Top Tutors serving Minneapolis
Courtney: Minneapolis tutor
Certified Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...Latin. Whether the math section of the ACT is making you nervous or you need some extra help keeping up in Spanish, I am confident that together, well figure out how to meet your current academic goals and develop the skills you need to face future challenges. Outside academia, I love to read I work in a library, after all! Im also an avid journaler. I enjoy learning languages in addition to Spanish and Latin,...
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Augsburg College - Bachelors, Sociology w/minor in Spanish
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 36
ACT Reading: 33
Allison: Minneapolis tutor
Certified Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...Roseville, MN for tutoring sessions because it provides a nice, quiet place to study. Before every meeting, I will set an agenda for the session based on the needs of the student. Typically, I like to spend the first session just getting to know the student. Afterwards, I will leave the student with a plan of action and homework tailored to the student's schedule. Services - ACT PREP: Rigorous sessions cover English, Math, Reading, Science...
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Dartmouth College - Bachelor in Arts, Computer Science
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35
Benjamin: Minneapolis tutor
Certified Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
I am a recent college graduate with degrees in physics and astrophysics. I work for a technology startup in St Paul, and aim to attend graduate school in technology policy. I began tutoring in high school, and have since continued enjoyed helping my peers to see a puzzle in a new light. From four summers as a leadership camp counselor, I have gained confidence working one-on-one with a student to help them consider new perspectives,...
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University of Minnesota-Twin Cities - Bachelors, Physics, Astrophysics
GRE Quantitative: 170
GRE Verbal: 167
Harriet: Minneapolis tutor
Certified Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...test, and I spent an entire semester at a school in India working with students in math, physics, and SAT prep. I really enjoy tutoring students through their preparation for standardized tests. AP, ACT, and SAT are tests where a quick understanding of the content is necessary, but students also need wise strategies for working under time pressure, narrowing down answers, and understanding what the questions are really saying. I value critical thinking as my...
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St. Olaf College - Bachelors, Math and Physics
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 36
ACT Reading: 36
Taryn: Minneapolis tutor
Certified Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
I first became interested in working with students in high school. I enjoy teaching and watching students understand a topic that was once challenging to them and being able to go on to teach their peers. Nothing is as rewarding as learning something new and I love being a part of that process. I currently attend the University of Minnesota as a Political Science major and am due to graduate early in 2016. After graduation,...
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University of Minnesota-Twin Cities - Current Undergrad, Political Science and Government
ACT English: 33
ACT Reading: 34
Lauren: Minneapolis tutor
Certified Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...campus as a writing consultant. I enjoy collaborating with students on building and editing their essays from the beginning to the end of the writing process. As a student myself I am well aware of the frustration of not quite understanding a concept or just needing someone else to bounce ideas off of. I am happy to be able to provide that support to other students. Outside of school and tutoring I enjoy playing soccer...
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Carleton College - Current Undergrad, Undecided, anticipated major in geology
ACT English: 33
ACT Reading: 34
ACT Science: 34
Adam: Minneapolis tutor
Certified Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
I am a class of 2015 graduate of Boston College. I have been brought to the world of tutoring because of my desire to help students through the stressful time of taking those big scary standardized tests. Both the ACT and the SAT gave me a large amount of anxiety when I was a junior in high school and I want to help other students through this process. This desire brought me to tutor kids...
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Boston College - Bachelors, Political Science and Government
ACT Composite: 31
ACT Reading: 34
ACT Science: 32
Sarah: Minneapolis tutor
Certified Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
I am currently enrolled in the College of Science and Engineering at the university where I have taken courses to gain knowledge in a wide variety of subjects, such as calculus courses, physics, chemistry, programming (python), french, and writing courses. Additionally, I took many AP classes throughout high school which enabled me to enter college with over 30 credits already completed. I have spent two years tutoring in the past and have gained experience learning...
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University of Minnesota-Twin Cities - Current Undergrad, Undecided
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 34
ACT Reading: 35
Brian: Minneapolis tutor
Certified Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...as well. My teaching experience includes teaching and tutoring summer school math (and doing some test prep work) to high school students in Rochester, MN. I also have given saxophone lessons. I love teaching, and I believe strongly in active, problem based learning. For science courses, I have considerable experience working in two cancer research labs, so I can help put that material in a real-world context. Outside of academics, I love playing and listening...
