Award-Winning ACT English Tutors serving St. Charles, MO

...Chemistry is also my favorite subject to tutor. In addition to having been a volunteer tutor for both middle school and high school students over the course of my academic career, I have also been fortunate enough to have served as a teaching assistant for three quarters of introductory-level undergraduate Chemistry courses, both lecture and lab. When I work with students, either in groups or one-on-one, I enjoy the challenge of trying to re-frame the...

I am currently a sophomore at Vanderbilt University. I am studying to become a Special Education teacher for grades 6 - 12 for students with high incidence disabilities. I am excited to get to know you and work with your family to determine how to best support your child's learning needs. Whether its delivering structured lesson plans on certain skills, or offering additional support preparing for the ACT, I am here to help.

I am a dedicated high school English teacher with experience teaching grammar, composition, and literature to grades 7 through University.

...sense to them. Through non-profit volunteer work I have had the opportunity to teach life sciences to students in the classroom, design fun messy exper tasks, and tutored other veteran college students in writing/history/etc. I've also helped prepare many successful entrance essays for college applicants. Currently senior status: BS Biology, BA Psychology Additional work and studies in intelligence, international relations (Afghanistan, Kazakhstan), conservation, professional writing, trauma and child advocacy studies, emergency medical services (EMT)

...as a camp counselor at leadership program Camp Eagle Ridge, where I spent 6 weeks teaching 4 different weekly seminars on different aspects of being a leader, in addition to running a bunch of my own, fun outdoor events. In terms of tutoring, I spent my first college semester at CircEsteem, teaching different Chicago students math through their "Circus-Based" curriculum. Now I'm happy to bring my knowledge and insight to Varsity Tutors, where I can...

...Computational Mathematics While I am happy to tutor almost any math-based subject, I am most passionate about Calculus classes. Calculus is one of the courses that change a student's view of math in an incredible way, and I love to help students understand it! It's also just incredibly cool! I believe that true understanding of math can only be achieved when a student can explain why they are doing something, and I try to ensure...

...a Masters degree from Washington University in Data Analysis and Statistics. When I'm not studying, I like to spend as much time as possible in the great outdoors! I absolutely love being outside, and I jump at every opportunity to go hiking, biking, camping, you name it. :) I've worked as a Teaching Assistant in both business and engineering classes at Wash U., so I have experience working closely with students to help them succeed....

...secondary students in addition to my involvement in peer study group sessions. In my life journey, I have experienced all of the frustrations that accompany the pursuit of academic excellence. As a result, patience and understanding is at the foundation of my teaching philosophy. Overall, I seek to help students challenge themselves, become self-motivated and satisfy the thirst for knowledge that lives within all of us! Whenever there is free time, I enjoy reading, writing...

I want to ensure that all of my students can see the true value of what they're learning in school. This was something I once struggled to understand, but now I can see the value of problem-solving and critical thinking skills that come with adolescent education. Mastery and fluency with these aforementioned skills are imperative for success in any field of study.

...I primarily work as an EMT and do research related to mental health. I have previous experience tutoring a variety of subjects including high-school physics and english. Although my favorite subjects to tutor would be Spanish, Math, and Study Skills. I am a firm advocate for student success and that stems from an appreciation of the challenges presented through traditional education. I try to instill these values and life skills to all my students. In...

...so I like to provide the student efficient ways of which to answer the questions while keeping in mind the time limit. When I tutor a student on a certain topic, I like to assess the students knowledge on that topic at first. Using the assessment, I can find the students weaker areas on the topic and reinforce them. Doing this can lead to a more efficient tutoring session. At Saint Louis University, I participate...

...changed tack to pursue a career in counseling. Well, that lasted until I fell in love with creative writing, which remained a pursuit until I graduated. Then, when the time came to decide on a profession, I finally listened to my heart to become a teacher. In the three years since, I have taught high school English and earned a Master's degree in the Humanities. Teaching and learning are where I belong. Since high school,...

My passion is to teach students who may be struggling in their coursework, and I'm willing to help with the greatest of knowledge and skills to teach all my students exceptionally. ... My teaching philosophy is to never give up and always to try your best.... Show myself as a nice person.... By helping them think in ways never imagined before.... Motivation is the key to success, and only by motivation were students able to fulfill...

...hope to help you improve your writing, regardless of your skill level. I truly believe that anyone can learn to write well. In addition to writing, I'm also qualified to tutor test prep, particularly ACT, SAT, and PSAT. In test prep sessions, I like to begin with one or more diagnostic tests and then create a plan for the remainder of our time together. It's always my goal to make the best use of your...

...and then will give a problem with similar conditions and have them attempt it on their own. Through this, the student will be learning how to complete the problem with low stakes and low stress. When tutoring in History, my goal is to fill in the missing gaps. To do this, I facilitate a conversation about the subject, whether that be the French Revolution or any other historical event. By having a conversation, dry historical...

...and undergraduate years, I find that I am best in tutoring the disciplines of math and logic. At Millikin University I served as the head student tutor of math my senior year as well as the head of my university's freshmen academic success program my junior year. As a recent undergraduate student and a current MBA student, I pride myself in understanding the unique circumstances current learners are facing. This helps me connect with my...

Tim... I am entering my sophomore year at the University of Notre Dame studying Business and Psychology. I have experience teaching summer school math to grade school and high school students along with private tutoring. I am most comfortable in tutoring math subjects but can also tutor science classes and the ACT.

...and am an incoming medical student at the University of Arizona. At WashU, I served as a TA for both General Chemistry and an upper-level neuroscience course and love helping students achieve their full potential, while having fun in the process. I also would love to help students with MCAT prep and encourage them throughout the process of getting to medical school. Outside of the classroom, I played varsity softball, and was involved in a...

...bioethics, with minors in philosophy and environmental ethics and sustainability. Having studied ethics and philosophy in-depth, I often write essays as assessments and feel confident in my ability to help brainstorm, edit, and more. While my interests are in the social sciences, I have worked with elementary-aged to college-aged students in a variety of subjects, and have learned to value different learning styles. Whether you're an auditory, visual, or kinesthetic learner, I would love to...

...As former business news staff writer for the Dallas Morning News whose varied resume includes a stint with Teach For America, my stories have appeared in publications including the Huffington Post, the Orlando Sentinel, SUCCESS and the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. My committment to students didn't end with my Teach For America committment. I've taught middle and high school, undergraduate college courses, and adult education courses. I especially enjoy sharing my love for reading and writing...