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Tutoring Advantage was founded by Joan Robertson in 2006. Joan is a licensed teacher, trained in the Orton-Gillingham method and specializes in Dyslexia, Dysgraphia and learning disabilities.
Joan attended Bemidji State University where she earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education with a math emphasis in November 1992. In May of 1992 she completed her kindergarten student teaching and kindergarten intercultural course work at Vaxjo University in Sweden. She later went on to complete course work in ... See more
Part of being good at something means you have either studied it extensively; you’ve experienced or passionately lived it, and you must undoubtedly care about it as if it’s a core value of yours. My personal experiences in education as a student of color, professional experiences as an educator, school leader, and facilitator in a diverse range of settings, and long-term goal as a higher education leader with roots and understandings in equity, diversity, and social justice, ... See more
Hi! I am 24-years old, and graduated with a bachelor's degree from Columbia University in New York in 2017. I grew up in the Edina Public Schools District, and am passionate about providing educational support to K-12 students. As a high school student, I was a volunteer teacher's aid at Cornelia Elementary School's ESL summer program, providing support to students with English as Second Language. As an undergraduate at Columbia, I worked as a tutor ... See more
My credentials include a specialist of education degree in special education, a master’s degree in special education, a bachelor’s degree in music with a minor in psychology. I hold current Minnesota K-12 licenses to teach students with emotional or behavioral disorders and autism spectrum disorders. I have 12 years of direct instructional experience in several education settings.
My experience highlights my commitment to education, showcases my expertise in differentiating instruction, and demonstrates my communication and leadership skills. ... See more
I am a freelance writer and former music teacher and administrator with two grown sons (one a teacher and the other a model!). I have worked with students of every age, not just as a teacher, but also as a coach and volunteer.
In addition to more than 20 years of experience as a teacher and community educator, I've also been a hands-on administrator in large public school districts as well as Director of Community Education at an ... See more
Hello! I recently graduated from Carleton College with a Bachelor's degree in Political Science. I have also taken a multitude of classes in American Studies, so I have a lot of background knowledge on American society and history. I have taught American and world history for two summers at a summer program for middle schoolers. In addition, I have also tutored students in reading comprehension for one semester and taught English to foreign speakers for another semester. My academic ... See more
I am a Stanford University graduate who is passionate about the value of education. My undergraduate major was Anthropology, but a I took a wide range of coursework in science, computer programming, the humanities, and foreign languages (French and Chinese). I graduated at the top of my class as a member of Phi Beta Kappa with a 4.19 GPA. I also was the valedictorian of my high school, Minneapolis South, with a GPA of 4.24.
I love learning, ... See more
I am an alumni of Mounds View High School and a current student at the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities with a planned graduation year of 2022. I am double majoring in Finance and Accounting. In high school, I was a member of the National Honor Society; as a member of the National Honor Society, I tutored my peers and younger students. As a senior in high school, I took on a private tutoring ... See more
Hi! I'm a writer with a passion for tutoring and teaching! My long term goal is to become a college English Professor. I am currently attending Hamline University in St. Paul, MN so that I may receive my BFA in Creative Writing. I received my AFA in Creative Writing from Normandale Community College in Bloomington, MN, where I also worked as a Writing Center Tutor for two years. While working as a WC tutor, I was able to meet ... See more
I received my undergraduate degree from a small liberal arts college called St Olaf College and majored in Biology, Sociology, and Anthropology. I then continued with my education as a research assistant and a post-baccalaureate research fellow at Mayo Clinic. Conducted research from an analytical chemistry laboratory to a human physiology based lab. Then I pursued my PhD in Biomedical Sciences at Mayo Clinic where I studied viral hepatitis infections and liver cancer. Throughout my time I learned the ... See more
I've developed lessons and programs for students of all ages and backgrounds for 25 years. My areas of expertise are in the Humanities (reading ) and Visual Arts (art history, painting, drawing, sculpture, mixed media, photo shop, illustration and design) I bring a creative and positive approach to learning and enjoy helping students to understand new methods of thinking and inquiry. This may include: visual exercises to explore an elusive idea, using a drawing/writing workbook to facilitate lessons, movement ... See more
I am a 30-year-old who enjoys building relationships with children and families very much! I have my Bachelor's degree in Elementary and Early Childhood Education. I have my Master's degree in Literacy and am a certified Reading Specialist. I have had many different experiences in child care and education. I've nannied and babysat for many families for over 15 years. In addition to that, I've taught 2nd grade outside of St. Louis, MO, preschool ... See more
I started tutoring math and reading ten years ago as a volunteer, and from the beginning, I was passionate about working to discover the best methods for helping individual students learn. In 2017, I began tutoring ACT, SAT, and GRE prep, and I have greatly enjoyed the opportunity to create individualized test prep lesson plans for my students, teach successful testing strategies, and help students gain vital insight into patterns in the exams. My approach is especially successful because it ... See more
I am very advanced in most any mathematics, however, I am only a qualified paraprofessional. Therefore, mathematics above college prep or high school level mathematics I will not be much help. Contrastly, I am advanced in many forms of writing and contain a high level of professional as well as formal writing skills. Therefore, I can be very helpful with anything from writing papers to creating resumes and etc.
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Graduating with a 3.96 GPA and a Bachelor's Degree in Theatre with a minor in Youth Ministries and Bible from North Central University, I have been tutoring peers from middle school to college. I have directed middle school students and high school students in plays, as well as taught improvisation classes. I thoroughly enjoy the Arts, but love helping with college-prep and any kind of academic endeavor.
Hi everyone,
My name is Ms. A. I am so excited to get to know all of you and help you learn.
I am a 1st grade teacher that has been teaching elementary school for 7 years and I absolutely love it! I have experience teaching K-6th grade and have also done some GED tutoring so I am open to all opportunities.
I pride myself in not only the academic learning that takes place in my classrooms but the ... See more
I come from a family of career educators and I'm aspiring to follow a career path of education myself. I'm great with all general education subjects, but especially anything related to liberal arts subjects such as linguistics, history, sociology, religion, psychology, and philosophy. I work especially well in one on one circumstances with students and have a natural ability to simplify everything in an easy to understand step by step process. Writing exercises/essays are my specialty.
I have a bachelors degree in history and a masters degree in social studies with a teaching license. I understand that people learn in a variety of ways and so my mission is to make learning both fun and real to my students and to provide a personalized education plan that will fit your needs! As well as social studies, I am very confident in tutoring in reading, writing, and most math as well as the ACT test.
