Award-Winning Writing Tutors serving Edina, MN

...college with a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Studies, and I am eager to contribute to education. I have experience teaching all age groups, as I was a 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...

For me teaching is a way to give back to the community and inspire minds of every age. There is so much taught differently than when I was in school and I would love nothing more than to learn right alongside my students!

I am a former teacher with 10 years of experience in teaching and tutoring. I have a Master's Degree in Literacy Education and I am passionate about making sure that every learner feels successful. I love seeing students grow and master their skills!

...student. I also love helping young writers find their voice! I'm a firm believer that you don't have to give up your creative spark to get a certain grade; there is always a way to achieve both. Whether it's getting an A on an assignment or writing or a top-tier college admissions essay, I look...

Hello! My name is Corinn, I have been teaching and tutoring for more than 3 years! I graduated in 2018 with a BA in English. While in college, I participated in music ensembles (saxophone) and sports. I can speak Mandarin Chinese, and have lived in the US, China, Malta, and South Korea.

...diverse set of students with differing English skills about environmental science. Besides having a background in STEM, I also have a personal passion for literature, English, and editing. I've refined my skills as a science staff writer for our University newspaper. Although I don't believe in standardized tests as a measure of knowledge, I understand...

...to tutor and came across Varsity Tutors. I love working through problems and helping students understand concepts, not just individual problems. I believe in starting at the basics, and ensuring that students know what they need to know. I have tutored students of all ages and abilities and feel confident in my knowledge to be...

...life. My tutoring style is rooted in respect of my students as serious and smart learners, creating a supportive and collaborative environment where students feel comfortable taking intellectual risks and asking questions. I encourage active participation and aim to build each student's confidence as much as their technical skills. I particularly enjoy working on writing...

...me discover a passion for helping others develop their own writing skills. My main goal in tutoring is to help the student learn the skills necessary for effective writing so that they can improve their skills and become a more independent writer over time. And because I love writing, I also want to create an...

...at my university. This job has helped me set up wonderful 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...

...that has had the pleasure of working with students of all ages and helping them learn in many different subject areas. I have my master's degree in addition to my undergraduate degree in English and a Biology minor. I have taught many writing and science courses and really enjoy assisting in these areas and many...

...teaching & being part of your learning progress! I'm a native German speaker, so teaching German for conversational purposes as well as writing and reading will be a walk in the park for us, as I can explain linguistic & cultural backgrounds. I'm looking forward to meeting you & teach you everything you want to...

...students at the Hamline Young Writers’ 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...

...University of Minnesota in 2008. After graduating, I lived abroad in Guatemala for over three years where I was a teacher and a columnist for a magazine. I have taught literature, English, Spanish, math, study skills (including designing a very successful study skills program), ACT test prep and leadership. Typically, students that I work with...

...teaching. While I was a graduate student, I taught general psychology and ACT prep courses and scored ACT and SAT writing exams. Thanks to my education, I am an expert in psychology, reading, writing, and general scientific literacy. As a teacher and a tutor, I have worked with students ranging from children to doctoral degree...

...elementary level for 4 years in an urban environment. Most of the students that I have worked with have been at least 1 grade level behind. One of my goals as a teacher is to ensure the success of my students regardless of how far behind they are. I have also worked with students that...

I'm an undergraduate student at Washington University in St. Louis. I'm pursuing a degree in Economics and Healthcare Management.

...I want the student to feel comfortable communicating with me what they are struggling with so I can understand what his or her strengths and weaknesses are. This allows me to tailor my lessons to the students needs and teach more effectively, by "speaking their language". I make it my goal to learn from the...

...around meeting students where they are and helping them set achievable, personalized learning goals. I strive to create a fun, supportive, and welcoming environment where students feel safe to take risks and grow academically and personally. Whether your child needs help catching up, staying on track, or pushing ahead, I'm passionate about helping them gain...

...well as language-related content goals (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...