Featured by
Tutors from
Harvard
UNIVERSITY
Yale
UNIVERSITY
Princeton
UNIVERSITY
Stanford
UNIVERSITY
Nisarg: Minneapolis tutor
Certified Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...I'm usually in class, studying, hanging out with my friends, or at club meetings! In my free time, I love to breakdance, write poetry, debate politics and economics, and participate in practically every nerdy endeavor possible (huge Star Wars fan!!). I love to talk and will talk your ear off if you let me! I love trying new things, exploring the city, and traveling. My teaching philosophy is that teaching is a responsibility and a...
Education & Certification
University of Minnesota - Bachelors, Neuroscience
Courtney: Minneapolis tutor
Certified Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...Northfield as an evening supervisor in the library I love it! My plan is to eventually go on to get my Ph.D. in Sociology. Helping others learn brings me great joy, and Ive had the privilege of teaching people from a variety of ages and backgrounds. I was a supplemental instructor for the Statistical Analysis course at Augsburg College and also served as a tutor through the Academic Skills Office there. I have tutored high...
Education & Certification
Augsburg College - Bachelors, Sociology w/minor in Spanish
Matt: Minneapolis tutor
Certified Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...not have any formal experience with teaching, I have spent much of my academic career tutoring friends and family to help them succeed in school, and I have personally improved the grades of many of my peers through studying sessions with me by as much as 30%. I am a friendly and casual tutor, but my enthusiasm for helping others to learn is likely my most important quality as a tutor. I would appreciate any...
Education & Certification
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities - Current Undergrad, Mathematics
Brian: Minneapolis tutor
Certified Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...determined), where my goal is to become an academic physician who both cares for patients and educates residents and medical students. My favorite subjects are biology and chemistry, but I enjoy physics and humanities courses as well. My teaching experience includes teaching and tutoring summer school math (and doing some test prep work) to high school students in Rochester, MN. I also have given saxophone lessons. I love teaching, and I believe strongly in active,...
Education & Certification
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities - Bachelors, Genetics, Cell Biology and Development
Becki: Minneapolis tutor
Certified Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...new to teach myself. My new goals are becoming more fluent in French and HTML, and to more consistently write on my theater blog. I love to travel and another goal is to take an international trip this year, to Africa. My full time job is in marketing for a construction company. This has helped me gain some perspective on how hard it can be to learn new subjects you are unfamiliar with. I am...
Education & Certification
Augsburg College - Bachelors, English, History, Minor in International Relations
Russel: Minneapolis tutor
Certified Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...don't know the correct path. As a lifelong learner and a person passionate about many subjects, I often find myself in the same situation. It is with humbleness and respect that both the student and teacher can move forward and learn. If giving respect and being respected is the most important aspect of the teacher-student relationship, the second most important is being prepared. I endeavor to use my time with clients effectively. Of course, the...
Education & Certification
Minnesota State University Moorhead - Bachelors, English and Spanish
Patrick: Minneapolis tutor
Certified Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...and science courses. I have experience with one-on-one tutoring and also leading study groups of around five students. The courses I am most passionate about tutoring are general chemistry, organic chemistry, and math courses. I am quickly able to assess the strengths, weaknesses, and learning style of students in order to cater to their specific needs. Some students have a difficult time understanding topics from the perspective their instructor gives, but I am confident I...
Education & Certification
University of Wisconsin River Falls - Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
Kari: Minneapolis tutor
Certified Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...that education is the key to building a society that is not only prosperous, but compassionate. I love learning and I love sharing my passion for learning with others. I find that any student can succeed when they feel valued by an attentive, enthusiastic, and patient teacher. I am creative and enjoy thinking from several viewpoints, which allows me to engage students of all learning styles. Although I tutor a variety of subjects, I especially...
Education & Certification
Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Theatre, Dance, Honors
Lil: Minneapolis tutor
Certified Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...audio books in particular, since I am a master multi-tasker. I enjoy doing some freelancing editing work on the side as well. I have a special talent for teaching in in multiple modalities and from a variety of perspectives, a skill that most likely comes from my own experience with dyslexia. I love working with young people to help them reach their goals and discover the extent of their talents. In my free time I...
