Rosemary Stalter, English, (Principal):  Rosemary holds a B.A. in English and a Master’s Degree in English Education from the University of Minnesota. Rosemary also holds a TEFL (Teaching English as a Second Language) certificate, IATQuO & iatefl accredited, from Paris, France. Rosemary taught literature and writing courses, grades 7 –12, including Enriched and Advanced Placement courses, for six years in the Edina Public School District. She also taught one year in Hawaii, lectured at the University of Minnesota and coordinated the Student Teaching Program for one year, and developed and taught a summer course entitled “It’s Greek To Me” (Greek Mythology, Bible History, Shakespeare).  Rosemary established The English Tutor, LLC in 2001 as a means to provide students with additional English and verbal enrichment outside of the classroom and to prepare them for their college board exams. Rosemary has over 20 years of teaching experience and over 11 years as a test prep instructor with proven results. Rosemary has been recognized in the 2000, 2002, 2005, & 2006 editions of Who’s Who in American Teachers; has received the Outstanding Teacher of the Year from the University of Chicago; has been nominated for Ashland Oil Teacher of the Year, and has received The Golden Apple Achiever Award. (Specializes in ACT & SAT I prep—no math; College Essays; Speed-Reading (SWIFT); English curriculum; Writing)
Rosemary@theenglishtutorllc.com
(612) 825-1896

Amy Smith, English: Amy holds a B.A. in English from the University of Notre Dame and an M.S. in Secondary English Education from Northwestern University. As part of her undergraduate studies, Amy spent a semester abroad at the University of Notre Dame’s London Program studying literature and the arts. She has taught American, British, and world literature; creative writing; and journalism courses for 5 years in both public and private schools, including Edina High School and Academy of Holy Angels in Richfield. At Holy Angels, Amy developed a creative writing course, created and advised the school’s literary magazine, and wrote curriculum for 9th and 11th grade literature classes. As a journalism instructor/newspaper adviser, Amy won recognition for excellence in lesson planning from the Journalism Education Association (JEA) and had a lesson plan published on their professional website. Additionally, Amy served as co-adviser for the National Honor Society while at Holy Angels. She has also successfully chartered a school-wide plagiarism policy at Holy Angels. Amy has acted as a mentor in the University of St. Thomas student teaching program and has been a member of the Board of Trustees at Holy Angels. Her experience teaching students with diverse ability levels, ranging from special education to advanced, enables her to address individual needs in a personal way. Amy currently has 6+ years of experience as a test prep instructor with The English Tutor with proven results.  Amy is currently taking a hiatus from teaching to care for her two young children. (Specializes in ACT & SAT Prep—no math; College Essays; Speed-Reading (SWIFT); English curriculum; Writing)
Minnesotajones@comcast.net
(612) 269-2227

Kristin Edwards, English:  Kristin holds a B.A. in English Literature from Saint Mary’s University and a M.Ed. in Secondary Education from Boston College.  While at St. Mary’s, Kristin served as the Editor-in-Chief of The Cardinal Newspaper as well as a staff writer.  Kristin was also an active participant of Saint Mary’s University Students of English Organization and has had her creative writing published in the Saint Mary’s University Literary Magazine.  Kristin has 5 years of English teaching experience, having taught courses in World Literature, Advanced English Literature, American Literature, and Public Speaking at Framingham High School in Massachusetts and the Academy of Holy Angels, where she also taught ACT & SAT classes.  Kristin currrently has 5+ years of experience as a test prep instructor with The English Tutor with proven results.  She brings creativity and challenge to every educational experience, and now continues to utilize her teaching skills as a stay-at-home mom with her three young children.  (Specializes in ACT/SAT prep—no math; College essays; Speed-Reading (SWIFT); English curriculum; Writing)
kristinkedwards@hotmail.com
(651) 428-0425

Kristen Meyer, English: Kristen holds a B.A. in Biology, French, and Religion from St. Olaf College and a Master's in Journalism from the University of Wisconsin, Madison. As an undergrad, Kristen spent an interim semester of study in Angers, France. Her graduate work in journalism focused on environmental writing. Kristen and her family lived and worked in Papua New Guinea for five years giving her an intense multi-cultural experience.  While there, Kristen taught writing and reading literacy to women and homeschooled her own children.  Since returning to the United States, Kristen first volunteered, then worked in the Minneapolis Public Schools. She has spent the past 11 years as a licensed Middle School Reserve Teacher.  This experience has allowed her to teach a variety of subjects to students with a vast array of educational gifts and challenges. As a parent, Kristen has raised and launched three daughters, guiding them through their high school, college, and graduate school experiences.  Her son is currently a junior in high school, preparing for college board exams and application essays.  Kristen brings experience, versitility, and attention to detail to her tutoring. Clear writing, precise editing, and a journalist's breadth of interests and knowledge characterize Kristen's approach.  (Specializes in ACT prep--no math; Writing; English curriculum; College Essays; Middle School Core Curriculum.)
KristenMeyer@earthlink.com
(612) 272-2406

