Award-Winning Test Prep Tutors serving Blaine, MN

...loves working with students who are struggling with mathematics, particularly at the middle school level. I was thirteen years old when I first discovered I wanted to be a teacher. I was not the best academically, but I was inspired by a teacher I had. He was funny, enthusiastic, caring, and engaging. I wanted to become a similar model for kids. In college, I spent much of my spare time tutoring middle school students in...

...in the ability of education to transform students' lives, and it is always my hope that my passion rubs off on the students I work with so that they might become lifelong learners themselves. I would describe my teaching style as "supportive independence" since I believe strongly that students will struggle to learn if they don't feel supported but will never become self-sufficient learners without a teacher guiding them to independence. I typically start a...

...to teaching or tutoring, but I have also been trained in techniques for tutoring all subjects included in standardized tests, especially the SAT. My tutoring style comes from my firm belief that a student will grow when they genuinely have their interest piqued, and the best way to do that is for their instructor to genuinely show passion and interest in the subject in order to pass that excitement on to their students.

...University of Minnesota, I am excited to utilize the skills my degree has taught me. I started as a tutor helping college-aged students at Augsburg University, where I tutored for Spanish and physics courses. Now, I tutor mainly English and social studies subjects, specifically areas of history as well as ACT prep in the writing, English, and reading sections. Helping students to achieve their potential is something I'm incredibly passionate about. As a tutor, I...

We are what we continually do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit. - Aristotle My aim is 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...

...be confident with everything they learn and to know how to get the best scores on their exams. To help students understand difficult topics, I will often draw or write my own examples that are not included in the textbooks. Not only does this work well for visual learners, it helps ensure they have an understanding of the concepts and not just the questions in the book. While teaching test prep, I have also had...

As a former high school and middle school Science and Math teacher at a private school in California, I believe that every student deserves personalized learning. Every student is unique in their learning style, their needs, and their personality and I strive to make sure my students uniqueness is celebrated in my teaching style.

...in London, I worked with international students in a local university. I have a MA in international leadership and public policy from the University of St. Thomas. I also completed my BA at St. Thomas in International Studies and French. I have lived abroad several times throughout my life; primarily in Francophone countries and enjoy meeting people from various backgrounds. In my spare time, I play volleyball throughout the year; love to explore new corners...

...the PhD program for Psychology at the University of Minnesota, researching the behavioral and neurological mechanisms of anxiety and trauma-related disorders. This also means I work with statistics on almost a daily basis (and I love it!). I received a BA in Psychology and Spanish from Winona State University. In my free time, I enjoy hanging out at coffee shops, reading, playing with my cats, and playing video games on my PC!

...English, physics, and chemistry. I am extremely invested in making challenging topics less intimidating and am happy to work with students of all levels! I have worked as a math tutor since 2010, and really enjoy working with students to help find contexts that make mathematics more understandable and relatable. Further, I am personally very interested in mathematics, since I will be working in math research/teaching as a graduate student. I became proficient in French...

Everyone can learn as long as they are interested. There are different learning styles, and I am willing to work with you to find the best method of learning for you.

...love to ignite a passion for these areas in other students as well. I have personal experience in tutoring for the ACT. I scored a 36 on both the reading and English portions of the ACT. I was also ranked in the top 5% of students who took the PSAT. Essay writing is another specialty of mine. I have qualified for the National Speech and Debate Association tournament and have helped students write speeches and...

For the past 16 years I've had the privilege of teaching every elementary grade, and nearly every subject. I would love to help you break down confusing subjects into manageable pieces, so you can understand them completely.

...mechanical engineering from Stanford University. While at Stanford, I tutored students in both class and individual settings. After graduating, I moved to Tanzania as a Peace Corps Volunteer where I taught hundreds of secondary school students both physics and math. Now that I am back in the United States, I work at Children's Defense Fund as the Youth Programs Associate. In my free time, I like to hike with my dog, read, and cook!

...to Minnesota to go to graduate school and study molecular evolution. For the last 12 years however I have been a middle and high school teacher. I have taught a large variety of subjects in that time though chemistry (all levels) and genetics are my favorite. I prefer to begin tutoring with a new student by asking a lot of questions to help me identify the key reasons for their struggles. Depending on the nature...

...I am quick to adapt to whatever situation I may find myself in, always looking for elegant and creative solutions to problems. After studying Philosophy and Computer Science as an undergrad, I ventured abroad to teach English in South Korea. After four years, I have recently returned home to pursue an M.A. in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) to expand my knowledge and take the next step in furthering my career. I...

...it is like to be a student in the subjects I'm tutoring, to struggle with the material, to finally get to that point understand it all. I love learning and to help others out with their work when they're struggling to learn, and I'm excited to share my passions with you! A little bit about me: In my spare time, I like to practice french horn and piano, read, and work on assorted programming projects.

...that success has nothing to do with your background, and that is all about diligence, determination, and with perseverance one can achieve whatever he or she want in life. My study area in high school was science, with the dream of being a medical doctor, but as I climb the educational ladder my interest changed. This is so because, it has always been a paradox to me why poverty and hunger are so intense in...

Hi I'm Anneke and I'm here to help! I'm a student at the University of Minnesota studying Chemistry and Neuroscience with interests in Mathematics.

...and the best way I know how to do that is through teaching. I have years of experience tutoring in various subjects, with my strongest one being math (of course) and my most experience in physics. I am comfortable with basically any math subject, but my favorite is calculus. Other subjects that I am able to tutor in are physics, English, Spanish (I took five years of the language), and chemistry. There are probably others...