Award-Winning AP English Literature and Composition Tutors serving St. Louis, MO

...tutor and a mentor, I was a teaching fellow at an intensive teaching fellowship called Breakthrough Collaborative in San Francisco in which I learned specific teaching strategies such as strategic questioning, thought process verbalization, sentence starting, role reversal, etc. In addition to teaching, I have conducted research on education policy and teacher feedback systems. I am finishing an honors thesis on the importance of preschool teacher-child relationship quality in the development of depression, and hope to...

I have a Bachelor's degree in English Literature from Saint Louis University, and am about to start my master's degree in French. I studied French for 8 years and lived in Paris for 1 year teaching English. I have experience tutoring writing, English literature, and French. I'm excited to help you succeed!

...AP Spanish Literature and Culture, Spanish 1, 2, 3 and 4, ACT Reading and Writing, and AP English Literature and Composition. I am most passionate about Spanish and English Literature. As a teacher, I understand that students learn in distinct ways. I use a variety of materials and cater my lesson plans toward the individual needs of every student. My passion is traveling, learning languages, and exploring different cultural traditions. During my free time, I...

...Biology and Healthcare Management at Washington University in St. Louis - Tutoring expertise in Algebra, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Economics, Psychology, English, SAT and Study Skills/Organization - Particularly passionate about all topics related to STEM and Study Skills/Time Management - Adaptive and efficient tutor who uses examples and repetition to promote progress and learning - Past experience working with students diagnosed with ADHD and other disabilities that affect learning - Lived in Connecticut (13 years) and Shanghai...

...with the screenwriters from my workshops. The college classes I designed and taught ranged from developmental writing classes and freshman level rhetoric classes to specialized creative writing classes, senior-level classes business writing, and capstone classes in public policy. I firmly believe that putting the material in cultural and historical contexts gives students a concrete way to understand the lessons. I encourage students to analyze why the information is important and to apply their new knowledge...

...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.

...am a freshman studying Computer Science at UIUC. My hope is that when a student is done with my tutoring, they learn how they best learn, and how they individually understand concepts best so they can replicate this learning without my guidance. These skills are what makes a child efficient on a standardized test without being stressed, and that is what I believe I tutor best. I want to help my students reach their full...

I am currently a sophomore at Saint Louis University where I am majoring in Mechanical Engineering and tutor a variety of math and physics courses. I graduated from Seton Catholic Prep at the top of my class and regularly tutored around my neighborhood and in my school. I love math and thoroughly enjoy being able to help students who are struggling in the subject I love to understand it better.

...in psychology, but I offer one-on-one and group tutoring in 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...

I am a graduate of Saint Louis University. I received my Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication with a focus on Journalism. Since graduating college, I have worked full time as a marketing copywriter. I am most passionate about English, Reading, and Literature, and am excited for the opportunity to help students succeed in these subjects and others!

Hi! My name is Caroline and I am a current student at Washington University in St. Louis, double majoring in Anthropology: Global Health & Environment and Healthcare Management. I have 6 years of tutoring experience via both volunteer and private opportunities, and am so excited to be a part of the team at Varsity Tutors.

...can overcome your academic challenges together! I believe every problem has a solution. I discovered tutoring many years ago while in college and have loved engaging in it ever since. I believe the importance of shaping the minds of our world's future is vital to both our senior communities and our youth. Knowledge is what led to the theories and discoveries of all man kind. I hope to meet with you soon!!

...to College students, I thoroughly enjoy, and I'm an expert working with students in Middle School and High School. I can meet with students individually, or in a group setting. My favorite subjects are Literature and Conversational Spanish. I also have extensive experience working with struggling students in organizational skills, test taking strategies and executive functioning. I look forward to supporting you in your learning journey: your goals are my #1 priority!

...I am happy to tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Literature, Writing, Critical Thinking, and Study Skills and Organization. I believe in keeping students motivated by finding ways to make the subject relatable on a personal level. Using technology, pop culture, and up to date information are just some of the ways I help students gain confidence in the subjects they are studying. When not teaching or tutoring, I am...

...or needing help with literature analysis. When tutoring, I try to emphasize the most important aspects of a subject and then narrow the focus on critical points so as not to overwhelm the student. I enjoy using mnemonics and wordplay to help ease the burden of memorization that is so often affiliated with biology and I understand any frustration a student may have with the subject. I also have helped friends and siblings with essays...

...is when someone realizes they have new skills in sounding out words (ESL/elementary reading) or now-found confidence to take on the ACT! I do appreciate the learning styles of children as I currently share time each week at a pediatric hospital helping kids learn and grow! I have a passion for helping students learn to the best of their abilities. Whether you are a struggling student or one who is looking for an edge in...

...Washington University in St. Louis. I previously tutored English during my senior year of high school and informally assisted with test preparation. I feel comfortable tutoring GRE, ACT and ISEE test preparation, as well as Chemistry and World History. My favorite subject to tutor is standardized test preparation because I find it rewarding to see someone's score improve. I prefer an interactive teaching style because I want the student to have input on their learning...

...semester as a Spanish teacher for 1st and 2nd grade students in Southern Illinois, and for one year as a writing tutor with adult ESL students in Massachusetts. My philosophy is that education is a life long process and we as individuals do not all share the same style of learning. Having been a visitor to countries with a culture and language different from the one I am used to, I have been in many...

I will always be a lifelong learner. The tutor-student relationship is one of reciprocity where each person must work to learn from each other in effort to best understand the subject matter at hand. Ultimately, learning should be both fun and challenging. Like most things worthwhile, knowledge a reward of working through limits. ... As a tutor, I aim to develop customized methods for each student that is sensitive to each individual's learning strategies. This starts...

...to be a great teacher, you must be willing to be a great learner. All the great teachers that I have met were flexible, kind, and learners themselves. I try to bring these qualities to every class I teach. As a teacher for almost 13 years, I also believe it is important to adapt and change what you teach based off of your student's strengths and learning styles. Making each teaching experience unique to the...