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Benjamin: Shakopee tutor
Certified Tutor in Shakopee, MN
...degrees in physics and astrophysics. I work for a technology startup in St Paul, and aim to attend graduate school in technology policy. I began tutoring in high school, and have since continued enjoyed helping my peers to see a puzzle in a new light. From four summers as a leadership camp counselor, I have...
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University of Minnesota-Twin Cities - Bachelors, Physics, Astrophysics
GRE Quantitative: 170
GRE Verbal: 167
Don: Shakopee tutor
Certified Tutor in Shakopee, MN
...that I have the ability to reach students that others struggled to reach and motivate, oftentimes at-risk students, and I found this 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...
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Dordt College - Bachelors, English
Concordia University-Saint Paul - Masters, Education
Courtney: Shakopee tutor
Certified Tutor in Shakopee, MN
...is the summer I spent teaching English to adults as a certified ESL assistant at the International Education Center in downtown Minneapolis. All these experiences have helped me develop a variety of strategies to adapt to different learners needs and learning styles. I tutor a wide range of subjects, such as ACT prep, math, writing,...
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Augsburg College - Bachelors, Sociology w/minor in Spanish
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 36
ACT Reading: 33
Emma: Shakopee tutor
Certified Tutor in Shakopee, MN
...College in Minnesota studying Spanish, Political 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...
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Gustavus Adolphus College - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 36
Nate: Shakopee tutor
Certified Tutor in Shakopee, MN
...Minnesota with degrees in chemical engineering and chemistry. During my schooling I was routinely asked to break down big problems, identify the key parts, and then solve them. This same thinking has made me a successful teacher in areas much broader then math and science. By breaking down a problem and identifying key points I...
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University of Minnesota - Twin Cities - Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering
ACT Composite: 33
ACT Math: 34
ACT Reading: 33
Elijah: Shakopee tutor
Certified Tutor in Shakopee, MN
I am a recent graduate of St. Olaf College, where I received a B.A. (magna cum laude) in Philosophy with a concentration in Film Studies. I plan on pursuing a MA in Philosophy from The New School for Social Research. I am highly dedicated and detail oriented in both academic and professional pursuits.
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St Olaf College - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
GRE Verbal: 164
Ryan: Shakopee tutor
Certified Tutor in Shakopee, MN
...diverse learning environment at MCTC, I tutor students of various ages and backgrounds. Further, my experience in philosophy has led me to many discussion circles wherein a number of students, myself included, are working together towards a greater comprehension of a difficult text. These experiences have led me to a general teaching ethos of flexibility...
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Minneapolis Community and Technical College - Current Undergrad, Philosophy
ACT Reading: 34
ACT Science: 35
Jayme: Shakopee tutor
Certified Tutor in Shakopee, MN
...to be a very passionate teacher. I believe that patience and realistic goal setting are key in creating a positive and enjoyable learning environment. In addition, every student learns in a different way. I work hard to figure out how my students learn best and adapt my teaching style to best suit their needs.... I believe that teaching needs to be adapted to fit an individual student's needs. Each student learns in a unique way, which...
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University of Wisconsin - River Falls - Bachelors, Spanish
Universidad de Costa Rica - Masters, TESOL
Monica: Shakopee tutor
Certified Tutor in Shakopee, MN
...having a natural curiosity about the world, and I hope to communicate the importance of this to my students regardless of which direction their academic pursuits take them. I grew up in Toledo, Ohio and have lived and traveled all over the US. I've also traveled overseas and spent six years living in Germany. I studied...
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Cleveland Institute of Art - Bachelors, Photography
Bauhaus-University Weimar - Masters, Public Art and New Artistic Strategies
Colleen: Shakopee tutor
Certified Tutor in Shakopee, MN
...University, where I received my Bachelor of Science in International Affairs with a focus on the intersection of the environment and international politics in the former Soviet Union. I am an intrepid traveler and have visited 26 countries, mostly in Eastern Europe and Central Asia. I tutor a broad range of subjects, but I am...
