Certified Tutors From Truman State University

...3-15 years of age. I am currently a teaching assistant for a law school professor where I provide incoming law students academic support including study skills, time management and basic legal analysis skills. For me, tutoring is about unlocking one's unique path to achieving their academic goals. Both as a tutor and a student, few...

...for a new challenge. I accepted a position at an urban charter school in St. Louis City, teaching 8th grade Communication Arts and literacy. My first love in education is the language arts, and I am comfortable tutoring all levels of English and reading classes, including literature, poetry, grammar and writing. I find words absolutely...

...teachers” rather than “tutors” because we reinforced the information that was taught in class. In addition to tutoring, I also volunteered around the Kirksville area and helped Spanish speakers with limited English proficiency (LEP) complete their tax forms, learn English and communicate during their child’s parent-teacher conferences. I attribute my competency in Spanish in part...

...languages is what drove me to get my particular degrees and, after graduation, share my passion with high school students for two years at Kirksville High School. As a teacher, I worked to make lessons as engaging as possible, using a variety of activities to have the material "make sense", which I will do as...

...was lucky enough to travel extensively throughout my time in Europe, and learned a lot of cultural life-lessons. I currently tutor psychology, biology, life sciences, anatomy, physiology, Spanish 1-4, geography, and study skills. My favorite subjects to teach are anatomy and physiology because they are extremely intricate and study skills because it helps set the...

...new ways to present the material and I passionately believe that everyone can be successful in math if given the chance and the right help. Math does not have to be scary! I have tutored students at all ages from elementary to adults in college, and I know how much fear, anxiety, and frustration math...

...Currently I am a research intern in the St. Louis Zoo's animal behavior lab. I have been a preceptor at a private academy for chemistry and mythology as well as a tutor for 5th grade music. I am planning on going back to graduate school for my doctorate in ecology and evolution. In my spare...

...students in early elementary school helping them master the basics. But I also love tutoring foreign languages and opening students up to new cultures and languages! I believe that all students regardless of circumstance deserve a high-quality education that enables them to learn, discover passions, develop creativity, and grow up to become productive citizens and...

...Literature, and Essay Writing. My favorite subject to tutor would be Math. I love seeing students have that "aha!" moment when a math problem finally makes sense. I also have experience with ACT Test Preparation. I have a love for learning, and I try to instill this passion in all of my students. In my...

...teach algebra, geometry, and Chinese at all levels. My favorite subject to teach is the GMAT exam because the level of required logical deduction really challenges thinking to new heights. Data sufficiency in the quantitative section provides a unique twist in solving math, and I always feel happy whenever I help someone understand an easier...

...potential with improved confidence, grades and test scores. Because I have over 20 years of "real life" professional experience and have traveled extensively, I am able to provide you real life examples to help understand the value of learning the topics I tutor you with. I specialize in tutoring a broad range of subjects with...

...to tutor almost any time during the week. I can handle anything from elementary math to high school level science. I am strongest in the areas of English, essay writing, and ACT prep and prefer to tutor these subjects but I am willing and able to tackle other subjects as well. My favorite thing to...

...a Master of Arts in Education with a focus in Foreign Language Education. As a life-long learner, I am continuing my education through an online graduate certificate program in Multicultural Education, which I began after realizing I needed more formal studies to better help the variety of students that I work with in my current...

...their abilities. I love to work with students on an educational plan so that they can reach goals and mark their progress. I am a firm believer that all students can excel in and out of the classroom by setting healthy goals and working towards them. Outside of academia, I enjoy hiking, swimming, and cooking...

...I taught English, Social Psychology and Family Development (counseling.) I love the work that I do and I also have a passion for teaching YOU English and writing fundamentals, too. Some days, I miss being in the classroom...so, that's where you come in. All of my work encompasses self-empowerment and self-care and is geared towards...

...in tutoring from other tutoring programs, as well as tutoring programs set up to help students both in college and the military. I attended college at Truman State University and received a BS in Biology. I mainly tutor Math and Science subjects, but have plenty of experience in teaching English/Reading, and even Arabic for anyone...

...others. So, while I did well in all subjects, history was and always had been my especial favorite (sadly, not too many students need extra tutoring in history, alas). Truman State's MAE program gave me the opportunity to translate that love of history to the classroom, giving me the teaching competencies to share it with students...

...I taught children's English at two elementary schools in Wiesbaden, Germany. During this time I also offered private English lessons to two high school students and a woman who worked at one of the elementary schools in town. During my last year and a half at Truman State University, I tutored German students in small...

...writing, specifically at the college level, through working at Truman State's writing center; there, I also had ESL training and worked with many students on improving basic English writing skills. I tutor in English/Literature, Grammar/Mechanics, Essay writing, and AP Lit/SAT test prep. I don't necessarily have a favorite subject to tutor, but what I do...

...two years following my graduation teaching introductory biology to freshman in Harlingen, Texas. I recently moved back to St. Louis to eventually pursue a doctorate in Physical Therapy. My interests include anything biology related, nutrition, food of all kinds, and reading. Additionally, I am a certified Les Mills BodyCombat instructor and enjoy instructing and working...