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

...I have when I discover a great novel. Understanding and analyzing a book doesn't ruin the story--it only makes you love it more. I look forward to helping students through the anxiety-inducing process of applying for college and receiving a good GPA. I've been there. I've been anxious. I want to make the process as easy for others as possible! I specialize in all things reading and writing and also in test preparation.

I have a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and International Affairs from the University of North Carolina, Wilmington and an LL.M in International Human Rights and Humanitarian Law from the Essex Human Rights Centre, in Colchester, UK. I am passionate about health and the environment and I love good food, to travel and to dance! I have traveled to over 45 countries and hope to knock them all off the list one day.

...May 2018. I specialize in ACT and SAT tutoring because I firmly believe these tests are BEATABLE with enough practice and a solid understanding of the material. I hope to provide fun, engaging, and effective tutoring for my students. I have benefited from great tutors myself so I understand how important tutoring is. My tutoring approach is to provide solid fundamentals, a strong understanding of the tests themselves, and simple strategies that increase the number...

...I started tutoring when I was in college and I soon realized I loved helping classmates find their aha! moment. It was priceless! After this, I decided my career path was in Education, and I worked towards getting a certification. I have worked in a classroom setting in person and online for about 5 years! Having struggled with some subjects, like Chemistry, while I was a freshman, also gives me a fresh perspective to tutoring....

...One. In college, I have also taught ESL. In my experience working with students in elementary through high school and even with graduate students, I have found that students learn best and are more motivated to take on challenges in environments in which they feel comfortable enough to make mistakes. I believe that patience and compassion are key in creating an academic environment in which students can excel. Independent thinking is also extremely crucial; it...

...am confident that I can offer tutoring for any student needing help in Biology, Chemistry, Psychology, Algebra 1. My most extensive background are in the sciences -- Chemistry and Biology. I am a firm believer in teaching and helping students understand rather than memorizing material. I like to be very interactive with my teaching style because it keeps the students very involved and results in long term understanding of the material. I am a proponent...

...Biology: Neuroscience with minors in Spanish and Global Health 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,...

...that struggle with organizational skills, learning disabilities, and attention deficits. In addition to tutoring during the school year; I offer an elementary and math remediation program over the summer to support students that need the extra push to retain their skills and to help prepare for the next school year. I usually ask to have sessions for these students a minimum of two days a week over the summer in order for greater retention of...

...Primarily, I have focused my teaching in the areas of English, Reading, Composition, and Language Arts because of my BA in English with an emphasis in Writing and my TEFL certification. In the last few years, I have also been instructing chess and yoga lessons. These are activities that I believe support the mind and the educational process with rigor as well as healing. I love to use cross curriculum teaching methods. I strive to...

...medicine (jobs at Elsevier and Pfizer). Sharing the knowledge I have accrued brings me fulfillment and a joy that I try to instill in my students during each class or session. My teaching style is to listen, demonstrate, and guide. For example, in graduate school, I learned to write 50-page papers without blinking an eye and to format said papers using the MLA style guide. If a student needs help with an essay assignment, I...

...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 in the engineering student council at my university, and am treasurer for both that and the running club.

...that students learn the most through doing and I can help them find the ways to best take the knowledge they are learning and adapt it. Previous students have said that I am "challenging but fun" and that is what I strive to do with all of my students. Students should enjoy the learning process, but also be willing to work hard to achieve their educational goals. In my spare time I enjoy reading and...

I believe everyone can learn! I have 10 years of experience in teaching. I have multiple subject certifications. I am certified to teach all of the Social Studies subjects, English/Language Arts and Special Education. I have also taught Math for years. I received my Bachelors from Southern Illinois University Carbondale and my Masters from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.

Hi! I'm a full-time English teacher with experience in English literature, film, art history, writing, and Spanish. If you are looking for assistance in any of these subjects, you have come to the right place! Christina

...read, analyze, and write extensively. A step in this direction, I took the LSAT a few months ago and I am familiar with the test's altered protocol. In addition to majors and minors, I have studied upper-level math, literature, philosophy, and art history. My favorite subjects to teach are History, English, Writing, Social Studies, and Math. In addition to academic support, my tutoring philosophy emphasizes organizational skills, study strategies, and growth mindsets and confidence.

I am a recent MA graduate from Washington University in St. Louis. I'm an effective communicator who thrives in both one-on-one and group settings, and as a teaching assistant, I have consistently been rated above both departmental and college-wide averages in every evaluation metric.

Over 20 years in education. I love connecting with students and families to make learning enjoyable for all students!

...ACT, so those looking for a tutor in that area, I would love to assist in creating/coaching a study program so when test time comes, you are confident and prepared! Most importantly, I want students to know that with me, don't be afraid to make mistakes! Getting the answer wrong or even a bad grade is such a great tool for learning if you stay engaged and you know it does not define your abilities...

...be. I view education as a holistic experience. I love my content area and care deeply about it. However, I care more about my students. This means that I strive to help my students in ways besides simply understanding the content. I want my students to be better learners, problem solvers and citizens when they leave my classroom. I believe that a teacher has the unique position to truly influence change and help build people...

Hello! My name is Emily and I am studying at Washington University in St. Louis. I love learning about new things and helping others do the same!