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Gabrielle: Mound tutor
Certified Tutor in Mound, MN
Building relationships with my students is the most important part of my job. I love getting to know each and every one and figuring out how to make learning meaningful to them.
Education & Certification
Lawrence University - Bachelors, Anthropology
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities - Masters, Second Languages and Cultures Education
Cheyenne: Mound tutor
Certified Tutor in Mound, MN
...the Pre-Medical track. I took the MCAT this past summer and on my lanta am I glad that I passed and don't have to take it again. I recently moved from Bloomington Minnesota to Rawhay New Jersey. I am passionate about theatre and love living in an area so close to the amazing hub that...
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Beloit College - Bachelors, English Literature & Pre-Med Track
Brad: Mound tutor
Certified Tutor in Mound, MN
I enjoy helping students learn material in a way they can remember and apply in future coursework.... Perseverance trumps brilliance every time. Ask questions and work hard, and there's nothing you won't be able to understand.... I would begin by asking a few questions to see where a student is. I would then provide a useful note sheet and go over a refresher of some of the concepts we would be focusing on.
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University of Minnesota-Twin Cities - Bachelors, Economics
Taryn: Mound tutor
Certified Tutor in Mound, MN
...being able to go on to teach their peers. Nothing is as rewarding as learning something new and I love being a part of that process. I currently attend the University of Minnesota as a Political Science major and am due to graduate early in 2016. After graduation, I hope to work for a non-profit...
Education & Certification
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities - Current Undergrad, Political Science and Government
ACT English: 33
ACT Reading: 34
Erica: Mound tutor
Certified Tutor in Mound, MN
...and learned in Germany and Ethiopia. During my stay in Ethiopia, I worked with an after school girls' program where I tutored the girls in English and other middle and high school subjects. I also have a year's worth of tutoring experience in the St. Paul Public School system. Over the course of my freshman...
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University of Minnesota-Twin Cities - Bachelors, Global Studies and Public & Nonprofit Management
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 34
ACT Reading: 32
Adrienne: Mound tutor
Certified Tutor in Mound, MN
...believe that great patience, dedication, and positive reinforcement in coordination with my tactics described above, I can help any student achieve their academic goals. In my free time I enjoy spending time with my friends and family, going to movies, hanging out in cafes, decorating my apartment, dreaming of new cities to visit, and observing...
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University of Minnesota-Twin Cities - Bachelors, Studies in Cinema and Media Culture
Vania: Mound tutor
Certified Tutor in Mound, MN
...the pre-health track. I have been tutoring college level physics, biology, multivariable calculus, and organic chemistry for the past four years. I have also helped high school students prepare for the SAT and ACT. I am an avid classical pianist, EMT, swimmer, and tinkerer. I love explaining things and paying forward my knowledge to those...
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 780
Laraine: Mound tutor
Certified Tutor in Mound, MN
...What excites you? What do you want to achieve? What are you most fearful about. What frustrates you? We will work together to set the best goals, and to decide how to reach them. I am looking forward to getting to know you and to start working together on reaching your goals.... I believe in clarity. We need to both be aware of the goal, and any problems that make it difficult to reach that goal.
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Marymount College - Bachelors, Psychology
Wayne State University - PHD, Psychology
Ethan: Mound tutor
Certified Tutor in Mound, MN
...coach high school debate for four years helping students learn how research, write and speak in front of an audience. At my undergraduate, Simpson College, I tutored college and high school students in mathematics, economics, accounting and edited papers. I firmly believe every student can succeed if they set a goal, seek out the right...
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Simpson College - Bachelors, Economics & History
GRE Quantitative: 165
Taylor: Mound tutor
Certified Tutor in Mound, MN
...have the strongest passion for tutoring Spanish because I believe it so important to learn to a second language. My teaching philosophy is that you're never too old or too young to learn. Therefore I like to better my tutoring by focusing on the best way to relate to students of different ages and levels...
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Coe College - Bachelor in Arts, Spanish
Ashford University - Masters, Education
Steve: Mound tutor
Certified Tutor in Mound, MN
...and a columnist for a magazine. I have taught literature, English, Spanish, math, study skills (including designing a very successful study skills program), ACT test prep and leadership. Typically, students that I work with show immediate gains in their subject area. Students I work with will work hard--but we will also have a good time...
Education & Certification
University of Minnesota - Bachelor in Arts, English & Global Studies
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 32
Ellen: Mound tutor
Certified Tutor in Mound, MN
...and Field team and was the president of a club with over 200 members. I volunteered for the UMD tutoring center throughout my undergrad and received a Master Tutor Certification. Some of the subjects I have tutored include College Algebra, Precalculus, Calculus I-III, Differential Equations with Linear Algebra, Discrete Mathematics, and Statistics. I believe that...
