Top SAT Tutors serving Minneapolis

Madeline: Minneapolis SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
I graduated from the University of Minnesota- Twin Cities in May 2017 with a B.S. in Genetics, Cell Biology, and Development and a Minor in Public Health. I loved my undergraduate studies and look forward to sharing my love of science with students. I am currently applying to medical school to attend fall 2018, and I look forward to learning again myself!
Education & Certification
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities - Bachelor of Science, Genetics
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 32

Vanessa: Minneapolis SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
I have always had a passion for helping students learn. I know it can sometimes be challenging to keep up in class and my goal is to always keep the students motivated to keep learning. I was fortunate to have amazing help and now I want to pass some of that help and knowledge onto others.
Education & Certification
Azusa Pacific University - Bachelor of Science, Finance
Azusa Pacific University - Master of Science, Industrial and Organizational Psychology

Kiah: Minneapolis SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...C to an A and raise their ACT score by several points. I cater my tutoring style to each student because everyone learns differently! I have a passion for learning and education - and I am able to break down difficult concepts in an easy-to-understand manner. I am enthusiastic and compassionate, but not afraid to challenge kids to go beyond what they think they are capable of doing. My strengths are Test Prep, Math, and...
Education & Certification
University of Notre Dame - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 33

Elias: Minneapolis SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...Psychology. I can fluently speak English, French, and Arabic. I spend lots of time reading about history, a topic I excelled at in high-school, and I have a fascination with practical philosophy and self-betterment. I firmly believe that ingraining good habits into your life leads to happiness and fulfillment, and what better way to do that than through academia! If you're looking for a personalized and holistic approach for academic improvement, then I'm your guy.
Education & Certification
American University of Beirut - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
University of Glasgow - Master of Science, Neuroscience
LSAT: 157

Jason: Minneapolis SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...do need to pay attention to your form. I thoroughly enjoy getting feedback in a supportive manner. This feedback may be tricky to always swallow, but is vital to making beneficial changes in life. Lastly, I love to find the ways that what I learn and what I teach applies to the real world. Without having a context and purpose for learning content, there is no reason to do it. Finding a reason to study...
Education & Certification
Marquette University - Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
ACT Composite: 32
ACT Math: 32
ACT Reading: 32

David: Minneapolis SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...confident in my knowledge base and tutoring ability in math, history, and standardized testing (especially the ACT). Over the past few years, I have been involved with an organization that teaches financial literacy in high school classrooms and have tutored a small group of high school students on topics such as credit cards, bank accounts, and budgeting. When tutoring, I focus on creating a friendly and comfortable environment to enable student success, and then ensuring...
Education & Certification
Pomona College - Bachelor in Arts, Public Policy Analysis
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 35

Antonio: Minneapolis SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
Math B.S. and Linguistics B.A. dual-degree student at UMN-Twin Cities. Speak 5 languages, and want to learn many more. Love reading, languages, lifting, and running.
Education & Certification
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities - Bachelor in Arts, Linguistics
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36

Elizabeth: Minneapolis SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
I will be a junior Science-Business major at the University of Notre Dame and hope to attend medical school after graduation. I have been tutoring math for a few years now and absolutely love it. Outside of academics, I am very interested in sports, exercising, and spending time with my family and friends. I also love speaking Spanish and hope to incorporate that into my future career.
Education & Certification
University of Notre Dame - Bachelor of Science, Biological and Physical Sciences
ACT Composite: 33
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36

Bernice: Minneapolis SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
Hello! My name is Bernice, and I am very excited to tutor students in Biology (molecular and cellular) at various stages: from middle school to upper-level college courses. I love tutoring because it allows me to stay current on concepts and challenges me to truly understand the material. I also love the feeling of seeing students light up when they understand a concept for the first time.... I like to employ a discussion-based model. I place...
Education & Certification
Lawrence University - Bachelors, Biology, General

Maggie: Minneapolis SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...general education students. The job was perfect for me! I recently moved to St. Paul, and I now want to become a full time tutor. What I really love about tutoring is the relationship that is formed between student and tutor. I like to really get to know a student so I can learn how to help him or her best. It is important to me that a student is able to enjoy his or...
Education & Certification
Duke University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 34

John: Minneapolis SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...worked as a neuroscience researcher and, later, as a technologist and data scientist for Goldman Sachs and World Wrestling Entertainment. I am currently pursuing a creative writing career in addition to tutoring students. My tutoring specialties are the SAT and ACT Reading and Writing sections, in addition to the ACT Science section and general essay writing. My philosophy on college entrance exams is that practice tests are most valuable when combined with training in the...
Education & Certification
Stanford University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 31

