Award-Winning SAT Writing and Language Tutors serving Apple Valley, MN

...students through practice problems to build their confidence and deepen their understanding. This approach allows me to identify their individual needs and tailor my teaching to help them succeed. Outside of tutoring, I am passionate about astronomy and enjoy exploring the skies using my collection of four telescopes. Soccer is another significant part of my life;...

...Mathematics. I have a long history of taking standardized tests (SAT, ACT, and 14 APs), so I know that they can be a major point of stress. I'm dedicated to seeing you succeed in any and all tests you need to take through test-taking strategies and material mastery instruction. I look forwarding to meeting you!

...but I also have taught science and English for 7 years. I have good strategies in standardized test preparation that will certainly improve your scores, as Ive gone through it myself plenty of times with very good results! My undergraduate degree is in geology from Oberlin College, and I have Master's degrees from the University...

...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 aim to create and encourage the thinker not the memorizer, the leader not the follower, and the perpetual learner not...

...their own set of skills and intelligences. Success in school, however, requires more than book smarts. You need insight into how teachers grade, strategies for how to attack assignments, and a plan for a success. With my years of experience in education and academia, I am the perfect choice to help you unlock those secrets...

...never turn down a worthy math problem or shy away from a chance 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 greater command of language. It helps that writing can often be incredibly fun. When I'm not at work, I am a musician studying violin, guitar, and voice. I also try as much as I can to get to the beautiful lakes of Minnesota and the Boundary Waters, or to the hills in winter with...

...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...

...to adapt my style of teaching to the individual's proficiencies. My favorite subjects to tutor are English, writing, college essays, ACT reading, ACT writing, and philosophy. When I'm not tutoring, I spend much of my time reading either for class, or self-educating within a number of subjects. Besides that, I do a lot of cooking...

...variety of subjects, especially standardized tests and math. As a recent high school graduate, I know the college application and testing process well and can help explain and guide in what often seems overwhelming. I have also been tutored myself, so I know the value of a great tutor and hope to provide that for...

...skills and other classes. I believe that every learner has the ability to grow if a good teacher or tutor pushes him or her along the way. I try to do that through first getting to know the student and then empowering him or her through modeling and questioning to get to core understanding. I...

...I have a special talent for teaching in in multiple modalities and from a variety of perspectives, a skill that most likely comes from my own experience with dyslexia. I love working with young people to help them reach their goals and discover the extent of their talents. In my free time I enjoy riding...

...I have experience with students of all ages as a tutor at Upward Bound and local community organizations. I have also worked as an American Literature teacher at Breakthrough Twin Cities, where my favorite part of the job was seeing my students excited about what they were reading. I tutor a wide range of subjects,...

...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 don't have to give up your creative spark to get a certain grade; there is always a way to achieve...

...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 one of my greatest passions, and I'm excited to inspire the same passion for new knowledge to the students I work with. I understand that not every student...

...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...

...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.

...understanding of the subject, not just rules to follow or things to memorize. Being able to explain your answer is even more important than simply getting it right! My tutoring style is personalized, with plenty of examples and frequent knowledge checks to ensure I and my student(s) are in sync. In my spare time I...

...to help you cultivate character that leads to a habit of consistent clarity. I want to help you first to understand and empathize, before criticizing an argument. And when you criticize, I want to help you aim with laser-sharp focus at whether that criticism is based on misinformation, "mal-infomration", or a lack of information.... We become confident through a habit of proficiency. I'm more likely to give an answer quickly when a teacher asks a question...

...students learn best. I also try to bring real-world experience into the learning environment. This means both drawing on my experiences working in federal, state and local government and studying in Berlin and Bucharest as well as highlighting the lived experiences of the student. In doing this, my goal is to showcase the connections between...