Tutoring

Students -- Are you struggling with schoolwork or looking for study friends?  Would you like free help with Science, Math, English, Foreign Languages, or Writing from experienced teacher/tutors?  Or are you interested in a place to study and spend time with other students after school?

High school or Middle School students (public, private or home-schooled) are welcome to drop by Prairie Hill Evangelical Free Church on Wednesdays from 3:30-5:30pm for free tutoring help on Science (physics, chemistry, physical science, general science), Math (algebra, geometry, trigonometry, or calculus), or Writing/English/Foreign Language (French, German, Russian, Swedish, and Lingala) by trained/experienced volunteers. Or come for a relatively quiet place to study or hang out with other students.  Tutors are willing to help with homework problems you are struggling to understand, proof-read papers and give feedback, assist with ACT/SAT preparation, or give advice on preparing resumes or scholarship applications.  A shelf of reference books, games, snacks or drinks may also be available. 

The following adults are regularly present: 

• Mike Thorud  is a licensed science teacher and former mechanical engineer with over 20 years of experience teaching/subbing/tutoring with Eden Prairie schools, Minnetonka schools, Chan/Chaska schools, The International School, Wayzata High School, CHAT, South Heights, and one-on-one private tutoring.
• Vickie Carlson knows six languages. She has taught French (her major) and German (her minor), English as a foreign language in Russia, and lived in Africa.
• Steve Palmquist has a BS in Physics and has been employed as an engineer/scientist at various Honeywell locations for 30+ years. His experience includes high-energy particle accelerators, microwave systems, high-speed digital components, hybrid microelectronics, IC product engineering, software test, technical writing, and statistical analysis. Now retired, his interests include physics, electrical engineering, and mathematics.
• Glenn Toews is a Systems and Software Engineer with 35+ years experience and has been tutoring middle school and high school math for over 10 years. Glenn has a B.S. degree in Computer Science and Electrical Engineering as well as an M.A. in Human-Computer Interaction.
• Tyler Magnuson is our Prairie Hill youth group director, and is the staff liaison for tutoring.

We are located next door to Eden Prairie High School and will follow their school year schedule.  No pre-registration needed; just drop in!  Students are also welcome to stay past 5:30 for the mealtime and youth group activities planned that evening.