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University of Minnesota-Twin Cities - Bachelors, Genetics, Cell Biology and Development
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 35
Laraine: Minneapolis tutor
Certified Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...volunteer at the Minneapolis Institute of the Arts, and I help with the care of my young grandson. In my free time I love reading, music, and learning Spanish. All of my life I have enjoyed learning new skills and solving problems. When something has to be done, I want to solve the challenge of finding the easiest and simplest way to achieve that goal. I want to meet people where they are and together...
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Marymount College - Bachelors, Psychology
Wayne State University - PHD, Psychology
Josh: Minneapolis tutor
Certified Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...and materials as well as find value in the learning process itself. It is my goal to create student-centered classes that give all students multiple opportunities to develop their creativity and communication, leadership, and management skills that will be necessary throughout their lives. As an educator who spent 10 years teaching English as a foreign language in Japan and Macedonia, it is my goal to teach English as a means to have students think more...
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Occidental College - Bachelors, Diplomacy and World Affairs
University of San Francisco - Masters, Asia Pacific Studies
Don: Minneapolis tutor
Certified Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...can define their abilities, and can work forward to becoming all that they are meant to be. My years of teaching experience have helped prepare me with two important abilities: seeing language arts as a means to develop students' awareness and ability to communicate more effectively, and a greater appreciation for the individual student through balanced and effective classroom teaching and management. I teach because I have a passion for teaching, but mostly, because I...
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Dordt College - Bachelors, English
Concordia University-Saint Paul - Masters, Education
Thressa: Minneapolis tutor
Certified Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...studies and psychology, and a certificate in teaching English as a foreign language. When I wasn't working on academics, I wrote for the newspaper, served as a new student mentor with transfer students, and worked at a toy store in a nearby mall. Currently, I'm working toward my MA in early childhood education from Concordia University. I also take Spanish classes. After tutoring middle and high school students in math, social studies, literature, writing, and...
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Hamline University - Bachelor in Arts, English
Concordia University-Saint Paul - Master of Arts, Early Childhood Education
Elizabeth: Minneapolis tutor
Certified Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...I believe that tutoring sessions should be educational and skills increased, but it should also be fun, and if a student’s confidence in a subject area increases, then I feel I am succeeding. Once confident in their ability to achieve their goals, I find students are more likely to put forth the effort and eventually achieve their goal. In addition to teaching and tutoring, I like running, yoga, reading, scrapbooking, and generally staying fit in...
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Marquette University - Bachelor in Arts, Journalism, Writing Intensive English
Simmons College - Master of Science, Library Science
Mary: Minneapolis tutor
Certified Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...Language Arts education. I was a student of music for many years, and have a Bachelor's degree in Music from the University of Colorado, Boulder where I studied voice. Having been a serious student of music in the past, I of course enjoy classical music; my favorites these days are the Baroque masters. I have been teaching English courses online for several years now, and it's been an excellent job for me as a parent...
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University of Colorado Boulder - Bachelors, Music
Hamline University - Masters, Creative Writing - Literature
Emily: Minneapolis tutor
Certified Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...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 and I will guide them to that by maintaining a positive and encouraging environment. I graduated from Trinity College with a double major in Spanish and Religion. I absolutely love tutoring a wide range of subjects including Spanish, Math,...
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Trinity College - Bachelor in Arts, Spanish and Religion
Boston University - Master of Arts, Theology
Ingy: Minneapolis tutor
Certified Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...to help my students have a better grasp of difficult concepts. While I have tutored a variety of subjects, such as math, economics, chemistry, finance, and linguistics, I now focus on tutoring math, primarily, since it is my passion. I have a very flexible tutoring style, and my approach strongly depends on each of my students' needs. The goal is for students to leave in a more calm, confident state than before. Outside of school,...
Education & Certification
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities - Bachelors, Mathematics with Actuarial Science Specialization
SAT Math: 770
Colleen: Minneapolis tutor
Certified Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
I am a recent graduate of Georgetown University, where I received my Bachelor of Science in International Affairs with a focus on the intersection of the environment and international politics in the former Soviet Union. I am an intrepid traveler and have visited 26 countries, mostly in Eastern Europe and Central Asia. I tutor a broad range of subjects, but I am most passionate about literature, writing, and social studies. When it comes to tutoring...
