Award-Winning Test Prep Tutors serving Minnesota

...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 some Spanish and Chinese and love learning about other cultures.... I believe in teaching the whole student. I like to use interactive and hands-on strategies to tutor students. I also acknowledge that...

...can tutor from high school through intro college Spanish, as well as tutor math in Spanish. Outside of the classroom, I enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking and rock climbing, as well as playing jazz guitar. I am also an avid reader (when I have the time), and I enjoy reading both fiction and nonfiction.

...Univeristy, an undergraduate and master's in Latin American Studies (Drake and UCSD), as well as a Master and Doctoral degree in Education (Saint Mary's University of MN). I have taught and/or worked in the capacity of a teacher, administrator, and teacher leader in public K-12 education for over 19 years. I currently work as a...

...true to the teacher/student relationship that will be cultivated will be important, but so will creating a relationship based on trust and respect. At the end of the day I hope to create a space that encourages critical thinking, entertaining different views than their own and engaging with each other in a respectful and accepting...

...English studies. I also have been a columist for my local newspaper for the past two and a half years. Writing has always been a passion of mine and writing a bi-monthly column has been an absolute thrill. I also have worked with my children on their college application essays. Our work together was a...

...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...

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.

...I have served as an instructor for an upper division undergraduate psychology research methods lab, and I consider the scope of such a course to be my favorite material to teach. I am very passionate about pedagogy and emphasize the development of critical thinking skills as opposed to the memorization of material. I am well...

...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 where they are at and work with with them so they come...

...student can learn anything they set their mind to....we just don't all learn it in the same way! I pride myself on making meaningful connections and relationships with my students. I have a great sense of humor, and believe I am pretty darn good at making learning fun. I love math, writing, and reading, and...

...homework. I had the opportunity to observe a British secondary school during my study abroad term this past January, which I found to be an enjoyable and enlightening experience. I am a firm believer that education is of critical importance in both personal development and becoming an influential person in this world. In my free...

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!

...to a variety of different cultures. I lived abroad for a total of seven years and returned to the United States to start a family two years ago. I am currently teaching Spanish and ESL for grades K-8. During my time abroad, I taught ESL to many different age groups from children to retired adults....

...community service roles over the years. These experiences taught me how to connect with people of all ages, adapt to different learning styles, and explain challenging concepts in a clear and simple way. My goal as a tutor is to create a positive, encouraging environment where students feel comfortable asking questions and tackling challenges. I...

...As a tutor, my goal is to present the topic on hand in a competent and clear manner. I start with first understanding the student and their needs. Through strong communication, we will tackle the challenging topics and areas. I want to be my student's resource, point of contact, and cheerleader to success!

...really able to enhance my Spanish skills, and gain fluency in the language. Travel and culture are some of my passions, and living in Europe helped bring those passions to life. It is so fulfilling to be able to travel and know the native language, and that is the type of passion that I hope...

...sessions and tutored students individually. It was rewarding to see the results of my efforts and the impact I could have on other students. I am at an expert level in many math and economics areas. The key to my process is helping you not just 'get the answer' but also understanding the process of...

...in class, and to rationalize everything the professor discussed. Before I knew it, I was getting all As, and I began TAing to help other students do the same. If you want to improve the way you learn, I am available to tutor college/high school biology, high school physics, and standardized testing (35 ACT scorer...

...motivated student, working on his PhD in Mechanical Engineering. I truly enjoy working with students who are interested in the "why's". I love talking about the motivations of why we learn these subjects, and how they become useful in real life. I am particularly passionate about tutoring mathematics, chemistry, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics.

...the University of Iowa. Alongside my studies, tutoring has been a constant passion of mine. Throughout my undergraduate years, I served as a Peer Assisted Learning Facilitator, designing engaging activities such as worksheets, games, and review sessions for students in math, biology, and chemistry courses. In medical school, I continued to nurture this passion by...