Education & Certification
Gustavus Adolphus College - Bachelors, English
Winona State University, EdLd: Minnesota State University Mankato - Masters, MA: Education, EdLd: K-12 Administration
Erica: Minneapolis tutor
Certified Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...classes. One of my favorite parts of writing for any of my classes has been reading and revising my peers' work to help them put forth their best possible essay. I look forward to providing the same assistance with any students I am privileged to tutor. Learning has always been one of my greatest passions, and I'm excited to inspire the same passion for new knowledge to the students I work with. I understand that...
Education & Certification
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities - Bachelors, Global Studies and Public & Nonprofit Management
Don: Minneapolis tutor
Certified Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...one of the highest compliments of my career. I find it my greatest goal to make sure that all students, from those seeking the highest standards to those struggling with basic skills, can understand themselves, can define their abilities, and can work forward to becoming all that they are meant to be. My years of teaching experience have helped prepare me with two important abilities: seeing language arts as a means to develop students' awareness...
Education & Certification
Dordt College - Bachelors, English
Concordia University-Saint Paul - Masters, Education
Angela: Minneapolis tutor
Certified Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...senior in High School I went o Santiago, Chile and ended up living there for 9 years. I studied and worked there and when I returned to the USA I continued to use Spanish while conducting imports and exports to Latin America. I recently moved back to the USA from Mexico where I was teaching English and remodeling an old Hacienda. I have a masters in elementary education and have taught one on one tutoring...
Education & Certification
University of Saint Thomas - Bachelors, Political Science and Verbal Communication
College of Saint Catherine - Masters, Elementary Education
Allison: Minneapolis tutor
Certified Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...to spend the first session just getting to know the student. Afterwards, I will leave the student with a plan of action and homework tailored to the student's schedule. Services - ACT PREP: Rigorous sessions cover English, Math, Reading, Science and Writing and teach specific test-taking strategies unique to the ACT. COLLEGE COUNSELING: Counseling sessions help you choose the right academic path for you - college choices, extracurriculars, academic advice, and other decisions important to...
Education & Certification
Dartmouth College - Bachelor in Arts, Computer Science
Taylor: Minneapolis tutor
Certified Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...where I also specialized in teaching English to speakers of other languages. Currently, I am pursuing a degree in law. I am a licensed Spanish teacher, and I taught two years of high school Spanish in Iowa. I also spent a summer teaching English to adults in Barcelona, Spain. I would say, however I have the strongest passion for tutoring Spanish because I believe it so important to learn to a second language. My teaching...
Education & Certification
Coe College - Bachelor in Arts, Spanish
Ashford University - Masters, Education
Nadine: Minneapolis tutor
Certified Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...to the Twin Cities I have tutored many students in helping them to achieve state standards. I also enjoy tutoring for standardized tests, specifically the ACTs. I think that having a great tutor can make such a difference in someone's life. Education is so important and having a tutor there to assist you in all your learning goals can make such a difference for a scholar. Outside of tutoring, I love to play soccer, run,...
Education & Certification
Macalester College - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
Abhi: Minneapolis tutor
Certified Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...a motivated and hardworking first-year student at Vanderbilt University. I have a passion for tutoring in an immense amount of subjects /standardized tests/essays, and helping others gain a greater sense of the material they are trying to master. I strive to try to make myself smarter and more insightful through the process, as well! I have a wealth of experience in peer tutoring and along with the knowledge I have gained through my coursework, I...
Education & Certification
Vanderbilt University - Current Undergrad, Biological Sciences
Laura: Minneapolis tutor
Certified Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...the near future, I plan on going back to school to earn a Masters degree in translation. I have a passionate love of languages and language usage, and I derive great joy from helping others develop their skills in these areas. As such, I am a registered French, English, Writing, Essay Editing, and Grammar tutor. My goals as a tutor are to help students become more comfortable with the material that they are learning, to...
