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Former Chemistry Teacher Specializing in Math/Science Tutoring
Brenna B.

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There is nothing more rewarding than seeing a student who has struggled with a concept to finally have their "ah-ha" moment. You can see the student's eyes light up with excitement and pride in themselves and you can feel their confidence in their ability grow. This is one of the small moments that starts to counteract the feelings of failure they may hold because they haven't understood a particular subject or can't grasp a specific content. I encourage students to contact me to start to...

There is nothing more rewarding than seeing a student who has struggled with a concept to finally have their "ah-ha" moment. You can see the student's eyes light up with excitement and pride in themselves and you can feel their confidence in their ability grow. This is one of the small moments that starts to counteract the feelings of failure they may hold because they haven't understood a particular subject or can't grasp a specific content. I encourage students to contact me to start to work to their "ah-ha" moment.

I have been tutoring for 12 years and I have been working with students on their math skills up to precalculus. I typically use the student's textbooks or resources that they have from their class to ensure that they are understanding the material they are being presented. This also makes sure that students are learning the exact concepts that they are struggling with and not a completely different concept.
I studied Chemistry and Secondary Education to become a high school chemistry teacher. Due to my studies, I have a working knowledge of learning styles and I know how to create a learning environment that will fit a student's specific needs. This could look like being hands on with grouping in division with a tactile learner or using a visual grouping method in division with a visual learner.

In addition to understanding how to create the correct learning environment for a student, I also do not give a student the right answer when they are ready to give up. Instead, I ask them a series of open ended questions that will lead them down the path to the right answer. In today's school system, there is a large emphasis on the correct answer. Due to this, students who don't understand the concept typically are given the answer by either the teacher or their classmates. Our classrooms do not honor the path students need to take to learn the concept for themselves. I offer students the space to take their time down the path and learn the material for themselves with my guidance.

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Hamline University, St. Paul, MN
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Algebra 1

Algebra 1

I am qualified to tutor algebra 1 based on my education and my experience. First, I have been through the algebra 1 material as a student and work with the material on a regular basis in my college courses. Second, I have a year of experience teaching Algebra 1. During this time, I helped an 8th grade boy catch up to his classmates in his math course. He went from failing to exceeding at algebra 1.
Algebra 2

Algebra 2

I excelled in my algebra 2 class. Due to my major at Hamline University, I have been using my algebra 2 skills on a regular basis and feel well versed. I also have a well rounded understanding of learning styles and can create the best learning environment for your student.
Biology

Biology

I am a licensed high school teacher that has three years of experience tutoring students in biology.
Chemistry

Chemistry

I have been a tutor for General Chemistry at Hamline University. In addition to being a tutor, I was a teaching assistant in a General Chemistry lab so I understand how to explain the basic concepts and how it will look in a lab setting.
College Counseling

College Counseling

I have worked in college admission for the past four years. Two of those years, I was an Assistant Admission Counselor. In this position, I worked with high school juniors throughout their college search. I worked with them on finding the right school for them and navigating the application process. I would review application essays, help find scholarships, and help submit test scores.
Reading

Reading

I am qualified to tutor reading due to my college education. I am majoring in Secondary Education and as part of my training, I have learned how to help students in reading and different reading strategies. I also have worked with English Learner students in reading strategies. With each specific student, I have them chose the material they want to read to make sure they are interested in the material. This ensures that the student stays engaged in their work.
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Great Chemistry Tutor

My daughter loves the first lesson with Brenna on the advanced Chemistry. The instructions are very clear and easy to follow. She explains the concepts with some examples so that my daughter can understand them well. Thank you!

Yi, 1 lesson with Brenna

Great AP chemistry tutor

Great knowledge of chemistry and wonderful teacher. Very patient and does an excellent job of explaining complex concepts. Goes out of her way to work with our schedule.

Stacy, 26 lessons with Brenna

Knowledgeable and caring tutor

Brenna does well with my child. She is great with teaching chemistry. She provides a slideshow and it is easy for the student to follow. It's very engaging and interactive. I feel Brenna connects well with my daughter and I fully recommend her services to anyone who needs tutoring or at least lesson in advance before attending the class.

Dermidia, 24 lessons with Brenna

Brenna is a great Chemistry tutor!

My daughter has just started working with Brenna but she is very happy with the work they are accomplishing together. Chemistry isn't easy but working with Brenna is giving my daughter a level of confidence she didn't have going into the semester!

Elaine, 13 lessons with Brenna

Exactly what my son needed!

My son really enjoyed working with Brenna. He has been struggling with chemistry and Brenna really helped him to understand and learn the work. He is really looking forward to more sessions.

Ryan, 4 lessons with Brenna

Very helpful!

We are so thankful for Brenna’s help!! My son said she’s a “chemistry master...a genius.” She is also super helpful with his honors math class. Brenna has done an excellent job tutoring our son in honors chemistry and several honors math classes!

Kellie, 13 lessons with Brenna

Great with my son.

My son was having problems in his freshman chemistry class. I contacted Brenna and she jumped right in. My son says she’s really great, very knowledgeable, and explains things well.

Kevin, 10 lessons with Brenna

Very helpful tutor

Brenna helped me a lot to prepare for my general chemistry test. She was very helpful and went over many practice problems with me. She also answered all my questions and I will schedule another session in the future!!

Sara , 8 lessons with Brenna

Very helpful!

My son loved working with Brenna! She really knows her stuff! Brenna was friendly, easy to understand and gave our son confidence going into his Honors Chemistry exam. We are very thankful for her and plan to work with her again in the future!

Kellie, 13 lessons with Brenna

Upbeat and motivating algebra tutpr

Brenna makes each algebra session with my daughter a time to look forward to. Brenna is knowledgeable, very personable and relates so well to her students. We are very happy with the tutoring

Kristen, 114 lessons with Brenna
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