Ella: Minneapolis SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...Science and Forestry. I will soon be starting a PhD in Forests: Biology, Ecology, Conservation, and Management at the University of Minnesota. I have several years of teaching experience, ranging from high school biology to elementary-level environmental education to leading college-level science and math labs. The subjects that I have the most expertise in are biology, plant biology, ecology, forestry, statistics, geospatial information systems, and test prep. However, I am comfortable tutoring a wide range...
Education & Certification
Reed College - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry - Master of Science, Forest Management
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 33
ACT Reading: 34

Chloe: Minneapolis SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
I strive to help you become the best student possible. I'm currently studying Environmental Engineering at Stanford University. I've spent years abroad in China and Costa Rica and am fluent in Spanish and have intermediate/high Mandarin skills. I'm an IB (International Baccalaureate) diploma graduate. I would love to help you study Spanish, Mandarin, any IB class or extended essay, college application essays or standardized tests. I look forward to working with you!
Education & Certification
Stanford University - Bachelor of Engineering, Environmental Engineering
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 34

Leah: Minneapolis SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...as well as test prep for ACT and SAT. My favorite part of tutoring is watching students make breakthroughs in areas that previously were a struggle. My teaching style is very student-oriented and participatory, allowing the student to direct where they would like to see progress and ensuring that the process is as engaging and interesting as possible while also providing structure and clear expectations. Outside of academia, my interests include hiking and camping, traveling,...
Education & Certification
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities - Bachelors, Global Studies
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 34

Giselle: Minneapolis SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...worked with an 8 year old who has some learning disabilities. I also spent a year as a TA for an algebra 1 class working with students with similar challenges, ADHD, Dyslexia, and Processing Gaps. I've also done volunteer tutoring in Chemistry and Essay writing. I am flamboyantly nerdy: especially about Math, Medicine, Chemistry, and Politics. I currently am a Wilderness Emergency Medical Technician. I love the theater, being outdoors - backpacking, kayaking, and nordic...
Education & Certification
Macalester College - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
SAT Verbal: 750

Robert: Minneapolis SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...In turn, they learn to respect themselves, others, and their environment. For myself, tutoring provides an opportunity for continual learning and growth. One of my hopes as a tutor is to instill a love of learning in my students, as I share my own passion for learning with them. I feel there is a need for compassionate, strong, and dedicated individuals who are excited about working with children. In our competitive society it is important...
Education & Certification
Albright College - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
CUNY Hunter College - Master of Arts, Education of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs

Julia: Minneapolis SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...portion of the exam. I have taken numerous advanced Spanish classes in high school and college and have studied abroad in Guanajuato, Mexico last year for a semester. There, I lived with a Mexican family and took all of my classes exclusively in Spanish. I believe that learning one-on-one is a great way to improve a skill, form a personal connection, and really excel in a given subject! Hope you will consider working with me!
Education & Certification
Macalester College - Bachelor in Arts, Studio Arts

Christopher: Minneapolis SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...Students at UF. My main motivation for tutoring is simply that I love physics and math, and find them immensely beautiful. I want to share that love and illustrate concepts visually and intuitively rather than through mechanical computation. There's a quote I can't track down along the lines of "Do not attempt a proof until it is almost obvious" which guides my teaching philosophy. Outside of tutoring, I play classical piano, have worked in book...
Education & Certification
University of Florida - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 31
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1480

Michael: Minneapolis SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
I enjoy teaching math because to the student who doesn't understand, it is a riddle with no answer. By teaching them how to recognize the type of problem and how to decode the clues, the student gets to be on the other side of the riddle, the side on which they solve it and feel good about it.
Education & Certification
University of Massachusetts Amherst - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
University of Massachusetts Amherst - Masters in Education, Education

