Award-Winning SAT Tutors in Blaine, MN

...I am not stuck in my own expertise. I am committed to finding effective strategies for facilitating understanding for each student, rather than just process. Special notes for Competition Math: I placed first in the Twin Cities (St. Paul / Minneapolis, MN) HS league twice, with one time being a tie. I qualified for the AIME twice exam via high AHSME scores. I was on the MN state ARML team twice. I have also sat...

...SAT, and IB test prep, and MCAT prep, especially reading and biology sections. After graduating from the University of Minnesota in 2009 with a B.A. in Theatre and minor in Public Health, I taught English to K-6 students in Seoul, South Korea for two years. I served for a summer as an AmeriCorps Summer Reads VISTA, tutoring K-3 students in elementary literacy. I've also taught ESL to adult immigrants in Minneapolis for three summers, and...

I'm excited to share my passion of math and design with others. I enjoy applying concepts learned in the classroom to real-life situations. It's not just about learning what we are supposed to learn, but rather understanding why it is important and what we can do with it.

As a tutor, I strive to put scaffolding in place so that students can succeed on their own. That means my approach adapts to a student's individual strengths, interests, and goals. I have a deep respect for the process of learning. In my experiences as a learner and a teacher, I have seen how small strategies make a big difference, and I am excited to work with you to achieve something big, piece by piece.

...a graduating senior at Washington University in St. Louis, majoring in statistics and art history. Right now, I'm pursuing opportunities in research as part of my gap year as I apply to medical school. I've had previous experience tutoring students in a variety of subjects, from ACT prep, math, biology, and Latin. I can't wait to start tutoring students again, and to find a way that will ensure they get a more concrete understanding of...

...accomplished educator and professional with extensive experience in higher education and accounting. I hold a PhD in Education from the University of Rochester and am currently pursuing a Master of Accountancy at the University of Minnesota, where I maintain a perfect GPA. I am preparing for the CPA exam and have significant experience in both academic and practical settings. My teaching philosophy emphasizes clarity, engagement, and practical application, ensuring students not only understand but also...

...work with 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...

...The key to the English test is knowing the rules. Most students, as native English speakers, know grammar rules intuitively. This is great for writing, but not as helpful on the ACT, where questions are often written purposely to trip up students' intuitions. I make sure students know the rules, and work to undo their instinct to rely on intuition rather than using the grammar rules they learned .For the reading exam, the most important...

I am a current Ph.D. student at the University of Minnesota studying social psychology. I received a B.A. in Psychology and Mathematics/Statistics from Luther College in 2016, as well as completing a minor in environmental studies. I was a math tutor for three years as an undergraduate and worked primarily with first and second-year undergraduates in Pre-calculus and Calculus I.

...behavioral disorders and as an administrative assistant at a mental health clinic. As a tutor, it is important to me to take an individualized approach and get to know each student's learning styles and interests in order to make tutoring as effective and engaging as possible. I am always interested in developing new approaches to tutoring depending on the needs of students. I enjoy learning, and I am especially excited to help students enjoy it...

...That's where you come in. So if you want college-grade instruction from a professional academic and scholar, I'm your man! Teaching is my life; I love connecting with students and helping them accomplish their goals. I grew up in New England and moved out to the Twin Cities for school. I stayed because it's a lovely place to be. In addition to literature, I also a passionate connoisseur of music and film and an avid...

I believe a fundamental understanding of math and science allows students to properly analyze any situation and learn how to obtain solutions. I will work with all my passion and energy to impart fundamental understanding in order to enable students to think critically and solve problems in unique ways.

...in Political Science from Carleton College and am very passionate about helping people unlock their potential and achieve their dreams - one of my most rewarding experiences has been my work as an ESL instructor, successfully training multiple classes of students to speak english from scratch in the matter of a few months. Over my years in the formal education system, I have faced and successfully tackled many academic challenges including standardized testing (I achieved...

...writing, creative writing, Technical Writing, research projects, AP English, AP Literature and Critical Reasoning, Debate, and with test prep. I am an effective tutor with an excellent ability to listen with care and zero in on the task conceptually and analytically. My listening skills and pre-assessment skills help students to quickly break down and grasp the steps involved in tackling the assignment successfully. The goal is to create an enjoyable and effective approach and at...

...kind of fun. I know what it's like to struggle. I also know how to overcome obstacles. I went from being a drop out, to getting my GED. Then I went on to get a BA in History at the University of Minnesota, a MA in Early Modern History at the University of East Anglia in the United Kingdom, and a Masters if Library and Information Science at St. Catherine University in Minnesota. I have...

...critical thought and careful, clear writing. In my independent written work, I focus on issues of political economy, critical theory, and the social and political impacts of technology. I recently also have begun to work on a science fiction novel. In tutoring, I hope to encourage students to approach writing and language with ease and technical competence. I have extensive experience in many academic areas, and can help develop skills for large research projects, short...

...graduate of the University of Minnesota with a 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...

...in Vocal Performance, with a focus on Opera. While I have had extensive training on the subjects of Music Theory and Ear Training exercises, I am also a capable Math tutor! I have long held a belief that Math is the music of the universe, and would be excited to help with your everyday homework or help you prep for the SAT exam. Math can be just as beautiful as a Mozart Sonata, or a...

...opportunity to help a new generation of students love them as well. I call myself an education enthusiast because I believe so strongly in the ability of education to transform students' lives, and it is always my hope that my passion rubs off on the students I work with so that they might become lifelong learners themselves. I would describe my teaching style as "supportive independence" since I believe strongly that students will struggle to...

...to teaching or tutoring, but I have also been trained in techniques for tutoring all subjects included in standardized tests, especially the SAT. My tutoring style comes from my firm belief that a student will grow when they genuinely have their interest piqued, and the best way to do that is for their instructor to genuinely show passion and interest in the subject in order to pass that excitement on to their students.