Karin

Certified Tutor

I completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in Math Education and Spanish Education at Concordia College in Moorhead, MN. I also completed a Master's in Educational Technology through an online program at Boise State University, so I am no stranger to using online platforms to teach and learn. Since graduating from Concordia, I have worked as a high school Math Teacher (teaching Geometry, Algebra 2, Pre-Calculus and AP Calculus), a PowerSchool Administrator and Technology Integration Specialist, and an Instructional Designer. As a teacher, I taught students in grades 9-12 and was an advisor to students in grades 7-12. I currently hold a teaching license in the state of Minnesota for Math (5-12) and Spanish (K-12). While I can tutor in a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Math and Spanish. I loved studying these subjects in college and relish the opportunity to help a new generation of students love them as well. I call myself an education enthusiast because I believe so strongly in the ability of education to transform students' lives, and it is always my hope that my passion rubs off on the students I work with so that they might become lifelong learners themselves. I would describe my teaching style as "supportive independence" since I believe strongly that students will struggle to learn if they don't feel supported but will never become self-sufficient learners without a teacher guiding them to independence. I typically start a tutoring relationship by building a layer of trust, communication, and support and then gradually move towards independence as the student experiences success and gains confidence. This looks different for each student, but I know that each student has the ability to be successful given enough time and support. I am also dedicated to equity in education and continually work to learn about and employ culturally relevant teaching techniques, Universal Design for Learning principles, and more. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, cooking, shopping, hiking, and spending time with loved ones.