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Georgetown University - Bachelor of Science, International Affairs
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 33
Kassandra: Shakopee tutor
Certified Tutor in Shakopee, MN
...many classes. I also tutored students in PSAT, SAT Verbal, ACT, AP History, English and Literature preparation through "Ivy West" while I was living in the San Francisco Bay area. Now that I am living in Minnesota, I am thrilled to be working with Varsity Tutors. I truly enjoy working with students of all ages,...
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Lawrence University - Bachelor in Arts, Comparative Religion/English
University of California Hastings College of Law - Juris Doctor, Law
Nadine: Shakopee tutor
Certified Tutor in Shakopee, MN
...College majoring in Economics with a minor in Geography. I started tutoring in high school through the honors society. Since I've moved 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...
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Macalester College - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
ACT Composite: 32
ACT Math: 33
ACT Reading: 34
Joo Ree: Shakopee tutor
Certified Tutor in Shakopee, MN
...as a School Psychologist for a metro area school district. I am excited to tutor students of all ages in a variety of academic and test prep areas. I was raised in the U.S. and am a native English speaker with a diverse educational background. I attended preschool through 11th grade in the U.S. and...
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Carleton College - Bachelors, Psychology
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities - Masters, Educational Psychology
Erica: Shakopee tutor
Certified Tutor in Shakopee, MN
...After graduating from high school and before starting college, I took a gap year abroad, during which time I lived 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...
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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: Shakopee tutor
Certified Tutor in Shakopee, MN
...way that success can be obtained in learning if a student's already stellar strengths aren't taken into account first. I 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...
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University of Minnesota-Twin Cities - Bachelors, Studies in Cinema and Media Culture
Meghan: Shakopee tutor
Certified Tutor in Shakopee, MN
...when I was in college at University of Northwestern, St. Paul. I had the opportunity to tutor a 9th grade boy in his English Learning. The following year I spent six weeks teaching English in China. I then was a middle school ESL teacher for three years. I've worked with students of all ages from...
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University of Northwestern — St. Paul - Bachelor in Arts, Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL)
Maury: Shakopee tutor
Certified Tutor in Shakopee, MN
...grade school, I knew I wanted to be a teacher. My first experience with teaching was showing my younger sister how to multiply and divide. I studied elementary education at the University of Houston and graduated in 2012. I am also a certified teacher for Pre-Kindergarten through siSixth Grade. Now I am a 4 year...
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University of Houston - Bachelors, Interdisciplinary Studies
Lauren: Shakopee tutor
Certified Tutor in Shakopee, MN
...I enjoy playing soccer and generally being active outdoors. This last spring I had the incredible opportunity to climb Kilimanjaro. Additionally, I love to read and write. Some of my favorite books include The Lord of the Rings, King of Hearts, Tragedy of the Whale Ship Essex, and Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea.
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Carleton College - Current Undergrad, Undecided, anticipated major in geology
ACT English: 33
ACT Reading: 34
ACT Science: 34
Thressa: Shakopee tutor
Certified Tutor in Shakopee, MN
...a class of 17 three and four year olds. Beyond academics, I love to bike around the Twin Cities, find new nooks to explore, read, and practice yoga. I've traveled to Mexico, Nicaragua, Guatemala, and Panama, and hope to see more of Central and South America soon. I write and perform poetry, and coach a...
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Hamline University - Bachelor in Arts, English
Concordia University-Saint Paul - Master of Arts, Early Childhood Education
Athena: Shakopee tutor
Certified Tutor in Shakopee, MN
...with a BA in Spanish and Linguistics. I have a passion for learning languages and increasing cultural competency. I aim to cultivate strong interests in learning the Spanish language because of all the opportunities and life lessons it brings to a student's life. I have been fluent in Spanish since elementary school through my enrollment...
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Grinnell College - Bachelor in Arts, Spanish, Linguistics
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