
Lauren: Minneapolis Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...needing someone else to bounce ideas off of. I am happy to be able to provide that support to other students. Outside of school and tutoring I enjoy playing soccer and generally being active outdoors. This last spring I had the incredible opportunity to climb Kilimanjaro. Additionally, I love to read and write. Some of my favorite books include The Lord of the Rings, King of Hearts, Tragedy of the Whale Ship Essex, and Zero:...
Education & Certification
Carleton College - Current Undergrad, Undecided, anticipated major in geology

Britta: Minneapolis Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
I am currently a High School Language Arts teacher for students with special needs. I love what I do and the students I work with. I have experience with tutoring all ages and academic levels in English and Math. I am willing to try new things including new teaching experiences. I am also looking forward to working with different types of students to reach their goals.... I am a high-energy, lively and funny teacher. I like...
Education & Certification
Augsburg College - Bachelors, Secondary Education Communication Arts
Saint Thomas University - Masters, Special Education EBD

Joo Ree: Minneapolis Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...in the U.S. and received my high school (international baccalaureate) diploma from an international boarding school in Hong Kong. During college, I studied Mandarin Chinese and Korean. I completed 6 months of study abroad in South Korea. I have extensive 1:1 tutoring experience. In college, I worked as a teacher and private tutor for Korean high school students applying for US colleges. As a graduate student, I served as a reading interventionist for K-4th graders...
Education & Certification
Carleton College - Bachelors, Psychology
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities - Masters, Educational Psychology

Sarah: Minneapolis Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...and stagnant (in terms of personal education). I feel that one of the best sensations in life is the spark of creativity and intrigue that accompanies a "deep dive" into a new subject. I consistently strive to cultivate further learning and growth by consuming course content, ebooks, audiobooks, podcasts and more! If I feel that my knowledge of a particular topic is lacking, I will take it upon myself to deeply dive into that subject...
Education & Certification
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities - Bachelors, Entrepreneurial Management; Kinesiology
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities - Current Grad Student, Kinesiology - Exercise Physiology

Harrison: Minneapolis Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...field, I’m sure that Education is something in which I truly believe. I make an excellent tutor across all ages because of my ability to adapt my teaching to the student’s skill level. I use scaffolding techniques and other evidence-based practices that have been demonstrated both anecdotally and statistically to bring about effective change in a student. Besides my tutoring technique, I am a warm, kind person who works to earn the respect of my...
Education & Certification
UMN: Twin Cities - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology, Psychology (music minor)
UW: Stout - Masters, School Psychology

Camille: Minneapolis Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...at an accelerated charter school with a focus on math and science. These diverse teaching experiences, as well as my current position, have taught me so much about how to best lead students to learn. I have many teaching strategies I love sharing with each student I meet, and value adding to my tool box with each session. My hope is to help students fill in any gaps there may be in their foundational skills,...
Education & Certification
University of Minnesota-Morris - Bachelors, Elementary Education

Charles: Minneapolis Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...Autistic) while also possessing gifted attributes. Above all, being compassionate and patient with these students fostered a positive environment that helped them achieve success for the year. My experience is not limited to the classroom. For a year I tutored one-on-one with business executives in Paris. While the focus was conversational English, the practice of being compassionate and patient helped the executives build up not only their English skills but also their self-confidence. My teaching...
Education & Certification
The Citadel - Bachelors, English
University of Phoenix-Honolulu Campus - Masters, Secondary Education

Olivia: Minneapolis Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...variety of settings from babysitting and nannying to tutoring in math, reading, and other content areas, and I enjoy working with all ages. It is essential to me to have a professional yet compassionate, positive relationship with my students to truly access their academic potential. I focus on structured behavior management, positive reinforcement and goal making. It is my priority to provide highest caliber of services to match my students' and parents' goals.... Students must be...
Education & Certification
St. Olaf College - Bachelors, History, Russian Language, Russian Area Studies
Vanderbilt University - Masters, Special Education-High Incidence Disabilities

Breanna: Minneapolis Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...school subjects at a first and third grade level. I tutor math, english, phonics, public speaking, and study skills. I can also offer homework support and special education support. My absolute favorite subject to tutor is math. I enjoy the concrete dependability that math offers. I believe that every student can learn. Some students may require hearing things multiple times or seeing things taught in different ways but they can learn! My goal as an...
Education & Certification
University of Wisconsin Colleges - Bachelors, Special Education