Education & Certification
University of Missouri-Columbia - Bachelors, Linguistics, French
Ingy: Minneapolis tutor
Certified Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...led me to tutor at a young age in my K-12 school, then in college. The cumulative nature of math poses challenges to many students, and I like to find ways to connect the dots to help my students have a better grasp of difficult concepts. While I have tutored a variety of subjects, such as math, economics, chemistry, finance, and linguistics, I now focus on tutoring math, primarily, since it is my passion. I...
Education & Certification
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities - Bachelors, Mathematics with Actuarial Science Specialization
Kari: Minneapolis tutor
Certified Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...degree at the University of Mary in Bismarck, ND. After graduating with my undergraduate degree I taught high school for two years in Fargo, ND and then decided I wanted to do something different. I applied to grad schools and was accepted to Seton Hall University in South Orange, NJ. I moved to New Jersey where I went to school and taught for them while they paid my tuition for grad school along with a...
Education & Certification
University of Mary - Bachelors, English Education
Seton Hall University - Masters, English
Andrew: Minneapolis tutor
Certified Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...passion for math, and over my years in education it had always been my strongest subject. At Rosemount High School where I attended, I decided to take my enthusiasm for math and help others feel the same way, and with two of my classmates founded a student-to-student tutoring club. Our club had great success and we even received a local Rotary Club award. After graduating from Rosemount High School in the Spring of 2014 with...
Education & Certification
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire - Bachelor of Science, Actuarial Science, Statistics
Work With The Perfect Tutor For You
All Minneapolis tutors possess the highest qualifications. In addition to completing a rigorous interview process, tutors in Minneapolis, MN must pass a background check and have academic credentials verified. An expert director will help you find the best tutor from this elite group; we stand behind these matches and even offer a money-back guarantee.
Personalized lessons help you learn best in an environment where you're comfortable, on your own schedule, both in-home or online.
Is meeting with a private tutor in Minneapolis affordable?
Because Varsity Tutors will find you a private teacher in Minneapolis who best fits your student's needs, the amount you'll pay for tutoring varies. Many factors affect your rate, including the subject, the level of tutoring, your location, and your needs.
For instance, tutoring five days a week with a college-level differential calculus tutor may cost more than a once-a-week review with a 5th grade tutor. If small group sessions are right for your student, you may be able to split the bill with other families as well. Adding small group courses to your learning plan can also be a cost-effective way to learn.
No matter what type of tutoring is right for your student, it's well worth the investment. Studies have shown that all students benefit from the focused assistance of a professional educator. And in many cases, studying with a Minneapolis tutor is much more affordable than you might think. For more detailed information, reach out to a Varsity Tutors Educational Director. You can contact us by phone or by signing up online to discuss a plan that best fits your needs, whether that's one-on-one private tutoring, small group sessions, live courses, or all of the above.
Can I get help finding a private tutor in Minneapolis?
Varsity Tutors will find you a qualified Minneapolis tutor to work with you or your student. Whether you're seeking help for your 1st grader at Bancroft Elementary or for your own classes at the U, our network of more than 40,000 tutors is ready to help Minneapolis students make real progress toward their academic goals.
With experts available in over 3,000 subjects, we'll find you a tutor to meet with without ever leaving your home. We know that searching for a tutor in Minneapolis on your own can be a daunting task, and we're happy to shoulder the hard work. The process of finding a suitable tutor, verifying their qualifications, and hoping that they mesh with your student is difficult to navigate. When you contact our Educational Directors, we'll discuss your needs, learning style, and goals to ensure we find you a certified tutor who's a great match in both knowledge and personality.
One of the most common misconceptions is that tutoring is only for students who struggle in class. In fact, one-on-one tutoring is an invaluable resource for students of all ages and academic abilities. Private tutoring has been proven to be an effective way to guide students through the topics they find most challenging, but students who wish to explore more advanced topics ahead of their classmates can also enjoy many benefits from studying with a private instructor.
What are the options for tutoring offered in Minneapolis?
The Varsity Tutors platform connects you with certified experts and teachers in over 3,000 subjects. From core subjects like elementary math to complex subjects like graduate-level statistics, we'll find you a qualified, professional tutor.
