Award-Winning Elementary Math Tutors for Students in Florissant, MO

...acquire new knowledge for the rest of their lives. I've also had some experience in helping classmates with subjects such as Organic Chemistry and Physical Chemistry. I strongly believe in the idea that, if a tutee does not understand a concept, it is my fault for not having conveyed the concept effectively and in concrete...

...will be changing careers, but I still want teaching to be a part of my life - that's why I chose to become a part of Varsity Tutors! I'm most passionate about helping students get excited about math and computer science by helping them defeat their fear of numbers. Numbers make up a language just like...

...and seventh grades. I hold a certification in Grades First through Eighth, Elementary Education and Fifth through Ninth Grades Social Studies, Math, and Communication Arts. I most enjoy teaching math and have taught Middle School math for the last five years. I have also tutored Math through my district for the last five years. I...

...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 spare time,...

...current endeavors in the medical field, these subjects are fresh! I am able to explain them to students in a fluent and straightforward way to make our sessions enjoyable and successful. A little more info about myself: I really love music and enjoy listening to and playing a variety of genres including Rock, Funk and...

...and have substantial experience with students who have IEPs or otherwise need some extra help (don't we all sometimes!). I look forward to helping you reach your academic goals. I love to draw and paint though I wish I had more free time to do both. I also like to watch football (Saturdays--college, Sundays--NFL of course)...

..."Circus-Based" curriculum. Now I'm happy to bring my knowledge and insight to Varsity Tutors, where I can hopefully be of use to students looking to conquer the terrifying world of numbers. I have the most experience working with children, but am of course happy to work with adults as well. At this time, I am...

...society to reach beyond what has been achieved before. How I teach is a process that requires constant cultivation and adaption to ensure that the uniqueness of each pupil is best catered for within the wider class. My pedagogical approach is to proactively challenge students to engage in inquiry-based projects that require critical thinking, as...

...has allowed me to develop curriculum to meet a student's individual learning style and build that foundation. Throughout my educational experience with students I have focused on basic skills; developing materials to tap into a child's individual learning style. I enjoy working with a wide range of reading skills, in any subject area, and basic...

...fortunate enough to receive. Now that I have worked with school systems that have fewer resources, I see the negative effects of a lack of individualized instruction. My aim during tutoring is to tailor my approach as much as possible for each student. Even if I have five students working on the same subject, their...

I hope to help all students appreciate math and improve their general understanding of the subject. I will always try my best to help students learn and grow and encourage their development and growth in mathematics.... Allow for multiple ways to explain the material, because not all students learn the same way, so have multiple ways to show the material.

...my why. And I tutor because my seventh grade algebra teacher tutored me, an honors student who would get kicked out of honors if I did not at least get a B in his class that I was failing. Who taught 7 classes a day came to school 45 minutes early every day to help...

...one-on-one but I also tutored a number of group sessions for General Chemistry. Before an appointment with a student, I prefer to find out what topic the student is covering in their class and where the student is struggling. During the session, I will walk the student through a problem, making an effort to explain...

...instructional experience in many subjects, including test preparation and mathematics. I also worked as a classroom teacher in both Los Angeles and New York City for over 2 years. I hope that my diversity of education and experience can be tailored to your needs. Beyond that, I hope to understand each and every person I...

...critical for students trying to master difficult content. Equally important is for students to gain the confidence necessary to tackle and conquer challenges in situations where they are required to work independently. It is important that tutors give students the tools to solve these problems without actually completing the work for them.

...makes me a great tutor because I am willing to try different approaches to explain difficult topics to struggling students until they comprehend. I am extremely passionate about both science and math, and I would love to help students reach their goals in these subjects. In my free time, I enjoy swimming, ice skating, and...

...use on a regular basis, as I am currently working on a graduate degree in Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis. My teaching approach with students is very similar to the approach I use with myself when I am struggling to learn a new concept. I try presenting the concept in a new way,...

...of Washington DC. I taught tenth grade English, US History, and AP US Government the first two years, and then I transitioned during the third year to teach 3-5 grade math and art. After that, I moved back home to St. Louis where I spent the latest chapter of my career working for McGraw-Hill, a...

...year teaching high school. I teach at an all boy's Catholic school and have previously taught all girls. I love teaching. I love math and I love when my students share that excitement for the subject. Even if my students don't love the subject, I love getting to see those students work through their challenges...

...the workings of most Math. My tutoring style is to teach students how to teach themselves. What I mean by this, is that I try to help students understand their own learning styles. In doing so they are better able to identify where there issues are and how to address them. Outside of tutoring, on...