Award-Winning Literature Tutors serving Minneapolis, MN

...the education system. I thrive on building strong relationships and guiding youth to the best of their ability. I have experience as a program manager for a testing company. This position helped expand my knowledge of the creation of statewide tests. This has only solidified my appreciation for the education community. I have since moved back into the teaching profession. I am an online Secondary English Teacher now. I will be teaching grades 7-12 when...

...always looking for something new to teach myself. My new goals are becoming more fluent in French and HTML, and to more consistently write on my theater blog. I love to travel and another goal is to take an international trip this year, to Africa. My full time job is in marketing for a construction company. This has helped me gain some perspective on how hard it can be to learn new subjects you are...

...really enjoys teaching, students and education. I like to impart this enthusiasm for learning to my students through positive interactions, questioning and investigating, and applying skills as they are learned. I enjoy online teaching and learning, and find this a viable and fun way of teaching. I teach with goals that are attainable and curriculum based, while offering strategies that are effective and relevant. I make learning accessible, explicit, engaging, relevant, level-appropriate and fun.... My philosophy...

...the fellowship holder at the Bennington Writing Seminars where I will earn my Masters in Fine Arts in Creative Writing. For the past two years, I tutored students in Saint Paul Public Schools with the Minnesota Reading Corps. I’ve also worked with college-bound high school 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...

...idea and making it relevant, not simply on a global level, but on an individual one as well. This means not only asking the question, "How is this idea relevant to the modern day?" but also to pose to your student, "How is this relevant to you, to your individual life?" When one does the latter, one not only cultivates an intellect, but cultivates a relationship as well, and that is key to effective pedagogy.

...daycare, to hockey camp, or Spanish Immersion school. I spent the last year teaching fourth grade math in an under-performing public school. In September I will begin working towards my Master's Degree in Theology. As a teacher I aim to determine the specific manner in which a student learns best. Meeting the individual learning needs of each student creates a fun learning environment! I believe that every student has the ability to achieve incredible things...

...In addition, ELL learners and students who might be struggling. My focus is on differentiating and individualizing instruction while trying to make the most of your tutoring session. I have tutored middle school, high school, college, graduate and doctoral students. I have my MA in Special Education and I am close to finishing my EDD in Special Education. My passions are seeing students succeed, assistive technology, accessible technology, self-advocacy, coaching, executive functioning skills, and research.

...goal, too! If you need help with speaking English (conversation, pronunciation, public speaking, accent reduction), academic English (essay writing, advanced grammar/vocabulary), or business English (presentations, industry specific vocabulary, interpersonal/intercultural communication), I am here for you! I have ten years of experience teaching ESL to students of all levels from all over the world. I have a BA in Language and Culture from Metro State Univ., St. Paul, Mn. and Advanced TEFL Certification from Hamline University,...

...I'm in! I am available to tutor reading, writing of all kinds, elementary math, public speaking, and Spanish. My favorite subject to tutor is definitely Spanish. I was a Spanish tutor at my college my Senior year, and I love helping other people figure out the intricacies of such a beautiful language. I believe that everyone is capable of learning, and if someone is having difficulties, then we just haven't found the right approach yet,...

...my language and culture based on every student's needs. I am a native Spanish speaker from Mexico currently teaching Spanish for IB Middle School students. My previous job was as an IB High School Spanish Teacher in the United Kingdom where I would also tutor students of all ages. In Mexico I have taught ESL, Spanish, and French at University level, and I have written some articles about applied linguistics as well as participating as...

I have eleven years of experience teaching at the college level. I teach composition, American literature, and technical writing courses, primarily to first- and second-year college students. I have taught ESL/ELL courses to adults at the Pre-GED level, and the courses included work on conversation, vocabulary work, and workplace writing. I also have considerable experience doing freelance writing (journalism, marketing, and so on). ... I think students learn best when they are learning something that (a.)...

...is on a different learning journey that will bring us to our fullest potential. Since starting school as young child, my enthusiasm for learning has only continued to grow. For the past three years, I have worked formally as a German tutor and teaching assistant 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...

...to high school. My areas of focus include Public Speaking, Reading, and Writing, subjects I'm passionate about because they empower students to express themselves with confidence and clarity. I believe strong communication skills are essential not only for academic achievement but also for success in everyday 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 research methods. Particularly in cases of test prep (but also as a general guideline), I like to focus on a student's strengths, not weaknesses. I evaluate to see what kind of thinking a student employs and teach them how to identify and answer those questions. Then we look for ways to use those strengths to address other questions and build up expertise from that. I have found that this helps students feel confident about...

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!

...have lots of experience editing essays and working with students to improve their writing mechanics. I was also a teachers assistant for an English class where I helped students with grammar, finding themes in books, and developing strong thesis statements. Although I love writing, I am also passionate about mathematics and have taken math courses up to Linear Algebra, so I am happy to tutor any math course including or below that. I would describe...

...philosophy is strictly focused on unity in regard to each child beginning to progress within their reading abilities. I also promote positive learning, to stimulate eagerness for learning, and to also provide a strong foundation for lifelong learning. My tutoring/teaching style is focused on creating an environment where the student and myself are working together on the same linear line in regard to reading each passage, while then allowing each student to read independently to...

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!

...honors thesis in Religious Studies, titled "Meditation and Mystics: Contemplative Practices in the Twin Cities." Since graduating, I taught workshops on film, podcasting, and personal finance at Project Success, a non-profit that offers programming to Minneapolis High School students. I have several years of experience as an elementary school volunteer reading tutor, and love helping students of all ages craft and edit writing for clarity and persuasiveness. I enjoy working through each step of the...

...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 know the student in a friendly and stress-free atmosphere. I specialize in helping young adults gain self-confidence with writing. My hobbies and interests include learning bass guitar, reading science fiction, following current events,and being obsessed with the TV show Doctor Who.