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

...Cuba. I not only have mechanical skill with Spanish, I have a profound love for Spanish and Latin American culture. As a result I have an unyielding passion and excitement for the language. In the Fall semester of my senior year, I studied abroad at Oxford University. In what as the most challenging experience of my college career, I learned the true value of tutorship. With each class being a one-on-one tutorial, I was amazed...

...great success aiding students in writing their personal statements for both undergraduate and graduate admissions. Across the board, my teaching philosophy has been to prompt my students through discussion, using questions as much as concrete examples to promote understanding. Currently I work as the managing editor for the internationally acclaimed literary magazine Boulevard, where I spend a good chunk of my time selecting short fiction, essays and poetry for our pages. Then proofreading those same...

...has the potential to be great and achieve their goals. I also believe that as a collective society, we don't always provide the resources or supports to help guide us to those goals. As a Varsity Tutor, I look forward to working with each individual and getting to know their strengths, challenges, goals and barriers. By working from the perspective and considering the whole person, I believe my students will succeed given new interventions and...

...for a test, writing a term paper, improving reading comprehension, or something else, I help students learn how to both overcome and have fun with those challenges. I can tutor a broad range of subjects, but I am most passionate about writing and reading. When I don't have my nose in a book, I enjoy an active outdoor lifestyle (running, dog-walking, basketball and softball) and engaging in various arts and crafts, like woodworking and sewing.

I graduated cum laude from Loyola University Chicago with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology/Neuroscience and a Minor in Anthropology. I also did some graduate work in Neuroscience. I am passionate about statistics, ancient through modern history, visual arts, literature, and, of course, writing! I'm an excellent communicator which makes me an excellent teacher and I look forward to helping you reach your academic goals!

...History, my goal is to fill in the missing gaps. To do this, I facilitate a conversation about the subject, whether that be the French Revolution or any other historical event. By having a conversation, dry historical information becomes more interesting and memorable. I began tutoring with Varsity Tutors in the Fall of 2015. Before that, I have experience working at my high school tutoring as well as working with younger kids and getting them...

...them the coursework thoroughly. At Justine PETERSEN, I assisted in developing the evaluation system for their credit building counseling program. This required extensive planning and preparation, which would translate well to planning and preparing tutoring sessions for students. Finally, at Justine PETERSEN, I had the opportunity to work with a socioeconomically, racially, and educationally diverse group of people, which makes me confident I will be able to successfully develop a connection with students from a...

Hello! Working with children and helping them become more confident in their academic challenge(s) is my passion. I teach at school everyday and excel at connecting with students and getting them excited to learn. This can happen for your child as well. It would be my pleasure to meet you and work with you to help your child be their very best!

...worked as an assistant teacher in a Saint Louis City Public High School. I helped teach high school Chemistry and taught English to students who had just immigrated to America. I also have experience teaching English to students in the Indian Subcontinent. My various teaching experiences have provided me valuable insight. I realized that there is no such thing as an absolute "one-size fit all" plan when it comes to helping others learn. Every student...

I am currently a junior at Brown University pursuing a double major in Biology and Economics. I have experience tutoring middle and high schoolers in chemistry, math, and English, as well as tutoring for the ACT, PSAT, and SAT. Additionally, I founded an organization that provides English tutors to elementary school-aged ESL students and have extensive experience teaching English as a Second Language. I was a National Merit Scholar as well as an AP Scholar.

...Education Project, where I served as a TA and tutor in courses from Anthropology and History to Writing and college-level Mathematics. I received a 5 on AP Calculus, AP US History, AP US Government, AP English Literature, and AP English Writing and Composition. I also serve as an educational mentor with the Vine Institute, a program that offers educational courses to refugees from across the world. I am patient and diligent as a tutor and...

I have been a teacher over ten years, primarily of English, ESL, and history. I've taught high school, middle school, and a little bit of elementary and have two Master's, one in Education and one in French and English literature. About half of my teaching career has been spent in Paris and I love teaching French! I also spent a year in Argentina and can help you with your Spanish.

...to different jobs in varying industries. These roles include reporting, marketing, research, technology and teaching. My goal when working with students is to help them understand the "why" behind what they are learning. I want to help them see how the information they're learning can be applied to life outside of the classroom. Words are my passion. Therefore, it brings me joy to help students uncover their own potential and ability to clearly communicate.

...make sure each student is confident in their 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...

Hello! This is my eighth year as a university instructor and I love working with fellow learners. My expertise is in literature, reading, and writing. I have also worked with young learners, from pre-K through elementary, and into middle and high school. I am a mom, and love working with kids!

...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 future students. I am in my last semester, and am a Student Teacher at McCluer North High School. Outside of academics, I am currently in the process of writing my first fantasy fiction novel and own a book review blog at thebookdragondotblog.wordpress.com