Award-Winning SAT Tutors in Minneapolis, MN

...math frustration is a highlight. These subjects are not for everyone. However, it seems reasonable that successful learning comes when tutoring complements individual interests and educational goals. Some people aspire to win an Olympic medal; scientific minds would like a Nobel Prize; and those who like more drama, seek an Academy Award. Graduation is our ultimate goal as it helps advance an improved quality of life. Looking forward to working with you during a successful...

I am a graduate of Washington University in St. Louis, where I received my B.A. in Biochemistry. Currently, I am an MD/PhD student at Johns Hopkins University. I've been tutoring and teaching students for my entire academic career. I particularly enjoy teaching biology, other sciences, and standardized tests. My teaching philosphy involves empowering my students to reach their goals themselves. It's always rewarding to see them accomplish something they didn't think they could.

...and tutored students of all age groups and all grades ranging from KG to college (including students with ADHD and on the Autism spectrum). I have taught these students in a wide range of subjects including Accounting, Math, English, Reading, Writing, Science, Social Studies, Essay Writing, Hindi, and Finance. I am a passionate educator and have spent many years helping students become better learners and skilled to become better citizens of our world.

...feeling confident about what you learned, and prepared for your test. A bit about me: I have been tutoring elementary, middle, and high school students at a math learning center for the past two years. I am currently studying for a masters degree in math education, and my passion is working with students who need a little extra time and/or explanations outside of class to perform their best. I think math is fun and necessary...

...approaches to accommodate varied learning styles while tracking student progress and following timelines for re-evaluations. I developed IEP and 504 plans with collaboration from teachers, parents, and each student. While I taught a broad range of subjects, I'm most passionate about reading and writing improvement using the Kansas University Learning Strategies. The life skills of organization, studying, and test-taking are instilled in my students as it incorporated into my lessons helping students achieve their goals...

...School, and am a current college student at St. Olaf. I am a math and French major, with concentrations in statistics and data science and mathematical biology. I am most passionate about all kinds of math, including algebra, calculus, trigonometry, or elementary/middle school math, as well as beginner to intermediate levels of French. Just like my math teacher of a mom, I am dedicated to helping students grow in the academic realm!

...in questions to ask while teaching important concepts. I will also give practice problems of varying difficulty. These methods can be adjusted depending on the needs of the student. I have taken many standardized tests recently and can be of some help in studying for these tests. These are my stats: 1560 on the SAT (790 on math, 770 on reading), 35 on ACT, 5 on AP Chemistry, 5 on AP Biology, 5 on AP...

...a student centered model that promotes critical thinking, self-awareness, and personal engagement with content being taught. I believe that how well a student learns is more connected to being supported and lifted up than anything else. Thus, I place a high value on getting to know the student in a friendly and stress-free atmosphere. I specialize in helping young adults gain self-confidence with writing. My hobbies and interests include learning bass guitar, reading science fiction,...

...am currently pursuing a master's degree in Pharmacology at the University of Minnesota. I specialize in Math and Science tutoring, yet am also a highly capable Reading/English/Writing tutor. In Austin, I provided SAT test prep and academic tutoring for high school students for nearly two years, most of whom came to me as referrals. I am currently a tutor for an agency in Minneapolis, where I provide rigorous test prep for the ACT Math and...

...To top it off, I am very familiar with ADHD coaching and best practices for improvement. Numerous editing and writing courses throughout my schooling have significantly improved my understanding of "what to write" and "when to write it." My specialties lie within the English field, such as sharing the nuances of grammar and syntax, fine-tuning English papers, or assisting with reading comprehension; however, I never turn down a worthy math problem or shy away from...

...and high school students as a tutor and one year as a classroom teacher in rural Slovakia. I have experience getting creative while teaching to specific standards, and I enjoy helping people set goals -- putting in place organizational systems that focus in on how to get from Point A to Point B. After years of working under intense deadline pressure, these systems have been crucial to me in my own work. As a tutor,...

...4 years working in my undergraduate college admissions office and have a passion for helping students write college essays. I am a strong believer in working with my students to help them find the solutions they need to thrive. I also genuinely enjoy working with students and helping them develop or refine a passion for history, culture, and writing. In my free time I love to cook and explore the North Shore of Minnesota!

...I worked with on a daily basis. These mentor relationships increased my passion for education and my willingness to serve as an educator to others. Using the skills I have developed as a camp counselor, chemistry tutor, and pre-med mentor, I look forward to teaching a wide variety of individuals on the Varsity Tutors platform. My subjects of interest include the basic sciences and preparation for Standardized Tests. I would describe my teaching style as...

...Harvey Mudd College (Claremont, CA). and grad student at UC Berkeley. Fast forward 40+ years and my wife and I are living in Maple Grove MN (20 miles NW of Minneapolis). In addition to tutoring and working some part time consulting gigs, I love spending time with my 2 grandkids, and my three grown kids. As an undergraduate student, I tutored engineering and math courses in walk-in 'help' sessions. My subjects were math (calculus I...

I am a Mechanical Engineering student at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. I have had a lot of experience tutoring standardized prep through my own old tutoring non-profit. I believe in learning by doing, so we are going to be doing a lot of practice problems to learn all the best test taking methods!

...University of Virginia. Over the past five years I've taught quite a few lab courses, mostly in electronics for biomedical students. I enjoy helping to guide students to a better understanding, so they can explain a concept in their own words (not just in my words). I like to draw out visual explanations whenever possible, for math and science concepts. I've been excited about all kinds of science for pretty much all my life, and...

...graduate student at Georgia Institute of Technology in Computer Science after I obtain Bachelor degree in Computer Science at University of Wisconsin-Madison. Through my own experience, I developed effective strategies for breaking down complex problems, identifying key concepts, and building confidence in test-taking situations. I specialize in tutoring mathematics, computer science, and SAT/ACT Math test preparation. My teaching strategy focuses on knowing and building from students' existing knowledge in a supportive and encouraging environment. Outside...

...is not everyone's favorite thing but during the time we have together, we'll make the most of it! I stem from a long background in numbers. Starting in high school, taking Post-Secondary courses to prepare me for college. I earned two undergraduate degrees; majoring in Financial and Marketing Management. I went on to earn my master's degree in Education. After I passed my MN Teaching exam, I began teaching high school math: Algebra 2, Advanced...

...help math students after school and volunteered in coding workshops to teach kids about Python via computer-generated drawings and Minecraft modding. For me, teaching and tutoring are how I like to share subjects I'm experienced in and passionate about (especially computer skills, Python, and math) with others. I try to convey the principles and thought process that are the basis of my own understanding of the subject, not just rules to follow or things to...

...them meet their potential. My goal is to make whatever we are working on approachable and easy to understand. I will always try to find multiple ways to explain or remember a problem where possible, and will do my best to help you understand 'why', so that you can do better on not only the problem in front of you, but also on other problems like it in the future. I have flexible hours and...