Award-Winning Tutors serving Saint Paul, MN

I am a Ph.D. in World History with a Bachelor's in French language and culture. I am passionate about teaching all levels of French for speaking, reading, writing, and listening improvement. In addition, students will be introduced to French culture, through film and media viewing.

...university instruction in China and curriculum leadership as Chief Education Officer of an international language schoolI specialize in English, literacy development, and educational technology. I make learning engaging, interactive, and personalized to each student's strengths. My goal is to build confidence, foster curiosity, and help students master reading, writing, and language skills through proven strategies and a supportive approach. With experience across all age levels and a passion for cross-cultural communication, I strive to make...

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.

...in English. While I love Physics and Math, I am tutoring several Math topics, such as, Algebra, Calculus, Pre-Algebra, Pre-Calculus and also Spanish and English. I must say my favorite topic to tutor is Calculus because it helps you understand and analyze different problems in a very different way. I like helping students because I don't think they should feel like they can't accomplish something because they don't understand a topic very well, they should...

...in Beijing China to running a Medical Mandarin Chinese course for vet students at Cornell University. I have also worked with students taking high school and college level biology and Chinese courses. My favorite subject to tutor is Mandarin Chinese, because I know exactly how to help new or experienced learners advance their skills rapidly and efficiently and I really enjoy seeing students make breakthroughs on the way to fluency in Chinese. Between the four...

...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 a lecturer in conferences related to language acquisition. I am quite passionate about what I do, and I will try my best to transmit all that positive energy from...

...STEM, and I hope I can bring this expertise to you. As an honors student, I have taken challenging courses that go above and beyond what is required in physics, calculus, and programming. I have experience tutoring my peers at the university, and I am on track to get CRLA tutoring certified. I find that the best way to get students to learn is to connect with them at a personal level and to do...

...academically and/or artistically, and more broadly in their lives. I offer knowledge, experience, supportive challenge, and the mentorship students need to achieve their goals and potential. I encourage my students to "make it their own" by nurturing a feeling of ownership and accountability in the learning process. I feel it is important to have integrity and "walk the walk" as a teacher; thus I am committed to my own ongoing learning and development as a...

...taking a fact or 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...

...life, and I'm focused on bringing up those around me as I take my first steps into the art world. I specialize in character design, environment design, concept art, and storyboarding, and I'm also skilled in creative writing and world-building. I've designed and illustrated projects such as character reference sheets, character illustrations, environment references, YouTube video covers, video game environment art, and comic pages. I love to nerd out about videogames and tabletop games, and...

...for middle and high school students, which ignited my passion for helping others navigate challenging STEM subjects. I believe in creating a supportive learning environment where students feel comfortable asking questions and exploring concepts at their own pace. My goal is to inspire confidence in my students by showing them the relevance of math and science in everyday life. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy diving deeper into scientific literature and exploring new educational methodologies that...

...2 because it forms the foundation for much of mathematics and is essential for success on standardized tests like the ACT and SAT. I believe the best way to learn is through practice, so I focus on guiding students through practice problems to build their confidence and deepen their understanding. This approach allows me to identify their individual needs and tailor my teaching to help them succeed. Outside of tutoring, I am passionate about astronomy...

...academically and personally. I received a Bachelor of Arts in Theology from Creighton University and a Master of Arts in Education from Saint Mary's University. I am interested in a wide range of subjects, but I am most passionate about theology and history. I truly believe that given the proper tools, assistance, and personal motivation every student can succeed academically. As both a teacher and a tutor, I am determined to make that happen for...

...a year as a teacher for adult speakers of other languages (ESL/ ESOL), where I taught a class of about 15 students at the beginner English level following a Pearson Education textbook. In this class, we mainly focused on everyday, conversational English. I also worked as a tutor at the language center of my university, helping students learning Russian and Arabic. The tutoring sessions were one-on-one. I helped students study, explained grammar, worked through their...

...by students learning a second language. I believe in fostering a supportive and patient 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 them to broaden their horizons and...

...listening, speaking, reading, vocabulary and 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 grow as much as possible. That's why my students feel proud of their accomplishments -...

...College with a B.A. in economics, I am currently pursuing my M.S. in Geographic Information Science at Saint Mary's University. As a tutor in numerous subjects, my love for lifelong learning and intellectual growth has inspired me to assist others not only in understanding concepts, but finding ways to enjoy thinking about them as well. Furthermore, doing well in school can be a big boost to one's confidence, and I love seeing the benefits of...

Inmyexperience,theformationofcognitivematurity,andthussociability,dependson one'scapacitytoseeone'sownrealityasasingleperceptionamongavalidplurality.Thestudy ofotherculturesandlanguagesthusopensthepossibilityforindividualstoseebeyondthe centralityoftheirownlives,anessentialriteofpassageinbecomingamatureandfairhuman being.Asateacher,Ihopetosharemyknowledgewithstudentsastheyfindnotonlytheirown viewoftheworld,butalsodiscoverthemyriadviewsaroundthem. Ihopetoaccomplishthisgoalbyformingmeaningful,respectfulbondswitheachofmy students.Inthissense,Ihopetoformmentor/menteerelationshipsinwhichIguidelearners alongtheirpathoflanguageandculturalacquisition.However,Ialsoemphasizetheroleof learnersinthisrelationship,whohelptoguideme,lettingmeknowthebestwayto communicatenotonlyempiricalknowledge,butlessonsaboutlifeaswell. Nowmorethaneverwehavethetechnologicalmeanstoenableandenhance cross-culturalcommunication.Oureducationalsystemsvalueforeignlanguages.Business opportunitiesprovideincentivesforstudentstolearntheselanguages.Iplantousethecurrent educationalandbusinessenvironmentnotonlytoprovidehighqualitylanguageacquisition skills,butenablestudentstoseethevalueinworld viewsandopinionsthatmaydifferfromtheir own.... Teaching Philosophy Robert Hultgren “The limits of my language are the limits of my world.” ­Ludwig Wittgenstein In my experience, one of the most important things that students can learn is the validity of another’s opinion. Now more than ever, it is paramount that we learn to communicate with one another and cross culturally. In the 20th and...

...about teaching reading and comprehension to my students. In my experience helping struggling students prepare for Standardized Tests, we always seem to have the most fun (with remarkable advancements). I am a firm proponent of education, believing it to be absolutely necessary for an improved quality of life, and I try to impart this appreciation to all of my students. I enjoy the outdoors which enriches my life, yoga, walking, and listening to calming music.

...at the University of St. Thomas, working towards my major of Computer Science and while I am proficient in a broad range of subjects I love math and science the most. Before university, I was able to travel with my family to a lot of places and meet a huge variety of people because of this I love meeting new people. I love hearing about their family dynamic or their group of friends at school...