Education & Certification
Georgetown University - Bachelor of Science, International Affairs
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 33
Shannon: Minneapolis tutor
Certified Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
I am an undergraduate student in my final year at the University of Minnesota studying Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering. I tutor math for middle school and high school students as well as ACT prep. I believe it is important to break problems into pieces so students can see the reasoning behind each step. By understanding each step in the process it becomes easier to work through new problems. A strong foundation will lead to success...
Education & Certification
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities - Bachelors, Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering
ACT Composite: 32
ACT Math: 36
Steve: Minneapolis tutor
Certified Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
I graduated with honors 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 work with show immediate gains in their subject area. Students I work with will work hard--but...
Education & Certification
University of Minnesota - Bachelor in Arts, English & Global Studies
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 32
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The Minneapolis School System
Minneapolis, Minnesota, is part of the Twin Cities along with St. Paul. It is the largest city of the pair, with a population of about 422,000. The larger Twin Cities metropolitan area has an estimated population of 3.6 million. The nearly 35,000 students within the city attend one of the approximately 100 public schools in the Minneapolis Public Schools district. In addition to the public schools available in the city, parents can also choose from more than 20 private schools, or they can send their children to one of the schools in a neighboring district due to Minnesota’s open enrollment statute.
In such a large district, it can be difficult for parents to know where to turn if they discover their child is not achieving their academic potential. Varsity Tutors helps parents connect with experienced Minneapolis tutors. In addition to securing the assistance of a personal tutor, the freedom to choose which school your child attends can be an advantage for parents. Because you can select the school your child attends, it is essential to be aware of how the schools nearby compare to one another. Here are some assessment scores for the biggest Minneapolis high schools:
Minneapolis Test Scores
All Minneapolis students have the opportunity to take a career and college readiness test. These tests include the nationally recognized ACT and SAT. However, Minneapolis students must also prepare for the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCA) or the alternate Minnesota Test of Academic Skills (MTAS), which cover reading, mathematics, and science. These exams come in grades three through eight as well as once during the high school years.
Even for children who are generally doing well in school, standardized exams can present a challenge. For some this will be due to testing anxiety, while for others the issue may be due to a lack of mastery in a specific subject area. A personal tutor can help your child regardless of the academic challenges they face.
While sending your child to a highly ranked school can improve their odds of academic success, it doesn’t necessarily mean that a child who attends a poorly rated school must struggle. However, it is good to know where schools stand. The table below identifies some of the most highly ranked schools in Minneapolis and shows how they compare to other schools in the state:
Minneapolis High School Rankings
High School | Minneapolis Ranking | State Ranking | AP Pass Rate |
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Southwest Senior High School | 1 | 32 | 49% |
Washburn Senior High School | 2 | 67 | 42% |
South Senior High School | 3 | 143 | 35% |
Roosevelt Senior High School | 4 | 166 | N/A |
Henry Senior High School | 5 | N/A | N/A |
Edison Senior High School | 6 | N/A | N/A |
Minneapolis College Preparatory | 7 | N/A | N/A |
Learning for Leadership Charter School | 8 | N/A | N/A |
MTS High School | 9 | N/A | N/A |
Heritage Science & Technical Academy | 10 | N/A | N/A |
Even though Minneapolis has a high student population, the high school student-to-teacher ratio is on the low side. You can see how the largest schools in the city stack up in the chart below:
Minneapolis Student-to-Teacher Ratios
South Senior High School has a 17 1 student-teacher ratio.
Southwest Senior High School has a 19 1 student-teacher ratio.
Washburn Senior High School has a 17 1 student-teacher ratio.
Henry Senior High School has a 15 1 student-teacher ratio.
Roosevelt Senior High School has a 13 1 student-teacher ratio.
Minnesota State Average has a 16 1 student-teacher ratio.
Students who graduate from high school in Minneapolis have many nearby colleges from which to choose. Check out some of the top-ranked universities in the Minneapolis area in the following chart:
Minneapolis University Rankings
College | National Rank | Acceptance Rate |
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Carleton College | 25 | 23% |
Macalester College | 78 | 37% |
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities | 85 | 44% |
St. Olaf College | 110 | 45% |
University of St. Thomas - Minnesota | 154 | 83% |
Hamline University | 543 | 70% |
Minneapolis College of Art & Design | 586 | 65% |
Dunwoody College of Technology | 667 | 67% |
Augsburg College | 725 | 45% |
St. Catherine University | 761 | 91% |
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