Award-Winning Writing Tutors serving Blaine, MN

...my undergraduate degree in Comparative Literature and Cultural History at Marlboro College. I have consistently applied myself across fields and topics, and feel that I have found an intellectual and personal home in writing, composition, literature, cultural analysis, and education. I very much enjoy working through the nuts and bolts of essay writing and drafting with students, and am delighted by the array of learner types. I bring passion, energy, patience, and individualized focus to...

...has been the most instrumental in drawing out my students' innate motivation and ambition through the power of storytelling, so I always try to empower my students by giving them greater command of language. It helps that writing can often be incredibly fun. When I'm not at work, I am a musician studying violin, guitar, and voice. I also try as much as I can to get to the beautiful lakes of Minnesota and the...

...getting to that moment of 'getting it' often required the trying of many different routes towards the same understanding. Once in college, I continued to tutor in a volunteer capacity, going to a nearby New Jersey Corrections Facility to tutor inmates ages 20-25 hoping to pass the GED. As well, I became an essay-writing tutor for my fellow classmates with Princeton's Writing Center, and I have continued to tutor at the high school level, helping...

...Twin City Rise, St. Paul, MN; I have tutored adults in literacy skills in West Memphis, AR and Memphis, TN. I currently serve on the Board of First Step of Hope, Inc., as well as President-Elect of the North Minneapolis Rotary Club and Minneapolis Dept. of Health; Community Action Network Committee. I have a passion for Education I happen to believe it is the key to open doors for a successful life and self fulfillment.

...a minor in Conflict Analysis and Trauma Studies. For the past year, I have been at the University of Minnesota, working on a MA in Family Social Science. This fall, I will begin my PhD in Clinical Psychology at Arizona State University. While working during my gap year, I was a professional tutor for Eye Level Learning Center, where I taught Math and English to Pre-K-6th grade students. After beginning my MA degree, I began...

...Water Safety Instructor for years, and I have volunteered at local elementary schools to help 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 while helping them develop critical...

...learning. My tutoring/teaching style is focused on creating an environment where the student and myself are working together on the same linear line in regard to reading each passage, while then allowing each student to read independently to showcase what they have learned. I have many interests outside of tutoring including the following: writing, painting, traveling/exploring, learning on a consistent basis, and giving back to the youth. I believe that we should always expand our...

...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...

...experiences living in Germany for the past two summers, during which I have learned countless lessons about the German language and culture. Previous to this position, I gained informal experience teaching and tutoring various other subjects at the high school and college levels. I like to emphasize that there is no such thing as too many questions in my classroom, and that making mistakes is a natural part of the learning process. I would be...

...have completed most of my graduate coursework in Public Administration. Throughout my college and early post college years I spent time tutoring and substitute teaching for students from a variety of backgrounds with a special interest in working with K-12 students on writing and social studies skills. I also spent 4 years working in my undergraduate college admissions office and have a passion for helping students write college essays. I am a strong believer in...

...compassionate and patient with these students fostered a positive environment that helped them achieve success for the year. My experience is not limited to the classroom. For a year I tutored one-on-one with business executives in Paris. While the focus was conversational English, the practice of being compassionate and patient helped the executives build up not only their English skills but also their self-confidence. My teaching has focused primarily on language arts, but I have...

...with a B.A. in economics, I am currently pursuing my M.S. in Geographic Information Science at Saint Mary's University. As a tutor in numerous subjects, my love for lifelong learning and intellectual growth has inspired me to assist others not only in understanding concepts, but finding ways to enjoy thinking about them as well. Furthermore, doing well in school can be a big boost to one's confidence, and I love seeing the benefits of such...

...school Spanish teacher in Minnesota with students from about 20 different countries and many language backgrounds. In 2019 I was nominated for Minnesota Teacher of the Year. It makes my day to see students proud of reaching each goal they set out to conquer! I've worked with students on English listening, speaking, reading, vocabulary and phonics goals, as well as language-related content goals (science, math, social studies, etc) in order to improve test-taking skills. While...

...a focus on special education. While working on this degree I had the wonderful opportunity to be a paraprofessional and help students learn at their own pace and focus on their skills. For the last 2 1/2 years I have been teaching exclusively online 1:1 for elementary reading, writing and math as well as other common core subjects. I focus on the students unique needs and help them learn at the pace that is right...

...lead students to learn. I have many teaching strategies I love sharing with each student I meet, and value adding to my tool box with each session. My hope is to help students fill in any gaps there may be in their foundational skills, model strategies and tips for academic success, build confidence, and challenge students who need to be stretched. I am extremely patient, but I know how valuable our time together is. I...

...and instruction. It is to provide it in a way that is accessible and effective for the individual student. I am a graduate of Macalester College (BA in Psychology) and a paramedic with 13 years of experience, 8 in critical care, and 6 as a field training officer. I was an EMT skills instructor for a year and have mentored students and trainees throughout my career. I have also tutored students in writing, editing, and...

...around the globe and from diverse backgrounds. I earned my Ph.D. in philosophy with a 4.0 grade point average from the Selinus University of the Sciences and Literature, and studied logic under Dr. Paul Tomassi. My primary interests are general philosophy, philosophy of mind and the philosophy of language. I wrote my doctor's thesis in the philosophy of science quite recently. I encourage students, and hope they have a fun and energetic experience!

...my students real world examples that will help them in their science and medical oriented classes. Finally, as a recent student myself, I understand that finding an education and social life balance is difficult. However, this balance is important to keeping stress levels down and grades up. I strive to tutor efficiently and effectively. In my spare time, I value my time spent outdoors hiking and watching some of my favorite streaming shows or movies....

...goals is my goal, too! If you need help with speaking English (conversation, pronunciation, public speaking, accent reduction), academic English (essay writing, advanced grammar/vocabulary), or business English (presentations, industry specific vocabulary, interpersonal/intercultural communication), I am here for you! I have ten years of experience teaching ESL to students of all levels from all over the world. I have a BA in Language and Culture from Metro State Univ., St. Paul, Mn. and Advanced TEFL Certification...

...subjects to teach are music, English, writing, study skills, and technology, but I also tutor general classes and am happy to help you with any subject! I have taught group classes, but my favorite teaching environment is one-on-one tutoring! I love helping to solve problems, answer questions, see the "light bulb" go on, and watch my students begin to enjoy the content they are studying! In my spare time, I enjoy reading, writing, and playing...