Award-Winning Tutors serving Spring Lake Park, MN

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.

...a certified teacher for Pre-Kindergarten through siSixth Grade. Now I am a 4 year veteran teacher! I have been teaching in the elementary level for 4 years in an urban environment. Most of the students that I have worked with have been at least 1 grade level behind. One of my goals as a teacher...

...I have a BA in English from University of Northwestern: St. Paul and TEFL certificate from Hamline University. I started teaching as a college writing and grammar tutor during university, then tutored K-12 students at Sylvan and Huntington Learning Centers in the Twin Cities. I also taught students independently in piano, guitar, writing, and literature....

...for learning while helping students build skills and confidence that will help them academically and/or artistically, and more broadly in their lives. I offer knowledge, experience, supportive challenge, and the mentorship students need to achieve their goals and potential. I encourage my students to "make it their own" by nurturing a feeling of ownership and...

...guide kids in different learning activities. My teaching philosophy centers on fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment where students feel empowered to explore and ask questions. I believe that everyone has unique strengths and learning styles, and I tailor my approach to meet individual needs. My goal is to instill confidence in my students...

I have studied German since I was 14 years old, starting in high school. I also minored in German at Wofford College and studied abroad in Berlin in 2018. I have tutoring experience and I am a people person and love helping others learn German and enjoy it just as much as I do!

...statistics are some of my favorite subjects. I taught general and organic chemistry (lab and lecture) throughout graduate school as a teachers assistant. I have volunteered with children (K-12) for over 20 years, teaching them a variety of science and math subjects. More recently, I volunteer in my children's classrooms in elementary school.

Inmyexperience,theformationofcognitivematurity,andthussociability,dependson one'scapacitytoseeone'sownrealityasasingleperceptionamongavalidplurality.Thestudy ofotherculturesandlanguagesthusopensthepossibilityforindividualstoseebeyondthe centralityoftheirownlives,anessentialriteofpassageinbecomingamatureandfairhuman being.Asateacher,Ihopetosharemyknowledgewithstudentsastheyfindnotonlytheirown viewoftheworld,butalsodiscoverthemyriadviewsaroundthem. Ihopetoaccomplishthisgoalbyformingmeaningful,respectfulbondswitheachofmy students.Inthissense,Ihopetoformmentor/menteerelationshipsinwhichIguidelearners alongtheirpathoflanguageandculturalacquisition.However,Ialsoemphasizetheroleof learnersinthisrelationship,whohelptoguideme,lettingmeknowthebestwayto communicatenotonlyempiricalknowledge,butlessonsaboutlifeaswell. Nowmorethaneverwehavethetechnologicalmeanstoenableandenhance cross-culturalcommunication.Oureducationalsystemsvalueforeignlanguages.Business opportunitiesprovideincentivesforstudentstolearntheselanguages.Iplantousethecurrent educationalandbusinessenvironmentnotonlytoprovidehighqualitylanguageacquisition skills,butenablestudentstoseethevalueinworld viewsandopinionsthatmaydifferfromtheir own.... Teaching Philosophy Robert Hultgren “The limits of my language are the limits of my world.” ­Ludwig Wittgenstein In my experience, one of the most important things that students can learn is the validity of another’s opinion. Now more than ever, it is paramount that we learn to communicate with one another and cross culturally. In the 20th and...

...plans that help individuals to achieve their goals! I enjoy all forms of literature and writing, and when I am not studying psychology, you will find me writing poetry and reading great books, whether it is for a class or just for fun! I understand that writing and reading comprehension can be confusing and even...

...spending time with family and friends. I enjoy working with others and helping them achieve goals. My tutoring experience includes working with students one on one and in group settings. I have also taught basic Spanish, basic reading, writing and math. My fluency in Spanish is backed up by over ten years of practice while...

...caters to each student's unique needs. Subject wise, my strengths are mathematics, up to and including Calculus 1 and 2, as well as computer science and programming languages, such as C++ and Java. I have prior experience with tutoring, having a prior position as an Assistant Teacher at Minnesota Institute for Talented Youth, as well...

...students including 3rd-12th graders. I am passionate about student learning and extremely interested in promoting Chinese language and culture. I use a variety of instructional technologies and effective communication to help learners develop language proficiency, build cultural understanding, and foster critical thinking. I am looking forward to helping you to learn Chinese language and culture.

...statistical training for improved performance. I have developed and delivered statistical and performance improvement training to over 600 individuals from a variety of disciplines including engineering, finance, sales and marketing, supply chain, quality and operations. I have obtained status from the American Society for Quality as a: Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Effectiveness; Certified Reliability Engineer;...

...led writing activities for incarcerated youth in the Fresno Juvenile Justice Center. I firmly believe that, with enough practice and hard work, every student has the potential to read and write well. I tutor multiple subjects connected to English - essay editing, grammar and mechanics, writing, and ESL. I write in my free time, so...

...both the English language and other school subjects. I also implemented a literacy program called PowerRead at my local elementary schools, with the ultimate goal of increasing reading proficiency to 100% of all third graders. Besides reading and English, I have a strong passion for math, including algebra, geometry, and calculus. I am extremely passionate...

I am an experienced physician assistant (PA) educator and clinician. I enjoy working with students to help them meet and obtain their professional goals. I work with students to identify their preferred learning style and areas for improvement.

...currently tutor student-athletes at the University of Minnesota in Economics and Statistics. However, I am passionate about helping younger students in Middle School and High School excel in Math. It is wonderful to see those "Ah..hah" moments when students get it. So I am very interested in assignments involving Algebra, high school Stats, etc. People...

...There is always room for kindness. Laughter helps. My experience includes being a member of the College Board's AP Physics 2 Test Development Committee for 3 years, then advancing to be co-chair of the committee for another 3 years (serving the maximum allowed terms in both roles). I've also been the Physics Teacher Representative for...

...student's life. I have been fluent in Spanish since elementary school through my enrollment in a Spanish immersion program, and have never taken a break from learning Spanish! I have experience tutoring college students from beginners just starting out to 4th years who have already mastered the language. I have spent 5 months living in...

...the test twice in high school. I know what's expected for the test and can help students improve their scores and their confidence. I know that struggling with a subject can be incredibly frustrating and stressful, and math & science topics in particular are a difficult topic to master for a lot of people. The...