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Elizabeth
MS Minnesota State University-Mankato • BA Bethany Lutheran College
6+ Years Tutoring

I am an energetic, compassionate, DE-certified teacher and life-long learner with the experience, passion, and sense of urgency needed to help students from all backgrounds achieve their long-term goals in education and life.I have been teaching Anatomy, Physiology, Biology at the College level for 8 years. I have experience in high school math/science as well as Gen. Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, and College Math.Check out my YouTube Channel where I share lectures from my classes!https://youtu.be/Qhs19bm4eks

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Cyril
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Cyril
MS Minnesota State University-Mankato • BA Northland College
5+ Years Tutoring

I am a sociology professor with well over two decades of fulltime higher education experience. I was born and raised in the Upper Midwest, 13th of 14 children in a family of educators going back several generations. I graduated from Northland College of Wisconsin with a Sociology major and a minor in Native American Studies. I completed a doctorate in Sociology at Virginia Tech 6-1/2 years later.The primary focus in my professional life has been teaching. As a sociology professor, I have worked with students to help them master the major concepts and knowledge of the field and to draw out the importance of what they are learning for their lives as individuals and members of the community. I have taught in a wide variety of learning environments and have demonstrated an ability to work effectively with diverse student populations.I have a very broad teaching background that includes most areas of sociology and a few related social science areas. I have taught Introductory Sociology, Racial and Ethnic Minority Groups, Social Theory, Research Methods, Sociology of the Family, Medical Sociology, Native American Cultures, Contemporary Cultural Issues, Deviance and Criminology, Social Welfare Issues and Policy, Sociology of Religion, Social Problems, Freshman Seminar and many others.I recognise the tremendous value in developing writing skills and acquiring a general mastery of the English language. At Virginia Tech, I participated in the first project of its kind nationally to bring essay writing into very large freshman general education classes; in our case, Introductory Sociology. As a professor, I have been involved in Writing Across the Curriculum and have made writing an important component of my sociology classes.

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Kristine
BA Minnesota State University-Mankato
3+ Years Tutoring

I graduated from Minnesota State University in Mankato with a bachelor's degree in education and Psychology. I enjoy learning and reading about new things that challenge how I think and work. I bring that hunger for knowledge to your tutoring sessions. Together we will build your personal learning plan that will help us stay on track to meet your goal. Your plan will also allow for concentrated time on a topic or subject where you may need some additional support. Our tutoring sessions will be comfortable and collaborative and will build to your success. What are your goals?For any students working with Business Law, Business Ethics, Employment Law and HR principals, I would be a good resource for you.I would like to offer a study group for those HR leaders who are interested in preparing for the SHRM CP test.I have way more years in business management then I'm comfortable in admitting to. That experience includes budgeting, employee relations, business ethics, reasonable suspicion, documentation and the progressive discipline process.If you're a people leader and your team would benefit from an Employment Law update along with leave training that encompasses, FMLA, Short Term Disability and Work Comp. I will tailor that session to your specification.I am available for adult literacy and comprehension tutoring as well.

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Gina
BA Minnesota State University-Mankato
5+ Years Tutoring

I am a RDH who has been practicing clinical hygiene for five years. I received a Bachelor of Science degree in Dental Hygiene, eager to pursue teaching opportunities in the field of dentistry. During my bachelor's program, I had the chance to experience teaching dental hygiene students which increased my interest in education. I am passionate about dental hygiene and love to help others. Throughout my hygiene education, I had terrific instructors who helped me grow in my career. I would love to be able to provide this same experience to dental hygiene students. The NBDHE for licensing can be difficult, but through my experience and education, I can provide help to those who need it. I am patient and understanding and can relate to what you are experiencing.

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Shelby
MS Minnesota State University-Mankato • BA The College of Saint Scholastica
1+ Years Tutoring

I have always had a passion for education. While pursuing my MS degree I was awarded a highly competitive Teaching Assistantship, which allowed me to experience teaching general biology and human anatomy at the university level. My strengths include being able to portray complex concepts and ideas in innovative ways to cater to all learning types,in addition to my strong interpersonal skills with diverse populations.

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Dilbar
MS Minnesota State University-Mankato • BA Bemidji State University
1+ Years Tutoring

I am a mathematician with Bachelor's and Master's degree in Mathematics with a passion for teaching and experience of both teaching and tutoring Mathematics for several years. Through my experience of teaching various levels of Mathematics to students with diverse backgrounds, I learnt how to reach out to students using simple and concise instructions, being patient while answering their questions and utilising visual demonstrations to explain challenging concepts. I truly enjoy observing my students' increased maturity in Mathematics.

