Award-Winning Algebra 2 Tutors serving St. Louis, MO

Mathematics is the language of the universe...And it is beautiful!

...??? up to an including College Algebra and Trigonometry. I am a natural born teacher and try to instill in everyone a fundamental curiosity of the world around them. Through a multi-faceted approach to teaching, and through honest communication, each student molds my sessions over time to best suit them. Mastery of prerequisite information, practical application of concepts, and a willingness to fail are underlying themes of my teaching style. Outside of academia, I spend...

...Writing. Throughout my undergraduate years, I made it my mission to tutor primary and 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...

...in Psychology with a minor in Biology from Saint Louis University as a Pre-Med student. I went to college to become a doctor, but realized that I had gravitated towards that profession because of its education and fount of knowledge, not because of the medicine. I am now obtaining my Teaching Certificate in Secondary Education English and my Master's in Education, so that I may share my love of learning (and of teaching) to my...

...University in St. Louis where I earned my Bachelor of Arts in 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...

...peers often sought my help to parse difficult concepts into understandable pieces and to offer intuitive approaches to problems. I treat teaching and learning as an exercise of clear, open communication; the better the communication, the more appropriate the pace of learning, the greater the understanding between the teacher and student, and the more comfortable the learning experience becomes. With the sciences fresh on my mind and confidence about test preparation, I plan to tutor...

...When I tutor, I like to make sure I always give the person I am tutoring the correct information. If we come across a question that we are both having trouble with, I will not stop until I can get the correct answer for you. I will never make an excuse or skip a question, even if it is challenging, I know that we can do it. As a wise man once said, "I do...

...I believe that those two courses are extremely important building blocks for any future math, and the concepts can be difficult for some students to grasp. I will work to help any student develop the core skills and strategies necessary to be successful in both their current class as well as any future math class they take. In my free time, I enjoy playing and watching all sports from ultimate frisbee to baseball, and everything...

...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 true world traveler.

...successful in their learning and that sometimes it just takes a little bit of success for students to gain confidence in their abilities. I have been told that I'm good at making complicated concepts understandable. I love getting to see students experience the moment when difficult concepts finally make sense. My favorite subjects to work with students on are PreCalc with Trigonometry and ACT Prep. I have a LOT of experience with ACT Prep and...

...at Washington University in St. Louis studying Psychological & Brain Sciences. In high school, I directed a free tutoring program for people of all ages in my community. We saw incredible outcomes and I wanted to continue this in college. In school, I've always been the friend you can count on to help you catch up in class or on a tough homework assignment. I'm so excited to guide you on your learning journey.

I have a physics degree with an emphasis in education from the University of Missouri St. Louis. I have over seven years of teaching experience. I have taught algebra, physics AP Physics 1 & 2, physical science and earth science. I also have experience tutoring College Algebra, College Physics 1 & 2, SAT subject test prep (physics), and ACT Science.

...the question but they also understand how to get to the answer, which will help them in the future. This tutoring style was very popular with my students. My tutoring sessions were full every semester. I enjoy sharing in my student’s sense of accomplishment when I see their eyes light up and get excited and figure out a problem that in the beginning seemed impossible to them. It is a great feeling!

...teaching experience I love and enjoy teaching Mathematics to students of all ages to make strong impact in their educational success and hopefully inspire them towards Mathematics. My teaching objective is to ensure that the student had fully understood the subject matter at hand and that he/she is able to solve problems independently after benefiting from my services. I am committed to student success. I am a Ph.D. in Mathematics with over 7 years of...

...my undergraduate education for high school courses and ACT prep. Later, as a graduate student, I was a teaching assistant for molecular and general biology. What I find most rewarding about tutoring is the ability to see others set and achieve goals. I find it satisfying to meet difficult goals and find even greater enjoyment in watching others progress and achieve their own goals. I prefer to work with motivated students who genuinely wish to...

I hope to help all students appreciate math and improve their general understanding of the subject. I will always try my best to help students learn and grow and encourage their development and growth in mathematics.... Allow for multiple ways to explain the material, because not all students learn the same way, so have multiple ways to show the material.... Figure out what the student knows and what they are struggling with.... As the student becomes...

...of the world, even if they think they will never apply what they're learning in their day to day lives. The primary issue in most students is motivation, and motivation is much easier to find once they understand why they are learning what they're learning. Now, as a Biomedical Engineer, I actually have the ability to improve the world by applying my scientific understanding to problems faced by doctors and nurses, hopefully making their lives...

...am a recent graduate of Missouri University of Science and Technology where I earned my B.S. in Biological Sciences with minors in chemistry and studio art. I am currently going to school to earn my certification as a secondary biology teacher. I have tutoring experience in biology, chemistry, some math subjects, as well as standardized testing experience. My art background is mostly in realistic pieces, drawing, and painting. I look forward to working with you,...

...students' existing knowledge - **Strategic struggle**: Guiding students through productive challenges - **Mathematical communication**: Teaching students to articulate their reasoning While I'm comfortable teaching across the mathematical spectrum, I'm particularly drawn to the elegant problem-solving of discrete mathematics and the precision of analysis. These subjects exemplify mathematics' beautiful interplay between creativity and logic. My ultimate goal remains constant: to transform mathematics from a feared subject into an empowering toolkit for every student I teach.

...spent several years working at firms in the Kansas City, mid-Michigan, and Pittsburgh metropolitan areas. My area of expertise came to be in the telecommunications industry, where I helped shape current analysis codes and worked with major wireless carriers (AT&T, Sprint, Verizon, etc) to ensure structral stability of wireless infrastructure, typically in the form of cell phone towers. I have felt that my interpersonal skills could be better utilized by society and I have wanted...