Award-Winning Test Prep Tutors serving Bloomington, MN

Hello, my name is Ethan Sandum and I'm a student at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities studying civil engineering. I have tutored students ranging from 3rd grade all the way through high school. I specialize in math and ACT tutoring.

...undergraduate degrees; majoring in Financial and Marketing Management. I went on to earn my master's degree in Education. After I passed my MN Teaching exam, I began teaching high school math: Algebra 2, Advanced Algebra 2, FST (Functions, Statistics, and Trigonometry), AP Statistics, and Geometry. I continued my career teaching middle school Pre-Algebra and Advanced...

...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 so...

...does not work for everyone, so I look for solutions from all angles. I graduated from the University of Minnesota with a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology and a minor in English. I went on to receive my Masters in medical physiology at Loyola University Chicago. I tutor a wide range of subjects including SAT...

...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...

...makes my day to see students proud of reaching each goal they set out to conquer! I've worked with students on English listening, speaking, reading, vocabulary and phonics goals, as well as language-related content goals (science, math, social studies, etc) in order to improve test-taking skills. While learning, we try to keep things fun with...

I believe in serving as a learning coach. The process of learning requires the student to not only explore new content, but also identify their own learning style - and how to use it to their advantage! I aim to facilitate well-rounded learning experiences that help move the student towards independent learning and future success!

...and writing, specifically to elementary aged children. It is a joy for me to watch students succeed. My dream job is to be a reading specialist, and I'm looking to obtain a reading specialist graduate degree in the coming years. I'm looking forward to working with and getting to know your child.

...also started TA'ing for organic chemistry as well as biology classes. Though I tutor a number of subjects, I most enjoy teaching Biology and Spanish. I have extensive experience teaching both of these subjects at the intro, AP/IB, and college levels, so regardless of what you're studying I'm sure that I can help! In my...

...of learning difference (ADHD, Dyslexia, High-Functioning 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...

...look forward to teaching a wide variety of individuals on the Varsity Tutors platform. My subjects of interest include the basic sciences and preparation for Standardized Tests. I would describe my teaching style as informal and conceptual in order to obtain foundational proficiency and skills. When I am not in school or tutoring, I can...

...and the SAT gave me a large amount of anxiety when I was a junior in high school and I want to help other students through this process. This desire brought me to tutor kids in the local Boston high schools while I was in college and now I have taken my talents to the...

...diverse as I'm a very curious individual. I studied Political Science and Foreign languages at Ruhr Universitaet in Bochum, Germany. There I spent 4 years teaching students both French and German. Then I went to Concordia University to study Finance and graduated with a MBA. My engineering mindset titillates me to get a Master of...

...sensitive to how they feel about 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....

...tested on a daily basis through my work as a paramedic. I plan to give my students real world examples that will help them in their science and medical oriented classes. Finally, as a recent student myself, I understand that finding an education and social life balance is difficult. However, this balance is important to...

...help in studying for these tests. These are my stats: 1560 on the SAT (790 on math, 770 on reading), 35 on ACT, 5 on AP Chemistry, 5 on AP Biology, 5 on AP Physics C (Mechanics), 5 on AP Physics C (E&M), 5 on AP Calculus BC and a 5 on AP Statistics. I...

...had the pleasure of working with students of all ages and helping them learn in many different subject areas. I have my master's degree in addition to my undergraduate degree in English and a Biology minor. I have taught many writing and science courses and really enjoy assisting in these areas and many others. I...

...anyone I may be able to help become the best they can be. While working with anyone I greatly value getting to know one another as individuals to better understand motivations, strengths, areas for improvement, and learning styles to be able to find the best path to success. In terms of teaching, I specialize in...

...positive connections with my students. I love working with students and getting to know their likes, dislikes, interests, and background. That helps us get to know each other and feel more comfortable communicating. I believe comfort is one of the main factors that has the ability to improve a student's performance and ability to address...

...and that is the type of passion that I hope to inspire in my students. While in Spain, I taught English to a number of students, and through this and my own personal experiences learning Spanish (and American Sign Language!), I feel I know the best ways to get in touch with my students. Some...