Terry Friedrichs
Independent educational consultant and test prep tutor in Mendota Heights
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Also coaches | Speaking coach |
| Based in | Mendota Heights, Minnesota, United States |
| Credentials | Doctorate (Dr.); IECA Professional member |
| Practice | Friedrichs Education |
Dr. Terry Friedrichs runs Friedrichs Education in Mendota Heights, Minnesota. Terry is an independent educational consultant and tutor who helps students and parents with test prep, school subjects and school selection. Terry prepares students for the PSAT, SAT, SAT II, ACT and GRE. Terry is a teacher who grew up in Mendota Heights and also presents around the world on testing and gifted education. Terry also offers senior services.
What Terry helps with
Terry works with students who need help in school subjects or entrance tests. Terry also helps families find the right school and plan for gifted and special-needs pupils.
- Preparing for the PSAT, SAT, SAT II and ACT
- Preparing for the GRE and other graduate school tests
- Getting ready for the Minnesota Basic Skills test and high school entrance exams
- Entrance tests for community college, vocational school and the military
- Catching up in difficult or stressful school subjects
- Finding the right school from elementary to graduate level
- School plans for gifted and special-needs pupils
- Reading, writing and math skills
Who Terry works with
Terry works with elementary, secondary and graduate-level students and their parents. Clients include students who are behind, students who want to move ahead, and gifted-and-talented pupils. Terry also works with families of students with special needs who need a school plan. Terry offers services for seniors as well.
How Terry works
Terry uses a "look-ahead" method to help students with subjects that are hard or stressful. Tutoring is one-to-one and can supplement, enrich, accelerate or remediate a child's learning. Terry starts by finding where a student needs the most attention, then builds a plan to catch up, keep up and move ahead. Terry works closely with parents so communication stays open.
Background and qualifications
Terry Friedrichs holds a doctorate and is a teacher who was raised and schooled in Mendota Heights, Minnesota. Terry returned to serve the Twin Cities home community. Terry is an IECA Professional member and works as an independent educational consultant. Terry presents around the world on testing, teaching and advocacy for gifted and special education students. Terry's practice also covers test prep for community college, vocational school, military and graduate school entrance.
Terry Friedrichs pricing
Programs and services
- One-to-one tutoring
- Test preparation for PSAT, SAT, SAT II, ACT and GRE
- Free 60-minute assessment or consultation
- School fit consulting
- Academic testing and assessments
- Programs for gifted-and-talented students
Terry Friedrichs reviews
The CoachVouch take
Combines test prep and school placement advice with work in gifted and special education, and presents on it around the world.
Best for Twin Cities families who want one-to-one test prep or help finding the right school, including for gifted or special-needs students.
Common questions
How much does Terry Friedrichs charge?
Coaching with Terry runs $70 to $225 an hour. Message Terry from this page for an exact quote.
What does Terry Friedrichs help with?
Terry Friedrichs helps with preparing for the PSAT, SAT, SAT II and ACT, preparing for the GRE and other graduate school tests, getting ready for the Minnesota Basic Skills test and high school entrance exams and entrance tests for community college, vocational school and the military.
Is Terry Friedrichs certified?
Terry Friedrichs lists: Doctorate (Dr.); IECA Professional member.
Does Terry Friedrichs help with graduate school tests?
Yes. Terry's practice prepares students for the GRE and other graduate school tests.
Does Terry Friedrichs work with gifted students?
Yes. Terry's practice offers programs for gifted-and-talented students and advises on school plans for gifted and special-needs pupils.
How do I contact Terry Friedrichs?
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