Award-Winning Writing Tutors serving Minnetonka, MN

...am not studying psychology, you will find me writing poetry and reading great books, whether it is for a class or just for fun! I understand that writing and reading comprehension can be confusing and even daunting activities at times, and I am passionate about helping students to develop stronger academic skills, motivation, and interest....

My name is Ashlee Ogren. I'm a Freshman at Grand Canyon University working for my Elementary Education Major and Minor in Special Education. I love working with students and have a strong passion to do so and I can't wait to meet many of you!

...and emotional support to students. I am well versed in high school curriculum, including Pre-Algebra, Biology, US History, and Spanish. I currently provide additional support to students during this time of distance learning, including students in grades K-8. In my free time, I enjoy taking bike rides, cooking up new foods, and hammocking with friends.

...college students who helped support students academically. This position was very rewarding. Life circumstances changed when my child developed a chronic illness. I decided to leave this position and homeschool my children. I returned to college for Psychology and then spent the next decade as a "Mental Health Practitioner." I also directed a children's crisis...

...Wars fan!!). I love to talk and will talk your ear off if you let me! I love trying new things, exploring the city, and traveling. My teaching philosophy is that teaching is a responsibility and a privilege; I'll put 110% into teaching if you put the same effort into learning. With hard work and...

...experience working in education. My experiences range from working 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...

...includes working with students one on one and in group settings. I have also taught basic Spanish, basic reading, writing and math. My fluency in Spanish is backed up by over ten years of practice while living in other countries and working with Spanish speaking clients in my professional career. My knowledge of the language...

...learning environment, where students feel valued and encouraged to explore their language skills without fear of making mistakes. My teaching philosophy centers on tailoring lessons to each student's needs, helping them build confidence through personalized attention and engaging activities. I am excited to inspire a love for learning and language in all my students, empowering...

...phonics goals, as 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...

...led me to many discussion circles wherein a number of students, myself included, are working together towards a greater comprehension of a difficult text. These experiences have led me to a general teaching ethos of flexibility and adaptation. I believe the tutor should be working to meet the student on their level, and I take...

...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 travelling across...

...help students reach their full potential. Throughout a child's natural development, they may run into academic challenges. I want to be an effective role model that encourages curiosity and dedication towards education. Whatever it may look like such as becoming a life long learner like myself, or any short term goals such as passing a...

...to work with you! I graduated from Brigham Young University with 8 years teaching experience with children online and 7 years working within the community as a health educator. My favorite part about teaching is seeing a person understand and gain confidence in what they are learning. I look forward to working with you in...

...graduate of Indiana State University. I received my bachelors of Fine Arts and focused on 2D design (photography, drawing and painting). Also minored in intranational studies and art history. I have spent most of time working and mentoring people of mental and physical disabilities. Currently going back to school for elementary education. I am an...

Instead of dumping loads of mostly useless information on students, I believe we should use a hands-on approach of teaching the what, why, and how of any subject. An intuitive understanding will get you miles further than a shallow perception.

...UMN, I have learned that I love to help people learn. I love teaching people and making them as successful as possible, while also showing them that learning is a fun and exciting thing. Although I've only tutored the Arabic language, I love learning and teaching Spanish and English. I am a fluent speaker of...

...as an educator for twenty years, and am dedicated towards a student centered model that promotes critical thinking, self-awareness, and personal engagement with content being taught. I believe that how well a student learns is more connected to being supported and lifted up than anything else. Thus, I place a high value on getting to...

...excited to be a part of your learning process. My background is in social work, I've worked primarily with children and their families to manage and cope with mental illness. I had a shift in focus after relocating internationally and began tutoring and teaching English for foreign speakers. I enjoy most handcraft mediums, but crochet,...

...middle school math for seven years at all grade levels. This experience provided me the opportunity to work with many different students and I learned that each student is extremely unique. In 2011, I moved back to Minnesota and taught both special education and general education students again focusing mainly on teaching math. I believe...

...are English Literature, Creative Writing, Essay Writing, and Percussion. 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...