Award-Winning Tutors from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

I believe that anyone (even a tutor) can learn. A graduate of the University of Minnesota with a BA in Psychology, I have worked as an in-home Autistic counselor, a general ed (elementary) teacher, a teacher of Autistic children in elementary school and as a teacher, as "gifted teacher in the elementary environment and "gifted" Reading in a Middle school. I have worked with IEP, EP and 504 goals. I have also worked with private tutoring companies as well as providing reading "enrichment" to students prior to state testing. I am certified to teach middle school social studies and middle school Autistic. I have over 10+ years teaching experience as well as tutoring and helping students to get to the next grade via state testing. I enjoy reading and Social Studies though I also enjoy elementary math and science.

I have been a Spanish teacher since 2008 and I am passionate about helping students achieve their goals in the Spanish language. I have a BA in Spanish Studies from the University of Minnesota and an MA in Spanish from New Mexico State University. I am also an AP Spanish Language and Culture exam rater for College Board and have a lot of experience in getting my students to succeed in their AP Exams. Finally, I have tutored others to be successful on the Spanish Praxis exam and I am excited to work with you and help you become more proficient in Spanish.When I'm not tutoring or teaching I love to travel, read, go to the movies, and play with my dogs!

My story actually begins with my father. I probably got my goal oriented personality from him. He always had something he had to accomplish. When he came to Texas from Nigeria he wanted to build a company that focused on giving. So with many years of strife he built a healthcare company from the ground up. I had the gracious opportunity from my father to learn about finance and how a business runs from him. And then I learned how to be a caregiver from my mother who was a nurse. So then it was just the proper educational base the International School of Minnesota gave me that allowed me to come to the University of Minnesota to pursue a degree in Physiology. A lot of my upbringing continuously influences the choice I make today. I love the things I love because at a young age I saw what passion for a person’s job was like. I really enjoy tutoring because I really like showing the younger generation what the value of education is. Here at Varsity Tutors i promise I will uphold their values to give my clients success.

As a tutor and mentor with a wealth of experience in economics, statistics, machine learning, Python coding, and Mandarin Chinese, I am passionate about helping students achieve their academic and professional goals. As an experienced specialist in the market research and business consulting industry, I deeply understand the practical applications of these subjects. I am eager to share my knowledge and expertise with those seeking to develop their skills.In my experience as a tutor and mentor, I have found that the best way to help students learn is to tailor my approach to their individual needs and learning styles. Whether you are struggling with a specific concept or need help developing a study plan, I am committed to working with you to identify your strengths and weaknesses and help you build the skills and knowledge you need to succeed.If you choose to work with me, you can expect a tutor and mentor who is patient, supportive, and dedicated to your success. Whether you are a high school student just starting or a college student looking to take your skills to the next level, I am here to help you achieve your goals and reach your full potential.

As a trained and practicing educator and instructional coach, teaching and learning are invaluable to me. Whether it is teaching my elementary school students or advising the high school and college students I support as a coach during the summer, teaching and learning are integral to growth at any age and in any role.Learning theory and differentiation back up my instructional practices as a classroom teacher and are directly applicable to being a one on one tutor. Discovering an individual's needs, interests and goals are essential to academic progress and are three things I will take into account when approaching my tutees. I will do so with patience, knowledge of content and by drawing on my previous experience educating others.As a tutor with Varsity Tutors I will bring my educational expertise, enthusiasm and joy for both teaching and learning.

A former math teacher in Minnesota, I moved to North Carolina to do more dancing and see a different part of the world.I've worked as both a math teacher and in banking, so I know what you need to know for 'real life.'Most recent subjects taught: Algebra 1 and 2, Pre-Calculus.

I believe that as an instructor I am meant to impart more than just knowledge of a particular subject to my students; academic growth is only one part of a holistic education. Teachers should also be mentors to their students, fostering personal and ethical development both by example and through classroom interaction. I believe that education and guidance are indispensable factors in the growth of future generations and the development of a world inspired by integrity and personal responsibility.

My elementary education background led me to a 15 year journey of substitute teaching. I have loved the challenge required to teach in a different setting every day. I now look forward to helping students remotely with their lessons. Together we'll discover, understand, apply, analyze, evaluate and create! Let's get started!

I have a B.S. in Education and Animal Science/Biotechnology with a Master of Education. I have been working with children since I was a downhill ski instructor in Minnesota during high school. I believe in multiple teaching styles because each student learns differently and requires various tools to be successful in the classroom. All students have the potential to be great, and its my job to help them to reach their goals!