Many instructors offer one-on-one private tutoring as well as small group sessions. These small group sessions are ideal for classmates looking for extra help, while one-on-one sessions allow for additional individual attention from a private tutor. No matter which option you choose, you can feel sure that you're working with an experienced tutor.
Tutors also serve a vital role in many homeschooling programs. If your child is partially or wholly homeschooled, a skilled private instructor can supplement your own lessons or provide more in-depth support for complex subjects. Tutoring is also learning pod-friendly, and it's a great resource for students who are attending in-person courses on a part-time basis.
Small group courses with live instruction are also available for many subjects. In addition to academic subjects, we offer test prep tutoring and courses for popular exams like the ACT, LSAT, GMAT, and MCAT. And since education doesn't end when you leave school, live courses and private tutoring are also available for professional certifications in hundreds of fields.
Online tutoring and courses are attended using our Live Learning Platform, which enhances the tutoring experience and offers unparalleled convenience. In addition to the Live Learning Platform, our Learning Lab gives you a way to track your student's improvements using subject assessments and tests. These allow for a more complete picture of your student's progress than a traditional tutor might typically provide. Face-to-face interaction makes online sessions engaging and effective without ever having to leave home, and tutoring sessions can be scheduled at your convenience.
How are the tutors in Minneapolis chosen?
When you choose Varsity Tutors to find a private teacher in Minneapolis, you can trust that the tutor we find for you has been thoroughly vetted. Because our standards are high, very few candidates make it through our selection process.
Our screening process evaluates tutors for the following criteria:
- Proven expertise in their subject area
- Top-notch teaching and communication skills
- The ability to create unique assignments that mesh with a student's learning preferences
- Successful completion of tutoring simulations and knowledge evaluations
- The ability to identify and understand a student's challenges
- A great personality and a desire to help students learn
Tutoring is a great way to supplement in-class education for students of all ages. Whether you're a parent seeking an Earth science tutor for your 6th grader attending Sanford Middle School or a graduate student at Augsburg who needs assistance in biophysics, you can trust us to find you a certified tutor in Minneapolis. If you're ready to experience the difference that private tutoring can make, sign up above to get in touch with Varsity Tutors today.
The Minneapolis School System
Minneapolis, Minnesota, is part of the Twin Cities along with St. Paul. It is the largest city of the pair, with a population of about 422,000. The larger Twin Cities metropolitan area has an estimated population of 3.6 million. The nearly 35,000 students within the city attend one of the approximately 100 public schools in the Minneapolis Public Schools district. In addition to the public schools available in the city, parents can also choose from more than 20 private schools, or they can send their children to one of the schools in a neighboring district due to Minnesota’s open enrollment statute.
In such a large district, it can be difficult for parents to know where to turn if they discover their child is not achieving their academic potential. Varsity Tutors helps parents connect with experienced Minneapolis tutors. In addition to securing the assistance of a personal tutor, the freedom to choose which school your child attends can be an advantage for parents. Because you can select the school your child attends, it is essential to be aware of how the schools nearby compare to one another. Here are some assessment scores for the biggest Minneapolis high schools:
Minneapolis Test Scores
All Minneapolis students have the opportunity to take a career and college readiness test. These tests include the nationally recognized ACT and SAT. However, Minneapolis students must also prepare for the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCA) or the alternate Minnesota Test of Academic Skills (MTAS), which cover reading, mathematics, and science. These exams come in grades three through eight as well as once during the high school years.
Even for children who are generally doing well in school, standardized exams can present a challenge. For some this will be due to testing anxiety, while for others the issue may be due to a lack of mastery in a specific subject area. A personal tutor can help your child regardless of the academic challenges they face.
