Award-Winning Writing Tutors serving Blaine, MN

...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...

...Science major at the University of Minnesota. In addition to being a tutor at Grade Potential, I work as a debate coach at Como Park High School in St. Paul. I have previously worked as volunteer tutor at East Side Neighborhood Services and as a Resident Assistant at the University of Michigan Summer Debate Institute. This summer I will also be working with high school students at the Minnesota Debate and Advocacy Workshop.

...just graduated from Washington University in St. Louis with my Master's in Social Work and Master's of Arts in Education. Currently, I am working as a Special Education Social Worker in Minneapolis. My experience includes a wide range of subjects and abilities but some of my strongest subjects are reading, writing social studies, and study skills. I think learning should be a fun and encouraging experience and look forward to making learning fun for my...

I believe that education is the key to success. With a background in cultural sustainability, partnerships, and digital media, I can teach a variety of subjects, including but not limited to: history, algebra, study skills, and coding in python, javascript, and css.

...a master's degree in Pharmacology at the University of Minnesota. I specialize in Math and Science tutoring, yet am also a highly capable Reading/English/Writing tutor. In Austin, I provided SAT test prep and academic tutoring for high school students for nearly two years, most of whom came to me as referrals. I am currently a tutor for an agency in Minneapolis, where I provide rigorous test prep for the ACT Math and Science sections.

...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 and family, going to movies, hanging out in cafes, decorating my apartment, dreaming of new cities to visit, and observing my two quirky cats do...

...move them to the next level. I take into consideration their fluency, accuracy, comprehension, and reading strategies that they employ, and what ones they need to practice. If you can read, you can learn anything! I love teaching math, and making reluctant math students realize their inner math genius! I understand that not all learners learn the same way. I am very willing to teach them more than one way to solve a problem and...

...program. Combined with teaching Japanese entirely in the Japanese language, my teaching methods focused on interactive activities and applying learned knowledge through fun games and practicing the content to retain understanding. My teaching philosophy is that while every student is different, requiring unique lesson plans and teaching styles, everyone can greatly improve with some guided effort. Encouragement goes a long way! Outside of tutoring and school, my hobbies include piano composition, reading Japanese books and...

...writing of all kinds, elementary math, public speaking, and Spanish. My favorite subject to tutor is definitely Spanish. I was a Spanish tutor at my college my Senior year, and I love helping other people figure out the intricacies of such a beautiful language. I believe that everyone is capable of learning, and if someone is having difficulties, then we just haven't found the right approach yet, but given time, we certainly can! In my...

I have 11 years of teaching experience in both urban and suburban schools. My favorite subjects to teach are special education, reading, writing and history. I take pride in being able to make learning safe, fun and engaging for students.

...have significant experience teaching college classes, including communication theory, public speaking, interpersonal communication, and research methods. Particularly in cases of test prep (but also as a general guideline), I like to focus on a student's strengths, not weaknesses. I evaluate to see what kind of thinking a student employs and teach them how to identify and answer those questions. Then we look for ways to use those strengths to address other questions and build up...

...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...

I'm a 2017 graduate of the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities with a degree in Agricultural and Food Business Management and a recent hire at Cargill Inc. My major is supplemented with minors in Entrepreneurial Management and Sustainable Agriculture. I'm a curious, passionate, learner with a strong work ethic and I value rich relationships. I'm continually seeking professional networking, mentorship, and growth opportunities.

...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.

...knowledge and add the concepts to the existing framework. I grew up on a small farm with dairy cows, hogs and chickens. We were organic farmers and field work was done with horses, tractors, and with old and modern machinery. Every day farming held a new science lesson. Most often the science was explained by my parents; predicting weather, planting crops, caring for animals, fixing machinery and repairing fences. Through my early experience farming I...

...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...

...spelling, English pronunciation, English grammar, mathematics, and biology in addition to improving study skills including time management and test preparation. Former tutoring clients have described me as "friendly, dedicated, kind, and fun." I am looking forward to assisting you with your academic needs, whether it be in assisting you with writing an essay, developing your thesis statement, or using either MLA or APA format! I also specialize in working with the writing of multilingual learners....

...believe everyone is a writer and has the power to communicate their own unique ideas effectively. While I mainly tutor writing, I am also eager to expand my teaching skills into more English Literature and Book Club subjects to share my passion for and knowledge the power of reading. My ultimate goal is to become an English Literature professor and I'm so grateful to grow as an educator with Varsity Tutors! I look forward to...

I am a recent graduate from Hamline University, with a BFA in Creative Writing and a minor in English. During my time at Hamline, I worked as an in-class reading tutor for elementary school students. I believe strongly in the importance of language and literature, and am excited to help students succeed academically in those areas.

...began when I was a student at a french immersion elementary school. I have been studying french for 15 years already! My hobbies include traveling, singing, playing in orchestra, hiking, swimming and spending time with friend and family. I dream of teaching english abroad after graduating from St. Olaf, maybe in France, Switzerland, Morocco or another francophone country. I'm in love with Minneapolis and the Twin Cities and hope to come back to the cities...