I recently graduated with a Mathematics degree and I am seeking fellowship as an actuary. I have always enjoyed helping my peers in classes with unclear teaching methods, which 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 have a very flexible tutoring style, and my approach strongly depends on each of my students' needs. The goal is for students to leave in a more calm, confident state than before.Outside of school, I spend much of my time biking, doing yoga, cooking, and exploring new places with friends.

I'm a PhD in the molecular sciences. Although I've done a lot of schoolwork, I appreciate the difficulty some students have with difficult subjects (mine was Calculus), and trying to concentrate when studying is the last thing I want to think about.My goal is to help you plan out your studies so that you can maximize your potential with the minimum amount of work. Sometimes it's hard for some teachers to break down a complex topic for burgeoning learners because they themselves approach it from a higher level and can't think at a low enough level.After a year of science outreach in high-need Nashville public schools, I've found that I have a knack for breaking down complex concepts to an easy-to-digest format that incorporates math and literature comprehension into real scientific problems.Fortunately, the more I learned about a subject matter, the easier it has been to find meaning and see how it fits into a bigger picture.I want to help you understand things in a big-picture way with real-life examples (usually in the hard sciences). This hopefully will help you with comprehension and memorization.

I am an honors student at the University of Minnesota studying English and Journalism. I've been tutoring, teaching, and volunteering in schools for five years and specialize in language arts and standardized test preparation.

I am a marketing student at the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. In high school, I was a tutor for two years, with subjects ranging from math, english, science, and history. As your tutor, i will explain how each process or concept works, then provide examples of the process, and then at the end of each concept, I will help you work through some examples of your own.

I received my PhD in Electrical Engineering from the University of Minnesota. My dissertation work was in optics, specifically optical imaging systems. I primarily tutor Optics, Electromagnetism, Analog Circuits, and Digital Electronics. My teaching style tends to be Socratic; I like to use guiding questions to help students grow their comprehension and problem solving skills.

I am a graduate of the University of Minnesota Twin Cities with a double major in English and Religious Studies. For the past year I have been a volunteer tutor at Sumner Library in Minneapolis where I help students with English, Math, and subjects in the humanities and social sciences. In the past I was the leader of an ESL reading circle through the Open Door Learning Center. I was also a private tutor for two elementary aged girls, one of whom was visually impaired and needed my assistance with learning Braille. My future goals are to pursue graduate studies related to literacy and education in the hopes of one day becoming a professor of English Literature. I am very excited to have the opportunity to work with Varsity Tutors and hope that we will be in touch before long!

As a writing instructor, I believe that my job is not to "tell students what to do," but rather to coach and develop, to ask questions and give feedback as needed. In my experience, students who are open to this feedback--and show an eagerness to grow--are the most rewarding to work with. I believe that written communication is one of the most valuable skills one can master, and that all students, regardless of their past experiences with writing instruction, can become effective communicators of their ideas. I relish the feeling of writing something meaningful and effective, and I hope to impart that same experience to the students I get to work with!

Hi! My name is Josh Dysthe and I am currently a senior at the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. I have extensive teaching experience in both organic chemistry and physics. I recently took my MCAT and scored in the 92 percentile so I am offering my services to help you attack the beast of the MCAT! I look forward to working with you!Outside of academics, I am involved extensively in physical fitness and outdoor activities including hiking, skiing, and motorcycle riding. I also have a passion for nutrition and fitness.

I'm excited to share my passion of math and design with others. I enjoy applying concepts learned in the classroom to real-life situations. It's not just about learning what we are supposed to learn, but rather understanding why it is important and what we can do with it.

My name is Sami and I absolutely love learning and teaching. I have a Bachelors Degree from the University of Minnesota Duluth in Early Childhood Education and Special Education. I also have a Master's of Education from the University of Minnesota.I have taught in Elementary schools for 2+ years, and have over 8 years of tutoring experience. I have a background of tutoring various ages (3-20) and various subjects (Math, English, Science, Special Education, and many more!) I have lots of experience teaching and tutoring virtually, and feel very comfortable with virtual collaboration.I absolutely love helping children and students get organized with their academics and fall in love with learning :)

I am a biomedical engineering student, going into my 4th year, at the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. Engineering involves a great deal of math and science, thus I offer tutoring for all ages of math as well as basic chemistry and physics. I think math is such an essential aspect of everyone's education, and a basic understanding of numbers can be applicable in everyday life. As a young student, I remember math having a bad reputation among other students, and I want to change that. Students need to develop a positive association with numbers at a young age so they can be more successful in the future. I have previously tutored elementary aged children in basic mathematics, and I am currently employed at a tutor center focused on math. At the center, I work with students of all ages from preschool to college. In schools, math class is very dependent on memorization which I believe is more harmful than helpful. Students really need a strong understanding of numbers in order to progress. I have learned many mental strategies myself that will help students advance. Outside of school and work, I love to spend time on the lakes in MN, travel, golfing, playing tennis, and spending time with my friends and family.

