Award-Winning Phonics Tutors serving Apple Valley, MN

...to enroll in a foreign language class in high school, I was not thrilled about it. In fact, it was my least favorite class. I performed well enough to receive an A every time, but it was knowledge I expected to fade away as soon as the class requirement was fulfilled. I continued taking French...

...from the University of Minnesota with a BA in English literature. Ironically, as a child, reading and writing were my most difficult subjects. I required the guidance of several tutors. By high school, I was able to enjoy AP English courses and became a tutor for numerous courses myself. During my senior year of high...

...University with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and a minor in Creative Writing. I am currently a student at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities and working toward a Master's in Counseling and School Personnel Psychology. I have worked with students in varies capacities, such as daycare facilities, summer school programs, and school environments. These settings...

...cum laude from the University of Minnesota with a Bachelor of Science degree in Global Studies and Public & Nonprofit Management with a minor in Art. During my time at the U, I took classes in a wide variety of subjects and departments, always looking for new things to learn. I also studied abroad for...

...experience with tutoring when I was in college at University of Northwestern, St. Paul. I had the opportunity to tutor a 9th grade boy in his English Learning. The following year I spent six weeks teaching English in China. I then was a middle school ESL teacher for three years. I've worked with students of...

...from the University of Minnesota in 2008. After graduating, I lived abroad in Guatemala for over three years where I was a teacher and a columnist for a magazine. I have taught literature, English, Spanish, math, study skills (including designing a very successful study skills program), ACT test prep and leadership. Typically, students that I...

...teaching experience as an elementary ESL and middle school Spanish teacher in Minnesota with students from about 20 different countries and many language backgrounds. In 2019 I was nominated for Minnesota Teacher of the Year. It makes my day to see students proud of reaching each goal they set out to conquer! I've worked with...

...from Beloit College- a tiny liberal arts college with a big personality. I got my BA in English Literature as well as completed the Pre-Medical track. I took the MCAT this past summer and on my lanta am I glad that I passed and don't have to take it again. I recently moved from Bloomington...

...over ten years, I have found a passion for helping students overcome adversities by excelling academically and building behavioral skills to succeed. I love the puzzle of addressing my students' areas of need by monitoring progress, individualizing instruction, and using their natural strengths to specifically tailor their instruction. I also enjoy empowering students and their...

...of UW-Eau Claire with a BS in communication sciences and disorders and an MS in speech-language pathology. While in school, I was a TA and completed a masters thesis. I have been an SLP for 6 years and that continues to be my "day job." I wanted to get into tutoring because I wanted something...

...candidate in the field of educational leadership and a graduate of the University of Minnesota. I have lived in 3 different countries in the last five years and absolutely love traveling. My favorite part of traveling is interacting with people from different parts of the world and learning about different cultures through language, food, music,...

...to know students to evaluate how best to accommodate or complement their learning desires and needs. I want to know what makes them apprehensive to or love a subject/topic and how to engage them to advance from where they begin. It should be an exciting journey for both of us! I'm a recently graduate dentist...

I am new to the tutoring realm, but excited to gain experience helping students expand their knowledge. I have the most knowledge with math, reading, and writing. And I am in college to obtain a Bachelor's degree in Psychology to further my career.

...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 know...

...and everyone can learn--even when it seems impossible. As a tutor, I help students learn to use their strengths and to acquire resources and strategies to become more successful as learners. Much of my experience has been in schools for students receiving special education services and for students who struggle in traditional school environments. I...

...graduate of Lawrence University, where I majored in English and Comparative Religious Studies. I also graduated from the University of California Hastings Law School with a J.D. and a concentration in International Law. Before attending college and law school, I basically ate, breathed, and slept debate and forensics. I then coached policy debate and extemporaneous...

...Force officer and K-12 substitute teacher in Southern Minnesota. I'm a graduate of Arizona State University with a bachelor's degree in Computer Systems Engineering and have worked a wide variety of jobs in my career. As a tutor, I see my strength as being a good listener; this helps me better understand the students' difficulties...

...very experienced educator who works with native, ESL and Special Needs speakers. I am very flexible with the needs of my students and aim to educate rather than just lecture. My approach is interactive to thoroughly test whether the information is being processed or not. I have over 17 years of teaching experience of both...

...learner who is excited to work with you! I am an avid reader (I read 150 books last year) and am 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...

...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 the...