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

I was a high school Journalism and English teacher for 27 years. I love to discuss and debate the meaning of literature, and I am a professional writer with seven published books. The written word is powerful, and I enjoy teaching students how to use words. I anxiously await working with you and helping you become a better writer and help you better comprehend the written language. I hope to make it an enjoyable experience.

...students I tutor to feel excitement from learning and gain intuition on how to approach educational problems in a comprehensive way. I also want to form unique and personalized relationships with all of my students so there is a sense of comfort and respect in the learning environment. Outside of the classroom, I love to exercise, read, listen to music, swim, cook and spend time with my family and friends. I am patient, creative, and...

I am a life long learner, a certified teacher and a licensed Georgia attorney. I am most fulfiled when I successfully help others reach their goals!!

...graduate of the University of Minnesota with a bachelors in Economics, Political Science, and Global Studies. I focus on subjects in the social sciences, predominantly economics and history. My philosophy towards teaching is that if you can't explain it to your grandmother then you either don't have information mastered or you're ineffectively communicating it. In my free time I am a baseball enthusiast, kayaker, cyclist and cinephile with the hopes of one day becoming a...

...2013 Truman State University graduate with a Bachelors of Science in biology. I spent the two years following my graduation teaching introductory biology to freshman in Harlingen, Texas. I recently moved back to St. Louis to eventually pursue a doctorate in Physical Therapy. My interests include anything biology related, nutrition, food of all kinds, and reading. Additionally, I am a certified Les Mills BodyCombat instructor and enjoy instructing and working out in general whenever possible.

...achieved when students are really engaged with the material at hand and have an investment in understanding it. If a student's having difficulty with a concept I like to draw analogies to other things either I or the student are interested in order to demonstrate other approaches, and to show that the skills they're developing are applicable outside the assignment. In teaching poetry at the university level I've often reached beyond my knowledge of literature...

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.

...that make 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...

...those who dislike math, we will keep working until we find a way so you feel comfortable. I also tutor ACT. As a high school student, my score increased by 6 points, so I am eager to help others do the same. I see the test as a game, and you just need to learn the rules, making it possible for everyone to improve. In my free-time, I love being active. I play in several...

...at Varsity Tutors. I am from St. Louis, and attended Westminster Christian Academy in Town and Country. I recently graduated from Greenville University in Illinois and majored in History/ESL Education. I hold teaching certificates in both Missouri and Illinois in both History and ESL and am fluent in Spanish as well. I played football at Westminster and at Greenville and am currently coaching. In my free time, I enjoy learning about history, watching Star Wars,...

...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 languages like Java, Python, HTML, and CSS) and high school...

...years of age. I am currently a teaching assistant for a law school professor where I provide incoming law students academic support including study skills, time management and basic legal analysis skills. For me, tutoring is about unlocking one's unique path to achieving their academic goals. Both as a tutor and a student, few things are as gratifying as those light-bulb moments when everything comes together and clicks. Whether it is ACT Math or writing...

...Anthropology. I have experience tutoring a variety of subjects among middle school and high school students. During my undergraduate experience, I spent time working as an Academic and Character Enrichment tutor, helping middle school students advance in reading, math, and science. Currently, I serve as a College Adviser with the Washington University chapter of the College Advising Corps. This position has allowed me to facilitate ACT workshops along with private tutoring. To grow academically, I...

...achieve their goals and appreciate the value of what they're learning. Your child's success is my success. I have experience working with both younger children and high schoolers. I primarily tutor the ACT, but I also have extensive AP experience and four years of Python development skills. I'm currently working towards a dual Industrial Engineering and Computer Science degree at Northwestern University. Outside of the classroom, I play jazz piano and run cross country.

...have consistently achieved significant growth on the ACT English, ACT Reading, and Common Core tests. In schools where students had never passed AP scores, over 45 of my students scored 3s, 4s, and 5s on the AP US History, AP English Language, and AP US Government exams. With the right motivation, I believe that all students can achieve excellence in all subject areas. All students can thrive with individual attention and instruction, and that is...

...and a variety of publications focused on early American history. I am currently working on a book about the origins of American history in colonial America and developing a text mapping project using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software. Since my undergraduate years, I have been tutoring students in the humanities, social sciences, reading, writing, and test taking. Each year I spend a week reading student responses for the AP exams, and I love to help students...

I have worked as an Academic Coach which means I worked with middle and high school students helping them to develop and achieve academic and career goals. I also tutored them as needed. I love math because I like to solve problems and investigate. I also like to figure out how to work difficult problems out.

I am a senior at Washington University in St. Louis majoring in Spanish and Environmental Policy. I want to help you feel confident in your language, speaking, reading and writing skills in English and Spanish!

...Johns Hopkins University, minoring in Economics 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,...

...a variety of subjects. Some of my favorite subjects to tutor include test preparation, mathematics, English, psychology, and statistics. I have always worked diligently to be a strong student and a life-long learner. My personal learning journey inspires my tutoring efforts. As a tutor, much of the advice, tips, and coaching I offer stems from my own hard earned learning experiences or from my experiences working with students. I have also worked with a multitude...