Christine Kelash, English: Christine holds a B.A. in English and Elementary Education from the University of Minnesota, Morris, and an M.A. in Education from St. Mary's University of Minnesota.  Christine is also a trained Orton-Gillingham reading instructor. Christine brings eight years of teaching experience to The English Tutor. As a Middle School Language Arts Teacher at Annunciation School in Minneapolis, Christine developed and implemented an extensive selection of creative and formal writing, novel studies, speeches, and grammar instruction.  In 2010, Christine was invited to present a grammar lesson exemplifying Differentiated Instruction with educator and author, Diane Heacox, at the National Catholic Education Association Convention and Expo.  Christine is currently Annunciation's Middle School Coordinator, a part-time position that allows her to spend more time at home with her two young children.  In addition to teaching, Christine has experience in coaching high school Knowledge Bowl, serving as a camp program director, and editing thesis papers for Master's candidates.  Christine enjoys tutoring students from first grade through high school and has an appreciation for the unique learning needs of each student at each grade level.  (Specializes in ACT prep--no math; Reading Instruction; Writing; English curriculum; College Essays.)
christinekelash@yahoo.com
(612) 419-2466

Sarah Howard, Math & Science:  Sarah holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Northwestern University in Evanston, IL and an MBA in Finance and Operations from the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management.  Sarah has worked most recently as an engineering manager in operations at Medtronic in Brooklyn Center, MN.  In that role she mentored and supervised both technicians and engineers.  She was directly responsible for technical processes involving regular use of statistics, calculus and geometry in her daily duties.  Sarah has worked with college level interns as well as high school students in her engineering career to communicate and teach business topics.  Sarah is on a hiatus from a full time engineering career in order to raise her two children who are currently in elementary and pre-school in Edina.  Sarah is excited for the opportunity to use her math background to help guide and instruct students through tutoring.  (Specializes in ACT Math Prep & some Math & Science curriculum.)
skhoward2@comcast.net
(952) 681-2301

Alissa Jorgensen, Math.  Alissa holds a B.A. in Business Management & Economics from the University of Minnesota, an MBA in Finance from the University of St. Thomas, and a Teaching License in Business/Marketing Education from the University of Minnesota.  While student teaching, Alissa taught Accounting, Computer Applications, and Keyboarding. Before gaining her teaching license, Alissa worked in marketing as a manager and business analyst in financial services at Ameriprise Financial and Prudential Insurance. In those roles she used math to create reports used to measure results for the department and led the development of a "scorecard" used by senior management to review results.  While working on her MBA, Alissa was part of a group that managed a $1 million dollar endowment fund. Alissa has also coached Junior Olympic volleyball in Eden Prairie for the last ten years.  Alissa is currently on a hiatus from a full-time career in order to raise her three children who are currently in pre-school and elementary school in Minneapolis.  Alissa is excited for the opportunity to use her teaching background to instruct students in their academic endeavors.  (Specializes in ACT Math & some Math curriculum.)
alissa.jorgensen@gmail.com  
(612) 644-6400

Terrence Lee, Math & Science: Terrence holds a B.S. in Chemistry and a Bachelor of Chemical Engineering from the University of Minnesota. As a gifted high school math student, Terrence participated for four years in the University of Minnesota’s Talented Youth Mathematics Program (UMTYMP), scored in the 99th percentile on both the ACT and the SAT, and was recognized as a National Merit Scholar. Terrence's instructional background started in high school where he tutored other students in Chemistry and Physics and worked as a swimming instructor. While at the U of M, Terrence tutored undergraduates for two years in Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics through the U of M's Institute of Technology (IT) tutoring program. In his field as a medical device engineer, Terrence also has served as a mentor to aspiring engineers through the IT mentoring program. Terrence relates well to and is comfortable with students of all ages as is evident in his work as a mentor for foreign exchange students and with several children's programs (Miracle Kids Triathlon, Twin Cities Marathon Family Events). Terrence currently has 7+ years experience as a test prep instructor with proven results with The English Tutor. (Specializes in ACT, SAT I & II Math prep; all Math & Science curriculum; all AP Math and Science tests)
Available for Skype Tutoring via the English Tutor.
terrencetlee@gmail.com
(612) 298-8733