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...English and composition, which, besides being necessary life skills in our society, are subjects I am passionate about. It's a joy to watch students learn to express their thoughts and ideas using organizational strategies. I'm a strong proponent of lifelong learning, and I try to share my enthusiasm with my students, as I believe enthusiasm for learning is the key to educational success, not only in school but beyond into the real world. In my...

I am a St. Louis native, but my studies in French have taken me around the world and brought me into contact with new ideas and new friends. For that reason, I've seen the value that learning another language can bring to someone's life. Through teaching, I hope to give other language students the tools to communicate with other people and to see other ideas and places from a different perspective. ... I approach language teaching...

...their own terms, in ways that make sense to them. I'm a strong believer in the idea that if you can find ways to relate to a subject and make it meaningful to you, working hard to get better at it can be a fulfilling, even fun undertaking, rather than a chore. One of the reasons I love tutoring English in particular is that while so many students struggle with the idea of organizing their...

...Louis. I am majoring in mathematics and economics while writing an honors thesis in economics. I began tutoring in high school when I co-founded a club called Sports for Our Community. The club made weekly trips to an underprivileged elementary school and spent an hour playing sports with the children and an hour helping them with their homework. I continued to tutor in college for a similar program called Books and Basketball. I have experience...

...of that learning process with them. Outside of work, you can find me checking out boat loads of new music. I like to go to concerts at small music venues and get my kayak on a river or lake somewhere when the sun is shining. I volunteer with a local cat shelter and have never been so happy to be covered in fur. I love to take pictures and capture candid moments. You might also...

...in Chemistry. I am currently pursuing my medical degree at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. Throughout undergraduate, I helped my peers by often having small study group sessions where difficult topics could be discussed in detail. I also revised numerous essays, as English has always been a strong suit of mine. I can tutor in several subjects, but Biology will always my passion. In my journey to become a physician, I understand how important...

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.

...and out of classes I've had a lot of practice at active listening and I use this skill to better gain access to what their trying to say and furthermore what they need from me to become successful. Finally, I'd just like to reiterate how passionate I am about this job. Ever since I first started tutoring I loved it. I love talking with students about the subject matter and I love teaching it....... My teaching...

...and ultimately the more they learn. I believe that teaching is multidimensional and multicultural, and I have a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and mutual respect. I feel it is important to expect the most from all of one's students and hold them all to the highest standards, but I also respect all of their different ways of exhibiting excellence. Not all children learn in the same ways, so it is the teacher's responsibility to...

...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 style and preferences. My hobbies include yoga, reading, going to the movies, spending time with family and friends and playing with my dog.

...Arts in Spanish and German. Since graduation, I taught K-8 Spanish and Kindergarten in a classroom setting and loved getting the opportunity to impact students lives within the school. I now work in the non-profit sector but still focus a lot of my work and time on education in St. Louis. While I tutor a variety of subjects, I enjoy them all. I love tutoring students in early elementary school helping them master the basics....

...and Education. Grateful to have grown up in St. Louis, I returned in 2008 to give back to the community as an educator. I spent two years as a classroom teacher and tutor of 6th grade students before being hired for upper school History at Westminster Christian Academy. My teaching responsibilities have included Ancient History, Western Civilization, and 20th Century World History. I have just started my sixth year as a certified educator, and I...

...already have and then building off of this knowledge. With these skills, I have turned unconfident, struggling students into confident achievers, and have turned average students into focused scholars. In my free time, I read as much as possible, and I try my best to journal every day. I also enjoy jogging and listening to live music with friends. Most importantly, though, I like spending time with my family, who always remain priority number one.

...students improve in terms of reading comprehension. To borrow a colloquial phrase; you see the light bulb turn on. As a speech & language therapist of 30+ years; I am able to remediate reading comprehension difficulties at a deep level. Reading comprehension is language comprehension. At the end of the day, students should grow from learning and actually discover the joy of learning. I am a graduate of Fontbonne University with a Bachelor of Science...

...friendly, approachable, and caring person, and I love helping other people learn to do something new. I was an English major in college, and while working on my degree I tutored fellow undergrads as well as adults with special needs 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...

...it would be writing because I 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...

...view it as my charge to provide students with the skills to read, write, speak and think at a college-bound level. I have experienced success teaching a wide variety of learners. For example, I've taught freshmen reading at a kindergarten level as well as fifth-graders reading at a senior in college level. Every student is different, so I work to meet the unique needs of each learner. I'm an educator, doctoral student and mom of...

...a Biochemistry concentration. My personal and academic backgrounds have fueled my passion for effective education, which I believe can impart both knowledge and interest to a student. As such, I have worked as a tutor at Kumon for over 4 years, teaching students of all ages and watching them grow and succeed. My college peers often sought my help to parse difficult concepts into understandable pieces and to offer intuitive approaches to problems. I treat...

...vice versa. In working with students who want to strengthen their writing or reading skills I connect them with an appropriate book for their reading and interest levels. I believe that every person is a reader, it's all about finding the right book for that person. As a tutor and educator, I view my role as a guide through interactive learning. I find that students learn the most through doing and I can help them...

...struggling with. This means being open and flexible in my styles. When a student sees the light at the end of the tunnel, it is such a rewarding experience. I have found once they can get past their struggles, they become passionate about taking on the next obstacle. This is my goal with each and every student I work with. I am truly passionate about education, and believe today's youth are going to shape our...