Award-Winning Elementary Math Tutors for Students in St. Charles, MO

I have a great love for the life sciences and sharing knowledge with others. I am a current sophomore at Macalester College, MN, and am working towards a degree in Biology. During the school year, I tutor my peers and members of the Macalester neighborhood. My favorite part of tutoring is helping others gain confidence in themselves and their abilities, and providing them a foundation upon which to succeed. ... I use the first session to...

...majored in biology, and I had the opportunity to serve as a teaching assistant for an upper level anatomy course, as well as tutor students in an undergraduate neuroscience course. After graduation, I worked full-time in medical research and part-time in bioinformatics education where I developed educational materials for college bioinformatics courses throughout the US in addition to helping teach bioinformatics methodology to visiting faculty at Wash U. During my graduate program I served as...

...classroom with the knowledge and critical thinking skills to face the challenges our society will expect of them. The reason why I teach is to inspire the future of our 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...

...past two years, and have immensely enjoyed the experience of teaching students and having them gain a better understanding of the subjects that trouble them. I try to maintain a positive attitude with all students I have, and remind them that hard work will pay off. My teaching style is to direct students towards the answer, and have them teach the material back to me, so that they will have that stronger understanding of the...

...why I became a teacher. As a college student I served as a Phonics tutor, assisted third graders in learning new Math concepts, and helped fellow students with their essays. While student teaching I worked with Kindergarteners and fourth graders on Phonics, Reading, Math and English. I graduated from Harding University with a Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education. Upon graduation I became a Kindergarten teacher in the Hazelwood School District, where I taught...

My name is Danny and I have been a 1st grade teacher in Saint Louis Public Schools for 3 years now! I love working with children of all ages and I am always happy to get kid to see their full potential. ... I believe any child can learn. I believe any child no matter their background, their race, their feelings about academics, can succeed if they put their mind to it and believe in itself.

...practice questions and topical computer related tools. I often ask for feedback and appreciate candid communication. I try to be flexible with my time. To ensure that we have a quiet and comfortable study space, I work with the student to help select mutually convenient locations. In my spare time, I enjoy biking, hiking, swimming, tennis, reading, movies, traveling, spending time with my family and our dog. I look forward to hearing from you and...

...spectrum from our economy, health issues, and civil rights for the better. Every child deserves access to an excellent education, a fair shot at reaching their full potential, and a society that welcomes change. Education goes beyond the school classroom and if given the appropriate tools, in and outside the classroom, all children can learn. Outside of teaching fifth grade full-time and part-time tutoring/babysitting I enjoy staying active by running, biking, playing soccer, reading, watching...

...fun. As a future clinician, I will be educating my clients in a variety of avenues. My favorite subjects in school were math and science, and I particularly enjoy applying those concepts to everyday life. My tutoring philosophy involves breaking down ideas into manageable parts and then piecing them back together to build a clearer picture of the subject. Some of my interests outside of education include exercise, concerts and reading. I am excited to...

...do a one year program at Washington University that basically crams in all the prerequisites for the MCAT into a single year. I hope to leverage my background in economics after I become an MD to do prescriptive research for education policies given the recent insights into the large effects a persons level of education has on their health. I am confident in my ability to tutor in the following subjects: Calculus and lower math...

...high school, community college and university in several sciences and levels of mathematics. I have noticed as both an educator and student that the best teachers are the ones who not only enjoy the material they teach but actively participate in application. My research is in signal processing; finding new ways to make music a part of everyone's everyday life. I love to learn about other cultures! People are generally surprised to find out how...

...the most common method of teaching mathematics and as a result, millions of young children struggle with math as they progress and the material builds upon itself. I love being able to break things down for the student and watch as the light bulb goes off when they final understand the concepts. I enjoy college essay writing because I know that a powerful college essay can not only help a student gain college admission, but...

...they acclimated to studying in America. I also worked at an orphanage during a semester study abroad experience in Ghana, West Africa where I provided both one-on-one and classroom instruction to students from 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...

I believe that all students can learn and be successful. I also believe that all students should be given equal opportunities and guidance.... I believe that all students can learn and that each should be given equal opportunities to learn and grow.... In a first session with a student I would spend time on a personal level, getting to know him or her and what their interests are.... I can help a student become an independent...

...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 is to see students master concepts and skills and develop into confident learners This confidence allows them to take on future challenging academic tasks with a...

I am a full-time student at Webster University pursuing my Master's Degree in Middle School Education with an emphasis in math. I graduated from Luther College in 2008 with a double major in Music and Religion. Over the last 6 years I have been working for a local church as a youth director as well as fulfilling other roles. I am passionate about working with children and adolescents and helping them reach their educational goals.

...minute of watching Oliver grow this first year of his life. I am blessed to be able to stay home, but excited to tutor in the evenings. I have a great passion for teaching, which transfers into my high enthusiasm. My goal with tutoring is to meet individual needs and working one on one will allow that to happen. Sometimes it takes just review of processes, some practice and repetition while others need motivation. It...

...where I completed my BA and MA degrees. I hold a BA in Anthropology (with Spanish and Music minors) from Lawrence University in Appleton, WI, and an MA in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages from the Monterey Institute of International Studies in Monterey, CA. I love to travel, and have lived and worked in three countries outside the U.S. In Costa Rica, I worked with study abroad students in an Intensive Spanish Language...

...at hand. My education and experience with writing, editing, literature and grammar allow me to relate to most language arts situations, and working with 7th graders, working with alternative school students, and assisting graduate students with editing essays gives me a broad spectrum to draw from as a tutor. I believe that education is the key to individual success in life. Education brings out our strengths and weaknesses and forces us to address both. One...

...from elementary school age to high school age students. Building a solid foundation of basic skills is fundamental in moving forward in a student's academic life. My special education training 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...