my favorites. I am passionate about teaching students to not only read, but to LOVE reading! I excel at diagnosing current reading skills, and determining what they still need to learn in order to move them to the next level. I take into consideration their fluency, accuracy, comprehension, and...

...school subjects. I also have a year's worth of tutoring experience in the St. Paul Public School system. Over the course of my freshman year at the U, I tutored middle school students at Murray Middle School in Geometry and Algebra. I have extensive research and writing experience as well. In my final semester at the U, I wrote a 50+ page senior thesis on Western media's depiction of migration, which gave me invaluable research...

I believe teaching and learning are a combination of factors that come together to help people better themselves on a daily basis. Hard work, creativity, helping others, goal setting, and connecting to one's own personal struggles and triumphs are integral to giving the teacher and student a chance to excel and achieve the small wins necessary to build up to sustained success. ... Teaching is a combination of speaking, listening, writing, motivating, and connecting to the...

Hello! My name is Corinn, I have been teaching and tutoring for more than 3 years! I graduated in 2018 with a BA in English. While in college, I participated in music ensembles (saxophone) and sports. I can speak Mandarin Chinese, and have lived in the US, China, Malta, and South Korea.

...Economics and Political Science major at the University of Minnesota. In addition to being a tutor at Grade Potential, I work as a debate coach at Como Park High School in St. Paul. I have previously worked as volunteer tutor at East Side Neighborhood Services and as a Resident Assistant at the University of Michigan Summer Debate Institute. This summer I will also be working with high school students at the Minnesota Debate and Advocacy...

Whether it's math, science, or the English language, I'm passionate about those subjects and about teaching! I have 10 years of teaching experience both with kids in the classroom as well as online with adults.

...Psychology. After that I took a two year Master Degree in Education. For over 20 years I worked as a Training Manager within the hotel industry and consulting. However my life changed when I became a mother, then I decided to homeschool my daughter in both languages (Spanish and English). It has been quite an amazing adventure. I used a mix of different pedagogies, from Classical Conversations and Montessori to Waldorf among others. I followed...

...I work full time as a reading tutor at a school in South Minneapolis. I enjoy basketball, video games, hiking, and reading. In addition to my undergraduate degree in finance, I also received my CFA Charter in 2019. I am very passionate about tutoring and hold myself to a high standard. I really like working with students and helping them grow. I hope I get a chance to get to know you and work with you...

...to explore the sciences! I thrive on expert study guides, flashcards, or the effort behind exploring the perfect learning processes needed to excel in a course. Whether helping a student memorize and comprehend over 100 vocabulary terms in a day or supporting them as they craft a 40-page Term Paper over an entire semester, I will approach every session with the same level of patience, flexibility, and attention to detail required. Every student has unique...

I am a graduate of Indiana State University. I received my bachelors of Fine Arts and focused on 2D design (photography, drawing and painting). Also minored in intranational studies and art history. I have spent most of time working and mentoring people of mental and physical disabilities. Currently going back to school for elementary education. I am an energetic person that will do my best to find new ways to teach my students. In ways...

...of my first 18 years in Cameroon. We lived in a region that uses French as its official language. As a result I became fluent in both French and English during those years. We lived among other English-speaking families, but I did spend time interacting with other children and adults who spoke languages local to the area. French was the language we used for conversation. Since those early years of my life, I unfortunately have...

I am a recent graduate of the University of Minnesota, with a BA in Global Studies, Phi Beta Kappa. I have over four years of tutoring experience with a variety of age groups, from elementary all the way to high school! I emphasize communication and goal setting when working with students, and like incorporating a student's hobbies or interests when possible to keep material engaging!

Hello my name is Katie. This is my 5th year teaching. I received my undergraduate degree at Minnesota State University- Mankato and my graduate degree at Concordia University- St. Paul. My favorite part about teaching is connecting with students and their families.