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University of Minnesota Duluth - Bachelor of Science, Statistics and Actuarial Science
Tracey: Mound tutor
Certified Tutor in Mound, MN
..."hows" of math. I support my students as they learn not only math, but also how they learn best and how to work with their strengths and weaknesses. I am an experienced middle school math teacher, teaching many students who experience math anxiety. I especially enjoy interacting with Middle School students and their extreme reactions...
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Evangel University - Bachelors, Elementary Education; Middle School Mathematics
Kari: Mound tutor
Certified Tutor in Mound, MN
...and backgrounds; in all areas of English, reading and especially writing. I am passionate and get to know my students. That is partially why I am successful in helping them to achieve their goals and go beyond expectations! Tutoring and teaching is a noble profession and I take pride in being an educator. I will...
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University of Mary - Bachelors, English Education
Seton Hall University - Masters, English
Laura: Mound tutor
Certified Tutor in Mound, MN
...Sometime in 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...
Education & Certification
University of Missouri-Columbia - Bachelors, Linguistics, French
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 32
Claire: Mound tutor
Certified Tutor in Mound, MN
...in Chemistry as well as worked at an on-campus coffee shop. I participated in a semester-long study abroad program in Ecuador, spending time in Quito and also completing a 6-week long internship with a midwife in a small indigenous village in Otavalo. After graduation, I moved to Louisville to pursue a Master's in teaching (MAT)...
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Grinnell College - Bachelors, Chemistry and Spanish
University of Louisville - Masters, Master of Arts in Teaching
Mason: Mound tutor
Certified Tutor in Mound, MN
- B.A. in Biology from St. Olaf College. - I enjoy tutoring ACT prep, helping with essays, math and sciences. - I am passionate about staying active, am an avid Minnesota sports fan and love watching Scrubs re-runs. ... Jot down 2-3 words that summarizes each paragraph, and then write a cumulative summarizing sentence at the end of the passage.
Education & Certification
St Olaf College - Bachelors, Biology, General
Julia: Mound tutor
Certified Tutor in Mound, MN
...Bachelor of Arts in Theology from Creighton University and a Master of Arts in Education from Saint Mary's University. I am interested in a wide range of subjects, but I am most passionate about theology and history. I truly believe that given the proper tools, assistance, and personal motivation every student can succeed academically. As...
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Creighton University - Bachelors, Theology
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota - Masters, Education
Ash: Mound tutor
Certified Tutor in Mound, MN
...math tutoring center. I loved being able to work one-on-one with students and see their growth as they started to understand the material. I strongly believe that understanding concepts is just as important as being able to work out technical problems, and that all students (regardless of perceived mathematical intelligence) have the ability to do...
Education & Certification
University of Utah - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36
Rohit: Mound tutor
Certified Tutor in Mound, MN
I am an Economics and Political Science major at the University of Minnesota. In addition to being a tutor at Grade Potential, I work as a debate coach at Como Park High School in St. Paul. I...
Education & Certification
University of Minnesota - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Economics
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 36
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Mound is a city located in Hennepin County, Minnesota. The city has a population of 9,100 and is famous for being the birthplace of Tonka Toys. Residents living in Mound are part of the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area, where they are less than 25 miles from downtown Minneapolis.
Students living in Mound are serviced by the Westonka School District, where they attend Mound-Westonka High School. An enthusiastic Mound tutor is eager to help you in your private test prep instruction, whether the tutoring session is in-home or online. If you are worried about that big exam coming up, online and in-person tutoring in Mound might help you improve in your test prep, so that you can spend more time preparing for success outside of secondary education.
Nearby Minneapolis is the home of many top-notch schools, like the University of Minnesota, Walden University, and Capella University. You could potentially improve the chances of admittance to these top schools if you connect with one of the Mound, MN, tutors available for private tutoring, instruction, and test prep, either in-home or online.
You have a variety of entertainment options around Mound that you can explore. The city sits along the shores of many different lakes, including West Arm, Halsted Bay, and Lake Minnetonka. Because of this, you can easily spend the day kayaking, boating, or fishing. This is also a great way to get the opportunity to see some of Minnesota's most beautiful landmarks.
The Carver Park Reserve is located just south of Mound. This nature reserve is a great place to hike, camp, and bird watch. You can spend hours walking through the trails that take you through forests, fields, and meadows.
Since Minneapolis is approximately 30 minutes away, you can also spend the day enjoying its amenities. This means that you can stop by Target Field to watch the Twins play one of their home games, or you can go across the street to the Target Center and watch the Timberwolves, the city's local NBA team.
If you enjoy arts and history, stop by the Minneapolis Institute of Art and explore the various exhibits that showcase some of the region's most talented artists. Another interesting place to learn about the city's history is the Mill City Museum, which is a great way to get a better understanding of how industry affected the growth of the city.
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