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Ann
MS Minnesota State University Moorhead • BA Minnesota State University-Mankato
4+ Years Tutoring

I have my Ed.D. (Education Doctorate) in Educational Administration with specializations in Director of Special Education and Adult; Higher Education from the University of South Dakota, and my Master of Science in Special Education from Minnesota State University Moorhead (MSUM). I am a Master Trainer with Action Based Learning (ABL). I am also a Time to Teach Center for Teacher Effectiveness Trainer. I have been a special education (SPED) teacher at all grade levels PreK-12, a SPED Assessment Coordinator, an Assistant Professor at MSUM in teacher preparation (K-12 and Special Education), and Coordinator of all SPED Programming, the Director of Special Education and Director of Student Support Services at KIPP Houston, the Training & Curriculum Specialist for the U.S Army Reserve Family and Youth Enrichment Programs, and Curriculum Specialist / Assistant Director for Creative Learning Center an alternative school specializing in programming for PreK-12 students with a variety of needs not able to be addressed in a public school setting.During my doctoral study, I reviewed and implemented research-based strategies measuring the effect of using movement-based instruction on academic learning as compared with seated learning opportunities. During my study in the field of SPED, I earned licensure in Emotional/Behavior Disorders (E/BD), Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD), and Physical/Health Disabilities (P/HD). I was selected by the state of Minnesota to be a Teacher Mentor in the field of special education and have also spent eight years as a consultant for implementation of the Response to Intervention (RtI) model for Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Texas. Additionally, I am a trainer and certified coach for Teacher-Child Interactive Training (TCIT), which teaches teachers and children how to develop self-regulation and self-control skills.My experiences encompass over twenty years of working with a variety of families and youth (birth-lifespan) with exceptionalities and diverse needs in public and charter school settings, communities (before and after school programs), consulting, and professing at the university level. I have extensive experience in working with positively impacting academic achievement, pedagogy and methodology, assessment, curriculum and instruction development, teaching behavior, due process, instructional technology and assistive technology. I also presented numerous times both at national and international venues and am the author of two eBooks: one on social-emotional learning and mindset and the other on personal health and wellness.

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Alison
MS Minnesota State University-Mankato • BA Saint Cloud State University
1+ Years Tutoring

"Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today. "- Malcolm XI got into tutoring because it is a way for me to make some extra money from the comfort of my own home. I have a toddler, so I am able to spend time with her, while still fulfilling my calling of teaching others. I currently work in an elementary school, going on my sixth year of teaching. I enjoy working with students and ensuring that they fully grasp a concept before moving on. If students are struggling to understand, I really try to help them understand in another way. Not everyone learns the same, so why should teaching all be the same?One of my favorite quotes is "Giving the gift of knowledge is giving the one gift that will never need to be returned." It truly shows that teachers don't need anything in return for their time. Helping to teach someone isn't something that needs a thank you, although it is always appreciated also!

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Lucette
BA Minnesota State University-Mankato
4+ Years Tutoring

I am a graduate of Minnesota State University, Mankato. I received my Bachelor of Science in English with a concentration in Technical Communications and a minor in Interdisciplinary Computer Information Science (ICIS). I have advanced skills with in-person interviews as I have interviewed and analyzed over 1,000 candidates. I have tutored elementary and high school students and co-taught in college the classes of English, technical writing, public speaking, computer science, grants, and fundraising. I have spoken to groups of 10, 100, and over 1,000 people at conferences. I have tutored ESL students from age 2 to adult through 15,000 online ESL classes in over 30 countries. I am a certified ESL instructor. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, public speaking, and the professional certification for Certified Nursing Assistant. In my experience helping struggling students is my passion, we always seem to have the most fun (with remarkable advancements) learning together. I am a firm proponent of education with grace, believing it to be absolutely necessary for an improved quality of life. I kindly try to impart this appreciation to all my students. In my spare time, I enjoy reading that enriches my life, yoga, lifting weights, and the vintage game of rubic race.

