Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors serving Woodbury, MN

I am a college sophomore at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities. I'm studying Communications, am heavily involved in Greek Life here at the U, and am in Air Force ROTC pursing a commission as an Air Force pilot once I graduate! In my free time I enjoy playing soccer, flying airplanes (I got my pilot's license at 16), and socializing with my friends at college. ... To help students build understanding from the foundations of...

...a lifelong learner and a teacher who really enjoys teaching, students and education. I like to impart this enthusiasm for learning to my students through positive interactions, questioning and investigating, and applying skills as they are learned. I enjoy online teaching and learning, and find this a viable and fun way of teaching. I teach with goals that are attainable and curriculum based, while offering strategies that are effective and relevant. I make learning accessible,...

I have a Bachelors degree in Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Management. I have been substituting for about 2 years. I just finished the first Semester of my Master's degree in Special Education.

...graduated Magna Cum Laude from Loyola University Chicago, with a dual degree in Theatre and Dance. As 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...

...continued honing my educational skills at Carleton, where I worked as a tutor and mentor for students with learning differences. I used my deep knowledge of history and writing to help students proofread their essays, study for humanities courses, and teach them important executive functioning and study skills to help them succeed in college. I enjoy tutoring because it allows me to form empathic and intentional connections with my students. By learning more about their...

...improve ones life. I have worked with children and adults with various mental health diagnoses to include Autism, anxiety, depression, ADD, ADHD to name a few dx. I am in my element when teaching time management, coping skills, problem solving skills, meal planning, or even counseling a person to make it through a tough day. What it all comes down to is that it is all about teaching. Since I have a child with type...

...to tutoring 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,...

...teacher both in public schools in the United States and in international schools. I have taught AP World History, AP European History, IB Economics, IB Theory of Knowledge. I was an AP World History examiner as well as an IB Economics examiner. Currently I work at the University of St. Thomas in the Office of International Students and Scholars where I support international students who are pursuing their studies in the United States.

...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 that cater to various...

Every student has 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 and your full potential.

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.

...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 school level, helping local...

...from the Bauhaus in Weimar, Germany. Working as a fine artist is an excellent way to indulge my interest in a variety of subjects from the role of free speech in society to the history of suburban development. I enjoy tutoring because of the opportunity it provides to encourage students' intellectual curiosity. Seeing the joy of learning when a concept "clicks" for someone is one of the perks of the job. I also appreciate the mental...

...meet you! I'm J.T., a mathematician, computer programmer, and general-purpose nerd stereotype from Minneapolis, Minnesota. I hold two master's degrees: one in human rights policy from the University of Minnesota, and one in discrete mathematics from Michigan Technological University, where I also completed my undergraduate studies with a dual major in computer science and mathematics and a physics minor. As part of my master's program, I held an assistantship teaching first-year calculus for three semesters...

...a teaching assistant in many classes. I also tutored students in PSAT, SAT Verbal, ACT, AP History, English and Literature preparation through "Ivy West" while I was living in the San Francisco Bay area. Now that I am living in Minnesota, I am thrilled to be working with Varsity Tutors. I truly enjoy working with students of all ages, strengths, challenges, and motivation levels. I believe I can speak for my former students when I...

Hi! I'm Brent, a current graduate student living in Minnesota and a tutor for AP World History, Human Geography and U.S. History. Individuals and small groups are welcome to join me in low-stress sessions where we go chapter by chapter to crack the curriculum. Multiple choice questions, DBQ's and Free Response Questions are no problem. Available for chapter review sessions throughout the school year and AP Test review in March, April and May.

...a graduate student getting my MA in Education. For the last two years I was a ESL teacher in China. Had a great experience over there and did a lot of tutoring as part of my job. When tutoring we will have as much fun as we can, I like to start and finish my sessions with a quick game and believe that language learning, or any learning for that matter, should be enjoyable. I...

...passionate about helping students grow and become more confident in their test-taking skills. I have experience working with students with learning challenges such as ADHD and dysgraphia. I graduated from Edina High School in 2021 and Emory University with a B.S. in Biology in 2024. I tutor for the ACT and a variety of AP Courses; my favorite subjects to tutor are ACT English and ACT Math. I would describe my tutoring style as patient...

...students to 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...

...a graduate of Indiana State University. I received my bachelors of Fine Arts and focused on 2D design (photography, drawing and painting). Also minored in intranational studies and art history. I have spent most of time working and mentoring people of mental and physical disabilities. Currently going back to school for elementary education. I am an energetic person that will do my best to find new ways to teach my students. In ways they need...