Award-Winning Writing Tutors serving Blaine, MN

...expert study guides, flashcards, or the effort behind exploring the perfect learning processes needed to excel in a course. Whether helping a student memorize and comprehend over 100 vocabulary terms in a day or supporting them as they craft a 40-page Term Paper over an entire semester, I will approach every session with the same level of patience, flexibility, and attention to detail required. Every student has unique interests or motivations, and I am excited...

...is this type of passion and persistence that lies at the heart of any great instructor and that is even more important than "innate intelligence". One of the greatest barriers that can stand in the way of further learning and growth is a lack of clarity, support and guidance. We know where we are currently, have a clear end goal in mind, and we are willing to work diligently to reach that end goal. The...

...tutor, and love helping students of all ages craft and edit writing for clarity and persuasiveness. I enjoy working through each step of the writing process and supporting students as they figure out what they have to say and how to say it. I believe that the writing process can be a meaningful part of finding our voice. While I tutor a range of subjects, I'm most passionate about the Humanities, particularly Literature and Religion...

...and SAT, as well as mastering high school and college-level math. My journey as a tutor began with one-on-one sessions and grew to include large classes. I taught my first 100-student session through Varsity Tutors. While it was initially daunting, it quickly became one of the most rewarding experiences of my tutoring career. My favorite subject to tutor is Algebra 2 because it forms the foundation for much of mathematics and is essential for success...

...Minneapolis Institute of the Arts, and I help with the care of my young grandson. In my free time I love reading, music, and learning Spanish. All of my life I have enjoyed learning new skills and solving problems. When something has to be done, I want to solve the challenge of finding the easiest and simplest way to achieve that goal. I want to meet people where they are and together discover where they...

...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 accountability in the learning process. I feel it is important to have integrity and "walk the walk" as a teacher; thus I am committed...

...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...

...and writing. Writing is my academic strong suit and I enjoyed tutoring classmates in paper writing throughout college. I believe that students write their best when they're writing about something they're passionate about. My favorite part of tutoring is helping people find a strong purpose for their writing. It is a great reward to watch a student's writing skills flourish as they realize how impactful a strong essay can be. I tutor Environmental Science, Writing,...

...History, English and Literature preparation through "Ivy West" while I was living in the San Francisco Bay area. Now that I am living in Minnesota, I am thrilled to be working with Varsity Tutors. I truly enjoy working with students of all ages, strengths, challenges, and motivation levels. I believe I can speak for my former students when I say that I am generally regarded as a friendly, kind, and funny tutor who knows how...

...math, and English as a Second Language are my favorites. I am passionate about teaching students to not only read, but to LOVE reading! I excel at diagnosing current reading skills, and determining what they still need to learn in order to 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...

...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 meeting and working with you!

...I believe there is no better way to set someone up for a successful and rewarding life than to help them take their education into their own hands, and develop a personal drive for learning. I have experience as an after-school tutor of K-12 English Language Learners, as well as an indoor drumline instructor. Outside of academics, I enjoy reading fantasy and sci-fi, watching and writing about film, playing tabletop RPGs, listening to music, and...

...a BS in mathematics, as well as minors in creative writing and computer science. While I do not have any formal experience with teaching, I have spent much of my academic career tutoring friends and family to help them succeed in school, and I have personally improved the grades of many of my peers through studying sessions with me by as much as 30%. I am a friendly and casual tutor, but my enthusiasm for...

Hello! My name is Alyssa Sernett. I graduated in 2013 with a degree in Elementary Education and a Social Studies Endorsement in grades 5-8. I worked as a teacher for 3 years until the birth of my daughter. Now I'm a stay-at-home mom who loves to still teach! I currently tutor about 10 students and can't wait to work with more!

...Workshop. In my experiences with tutoring, I’ve learned to connect with readers and writers of different age groups and academic backgrounds. I have extensive workshop experience with essay writing and editing for both academic and literary merit. I’m also an award winning writer and very active within local literary community. Since reading and writing is such a big part of my life, sharing my knowledge with others is an absolute joy. I believe that education...

...Minnesota. I can't tell you enough about my love to learn new things everyday in 6th grade. Although I've never been the best student in the world, I've cherished my role as a teacher. Through a lot of hard work and joy of interacting with kids in elementary/middle school, I made it! I graduated from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities and have a masters in elementary education. I also would like to add that...

...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. After getting my TEFL certificate in 2017, I volunteer taught English at Neighborhood House and Open Door Learning Center. I started my current full-time EFL job in Sept. 2018. Two of my favorite hobbies are travelling and cross-cultural friendships. I live and teach English in Thailand now, and...

...in public schools in the United States to teaching adult English language learners in Djibouti. My favorite part of teaching and tutoring is getting to help others solve problems as well as reach their goals. I have extensive knowledge of the academic and social-emotional standards for early childhood and elementary aged children (based on the U.S. education system), familiarity with the British education system, and lots of experience working with adult learners as well.

...I tutor both English and Chinese with a simple philosophy: learning should be fun, engaging, and tailored to each student. Whether you're tackling tricky grammar or building everyday conversation skills, I'm here to help you grow with confidence and enjoy the process! Outside the classroom, I enjoy traveling, spending time with friends, and staying active. I bring that same energy and curiosity into my sessions to help students feel confident and excited to learn!

I was a tutor in college; I really enjoyed helping others learn so I'm looking forward to being a Varsity Tutor. My main hobbies currently are gaming, writing (poetry, songs, short stories), beat making, and hanging out with my friends outdoors (weather permitting). I'm always interested in new techie projects (with hardware and software).... Discuss a student's study habits and what helps them learn best. I'd also ask what they want to get from the tutoring...