Award-Winning College Essays Tutors in St. Louis, MO

...and our reasoning skills. Through high school and college, even while completing two unrelated Bachelor's degree programs, I began tutoring my own classmates, younger students, and even adult neighbors using a similar delivery style as my own teachers, albeit tailored to each student's individual struggles. My clients all showed a drastic improvement in their respective classroom performances. In graduate school, I had the opportunity to teach a semester of College Algebra, again peppering my lectures...

...with tutoring at all ages, from first grade to college-level. I tutor a broad range of subjects, but I am most passionate about Math, English, 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...

...to help you find that! From UrbanFuture, I proceeded to tutor with pay privately for my parents' colleague's children in elementary school in mathematics, science, and reading. From my years of tutoring, I have learned that the most success comes from developing a healthy and friendly relationship with my student that encourages pushing him/her to achieve what they previously thought they couldn't, while still staying within the student's comfort zone. Learning shouldn't ever become too...

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!

...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...

I am a graduating medical student who enjoys teaching students of all ages. I plan to teach students on a professorial level for my career, so tutoring is a natural part of my personality. I particularly like the sciences, and love sharing my enthusiasm for science with my students.

...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 do is to get students laughing while they learn so studying turns into more than an obligation. I have found through my experience that children will be more willing to learn if they are...

...questions . I really enjoy taking seemingly difficult topics and explaining them in a logical fashion while emphasizing the basics every step of the way. I find that students' frustration with a concept generally stems from uncertainty regarding how to organize many intersecting ideas. Nothing makes me more proud then watching a student master a formerly daunting topic. When I'm not tutoring you can either find me salsa dancing at Atomic Cowboy, making pies, soups...

...improving this set of skills also raises verbal test scores and improves students??? marketability since communicating well is a vital skill in any career. My tutoring style is largely collaborative. I have found that guiding students toward discovering the answers themselves helps them understand and remember the concepts more deeply; this technique also makes the sessions more enjoyable! My favorite activities besides tutoring include watching historical period dramas, singing, journaling, working out, and playing with...

...variety of classes and pick up many different study skills, which I hope to be able to share by tutoring. I am a strong believer that any student is capable of learning anything. With motivation, resources, and help where needed, no academic subject is ever entirely out of reach. My goal as a tutor is to not only help students understand concepts or perform well on exams, but also develop skills that will help them...

...perfect for my interests and learning style. This education, combined with my experience as a teacher in Creighton's "Philosophy for Children" program, has helped me to understand that teaching, one-on-one or in a classroom setting, is something that I'm passionate about. I believe that dialogue between mentor and pupil, much in the style of Plato's works, is the most effective way of imparting knowledge. Despite how overbearing or intimidating that might sound, I also think...

...years through Teach for America. During that time, I worked with students on everything from ACT test prep to learning how to read. I'm in Saint Louis as a Coro Fellow in Public Affairs and am hoping to tutor in my spare time. I love working with students until they completely understand a concept. I'm open to tutoring in Spanish, English, basic math and, of course, the nitty gritty of ACT test prep. In my...

...at Truman State University, I allowed my interest in the lived experience of peoples to guide both my choice of elective courses, and the way in which I approached a variety of topics and concepts. I have explored and excelled in courses from economics, to Russian language and history, to the study of governments both domestic and foreign - largely because of an ability to see the common themes and historical threads which wove said...

...graduated from Miami University, with degrees in Kinesiology (exercise science) and Marketing. I'm currently a Physical Therapy student at Washington University in St. Louis. During my free time I enjoy figure skating, dancing, working out, and spending time with friends. I was also part of an improv group at school. I love the outdoors and enjoy hiking, biking, scuba diving, kayaking, and spending time on the beach. I look forward to working with you and...

...from the local community. This year I enjoyed volunteering with Americorps VISTA and teaching art and creative writing classes at Busch Middle School. Additionally, I'm a part-time nanny, and on weekends I enjoy playing and teaching the flute (which I also studied in college). I hope to become an English professor someday, and to this end, I'm starting a PhD program in English Literature in August 2015. I'm currently based in St. Louis, but will...

...me by my college professors and, more recently, I have been meeting with my own students before and after school. As a teacher of a world language, I have wide ranging experiences with teaching grammar, social studies, and writing as they pertain to my subject. My favorite subjects to tutor are Latin, Anthropology, and Social Studies because I love to make the parallels, but I have wide ranging experience with many different subjects. I believe...

...administrators are looking for in "good writing," but this isn't something that I was born with or that came naturallyit is a learned skill that my own teachers have cultivated by building upon the skills I brought to the classroom. If my teachers had not recognized this, I would have had considerably more difficulty succeeding in the academic sphere. As such, the most influential facet of my own teaching philosophy is my commitment to respecting...

...of content knowledge and to connect with students, creating a learning environment conducive to high academic achievement. When working with adolescents, I focus on academics, but I also strive to build self-confidence, improve organizational skills, and inspire curiosity. Most importantly, I work with parents, Teachers, and Counselors to turn teenagers into lifelong learners. I work with students in Language Arts courses to perfect their analytical skills, advance critical thinking, and increase reading comprehension. I also...

...of Bhutan. Because of the wonderful experiences I've had abroad, I am most passionate about teaching both English and Spanish. I also tutor TOEFL prep and math, which was my favorite subject in school. My teaching/tutoring style is student-centered, with a focus on individual goals and needs. I am enthusiastic about learning and strive to make subjects interesting and fun so that students will feel motivated to study. I particularly enjoy tutoring because of the...

...Washington University Admissions Interview Team, I have a wealth of knowledge about what colleges are looking for in a prospective student’s standardized test scores and personal essays. I hope to develop my students into critical thinkers that are able to tackle a question or essay prompt with confidence. In my free time I enjoy traveling, reading and taking advantage of all the activities St. Louis has to offer, especially during the summer.