Award-Winning AP US History Tutors serving St. Louis, MO

...years teaching experience. Grades 4-12. General Math, PreAlgebra, Algebra 1 & 2, Geometry, and College Math. Great with: honors, homeschooling, drill and practice, homework help, gifted, reteaching, high school placement tests, plumbers exam, and state test prep (Regents, Star, NJSLA, etc). Access to Math software to generate thousands of questions. Math reference library to use during sessions. Reading Comprehension for grades 4-11, admission tests, and adults is a strength as well. Exposure to short reading...

...and we 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!!

...Entering college, I did not know what I wanted to study for I loved learning about a wide variety of topics. This is part of the reason why I ended up with degrees in mathematics and philosophy, a minor in communication, and a soon to be Masters in business administration. While I have tutored students in many subjects throughout my high school and undergraduate years, I find that I am best in tutoring the disciplines...

...language and literatures. Shortly after graduating, I accepted an international teaching job in Guayaquil, Ecuador, where I teach English as a second language to students of all ages and lead the natural sciences department for a large, bilingual elementary school. I tutor a broad range of subjects, and I am passionate about both the sciences and languages. My mission is to give students confidence in areas where they struggle academically. I love it when students...

...International Studies with a focus in translation and international business. I’ve lived, studied, and worked in Ecuador on and off since 2012 with stints that include an internship at a Fair Trade cooperative, volunteering on organic livestock and produce farms, and teaching and tutoring rural students. In my free time, I enjoy creative writing, reading historical fiction, riding my bike, and cooking new foods. I’m available for a wide variety of subjects but am most...

...enjoy helping others develop their thoughts and ideas into something they can share with others. My teaching philosophy is differentiation, differentiation, differentiation! No two people are the same so no two people learn exactly the same way! I work hard to understand my students interests, strengths, and struggles in order to create lesson plans that will help them succeed and gain confidence. When I am not working, I enjoy reading anything from YA novels to...

...can help students brainstorm or polish their writing to impress colleges with their admissions essays. I believe no two students are alike, and I am familiar with many different learning styles. Learning is a pursuit of life-long discovery, so I encourage students to ask questions and to remember not to give up! I also did well on the ACT, so those looking for a tutor in that area, I would love to assist in creating/coaching...

...mathematical concepts, and I relish the opportunity to share my enthusiasm with students. Guiding them through the intricacies of mathematical reasoning and witnessing their growth and confidence is incredibly rewarding. Teaching Philosophy and Tutoring Style: My teaching philosophy centers on the belief that every student has the potential to succeed with the right support and guidance. I prioritize building strong rapport with my students, fostering a collaborative learning environment where questions are encouraged, and mistakes...

...Elementary Education and a minor in history from Benedictine College and a Master of Arts in Theology from Holy Apostles College and Seminary. I am also a Google certified educator and very tech savvy. I'm extremely knowledgeable in the areas of theology and history and consider myself a lifelong learner. My passion is teaching and I love to help students reach their goals! I approach teaching with the belief that every student can be successful....

...in Public Health with a concentration in Epidemiology. I completed my undergraduate studies at Saint Louis University as well, receiving a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences. In addition to the core curriculum for my major, I also completed all of the necessary classes to apply to medical school. This has given me a wide range of subjects that I am familiar with and comfortable tutoring, especially in biological fields such as Anatomy, Physiology and...

I love helping people understand material that they have trouble working through on their own. Everyone learns differently and there is a way to teach everyone once you breakdown the information to its most basic concepts and build up from there. I am sure that together we can set you on the right path to understanding the subject matter at hand.

...taught English and Social Studies, grades 6-12, while also obtaining my Master's Degree from the University of Illinois-Springfield and completing additional graduate studies at the University of Missouri-St. Louis. After 30 wonderful years in pubic education, I retired to found and direct a private school for under-performing students. In this capacity, I served as the principal of this small academy and tutored middle and high school students in English, Social Studies and Math. My passion...

...picked up minors in Spanish, Linguistics, Sociology, and Multicultural Studies along the way. Since graduating, I've moved to St. Louis and spent a year in a public affairs fellowship program, learning about public service, politics, collaboration, and leadership. Now, I'm working in the non-profit sector and finding ways to be more involved in my neighborhood and community. I'm a naturally curious person who loves learning and truly values a sense of humor. I'm passionate about...

...teaching individuals the facts, but I enjoy helping them to also develop their innate learning abilities. My approach would center on encouragement and mutual respect above all else. I attended Crossroads College Preparatory School for seventh through twelfth grades. After one year at Reed College in Portland, Oregon, I transferred to Webster University here in Saint Louis. Although I am currently a journalism major, I am interested in a wide range of academic subjects from...

...Alpha Theta Honor Society for History Subjects - Social Studies, American history, European history, World History, Political Science, American Government and Politics, AP American history, AP European history, AP World history, AP American Government and Politics, AP Political Science, AP Research, College American history, College European history, College World history, College Political Science, College Government, Writing, English, GED, Study Skills, Public Speaking. Hobbies - Music, Sports, History, TV and Movies, Carpentry/Construction, Reading, and Outdoors.

...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 why I'm thrilled to be a part of Varsity Tutors.... My teaching...

...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 work at a research institution before becoming a teacher. In my spare time, I enjoy playing piano and flute. I taught piano for 3 years in high school and have been a part of at least one band/choir/orchestra since I was 5 years old! My favorite music to listen to when...

...dual BA degrees in History and Political Science with honors, and I am a law student at the Washington University School of Law, which is ranked the #16th best law school in the U.S. I am also an independent editor and writing tutor for the University of Utah's Graduate Writing Center. I founded the University of Utah Prison Education Project, where I served as a TA and tutor in courses from Anthropology and History to...

...am a freshman at Truman State University where I am attempting to get a major in Business Administration concentrated in finance and a Computer Science minor. I excel in U.S. history and U.S. government along with Algebra/College Algebra, Writing Composition, and the English and Reading section of the ACT. I'm a big sports guy, so in my free time I usually play basketball or football. If I'm not doing either of those, you can usually...

...and sometimes we just need things explained a in a way that we can better understand them even if it's the second or third time we're hearing about it. It's important to provide each student with the means to further their education. I think that improving their study skills and providing them with different tools to help them make sure they understand the material is an excellent way to achieve this goal.