Award-Winning Algebra Tutors serving Minneapolis, MN

...love sharing my passion for learning with others. I find that any student can succeed when they feel valued by an attentive, enthusiastic, and patient teacher. I am creative and enjoy thinking from several viewpoints, which allows me to engage students of all learning styles. Although I tutor a variety of subjects, I especially love English, Literature, and Shakespeare because those subjects allow me to engage students in discussions where I learn just as much...

...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 with the Luther College Student Academic Support Center. I also volunteered as a peer math tutor in high school. While at Luther College, I was also employed...

...a Bachelors degree in Mathematics and has been tutoring High School and Middle School students for the past 5 years. She understands that the anxiety of test taking, constant social comparisons, and the pressure of today's expectations can have a toll on a student's confidence. Through this, she recognizes that the key to success is inspiring a student to believe in themselves, and encouraging them that they, truly, can do anything they set their mind...

...senior year of high school. I also began tutoring in freshman year of high school through the National Honor Society, volunteering to tutor my peers and younger students in subjects ranging from Calculus to Physics to English and everything in between. I believe in positive reinforcement methods, and building confidence in the people I am tutoring so they can learn to have faith in their abilities and grow to attack problems on their own over...

...undergrad and received a Master Tutor Certification. Some of the subjects I have tutored include College Algebra, Precalculus, Calculus I-III, Differential Equations with Linear Algebra, Discrete Mathematics, and Statistics. I believe that every student has the ability to problem solve and think through math problems. Sometimes students just need help learning how to use their textbooks and resources. I want to help students learn at their own pace because in mathematics it is important to...

I am a kind and patient tutor who loves learning languages and am excited to share my knowledge! I also really enjoy mathematics and can break it down into ways that will make sense.

...and universities system has been both challenging and satisfying. Helping students overcome their math frustration is a highlight. These subjects are not for everyone. However, it seems reasonable that successful learning comes when tutoring complements individual interests and educational goals. Some people aspire to win an Olympic medal; scientific minds would like a Nobel Prize; and those who like more drama, seek an Academy Award. Graduation is our ultimate goal as it helps advance an...

...out when needed especially with everything crazy going on in the world. I love teaching for the moments when students finally understand something and it clicks together. I love making personal connections and getting to know people for more than just their academics as I believe everyone is a person before anything else. I am excited to get the chance to work with anyone and look forward to meeting lots of people.

...educational background. I attended preschool through 11th grade in the U.S. and received my high school (international baccalaureate) diploma from an international boarding school in Hong Kong. During college, I studied Mandarin Chinese and Korean. I completed 6 months of study abroad in South Korea. I have extensive 1:1 tutoring experience. In college, I worked as a teacher and private tutor for Korean high school students applying for US colleges. As a graduate student, I...

...English language and other school subjects. I also implemented a literacy program called PowerRead at my local elementary schools, with the ultimate goal of increasing reading proficiency to 100% of all third graders. Besides reading and English, I have a strong passion for math, including algebra, geometry, and calculus. I am extremely passionate about helping students both develop their knowledge in a subject and also their confidence in their learning abilities. Knowledge and confidence are...

...I attended, I decided to take my enthusiasm for math and help others feel the same way, and with two of my classmates founded a student-to-student tutoring club. Our club had great success and we even received a local Rotary Club award. After graduating from Rosemount High School in the Spring of 2014 with a 3.96 GPA and in the top 5% of my class, I continued to help friends and classmates in college with...

...took many AP classes throughout high school which enabled me to enter college with over 30 credits already completed. I have spent two years tutoring in the past and have gained experience learning how to work best with struggling students. I enjoy teaching and helping others learn, be it for a specific subject, test preparation (ACT, SAT or AP), or writing skills. I am an organized, responsible, and flexible when it comes to helping others...

...6th, 7th grade). Unfortunately, I had to resign from that position to move with my husband for his job. We are now making Minnesota our new home. While I transition to a Minnesota license and job, I want to continue to help students succeed. All throughout college, I tutored in classrooms and in after-school programs. I understand the importance of one-on-one attention for some students who struggle. I want to give the individualize attention and...

...a retired Dance and Theater educator, with thirteen years of service in public education. In the decades before I got my teaching license, I worked as a teaching artist in the Twin Cities and the New York City metropolitan area, teaching hundreds of students, pre-K to adults. I am also an actress, and I look forward to returning to the stage as the world opens up! My areas of expertise include English Literature, (BA, Carleton...

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.

I am a University of Minnesota student studying Business Marketing Education. I am very passionate about marketing and advertising and love learning more about them. I enjoy tutoring math up to calculus 1 and economics the most and am most familiar with those subjects.

...questions and problems will further a student's understanding. That is why I will build in questions to ask while teaching important concepts. I will also give practice problems of varying difficulty. These methods can be adjusted depending on the needs of the student. I have taken many standardized tests recently and can be of some help in studying for these tests. These are my stats: 1560 on the SAT (790 on math, 770 on reading),...

...great copy editor. My kind and patient nature allow me to offer objective feedback without diminishing the confidence of the 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...

...experience working with students and colleagues in both academic and professional environments. As a research engineer at Seagate Technology for over 20 years, and later as a data scientist at Optum, I regularly mentored junior engineers, interns, and team members in technical subjects ranging from mathematics and physics to data science and machine learning. These experiences taught me how to break down complex ideas into accessible, engaging lessons tailored to the learner's background. My educational...

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...