While sending your child to a highly ranked school can improve their odds of academic success, it doesn’t necessarily mean that a child who attends a poorly rated school must struggle. However, it is good to know where schools stand. The table below identifies some of the most highly ranked schools in Minneapolis and shows how they compare to other schools in the state:
Minneapolis High School Rankings
| High School | Minneapolis Ranking | State Ranking | AP Pass Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Senior High School | 1 | 32 | 49% |
| Washburn Senior High School | 2 | 67 | 42% |
| South Senior High School | 3 | 143 | 35% |
| Roosevelt Senior High School | 4 | 166 | N/A |
| Henry Senior High School | 5 | N/A | N/A |
| Edison Senior High School | 6 | N/A | N/A |
| Minneapolis College Preparatory | 7 | N/A | N/A |
| Learning for Leadership Charter School | 8 | N/A | N/A |
| MTS High School | 9 | N/A | N/A |
| Heritage Science & Technical Academy | 10 | N/A | N/A |
Even though Minneapolis has a high student population, the high school student-to-teacher ratio is on the low side. You can see how the largest schools in the city stack up in the chart below:
Minneapolis Student-to-Teacher Ratios
South Senior High School has a 17 1 student-teacher ratio.
Southwest Senior High School has a 19 1 student-teacher ratio.
Washburn Senior High School has a 17 1 student-teacher ratio.
Henry Senior High School has a 15 1 student-teacher ratio.
Roosevelt Senior High School has a 13 1 student-teacher ratio.
Minnesota State Average has a 16 1 student-teacher ratio.
Students who graduate from high school in Minneapolis have many nearby colleges from which to choose. Check out some of the top-ranked universities in the Minneapolis area in the following chart:
Minneapolis University Rankings
| College | National Rank | Acceptance Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Carleton College | 25 | 23% |
| Macalester College | 78 | 37% |
| University of Minnesota - Twin Cities | 85 | 44% |
| St. Olaf College | 110 | 45% |
| University of St. Thomas - Minnesota | 154 | 83% |
| Hamline University | 543 | 70% |
| Minneapolis College of Art & Design | 586 | 65% |
| Dunwoody College of Technology | 667 | 67% |
| Augsburg College | 725 | 45% |
| St. Catherine University | 761 | 91% |
How Varsity Tutors Can Help
Varsity Tutors understands how vital it is for parents to provide every possible advantage to their children. We help parents like you connect with experienced Minneapolis tutors who can help your child fulfill their academic potential. Contact Varsity Tutors today to get started.
Your Personalized Tutoring Program and Instructor
Identify Needs
Our knowledgeable directors help you choose your tutor with your learning profile and personality in mind.
Customize Learning
Your tutor can customize your lessons and present concepts in engaging easy-to-understand-ways.
Increased Results
You can learn more efficiently and effectively because the teaching style is tailored to you.
In-Home & Online Convenience
Your tutor comes to you, so times and locations are flexible. Meet at your home, online, or any place of your choosing.
Session Summaries by Tutors
-focused on essay: on creating an effective thesis statement, giving appropriate examples, and staying on-topic
-worked on Reading Comprehension. She is doing well on this part of the SAT- it comes to her much more intuitively than the math.
Read more »
Today, we went over Kinetics in depth. This is a new topic that the student's class just started, but we completed a few good practice problems.
Let me know if the student needs copies of any information.
Read more »
Continued to review strategies for sentence completion and continued to build vocabulary. The student is strongly encouraged to pursue educational avenues that are both enjoyable and productive, such as reading.
Read more »
This was our last session before the holidays. I worked mainly on math with the girls again, and we talked about their practice tests. I also had Student A write another essay & a drill to help her better organize her essays. Also, we talked about the girls using vocabulary cards over the break and taking second full-length practice tests.
Read more »
Today the student and I went through the math and verbal sections on her practice admissions test and reviewed the questions that she missed. We discussed plugging in answer choices to find the one that correctly fits the question. Lastly, we reviewed her essay, which she did a great job on in both the structure and content.
Read more »
The student has a test coming up on Wednesday so we reviewed all of chapter 3 which covers logarithmic and exponential equations and functions. Also, we started solving systems of linear equations. I try to set up fake tests and extra questions to get him to be able to problem solve on his own. I already see signs of improvement so I hope his test scores go up noticeably!
Read more »