Award-Winning AP US History Tutors serving Blaine, MN

...a special interest in working with K-12 students on writing and social studies skills. I also spent 4 years working in my undergraduate college admissions office and have a passion for helping students write college essays. I am a strong believer in working with my students to help them find the solutions they need to thrive. I also genuinely enjoy working with students and helping them develop or refine a passion for history, culture, and...

...Science major at the University of Minnesota. In addition to being a tutor at Grade Potential, I work as a debate coach at Como Park High School in St. Paul. I have previously worked as volunteer tutor at East Side Neighborhood Services and as a Resident Assistant at the University of Michigan Summer Debate Institute. This summer I will also be working with high school students at the Minnesota Debate and Advocacy Workshop.

I believe that all students can learn the math that they are presented with at school. Often the concepts will appear confusing and hard to understand without some extra help. Using my 38 years of experience teaching Math, I can help those students identify and overcome the problems they are encountering. My favorite memories are when the student "gets it", and their smile shows their confidence has returned!... I believe that all students can increase their...

...with multiple DC organizations focused on youth empowerment, women's health, and entrepreneurship. Tutoring a variety of subjects, I am most passionate about Spanish, History, and Writing. I find tutoring to play an important role in helping students reach their educational goals from a different perspective, outside of the traditional classroom. As a elementary and high school student, I appreciated having tutors outside of the classroom who invested their time in me to show me how...

...recent graduate of Carleton 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...

...key to tutoring is 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...

...standard of living. We can all learn from each other. I value respect, willingness and a positive attitude. I like to make learning fun and meaningful. I put the information in your terms of understanding and set you up to make the connections. My favorite is when students have "ah-ha" moments, when the "light bulb goes off in their head." I believe all students learn differently and I design my instructional strategy to fit how...

I am a credentialed teacher and taught 3rd grade. I have also been a tutor for elementary and high school age students for many years. I have experience in tutoring most subjects. My goal is to help you / your child feel confident and successful in any subject we work on together.

...an M.A. In Spanish Literature from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a B.A. in Spanish with Honors from the University of Michigan. I have 6 years experience independently tutoring students in Spanish. I have been studying Spanish for about 12 years and am comfortable tutoring AP Spanish, Spanish 1-4, composition, conversation, and grammar. I taught first and second year Spanish as a graduate student instructor for two years during my Master's program.

...as I always tailor my approach to meet the different ways in which students learn best. I also try to bring real-world experience into the learning environment. This means both drawing on my experiences working in federal, state and local government and studying in Berlin and Bucharest as well as highlighting the lived experiences of the student. In doing this, my goal is to showcase the connections between classroom learning and every day life, and...

...goal to help students believe in themselves to reach their goals, make discoveries, and develop habits for lifelong learning. A bit more about me: In May 2018, I graduated from Grinnell College with a degree in English and American Studies. I love reading, writing, and finding ways to spark conversations about our world through discussing arts, pop culture, and literature. In the future, I hope to pursue an MFA in creative writing.

Hi, I'm Megan and I'm an actor and educator living in the Twin Cities! I love learning, and I try to engage with students creatively. Looking forward to tutoring for you!

I have always enjoyed learning and am interested in sharing that interest with others.

...name is Adam Lewis LaValley. I am an AVID tutor, substitute teacher, entrepreneur, and author. I currently have a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, but have a diverse knowledge of multiple subjects, my favorite being the social sciences and English. Specializing with AVID, which stands for Advancement Via Individual Determination, allows me to work with individuals of varying backgrounds. Fun facts about me: I love American and Japanese history, animation, baguettes, coffee, and large...

I am from Minneapolis and currently live in the Eagan, Minnesota. I lived in the Chicago are for four years. I have an undergraduate degree in Geography and History from the University of Minnesota, a master of science in Geographic Information Science from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota. I started a Doctorate of Education from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota. I held an adjunct instruction in the past teaching Geography at Rasmussen College.

I am a recent graduate of Georgetown University. I majored in Mandarin Chinese, and minored in Justice and Peace Studies. I see myself as a self-directed and intrinsically motivated lifelong learner. I hope to work with students to broaden their learning strategies and help them save time by learning to study smarter, not harder. When I'm not tutoring, I enjoy going on long bike rides, sipping tea, watching Chinese movies, and listening to live music.

...many subjects in the social sciences such as U.S. and World History, Psychology, and Political Science, as well as test prep for ACT and SAT. My favorite part of tutoring is watching students make breakthroughs in areas that previously were a struggle. My teaching style is very student-oriented and participatory, allowing the student to direct where they would like to see progress and ensuring that the process is as engaging and interesting as possible while...

...excited to work with students and to facilitate their learning and school engagement. I have graduated recently enough to remember what school and class are like. It's an exciting time in life, but it can bring challenges too, at any level of education. That's why I'm here to collaborate with any students who can benefit from my tutoring. I hope to show clarity, professionalism, and respect in helping students master their work and continue to...