A Kansas native and former Nebraska Cornhusker, I have spent the last few years working on the 'Black Homesteaders in the Great Plains', a collaborative public history project aimed at enriching historical narratives of the Great Plains. I am currently spreading Nebraska nice in the Twin Cities as a current Master candidate in the Heritage Studies and Public History program at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. I am ready and confident in my abilities to enrich individuals through multiple perspectives and to foster curiosity for the discipline I grew to know and love.

Microbiologist and analyst. I love to help students connect the concepts we learn in theory and really get them to use it in the applications you would as a scientist.

I received my Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Saint Thomas with a concentration in zoology and environmental science. I am currently working towards a PhD in Entomology at the University of Minnesota. I also have an Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts from North Hennepin Community College.My tutoring experiences include serving as a peer biology tutor, and as a general STEM and writing tutor for K-12 and adult learners through the public library. I have also taught freshman college level courses in entomology and human biology.I am a broadly trained biologist and can provide tutoring for a variety of biological topics. My current research is split between ecology and molecular biology. I have also received training to tutor essay writing and have experience working with ESL students.I believe that STEM is for everyone and that mastering biology is within every student's reach. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with friends and family, dancing, and hiking.

My name is Bachka, and I am excited to be teaching through Varsity Tutors. I have an academic background in Resource Economics as well as Finance, and I have been able to use my degree working internationally for multiple development and poverty reduction NGOs.In school I worked as a tutor for my peers and afterwards, I coached youth sports in my community.

I have been a teaching assistant for 8 times and have taught more than 2000 students. One of the best experiences of my life was when I was given the opportunity to teach a class of about 300 students. It was a great Opportunity to see how it looks from the other side. So given that I have been a student, TA and instructor I can bring that all to the table to better help my students understand and learn the subject.

I am an incoming Epidemiology and Global Health Master of Public Health student at the University of Minnesota. I received my undergraduate degree in Mathematics from Grinnell College in 2020 and also have extensive coursework in philosophy, biology, chemistry, and physics. I worked as a calculus tutor in Grinnell's math lab and tutored a professor's 8th grader in recreational math, competition problems, and ACT math test prep. I'm an alumni of the Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth (CTY) and enjoy juggling, sudoku, and creating origami tessellations.

I am a very sociable and dedicated computer programmer from Minneapolis, MN. I graduated from the University of Minnesota with a major in Computer Science and a minor in Japanese. I love to teach and I love to learn all things computer science.Technology is a fast-growing area and there is always something new to get your hands on, whether that be mobile, web, api, or even game development. It's important to stay up-to-date on your skills, especially in the world of technology, and I want to make that as easy as possible for every student I work with. Through positivity, mutual interests, and taking the time to understand each student's needs and preferred way of learning, I hope to help people learn about the exciting world of computer programming.

A good tutor is someone who understands your learning needs and desires, and adapts their teaching style to meet those needs. Learning should be an interactive process, with the tutor and the one being tutored offering equal conversation and interacting in meaningful ways together. The best tutors are able to balance the need for specific content mastery and the desire to instill a love for learning as a general concept.