David: Minneapolis Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
I have 11 years of teaching experience in both urban and suburban schools. My favorite subjects to teach are special education, reading, writing and history. I take pride in being able to make learning safe, fun and engaging for students.
Education & Certification
Augsburg University - Bachelor of Science, Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Augsburg University - Bachelor of Education, Special Education

Barbara: Minneapolis Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...the public schools as a paraprofessional working with students who had learning difficulties. During this time, I studied to get my teacher???s license at Weekend College. From 2013 to 2015, I worked as a special education teacher, in a public school setting. I am currently excited about using my experience and training to tutor students who need support. As an educator, I firmly believe that all students can learn if information is presented in a...
Education & Certification
Augsburg College - Bachelors, Special Education

Kristin: Minneapolis Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...their power and voice through college essays and projects for their literature courses, but I also love helping students grow in their reading 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...
Education & Certification
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelors, English
CUNY Lehman College - Masters, Secondary English

Natalie: Minneapolis Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...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, explicit, engaging, relevant, level-appropriate and fun.... My philosophy of...
Education & Certification
Minnesota State University Moorhead - Bachelors, Music Eduation K-12
Walden University Western Governors University - Masters, Reading K12, Special Education LD, English Language Learners

Megan: Minneapolis Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...need to know. I have tutored students of all ages and abilities and feel confident in my knowledge to be able to teach. I have tutored 3-5 grade students in countless subjects at an after-school program, tutored college students in advanced science and math, and taught ACT prep classes (both to classes and individually) in all subjects. I currently work with adults with Autism, and have experience educating children with special needs. I have learned...
Education & Certification
Truman State University - Bachelors, Psychology

Tina: Minneapolis Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
I wish to help students reach their full potential. Throughout a child's natural development, they may run into academic challenges. I want to be an effective role model that encourages curiosity and dedication towards education. Whatever it may look like such as becoming a life long learner like myself, or any short term goals such as passing a class or a standardized test. I look forward to meeting you!
Education & Certification
Bethel University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
University of St Thomas - Master of Arts, Counseling Psychology

Paul: Minneapolis Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...learning new skills and information. I help them problem-solve and develop a set of strategies to make learning easier. A little about my background: Prior to college, I lived 14 of my first 18 years in Cameroon. We lived in a region that uses French as its official language. As a result I became fluent in both French and English during those years. We lived among other English-speaking families, but I did spend time interacting...
Education & Certification
St Olaf College - Bachelor in Arts, French Teacher Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities - Master of Arts, Educational Psychology

Meghan: Minneapolis Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...in his English Learning. The following year I spent six weeks teaching English in China. I then was a middle school ESL teacher for three years. I've worked with students of all ages from Kindergarten to PhD level. I believe in teaching to the whole student and I enjoy hands-on learning activities to make learning more fun and interactive. I recognize the fact that each student is an individual with different learning styles. I speak...
Education & Certification
University of Northwestern — St. Paul - Bachelor in Arts, Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL)

Hessah: Minneapolis Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...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 the memorizer, the leader not the follower, and the perpetual learner not the short-sighted learner. I love helping people move forward, gain focus and aim higher....
Education & Certification
Kuwait University - Bachelors, Business Administration - Accounting
Northeastern University - Masters, Education

Nick: Minneapolis Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...York City to pursue my education degree. I taught middle school math for seven years at all grade levels. This experience provided me the opportunity to work with many different students and I learned that each student is extremely unique. In 2011, I moved back to Minnesota and taught both special education and general education students again focusing mainly on teaching math. I believe that all students can learn and I have experienced this firsthand....
Education & Certification
University of North Dakota - Bachelors, Psychology
Concordia University-Saint Paul - Masters, Special Education

Julie: Minneapolis Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
Helping students succeed and become their personal best is what motivates me as an educator!
Education & Certification
Ball State University - Bachelor of Science, Elementary School Teaching
Governors State University - Masters in Education, Reading Teacher Education
Private online tutoring for students with special needs in Minneapolis, MN
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