Peter: Minneapolis SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
I'm a St. Paul editor with experience with both teaching and standardized testing.
Education & Certification
Lawrence University - Bachelor in Arts, English
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Varsity Tutors can connect you with Minneapolis SAT tutors to help you prepare more effectively for your test. It can be difficult to find someone who you're certain is qualified, so allow us to set you up with Minneapolis SAT tutors who we have vetted to ensure they have the knowledge and skills to help you prepare for this important test. Earning a good score on the SAT can open the door to many of the colleges you plan to apply to.
Minneapolis SAT tutors can help you focus your test preparation on the Reading, Writing and Language, Essay, or Math sections of the SAT, or any combination of them. You can depend on us to connect you with a private tutor who knows the test well and can show you how to best use what the test provides to your advantage as you work towards your best performance on the day of the exam.
Why is studying with Minneapolis SAT tutors near me my best test prep option?
You have several choices as to how you want to prepare for the SAT. For example, you could use the resources you find online or in the library to study on your own. But how will you be sure you're using the most up-to-date and reliable materials? This is never a concern when you study with Minneapolis SAT tutors. The experts we can introduce you to have proven their qualifications and they keep up on the most current and relevant test prep resources.
Your private instructor can observe you as you answer practice questions and find out the source of any challenges you may have. This isn't exactly something you could do when studying on your own. Having a professional by your side can lessen the frustration you may experience from not understanding where you went wrong when you don't do well on a practice exam. Not only can your instructor diagnose why you're having a hard time on specific topics, but they can offer you suggestions based on your strengths and preferred learning style as to how to overcome these challenges.
Classroom preparation is another option you have. You could sit back and listen to one teacher present the information in one style at a predetermined pace, giving equal weight to each section of the test. On the other hand, you could take advantage of Minneapolis SAT tutoring, where your private instructor can study with you at your pace, targeting the areas that are most challenging to you using methods that match your learning style. If you're a visual learner, they can use flashcards or colorful graphics. If you're an auditory learner, they could review information through discussion. Every lesson is geared towards your precise needs. If you've conquered all the math content in half the time you had planned, you can move on to the next subject for an effective and efficient test prep experience.
While you can choose tutoring online or in person, most students choose online lessons because of the added convenience. There are other online courses you could take, but very rarely will you find one with live interaction between you and your expert instructor. They may have canned lessons that you can view "at your convenience," but often, your convenience turns out to be never. There is something to be said for being held accountable by someone who can offer you every opportunity to review the material and test-taking strategies you need to do your best. Plus, what help do these prerecorded lessons offer when you have a question? Probably not the immediate, live, responsive answers or guidance towards answers that your private instructor can provide. It's clear that working with a private instructor on your SAT test preparation is the best possible option for you.
What testing strategies can Minneapolis SAT tutoring teach me?
It's important to review linear equations, graphs, command of evidence, and using context clues when preparing for the SAT. It may be equally important to look at some test-taking strategies that can help you while you're taking the exam. As an example, the wording of questions can be confusing, so learning to read them critically and carefully can be as important to marking the correct answer as knowing the information. Minneapolis SAT tutoring can include examples of retired SAT tests so you can see how questions can be worded in a way to trip you up if you don't pay close attention. Missing "not" or "except" in a question could have negative consequences.
Another important thing to learn is time management during the test. Each section of the SAT is timed. From the Math section at 80 minutes to the Writing and Language section at 35 minutes, the time varies —but the ticking clock is always there. One way your instructor may help you work on time management is to administer timed practice sections. If you're not able to complete all questions in the time allowed, they can give you suggestions based on your strengths and preferences to increase your pace without sacrificing accuracy.
The SAT is made up of multiple-choice questions (other than the optional essay). There are several tips Minneapolis SAT tutors can have you practice regarding answering these types of questions. From narrowing down the choices and reading the questions more carefully when you're confused about what it's asking to making educated guesses when you're not sure of an answer, your private instructor can leave you feeling confident walking into the testing center.
These are only a few strategies you can learn from Minneapolis SAT tutors to help you be better prepared for the SAT. There are plenty of other customized suggestions your instructor can offer you during your tutoring sessions.
Can I fit Minneapolis SAT tutoring into my schedule?
Varsity Tutors will set you up with a tutor who can meet either online or in person at a time that matches your availability. There's a great deal of convenience involved in online Minneapolis SAT tutoring. You won't have to commute to your lessons, or even leave your house if you don't want to. If you'd prefer to study at a café or the Minneapolis Central Library, you can do that.
You'll meet your instructor online via our Live Learning Platform and conduct your lessons live through the video chat feature. You can ask your questions as they arise and your tutor can either answer them or guide you towards the answers right away. Your instructor can display math formulas on the virtual whiteboard and you can practice vocabulary or essay writing using the shared document editor, working together just as if you were in person. All online lessons are recorded, so you can build a library of study materials featuring one of the best Minneapolis SAT tutors that can be found.
How can I get set up with Minneapolis SAT tutors near me?
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