Meet Our Tutors
Kaplan Premier's tutors are the foundation of our service.
Having graduated our rigorous training and development program,
they all share the same level of excellence: near-perfect scores
(in the 95th percentile or above), previous instructional
experience, and—most importantly—the ability to create an
interactive one-on-one learning environment based on the
individual needs of each student.
Here are just a few of the tutors who work with Kaplan Premier
students in the Minneapolis area. At the onset of any tutoring
program, your Academic Coordinator will conduct our Tutor
Matching Interview to find the best possible tutor for
your child.
Emily
Subjects Tutored: SAT, ACT, PSAT, SAT Subject
Tests: Math, Literature, and Spanish
Teaching/Tutoring Experience: I have always
known that I wanted to go into education, so Kaplan has been a
perfect fit for me! Outside of Kaplan I have spent a lot time
volunteering in inner city public schools and am excited to get
my teaching license next year.
Degrees Earned: B.A. in English with a minor in
Spanish Studies from the University of Minnesota
Degrees in Progress: Masters of Education at the
University of Minnesota
Fun Fact: I spent two months living in Spain
last summer!
Hobbies/Passions: I love listening to
music—anything from rock to classical—and going to concerts. I
also love to read and will read pretty much anything I can get my
hands on!
What I enjoy about tutoring with Kaplan Premier:
I love being able to work for extended periods of time with
students and watching their progression. When they get their
scores back, it's amazing to see how far they have come from our
first lesson together!
Justin
Subjects Tutored: ACT: English, Reading,
Science, Math; SAT Subject Tests: Math, Physics; MCAT:
Physics
Teaching/Tutoring Experience: I have tutored
biology and chemistry at University of St. Thomas (UST), and
specifically helped some UST football players with calculus,
theology, and philosophy. In the fall, I have helped teach
Biology under an instructor at Woodbury High School. I have also
tutored 4th grade students at a local elementary school. I also
have quite a bit of coaching experience. Nationally, I coach for
Jeff Trickey quarterback camps, while locally I am the
quarterback coach at St. Thomas University. I also coach Woodbury
High School baseball winter workouts.
Degrees Earned: B.S. in Biochemistry, University
of St. Thomas
Hobbies/Passions: Football, Music, Singing,
Pediatrics, Bringing a smile to the faces of people that mean a
great deal to me
What I enjoy about tutoring with Kaplan Premier:
Hearing students say "Thank You" after helping them realize their
potential.
Kristin
Subjects Tutored: ACT, SSAT,
PSAT, SAT, SAT Math I and II, SAT Physics, SAT Chemistry, MCAT,
DAT
Teaching/Tutoring Experience: I started tutoring
in the summer of 2004 and was honored with the Tutor of the Year
award in both 2004 and 2005.
Hobbies/Passions: Reading, music, traveling, and
snowboarding
Degrees Earned: B.S. in Biochemistry, University
of St. Thomas
Fun Fact: I LOVE food! I could eat Jimmy Johns
all day everyday...
What I enjoy about tutoring with Kaplan Premier:
I am always thrilled when my tutor students call me and tell me
how fantastically awesome their test went!
Angela
Subjects Tutored: ACT, SAT, High school math, calculus, physics
Teaching/Tutoring Experience: I've been both teaching and tutoring with Kaplan for over three years.
Hobbies/Passions:I love playing piano as well as singing. I also love traveling, especially traveling anywhere I can speak Spanish.
Degrees Earned: Nutritional Sciences and Biochemistry by May 08!
Fun Fact:I completed my third year of college at the University of Malaga in Spain.
What I enjoy about tutoring with Kaplan Premier: It is a joy working with high school students. Standardized tests are so stressful for them! I love being able to help them see the test as an opportunity, not an obstacle.
Marcus
Subjects Tutored:SAT, ACT, GRE, US History, World History
Teaching/Tutoring Experience: I've been tutoring ACT and SAT since June 2006, and I started GRE tutoring and classroom teaching in June 2007. I have tutored over 25 students total since I started my career at Kaplan.
Hobbies/Passions: I played bass guitar in a band up until very
recently; I occasionally DJ at bars and concerts; I also enjoy cooking,
singing karaoke, and reading.
Degrees Earned: B.A in American Studies from the University of
Minnesota- Twin Cities, May 2007. Minors in Humanities and African American
Studies.
Fun Fact:: I once helped set up sting operations on my friend for the producers of "What Not to Wear," who were filming her for a future episode.
What I enjoy about tutoring with Kaplan Premier: I like the challenges the job presents, including especially the need to constantly be prepared for any question that might come up. It's definitely not a job you can phone in. It is rewarding to know I am helping others improve their futures and achieve their goals.
Marcus' style of tutoring: A parent recently told the office that "Marcus was an excellent tutor. He was organized and very prepared but had a sense of humor that was an excellent fit with Mitch. Mitch really respected him throughout the tutoring."
