Award-Winning Tutors serving Cottage Grove, MN

...I feel it is important to meet students where they are and provide the scaffolding they need to master a skill. I like to ask my students to challenge themselves, to experiment, and take risks. I ask them not to be afraid of the blank paper in front of them but see it as an...

...student who's worked with me weekly has ever failed their class, and I intend to keep that record going. Most of my experience is with college students, but I've also worked with many high schoolers and adult learners. I specialize in the Calculus sequence (Pre-Calculus through Multivariable Calculus), but I'm also very comfortable tutoring Algebra,...

...for myself. After I gained some experience, I realized that others that I worked with looked to me for guidance when they were having issues and that grew into an opportunity to teach students at the community college level. I found that I was very passionate in sharing my experiences and teaching others about the...

...Engineering. I tutor math for middle school and high school students as well as ACT prep. I believe it is important to break problems into pieces so students can see the reasoning behind each step. By understanding each step in the process it becomes easier to work through new problems. A strong foundation will lead...

...not until my employment in 2002 as a full time English teacher that I discovered my passion for teaching. My passion of pursuing the goal continued after I moved to USA, Minnesota, due to my marriage in 2009. I worked as an assistant teacher at IB international school in Minneapolis where half of the students...

...Homesteaders in the Great Plains', a collaborative public history project aimed at enriching historical narratives of the Great Plains. I am currently spreading Nebraska nice in the Twin Cities as a current Master candidate in the Heritage Studies and Public History program at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. I am ready and confident in...

...in getting to know students to evaluate how best to accommodate or complement their learning desires and needs. I want to know what makes them apprehensive to or love a subject/topic and how to engage them to advance from where they begin. It should be an exciting journey for both of us! I'm a recently...

...experience was volunteering at my high school to help my classmates with math and reading subjects. I loved it because I got to make so many new friends while also helping them achieve their academic goals. Thanks to those students, I have learned to think of topics in new ways and apply that to my...

...well as public speaking, but all of the areas I've listed give me pleasure. I have listed my outside interests. I am a film geek, and I love the fine and performing arts. If you share any of my interests, I look even more toward meeting you! In any case, here's hoping you will want...

...University of Minnesota Duluth in Early Childhood Education and Special Education. I also have a Master's of Education from the University of Minnesota. I have taught in Elementary schools for 2+ years, and have over 8 years of tutoring experience. I have a background of tutoring various ages (3-20) and various subjects (Math, English, Science,...

...rather to coach and develop, to ask questions and give feedback as needed. In my experience, students who are open to this feedback--and show an eagerness to grow--are the most rewarding to work with. I believe that written communication is one of the most valuable skills one can master, and that all students, regardless of...

...Science and Public Health. I have extensive experience as a Spanish tutor at the collegiate level, from beginners to experts, and I particularly love helping students with Spanish writing assignments and essays. Although I'm not an official English writing tutor, I'm a very confident writer and have helped many friends grow their interdisciplinary writing skills--whether...

I am a senior in Biomedical Engineer at the University of Minnesota. I'm well versed in general courses such as Calculus, Physics, and Chemistry as well as more advanced courses such as Biomechanics, Fluid Dynamics, and Materials Engineering.

...seconds to compose a question, which is then asked aloud. 6. Having students suggest random "answers" and having other students pose appropriate questions. Reading: As teachers, we encourage students to read for general ideas, not details. This is, I feel, the logical and correct approach. The difficulty is that it is easier said than done,...

...yearning to learn more so I decided to pursue my elementary school teaching degree with a focus on special education. While working on this degree I had the wonderful opportunity to be a paraprofessional and help students learn at their own pace and focus on their skills. For the last 2 1/2 years I have...

...where my favorite part of the job was seeing my students excited about what they were reading. I tutor a wide range of subjects, but I especially enjoy tutoring language and reading. I believe that with the right support, students can improve and succeed in any area. In my free time, I like to bake,...

...Minneapolis Public schools where we welcomed the Mong, Somalian and Latino students as well as the white and black students. Situated close to the University we had 26 languages spoke there! I use a friendly and straightforward teaching style to create a positive learning relationship. I've learned the quality and depth of your education makes...

...Last summer, I worked as an online reading tutor for K-3 students in Minnesota. I fell in love with teaching and loved watching the kids grow in their reading skills. I tutor a broad range of subjects, but my favorites are math for any grade (all the way up to Calc 2) and reading. I...

...psychology of storytelling and the way stories shape how we understand ourselves and the world around us. More than classroom instruction, I believe the best way to improve your writing is by reading and by practice. That's why I encourage a practical and hands-on approach to learning the art and science of creative writing.

...organic chemistry professor who began the class explaining how he got to where he was today. You see most professors are naturally brilliant at the college level. This professor of mine explained how he was just an average joe. He explained that he couldn't learn the same way his peers had while he was an...