Celestine is my name, the last born of four children, and I am currently based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. I was born into quite a small family of one sister and two brothers. My late father was a public servant, and my mother is a retired civil servant who is currently based in Accra, Ghana. My father died of an unknown sickness exactly a year when I graduated from college. I was born and raised in Accra, Ghana; Accra is the capital city of Ghana. All my family are based in Ghana, and I am the only one whos currently in the United States.Though I grew up in the city, my family is not rich, and I am the only one with the highest level of education. My parents were not that educated; my fathers highest level of education was elementary and my mother was a high school graduate. Two of my siblings are high school graduates and the other one is a diploma holder. However, being the last born offered me much privilege, since my parents wanted to see one of their children climb higher in the level of education. I was therefore raised differently from my siblings, with serious guidance and discipline from my parents.Growing up in a non-academic oriented family offered me the zeal and passion to be sedulous towards my education. Being the last of four siblings and the only one with a university degree, I was never deterred, but I was challenge to strive harder and achieve the highest level of education. Attaining the best level of education was very demanding, due to my poor economic background, but through the encouragement, support, and guidance of my parents and some leaders in the society I gradually picked up and excelled as I moved further up on the ladder of education.I have interest in studying things related to mathematics. Mathematics broadens the knowledge and makes one thinks deeper and sharper. Mathematics is used as an essential tool in many fields such as natural science, medicine, engineering and economics. This motivated me to study science in the senior secondary school and to major in Agricultural Economics at the undergraduate level.I obtained my elementary and high school education in a less endowed urban school, by way of qualified teachers. That notwithstanding, I persisted with my dreams, studied assiduously and mostly emerged on top of my class. After high school I gained admission to the University of Ghana, which is the best and premier university in Ghana. It is also an incredibly diverse community, which usually attract brainy students in Ghana, mostly students from well-endowed schools.At my freshmen level, I felt like there was no belonging for me and so lonely. Fellow students will ask, which high school are you from? and me being from a low school, it was clear, I did not belong. But I never isolated myself from school gathering, I overlooked all the rejections and discrimination from other students and tried as much to mingle. My last three years was therefore a good stay in the school community.After graduation, I moved to a rural community as a senior program officer to teach and train illiterates, dropouts, and repatriated trafficked children. This was a big task for me, since I had live in the city all my life, but also it was a transformation in my life. It made me understood that, as people we can never be the same, we are raised differently by different people in different environment, and we have different cultural values. I gained much experience and exposure from this rural community. I also learned to treat people nicely and equally no matter their background.My parents (especially my mum) were the most influential people in my life. One thing I did when growing up, was to read worthwhile, and not just in my area of study. Reading about great people from poor background who defied all difficult situations just to work harder and accomplished it so well in life indeed inspired me a lot. It made me realized and discovered that success has nothing to do with your background, and that is all about diligence, determination, and with perseverance one can achieve whatever he or she want in life.My study area in high school was science, with the dream of being a medical doctor, but as I climb the educational ladder my interest changed. This is so because, it has always been a paradox to me why poverty and hunger are so intense in some agrarian economies like that of sub-Saharan African countries, despite agriculture being the backbone of most economic growth. I therefore decided to pursue agricultural economics at the university to gain a better understanding to these issues, and how it can be solved. I have no regrets for the change of mind since that made me discovered my long-term career path and future goals. That was a defining moment in my life, I further applied to some good schools in agricultural economics for my masters degree, upon which I gained admission and scholarship to two of the schools, but I accepted the offer to Mississippi State University out of the two.I am currently a first-year PhD student at the University of Minnesota studying applied economics. My research interest is in development, trade and policy. I am currently taking my coursework so I am yet to come up my dissertation topics, hopefully in my third year. My long term professional goal is to conduct research that will impact lot of lives and economies globally. I am very versatile, goal oriented, and have a track record of setting objectives and achieving them.My talent is cooking. My family is endowed with cooking skills. To me cooking is a gift and is something Im extremely passionate about. Im able to prepare tasty food from little ingredients, and the easy with which I can learn new recipes is a distinct feature I have. I can prepare a few continental dishes and lot of local dishes.My hobbies are reading, listening to music and current affairs, watching movies, and social networking. I love to read economics books related to trade, development, and growth quite often. I as well read novels, inspirational books, and on the media platform (BBC, CNN, Aljazeera, Economist and others). I derive so much joy in reading as I always motivate myself with saying The more that you read, the more things you will know, the more that you learn, and the more places you will go.Further, I love to social network quite a lot. Meeting new people, making new friends, and staying in touch with them, has become so easy, thanks to this interactive web medium of social networking; is therefore something I often do for fun after a hard days work or for leisure.

I am a current sophomore at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology. I plan on following up my undergraduate degree with graduate studies in Virology or Immunology. As a current student, I have had to spend countless hours perfecting my study habits and working through many difficult concepts on my own. This helps immensely when it comes to tutoring, as I have personal knowledge of some of the struggles students are facing. I tutor general biology at a college and high school level, and this includes AP Biology prep. I also tutor for standardized college entry exams, particularly the ACT. I enjoy biology simply because of the fascinating subject matter, but I especially enjoy test prep because it allows me to really explore the thought process that goes on behind analyzing and answering the test questions. I strive to help all of my students not only find the right answers, but to equip them to think critically and perform well on all tests and in their future studies. Outside of school, I enjoy watching basketball and cooking shows, and I have also started distance running, having completed my first marathon this past fall with more planned in the future.

