Award-Winning ACT Tutors in St. Charles, MO

...art history, philosophy, biology, and literature as well. I think that the most effective way to learn about a particular subject is to make it interesting to learn. I also believe that it is important for students to use a variety of study methods, and to truly understand and interact with information rather than just memorizing. Personally, I've always liked studying with other people as well as on my own, and I have many different...

...to pursue a career in education, because I found teaching to be my passion. No two students are ever alike, so I work hard to tailor my teaching style to the individual student. My first session I will listen to the student to hear what they need. Education is about the growth of the student, and I look forward to helping more students grow to be able to pursue their dreams and aspirations. I am...

...establish confidence and motivate students to take risks in applying newly learned knowledge. A growth mindset means having a belief that anything that can be learned with the appropriate effort and strategy. As someone who as studied in and experienced multiple disciplines - currently business - I have learned what it truly means to rely on having a growth mindset. I strive to inspire a similar mentality in my students through realistic goal-setting and relentless...

...Louis with a major in geophysics and a minor in astrophysics. I've tutored elementary school children in basic math, reading, and music. Along with this I've naturally picked up tutoring skills merely by working with classmates on assignments. When tutoring I strive for clear communication between the student so I can understand exactly where the misunderstanding lies and approach it most effectively. In my free time I love to run, play guitar, read, and drink...

...and to execute problems quickly and efficiently, and I love the moment when something clicks. I've been tutoring for over a decade from helping Physics peers with homework and general topics, Spanish and psychology students with tackling difficult topics that I had covered in the past, third and fourth graders and help them with their homework, or literacy with a variety of ages. As a learner, who also teaches, it is very important to me...

...studies exams, especially AP US History and AP US Government and Politics. I was a very successful AP student, scoring 5 on AP US, AP Gov., AP Art history, and AP World. I boosted my knowledge of many of these subject areas through over 30 hours of history coursework at the college level. In my spare time I love to run and swim (I was a competitive swimmer and swim coach for many years), watch...

...a top university and recently finished a year volunteering with Americorps in St. Louis. Through my major in Environmental Earth Sciences, I gained a strong background in math and science. I have teaching experience as a camp counselor at a nature preserve, as a tutor while in college, and as a teaching assistant of a higher level geology course. I enjoy tutoring and allowing students to reach conclusions through guided critical thinking and problem solving....

...at a Missouri public high school, and I love my job. I teach required classes and the college credit classes, and I have designed curriculum for both. I have been to Spain, Guatemala and Mexico, though I have backgrounds in other subjects as well. I am an author and am very experienced in tutoring writing and various other components of communication arts. I have worked with privileged youth and youth at-risk and have held my...

...I am strongest in the areas of English, essay writing, and ACT prep and prefer to tutor these subjects but I am willing and able to tackle other subjects as well. My favorite thing to do is to get students laughing while they learn so studying turns into more than an obligation. I have found through my experience that children will be more willing to learn if they are having fun and it makes the...

Hello! I am a licensed teacher with years of tutoring experience as well! I have a Masters Degree in Reading so I am able to teach a range of subjects. I also have an endorsement in Math, Social Studies and Special Education.

...in Biochemistry and minors in Environmental Nutrition and Chemistry. After graduation, I plan on applying to medical school. In my free time, I volunteer as a tutor for local refugees. I also serve as a peer tutor at my university. Although I tutor a broad range of subjects, my specialties include biochemistry, chemistry, and physics. In my experience helping students, I find that active learning, as well as visual aids, help students understand the material...

...University I have learned to be a sucessfull candidate in the tech world, a real problem-solver. I have developed my own Python applications, which I often use to create and share music and video, and worked as a crucial part of a fast-paced development team. I have experience with most aspects of a corporate development environment. I have also released an audio cd created entirely using Python code. I hope to share my expertise with...

I enjoy learning and helping others learn. I have several years experience tutoring children and adults in various subjects. I look forward to more tutoring opportunities.... I focus on the needs and goals of the individual student.... A first session will often be used to assess the student's level of understanding in the subject to be tutored.... I try to help students understand concepts rather than just memorize procedures.... I would remind them of their personal...

...to reinitiate a tutoring program between our team and a local nearby elementary school. In this program, athletes from our team go to the school for an hour a week to offer help in reading or math. The teachers and athletes all responded positively to the experience and the mentoring program is continuing this year. In addition to my love of tutoring, I also have a passion for working with other people. During my time...

...students. I create study cheat sheets and homework applications that I leave students with after session. I apply real life principles and abstract learning in my assignments. I let the students drive sometimes instead of talking alot until they get more comfortable. I have a Bachelor's in Business Administration from UMSL. I have been in the Accounting field for the past seven years. It has been my goal to get back to tutoring math. There...

...individual goals. I take an approach that emphasizes understanding of the material, and it has really paid off in its results. In my spare time, I enjoy distance running; in high school, I ran track and cross country all four years in addition to three years of basketball. I also have played basketball for most of my life, and have ridden/worked at a barn on and off for 10 years. I am also highly involved...

Hi! My name is Caroline and I am a current student at Washington University in St. Louis, double majoring in Anthropology: Global Health & Environment and Healthcare Management. I have 6 years of tutoring experience via both volunteer and private opportunities, and am so excited to be a part of the team at Varsity Tutors.

A few friends of mine were tutors in college and told me about the wonderful experiences they enjoyed as a result of teaching. I was a high school hero and 6th grade camp counselor so I have background in helping younger people grow. In my free time, I am usually playing video games or studying for my actuarial exams. I do enjoy being active and going outside on nice days.

...of the course material. It is important for me to find every individual student's learning habits and specific set of strengths and weaknesses to better mold my lessons and advice. I am a current applicant for the medical school class beginning in the fall of 2015, and I am also a life-long soccer player. After playing in college, I spent the summer of 2014 playing semi-professionally in Pittsburgh, PA before returning home to St. Louis.

...I helped students from the Marwen program learn basic art and design skills within a professional environment. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most experienced in writing, literature, and test prep. I strive to tailor my lessons to each student's specific learning style so that we can figure out new ways to approach difficult skills. This involves truly getting to know each student so that lessons can be personal, enriching, and...