Award-Winning Writing Tutors serving Burnsville, MN

...K-6. For 28 years I taught at Minneapolis Public schools where we welcomed the Mong, Somalian and Latino students as well as the white and black students. Situated close to the University we had 26 languages spoke there! I use a friendly and straightforward teaching style to create a positive learning relationship. I've learned the...

...set a goal, seek out the right support (that's me!) and work hard. I graduated Simpson College in 2016 with degrees in Economics and History, and I am currently applying to Ph. D. programs in Latin American History. As a full-time dork, I also love playing board games, video games, reading with my cat and...

...Middle School and High School excel in Math. It is wonderful to see those "Ah..hah" moments when students get it. So I am very interested in assignments involving Algebra, high school Stats, etc. People tell me that I am patient, caring, and explain concepts well. I hope to demonstrate that consistently in my tutoring sessions.

...surpass their own expectations of not being able to read as fluently as expected. My favorite subject to tutor/teach is Literacy. I believe that each child deserves the opportunity to learn how to read at any given moment of their life. The primary focus for our education system is that each child is learning how...

...author, I am very interested in finding solutions to how people learn, motivation and outcomes. My approaches aim to create and encourage the thinker not the memorizer, the leader not the follower, and the perpetual learner not the short-sighted learner. I love helping people move forward, gain focus and aim higher. Let's tread confidently forward...

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...

...but it should also be fun, and if a student’s confidence in a subject area increases, then I feel I am succeeding. Once confident in their ability to achieve their goals, I find students are more likely to put forth the effort and eventually achieve their goal. In addition to teaching and tutoring, I like...

...with type 1 diabetes, that has stimulated my passion into eating healthy. I have earned Wellness and other health related certifications to increase my knowledge to help others. I am passionate about learning new things. I have spent twenty years developing programs and bringing ideas to fruition that have helped others improve their lives by...

...private school that served twice-exceptional students. These students had some type of learning difference (ADHD, Dyslexia, High-Functioning Autistic) while also possessing gifted attributes. Above all, being 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 majored in Biology. I will be going to medical school at the University of Minnesota Duluth starting this fall. I worked for SummerVentures Childcare through Northfield Public Schools, Northfield, MN, for four summers. Last summer I was the instructor for the SummerVentures Tween Program for children ages ten to fourteen. I have experience tutoring...

...tutor in a variety of subjects, but am most passionate about humanities and French. I've always loved to learn, and I want to inspire that same curiosity and passion within my students. My tutoring sessions are a collaboration between me and my students in identifying their goals and determining how we can maximize their preferred...

...structure, writing skills, and reading comprehension. As a tutor, I want you, the student, to be as excited about language as I am, and so I am dedicated to finding that part of language or that expression of language that will fascinate you, whether it be poetry, song lyrics, etymology, or whatever, and incorporating that...

...appreciate our brains even more. Following graduation, I traveled to Playa Samara, Costa Rica to become EFL/ESL certified and it was one of the best experiences I have had. I enjoyed getting to know all my students and their strengths as well as implementing both the new teaching techniques I learned in the program and...

...(science, math, social studies, etc) in order to improve test-taking skills. While learning, we try to keep things fun with TPR movements, music, mnemonics, game-style learning activities, etc., as it helps our brain remember when we feel at ease. However, I also keep high expectations so students grow as much as possible. That's why my...

...and Economics at Dartmouth College, I am dedicated to helping middle school and high school students enhance their math skills and to helping students prepare for SAT/ACT testing. I have successfully assisted peers in subjects ranging from geometry to calculus. My teaching philosophy centers on patience and adaptability, allowing me to respond to each student's...

...not work for everyone, so 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...

...and I love French, and I am certified proficient by my university. I have taken French for over 8 years and I am passionate about learning more! While these are my main areas of expertise, I have a great deal of knowledge across the board in high-school-level subjects (I especially love history). One of the most...

Hello! I'm Karin, a licensed independent social worker from the Twin Cities area in Minnesota. Let's help you pass that licensure exam, finish the paper, or prepare for a presentation!

...understanding which learning method works best for each individual learner and ascertaining the skill-sets needed. In my experience helping students , I have developed proven study tips and strategies that have helped my students achieve their academic goals. In my free time, I enjoy travel especially to Europe. I hope to one day say I...

...English to Pre-K-6th grade students. After beginning my MA degree, I began working as a Teaching Assistant at the University of Minnesota working with undergraduate students of various ages. I am a firm advocate for education and higher education and I strongly believe in helping/mentoring students to achieve their academic and professional goals. I have...