Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors serving Maple Grove, MN

...spent much of my time tutoring learners on how to become better writers and speakers. My Master's degree is in Teaching English as a Second Language/Applied Linguistics from the University if Minnesota, and my undergraduate degree is in Chinese Studies from Minnesota State University - Moorhead. Although I have taught at the university level in the United States for more than 20 years, I have successfully tutored students in grades 1-12 plus adult learners in...

...a political scientist and historian and have experience in tutoring a myriad of subjects, especially those in the humanities. I tend to like to keep sessions casual when possible-- I don't want to lecture you. I'm a strong believer that concepts are best grasped when you form your own opinions and feelings about the subject, and that happens with conversation! So, let's get to know each other a little bit before we hit the books...

...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 and encourage the thinker not...

...takes to accomplish personal goals. I feel well-equipped to inspire current students as they strive to meet their dreams. I have previous experience tutoring K-8 students at an after-school facility and worked with many of my peers as I moved through high school and college. 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...

...summer, I worked as an online reading tutor for K-3 students in Minnesota. I fell in love with teaching and loved watching the kids grow in their reading skills. I tutor a broad range of subjects, but my favorites are math for any grade (all the way up to Calc 2) and reading. I believe an education is critical to a child's development and future, and that it should be fun! I meet my students...

...a graduate of Loyola's Interdisciplinary Honors Program, I strongly believe that education is the key to building a society that is not only prosperous, but compassionate. I love learning and I love sharing my passion for learning with others. I find that any student can succeed when they feel valued by an attentive, enthusiastic, and patient teacher. I am creative and enjoy thinking from several viewpoints, which allows me to engage students of all learning...

...and I enjoy helping others figure out the puzzles of how English and other languages work. I was a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant in Turkey, where I taught English to university students. 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...

...degree in History and Classics from Brown University. My academic background reflects a deep curiosity about human behavior, culture, and communicationinterests that directly inform my tutoring work. I have extensive experience supporting learners of various ages and backgrounds. I've served as an associate at the Brown University Writing Center, taught English to individuals experiencing homelessness and living with HIV/AIDS at Housing Works in New York, and worked as a Teaching Assistant for introductory economics at...

...extensive experience as a Spanish tutor at the collegiate level, from beginners to experts, and I particularly love helping students with Spanish writing assignments and essays. Although I'm not an official English writing tutor, I'm a very confident writer and have helped many friends grow their interdisciplinary writing skills--whether on a research paper, college essay or creative piece. If you're a high school student that wants to prepare for the expectations of collegiate-level academic writing,...

...importance of this to my students regardless of which direction their academic pursuits take them. I grew up in Toledo, Ohio and have lived and traveled all over the US. I've also traveled overseas and spent six years living in Germany. I studied Photography at the Cleveland Institute of Art and have a Master's of Fine Art in Public Art and New Artistic Strategies from the Bauhaus in Weimar, Germany. Working as a fine artist...

...a case manager for a mid size nonprofit. In my free time, I enjoy training for races, biking, hiking, yoga, reading, photography, traveling, listening to live music, dancing and spending time with family and friends. I enjoy working with others and helping them achieve goals. My tutoring experience includes working with students one on one and in group settings. I have also taught basic Spanish, basic reading, writing and math. My fluency in Spanish is...

...am unsure exactly what I want to study, I will likely explore Public Policy, Political Science, and Symbolic Systems. I also graduated from the University of Minnesota Talented Youth Math Program (UMTMYP) in 10th grade where I studied up through Linear Algebra and Multivariable Calculus. With a teacher for a mother, I have been raised appreciating and understanding the value of education. I love tutoring and have been doing it for many years. I started...

...University of St. Thomas, and a current Minnesota Teaching License. I retired almost 3 years ago after teaching for 34 wonderful years in the public school system, teaching 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 5th grade. There were so many things that I loved about teaching that my friends wondered why I was retiring. But, I have been blessed with three grandchildren on opposite ends of the country, and if I want to have fun with them,...

I'm a 2017 graduate of the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities with a degree in Agricultural and Food Business Management and a recent hire at Cargill Inc. My major is supplemented with minors in Entrepreneurial Management and Sustainable Agriculture. I'm a curious, passionate, learner with a strong work ethic and I value rich relationships. I'm continually seeking professional networking, mentorship, and growth opportunities.

...(a small college in Minnesota) and then taught middle school and high school social studies for six years. During my last two years, I started an AP US History course, which was the most rewarding course I had the opportunity to teach! Although I still enjoyed teaching, I wanted to continue to challenge myself so I started my own landscaping company. I still enjoy working with students, so I decided to mentor during the landscaping...

...of Carleton College with a B.A. in economics, I am currently pursuing my M.S. in Geographic Information Science at Saint Mary's University. As a tutor in numerous subjects, my love for lifelong learning and intellectual growth has inspired me to assist others not only in understanding concepts, but finding ways to enjoy thinking about them as well. Furthermore, doing well in school can be a big boost to one's confidence, and I love seeing the...

...over three years where I was a teacher and a columnist for a magazine. I have taught literature, English, Spanish, math, study skills (including designing a very successful study skills program), ACT test prep and leadership. Typically, students that I work with show immediate gains in their subject area. Students I work with will work hard--but we will also have a good time and laugh a lot as we work to meet your goals. When...

...final semester of a degree in English and History at Bethel University, and next year I'll enter a graduate program in English and Cultural Studies at McMaster University. I'm passionate about reading, writing, history, journalism, geography, and languages, and I have experience teaching/tutoring in all of these areas. From tutoring video editing to college students to leading an elementary English class in Cuellaje, Ecuador, I love getting to know students individually and helping them to...

...literature enthusiast with a natural gift with words and essay writing. An ambassador in cross-cultural relations with a thorough understanding of sociology, philosophy texts, law and International business. Also as an English Coach, I am well read and prepared to help students with grammar questions and problems with pronunciation, phonology, jargon, and speech pathology. I possess extraordinary negotiating and organizational skills and a high level of critical and creative thinking with more than ten years...

...But that passion extends to teaching, too, and I love being able to share my education and understanding with others. I am a graduate of Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, Minnesota, earning a bachelors degree in Communication Studies. I continued in that subject matter at the University of Iowa, where I earned a Master's degree and Ph.D. in Communication Studies, with emphasis in rhetoric, interpersonal communication, and persuasion. I also earned a J.D. at...