Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors serving Blaine, MN

...varsity tutors when I began the daunting process of law school applications. I am a first-generation law student, so I had no idea where to start, but this program allowed me the helping hand I needed to go through the process confidently. Once the stress of the LSAT was over, I wanted to give back to students in the same boat. I received my undergrad from the University of South Dakota and focused on history...

...not learning some secret language of a classroom, but one spoken by millions throughout the real world. One must always beware, however, of using technology for its own sake. The fact that a good online or computer exercise exists does not mean it needs to be used. As a coordinator (see below) I encouraged my instructors to pick and choose which exercises and types of technology they felt benefitted students most and, moreover, to avoid...

...and I am eager to contribute to education. I have experience teaching all age groups, as I was a Water Safety Instructor for years, and I have volunteered at local elementary schools to help guide kids in different learning activities. My teaching philosophy centers on fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment where students feel empowered to explore and ask questions. I believe that everyone has unique strengths and learning styles, and I tailor my...

...different ways, and getting to that moment of 'getting it' often required the trying of many different routes towards the same understanding. Once in college, I continued to tutor in a volunteer capacity, going to a nearby New Jersey Corrections Facility to tutor inmates ages 20-25 hoping to pass the GED. As well, I became an essay-writing tutor for my fellow classmates with Princeton's Writing Center, and I have continued to tutor at the high...

...Olaf College with a major in Sociology/Anthropology and have completed most of my graduate coursework in Public Administration. Throughout my college and early post college years I spent time tutoring and substitute teaching for students from a variety of backgrounds with a special interest in working with K-12 students on writing and social studies skills. I also spent 4 years working in my undergraduate college admissions office and have a passion for helping students write...

I love real estate and running businesses. It's something I do without thinking about working. I love to see my students get as excited as me when they see the freedom that financial literacy brings them.

...Masters of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary. Between undergrad and seminary, I led service learning programs for middle school and high school youth in a Washington DC. After seminary, I have been working as a campus minister, most recently at Guilford College in Greensboro, NC. There I was a Teaching Assistant for two years. I love to connect subjects to the real world and popular culture to help students more fully understand their homework.

...skills and confidence that will help them academically and/or artistically, and more broadly in their lives. I offer knowledge, experience, supportive challenge, and the mentorship students need to achieve their goals and potential. I encourage my students to "make it their own" by nurturing a feeling of ownership and accountability in the learning process. I feel it is important to have integrity and "walk the walk" as a teacher; thus I am committed to my...

...different learning styles, and explain challenging concepts in a clear and simple way. My goal as a tutor is to create a positive, encouraging environment where students feel comfortable asking questions and tackling challenges. I believe that with the right guidance, every student has the potential to succeed. I also value working closely with parents to ensure we're aligned on goals and progress, creating a team effort to support the student's success.

...worked with range in grade levels from elementary school all the way through college. I tutor in English, Art, Phonics, Reading, Social Studies, Social Sciences, Writing, essay editing, some test prep, and, of course, Psychology. I feel that my strengths lie in the areas of Psychology, Writing, Reading, and Essay Editing. I am passionate about enabling and empowering students within the realm of education (hence my current course of study) and can see this translating...

...working on the 'Black Homesteaders in the Great Plains', a collaborative public history project aimed at enriching historical narratives of the Great Plains. I am currently spreading Nebraska nice in the Twin Cities as a current Master candidate in the Heritage Studies and Public History program at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. I am ready and confident in my abilities to enrich individuals through multiple perspectives and to foster curiosity for the discipline I...

...focus on secondary education from the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. I specialize in tutoring middle school, high school, and college-aged students in life science subjects. I believe science is an important tool for understanding the world around us and stimulates intrinsically motivated learning. While memorizing facts can improve grades, giving students the tools and motivation to learn for themselves will bring exponential self-improvement in and out of the classroom. I have several years...

...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 aim to create...

...to be a teacher. From working one-on-one with students on craft projects, to tutoring multiple students at once with a wide range of subjects. My education at a Project-Based Learning charter school from ages 9-18 has bestowed me with strong research and problem-solving skills, and makes me an excellent fast learner that can teach others effectively as I go. Currently, I am in my freshman year at the University of Minnesota, pursuing double majors in...

...use all of their senses in the learning process. I know from professional and personal experiences that experiential learning is critical in order for students to process, retain, and synthesize new information. In Macedonia, for two years, I had the freedom to take calculated and creative risks in the classroom without fear of consequences from colleagues or supervisors, and because of the freedoms I had as an educator, my teaching philosophy is also rooted in...

I believe that all students can learn the math that they are presented with at school. Often the concepts will appear confusing and hard to understand without some extra help. Using my 38 years of experience teaching Math, I can help those students identify and overcome the problems they are encountering. My favorite memories are when the student "gets it", and their smile shows their confidence has returned!... I believe that all students can increase their...

...nurturing young minds and fostering a love for learning. A proud graduate of The College of St. Scholastica with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, I have spent my career in the classroom, teaching students in grades K-5 and now I provide personalized tutoring to extend students' skills and reach their full potential. My approach focuses on building strong foundational skills, boosting confidence, and sparking curiosity. I am known for designing engaging lesson plans...

...is taking a fact or idea and making it relevant, not simply on a global level, but on an individual one as well. This means not only asking the question, "How is this idea relevant to the modern day?" but also to pose to your student, "How is this relevant to you, to your individual life?" When one does the latter, one not only cultivates an intellect, but cultivates a relationship as well, and that...

...feel confident in their written communication skills. I believe everyone is a writer and has the power to communicate their own unique ideas effectively. While I mainly tutor writing, I am also eager to expand my teaching skills into more English Literature and Book Club subjects to share my passion for and knowledge the power of reading. My ultimate goal is to become an English Literature professor and I'm so grateful to grow as an...

...in Geography. I started tutoring in high school through the honors society. Since I've moved to the Twin Cities I have tutored many students in helping them to achieve state standards. I also enjoy tutoring for standardized tests, specifically the ACTs. I think that having a great tutor can make such a difference in someone's life. Education is so important and having a tutor there to assist you in all your learning goals can make...