I am an educator and artist with a passion for languages. I have experience teaching in both Minneapolis and Paris, and I have tutored in K-12 core subject matters - math, science, language arts, and social studies. I have my Master's of Education from the University of Minnesota in Second Languages and Cultures with a narrow focus on English as a Second Language. I am fluent in French and have an intermediate level in Spanish and Arabic. My main goals when working with students is to meet them where they are at in their learning, as well as use creative ways to make knowledge accessible. When I'm not teaching, I am spending time outside, reading up and working on anti-oppression, and watching movies. I am also a novice herbalist and astrologer, and hope to dedicate more time in learning about our plan(t)cestors and how they help with healing.

I am passionate about teaching and having students gain confidence in subjects I am interested in. I enjoy learning Biology and as it has not been too long since I graduated high school (I am currently an undergrad majoring in Neuroscience), I understand the various ways it can be challenging. I realized my love for biology and neuroscience in particular in high school, as I really enjoyed AP Biology and AP Psychology. Tutoring these subjects back in high school helped me strengthen my own understanding and gain an appreciation for different learning styles as well. I ended up scoring 5s on both exams and they still remain my favorite subjects to this day. Let's learn more about these topics together!

I enjoy helping students learn material in a way they can remember and apply in future coursework.

I am a Neuroscience major and pre-nursing student. I would love to share some of my knowledge as a resource and guide to other students out there (irrespective of being pre-health or not) in order to work together to strengthen understanding and comprehension.

I am a sophomore at the University of Minnesota majoring in genetics and cell development with a minor in communications. I have three years experience teaching swim lessons in high school, and I am excited to resume teaching. I am most interested in literary analysis, biology, and improving general study skills.

I am a recent graduate of the University of Minnesota, with a Bachelor's of Science in mathematics and computer science, and a current graduate student at the University of Illinois in mathematics. I am most passionate about mathematics, and I love helping others learn and master the subject. In the past, I have tutored Calculus 1 and 2 and helped prepare students for the ACT. However, I am available to tutor any math subject as well as computer science. In my free time, I enjoy reading philosophy, going on bike rides, and discussion.

I got my degree in computer science from the University of Minnesota with minors in math and astrophysics. Since then I've been working as a software engineer, primarily with Python and HTML/CSS/JavaScript. During college I enjoyed working as an algebra and geometry teaching assistant with the University of Minnesota Talented Youth Mathematics Program (after finishing the program myself), and since then I've continued to help math students after school and volunteered in coding workshops to teach kids about Python via computer-generated drawings and Minecraft modding.For me, teaching and tutoring are how I like to share subjects I'm experienced in and passionate about (especially computer skills, Python, and math) with others. I try to convey the principles and thought process that are the basis of my own understanding of the subject, not just rules to follow or things to memorize. Being able to explain your answer is even more important than simply getting it right! My tutoring style is personalized, with plenty of examples and frequent knowledge checks to ensure I and my student(s) are in sync. In my spare time I enjoy cycling, skiing, woodworking, reading, and vacationing to Lake Superior.

I grew up in Mexico and I have over fifteen years of teaching experience within the USA, Canada and Mexico.I have teaching experience with elementary, middle and high school students in private and public schools. I've been teaching Spanish in Minnesota for over ten years.In 2014 I've completed a Master's Degree in World Language and Cultures at the University of Minnesota.I am an enthusiastic person and I enjoy learning about new teaching technologies. I also enjoy traveling, sports, international cuisine, meeting people from all walks of life and learning about the world around me.

I am a sophomore at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities studying Political Science and Spanish. Previously, I attended St. Francis High School and Anoka Ramsey Community College as a PSEO student. Some of my experience working with students I have gained through tutoring at Ramsey Middle School in Minneapolis. I tutor 6th and 8th grade math students with Algebra and Pre-Algebra. This experience is actually what led me to become interested in working as a tutor for Varsity Tutors. The subjects I am most interested in tutoring are math, Spanish, and ACT prep.Education has always been important to me, and I love sharing it with others. I love seeing that others are passionate about a particular topic, even if it isn’t something I’m necessarily interested in. I would describe my tutoring style as laid back, but goal-oriented. I am incredibly understanding and patient, but also very driven to help others accomplish their goals. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with friends and family, traveling, reading, and playing/watching hockey.

I love teaching Spanish. I understand how learners think. I am patient, flexible, creative and will make learning fun.I studied in a Spanish Immersion school then lived in South America for a year. Then I continued my love for Spanish by getting a degree in Spanish Portuguese and Global Studies.