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JAMES
BS Minnesota State University-Mankato
7+ Years Tutoring

I have been an instructor of German levels I, II, III, IV and German Conversation at the UWM School of Continuing Education since 2010. I also teach a German for Travelers course, which continues to be popular among those who are about to travel to Germany. More than just language, I teach cross-cultural awareness. Bilingual in English and German, I also know Spanish and French. My academic background includes a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration/international business with minors in economics and German from Minnesota State University. Between high school and college, I was a foreign exchange student in Germany for one year, where I lived with a German host family and attended the Wilhelm Gymnasium in Braunschweig. Professionally, I have 20+ years experience in the area of business management, marketing, operations and sales having worked in the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries. During this time, I lived and worked in Germany for over three years as the director of sales and marketing for a German manufacturer of medical rehabilitation and sports training equipment, covering Europe and the Middle East. I understand the cultural nuances related to marketing and selling products globally and continue to apply my skills in the field of international business supporting companies with my sales and marketing expertise, in addition to translating collateral and correspondence used in sales and marketing into German. In my free time, I enjoy real estate investing, mountain biking and international travel having been to more than 65 countries, most recently Costa Rica to improve my Spanish.

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Karla
BA Minnesota State University-Mankato
2+ Years Tutoring

Hi. I graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics and minors in Statistics and Manufacturing Engineering Technology. I worked as a shipping supervisor until the business I worked for closed down in 2019. I was then offed an emergency license to teach 8th grade math. In 2020, my emergency license was extended to virtually teach Foundations of Algebra. In 2021, I was asked to teach Geometry for 10-12th grade students. I'm currently an Office Administrator, however, I missed the time I spent tutoring the students, and I'm hoping to help more students find some understanding and enjoyment in math.

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Wendy
MS Minnesota State University-Mankato • BA Minnesota State University-Mankato
5+ Years Tutoring

I have a Master's in Math and Statistics and had been working as a senior analyst for the last several years where my job was focused heavily on computer coding. Before that I was an analyst, I taught College Algebra during my master's program. During my undergrad, I tutored in all subjects of math, physics, and some engineering courses.I recently moved to Portland and began an Urban Farming Apprenticeship. I love learning and have a teaching background in Math and Statistics. My undergrad is in Math Education and I have work with a full spectrum of students with great results.

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Tutors who graduated from Minnesota State University-Mankato bring firsthand knowledge of the university's curriculum, teaching style, and expectations. They understand the specific challenges students face in MSU Mankato courses and can provide targeted strategies that align with how professors teach. This insider perspective helps students navigate coursework more effectively and build confidence in their academic abilities.

Varsity Tutors connects students with MSU Mankato alumni who excel across a wide range of subjects, including STEM fields, business, education, humanities, and social sciences. Since MSU Mankato offers over 200 academic programs, you can find tutors with expertise in your specific major or course. Whether you need help with introductory courses or advanced upper-level classes, alumni tutors bring both academic knowledge and real-world experience from their time at the university.

When you connect with Varsity Tutors, we learn about your academic goals, subjects, and learning style to match you with the right tutor. If you're looking specifically for someone with MSU Mankato experience, we take that into account and connect you with alumni who understand your university's academic environment. The goal is to find a tutor whose background and expertise align with your needs so you get the most relevant, personalized support.

Tutors who work with Varsity Tutors and have MSU Mankato backgrounds have successfully completed degrees at the university and demonstrated mastery in their subject areas. Many hold advanced degrees, have professional experience in their fields, or are pursuing graduate studies. All tutors are vetted for their subject expertise and ability to teach effectively, ensuring you're learning from knowledgeable professionals who understand both the material and how to explain it clearly.

Yes. Since MSU Mankato alumni tutors have taken courses at the university, many have direct experience with the classes you're taking. Whether you're in engineering, business, nursing, education, or any other program, Varsity Tutors can connect you with someone who understands your major's requirements and challenges. Even if a tutor hasn't taken your exact course, their MSU background means they're familiar with the university's academic standards and expectations.

Your first session is an opportunity to build rapport and establish your learning goals. The tutor will ask about the specific topics you're struggling with, your current understanding, and what you hope to achieve. They'll assess your needs and create a personalized plan tailored to your learning style. This foundation helps ensure that future sessions are focused, productive, and directly address the areas where you need the most support.

Research on personalized 1-on-1 instruction shows it significantly accelerates learning compared to classroom-only study. A tutor can identify knowledge gaps, explain concepts in different ways until they click, and provide targeted practice on challenging material. With consistent tutoring and effort, students typically see improved grades, stronger test performance, and greater confidence in their coursework. The key is finding the right tutor and committing to regular sessions.

Tutoring rates vary based on the tutor's experience, subject area, and your location. Varsity Tutors works with you to find options that fit your budget and schedule. Whether you need weekly sessions during the semester, intensive help before exams, or flexible drop-in tutoring, you can customize your plan. We recommend discussing your needs and budget when you first connect with us so we can match you with a tutor whose rates and availability work for you.

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