Award-Winning Tutors in Burnsville, MN

...I look for solutions from all angles. I graduated from the University of Minnesota with a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology and a minor in English. I went on to receive my Masters in medical physiology at Loyola University Chicago. I tutor a wide range of subjects including SAT test preparation, Biology, Math, Chemistry, English...

...working on my degree, I worked as a Spanish Tutor and my responsibilities included facilitating small group conversations, tutoring one-on-one students, reviewing class material, preparing review guides, and conversing in a foreign language. My philosophy on education centers on an active approach as I engage my students in discussions, activities and higher-lever thinking. I believe...

...is necessary, but students also need wise strategies for working under time pressure, narrowing down answers, and understanding what the questions are really saying. I value critical thinking as my philosophy of education, because students who have developed the ability to reason through new concepts and be confident in the conclusions they reach are not...

...teacher and a tutor, I have worked with students ranging from children to doctoral degree candidates. I like tutoring students individually because it allows me to tailor my approach to each student in a way that I could never do in a classroom. Outside of my work, I enjoy listening to music, bicycling, cooking, and...

...in life every day. For recreation, all the aspects of living in Uptown Minneapolis entertain me, particularly living by the Chain of Lakes. I regularly spend time around the lakes, bicycling, jogging, walking, canoeing, and just hanging out. Beyond that, I enjoy reading, following current events, and watching Minnesota sports teams complete.

...Spanish, basic reading, writing and math. My fluency in Spanish is backed up by over ten years of practice while living in other countries and working with Spanish speaking clients in my professional career. My knowledge of the language can be applied to working with students of all ages. I look forward to how I...

...to my younger siblings taking them, it was natural to spend time answering their questions and working through problems with them. Having graduated Magna Cum Laude with a degree in Mechanical Engineering, I was oftentimes called upon by my peers to help explain a difficult concept, or work through a difficult exercise. In addition to...

...and communication skills with essay and speech assistance. I understand how it can feel to need help and have the patience required for one-on-one instruction. I believe with enough time and guidance we can all unlock the potential within, and that sometimes the hardest lessons are our most valuable; therefore, it is vital that we...

...Outside academia, I love to read I work in a library, after all! Im also an avid journaler. I enjoy learning languages in addition to Spanish and Latin, Im currently working on French. Im always listening to music, particularly Broadway musicals. And, finally, Im a huge Harry Potter fan. I get compared to Hermione Granger...

...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 and laugh a lot as we work to meet your goals. When I'm not tutoring, you can usually find...