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

I hold a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Washington University in St. Louis. I have 5 years of experience educating, with 3 years in the classroom. I love physics, math and poetry. I promise to do my best to help you learn!

...is hard. It's my 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...

...writing to students with varying backgrounds and skill levels. My courses allowed students to develop their writing skills and experiment with multimedia formats like audio and video. During this time I also tutored students both in-person and online through SLU's University Writing Services. Before teaching and tutoring at SLU, I worked as a graphic designer at a custom publishing company in Chicago. While working at this position, I helped students from the Marwen program learn...

...in Criminal Justice in 2011. Since graduation, I have done various work with at risk youth and education. This summer I traveled to the Czech Republic for an international YMCA youth festival, where I was able to learn what other countries are doing regarding education. I have an extreme passion for education and how it correlates to crime, and am pursuing the application process of a doctoral degree in this field. I have experience working...

...After working for years as an editor on my college newspaper and completing an honors thesis I have extensive background in drafting, writing, and editing. I have a passion for the writing process and am ready to guide you or your child through any and all parts of essay writing, book reports and other English projects. With AP Exams approaching, I would also be happy to help in preparation for multiple choice and/or essay writing...

My goal is to provide the best possible instruction to students in need of extra assistance through a variety of teaching methods that are appropriate to the student's learning style.... Usually, it is a lot of translating from one language to the other and systematically going through each sentence so that the student understands the relationship between all the words within the sentence. This is usually done with written sentences I come up with using the...

...I was also a premedical student and will be starting medical school in the fall of 2019. At WashU I was on the varsity men's soccer team and also did a lot of research within psychology and biology. I tutor a broad range of subjects (Math, biology, chemistry, exam prep) and am especially passionate about helping students grow in their academic achievements as well as developing individual strategies to tackle new problems, reduce stress, and...

...French. My study of and passion for the French language dates back to high school, during which I gained valuable tutoring experience as an AP student and member of the French National Honor Society. Apart from tutoring in French, I have also tutored peers in a variety of core subjects ranging from precalculus to physical science. In addition, I have helped K-6 students understand fundamental academic concepts by way of weekly homework help sessions. As...

I love to teach, that's why I decided to become a tutor while I'm studying to become a science teacher. I can help with things like algebra, calculus, physics, chemistry, English, and especially ACT subjects. It was only 3 years ago that I took the ACT and did very well, and now I want to help new students do the same.

...English in South Korea for a year in various settings, including classes for adults in business and conversational English as well as individual tutoring for all ages and levels. My favorite experience teaching in Korea was leading a class of adult professionals in a patent office in improving their casual conversational skills. Since moving back to St. Louis, I have coached students in SAT test prep, study skills, writing, reading comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, and basic...

...ability to be a productive member in every avenue in life. I hold a Masters degree in Education and English, and have 5 years of experience teaching High School English. I taught 3 years of American Literature and ACT prep at Metro High School- the top rated public high school in Missouri. I also taught 1 year of Pre-AP World Literature and 1 year of dual credit composition and literary analysis in Texas.

...and History. I conducted a 2.5 year research project, culminating in a senior honors thesis on electronic currencies (namely Bitcoin) at both Johns Hopkins and the London School of Economics. This fall, I'm going to continue that research as I pursue a Master's in Philosophy at Cambridge University. I also have a great interest in the environment, including ecology, zoology, and animal behavior. In addition, I love public speaking, poetry, and American literature. I look...

I am motivated daily by a deep desire to learn about and understand the world around me.

...result, I learned to view mathematics on a continuum, rather than a series of discrete concepts, which is how math tends to be learned in many schools today. As a result, students do not learn how concepts build upon one another and "throw away" information after cramming for a test. My hope is to rectify this as a member of Varsity Tutors. After high school, I returned to St. Louis and enrolled in Washington University,...

...Mathematics. Since I was young, I wanted to "help people and teach math when I grow up." I am also currently the TA in Engineering Mathematics at WashU, and I have experience with tutoring my younger siblings throughout their many stages of education. I love anything that has to do with mathematics and problem solving. My passion for problem solving translates to helping others in discovering their specific learning needs, so they able to more...

...5-year dual degree program between the school of Nursing and Wharton School of Business. I will graduate with degrees in Nursing and Healthcare Management and am planning on pursuing hospital administration work in the future. I am super passionate about helping others understand. I live for the moments where I see the pieces click into place and I see the "aha" moment on kids' faces. I want to help others achieve their academic goals by...

...St. Louis, I studied psychology and anthropology, although I am also interested in 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...

...I assisted them with their math and science homework, showed them successful study habits, and helped them become involved in organizations and research in the engineering school. I was also very involved in Society of Women Engineers (SWE) and was a part of Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day, an day-long event to teach 5th-8th grade girls about engineering and engage them in exciting activities. I am now a professional SWE member and continue to...

...a minor in Film Media Studies at Georgia Institute of Technology. I have a passion for teaching and love using creative strategies to help students learn difficult material. I'm passionate about encouraging young girls to pursue STEM careers and have worked with many organizations offering free lessons in Computer Science to young girls ranging from elementary to high school, like Kode with Klossy and Girls Who Code. I'm confident in subjects like Computer Science (specifically...

...to individualized tutoring. Learning can be serious, rigorous, rewarding, challenging, and successful. It can also incorporate a lighthearted touch with a good dose of humor and fun. I grew up in the St. Louis area in Olivette and raised my family in St. Louis City and University City. My three stepchildren attended Magnet Schools in St. Louis Public schools and my two younger children attended the University City public schools. I currently live in the...