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

...the St. Louis area from Kansas City. I am rejoining Varsity Tutors with ten years of classroom teaching experience and two years as a tutor in different educational settings. I have my Bachelors degree in Elementary/Deaf Education, my Masters degree in Curriculum and Instruction, and my Educational Specialist in Teacher Leadership. I love horseback riding, reading, evenings at the theatre with friends, or window shopping with my husband at the local outlet mall. But above...

Whether someone needs coaching on one problem type or with a whole subject area, my favorite part of the tutoring/teaching experience is when a student can apply what we've learned completely independently. In my six years as a classroom teacher and my twelve years as a tutor, there has hardly been an age range or subject that I haven't had the pleasure of working with. My specific experience includes: 1. Pre-Algebra and Algebra tutoring...... Good teaching...

...supply chain management, I discovered that one of the most rewarding aspects of my roles was that I could facilitate the personal and professional development of my charges by sharing my expertise and experience. Few successes were as satisfying as seeing team members whom I had trained and supported achieve lofty goals. At this juncture in my career, I am in a position to undertake work that affords me with more personal enrichment, hence my...

...mining engineering field at Missouri Univ. of Science and Technology. I love school but when I'm not studying, there's a good chance I'll be by a lake trying to catch a monster bass. I am also a huge Blues and Cardinals fan and will be till the day I die. Algebra and Trigonometry are one of my most favorite subjects to learn and to teach especially since it's a language that everyone can share. I...

...philosophy and style. Students and tutors work collaboratively, holding one another accountable for the roles and responsibilities. As a graduate of Vanderbilt University's Peabody College, a Teach For America Corps Members, and a current University of Missouri-St. Louis grad student of education--education is highly important to me. I have been a tutor since 2010, starting for the Normandy School District. Since then, I've maintained relationships with my students. My concern is that they experience happiness...

...2014. I have taught every grade from kindergarten through 8th grade. some may have been in summer school, but I have also tutored kids in preK through Junior year in high school. I have helped kids get ready for elementary and middle SSAT tests, with great success. even if I myself have not taken the middle school SSAT test for Varsity. People often ask me why after 23 years working in different aspects of health...

...of Missouri- St. Louis studying mathematics. In the past I have tutored for local volunteer organizations helping to prepare students for the ACT. I currently tutor ACT Math, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Arithmetic, Calculus 1, Elementary Math, Geometry, Middle School Math, Pre Algebra, Pre Calculus, SAT Math, and Trigonometry. I would say my favorite subject to tutor is Algebra. In comparison to other disciplines of Math, in my opinion, Algebra may be the most important....

I enjoy helping people understand material that they struggle with on their own. Each individual learns differently and there are multiple ways for people to solve a problem. With this in mind I am sure that once we understand the basic concepts and build a solid foundation it is possible to to build from there and understand the concept at hand and you will be able to understand the subject matter at hand. ... My teaching...

I entered the teaching field for two reasons: I enjoy math a lot, and, more importantly, I love helping students. Growing up, my teachers had a very large impact on my academics, as well as my life outside of school. My aim is to inspire my students in a similar way, so that they can be excited about being life-long learners who seize every opportunity that comes their way.

...PA in the spring of 2014 with a Bachelor of Arts. My major was in Romance Languages with a focus on French and Spanish, and my minor was Biology. While I love learning foreign languages, I am also very passionate about the natural sciences, specifically Biology, Physics, and Chemistry. During my undergraduate studies, I spent an extensive period of time in the Chemistry department as a teaching assistant, working with students in the laboratory and...

...Degree at Loyola University Chicago. I will be graduating with a major in Economics, as well as a minor in my Statistics - yes, I like numbers more than any person is supposed to. I also like working with people though, and I am ecstatic about any and all opportunities to help people in their education. My primary experience working in a teaching-like environment includes one year as a camp counselor at leadership program Camp...

...a Bachelor's in Health Science with an emphasis on public health. I started tutoring in high school, but I didn't catch the teaching bug until about 3 years ago when I started teaching music to children. I believe in extra-curriculars and the arts. Whether it's sports, music, art, or theater, I believe those things are what make life worth living. For me, I play the French Horn and snowboard. My motto is ???Sometimes you need...

...where I earned my degree in Classical Civilization and English Literature. After graduation, I entered the merchant training program with a high-end department store, and I spent eight years with them working in both merchant and store management roles. After my time in luxury retailing, I returned to school to earn my MBA at The Ohio State University, with a major in Organizational Behavior and a minor in Finance. My business experience combined with my...

This is my third 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 to reach the "a-ha" moment.... Education is the root of all possibilities in this life. Learning in...

...2005, and Northwestern University in 2009 with a BA in Social Policy. I am currently pursuing my Masters in Teaching for Secondary Mathematics. In addition to Varsity Tutors, I also work at Glenridge Elementary School. During the summers, I am the program director at the JCC Day Camps. I love the variety of working with all ages! I have been tutoring for 9 years. I started tutoring Math in high school with Mu Alpha Theta,...

...University Chicago obtaining a bachelor arts degree in elementary education. I primarily went to school to become a middle school math teacher, so I also achieved a middle school endorsement for mathematics. During my time in college I worked as a math tutor for college students. The way I worked with each student was different. I aim to learn what the individual knows about the topic, and have them use their previous knowledge to aid...

...and a minor in Spanish from Lawrence University, WI where I built up a lot of tutoring experience in many math subjects. This includes working with students who do not feel they have a 'math brain' or are insecure about their math abilities. I am currently tutoring Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Arithmetic, Elementary Math, Geometry, Middle School Math, and Pre-Algebra, in addition to introductory Spanish levels and general homework help. I have experience specifically working...

...of Science in biology. Although biology is my primary field of study, the scope of my tutoring experiences also include areas such as organic chemistry and mathematics, with particular emphasis on the former. Three years of tutoring organic chemistry to more than 100 students (both in group and one-on-one) at Duke University has equipped me with the skills necessary to be an effective tutor. My time tutoring has made apparent to me that everyone comes...

I love teaching students about math and science. I like to connect these concepts with the physical world to help better motivate and excite students about learning. My experiences with teaching my own two daughters in addition to classroom teaching experience have given me the tools that I need to help connect students to math and science.... I like to explain concepts by taking them apart into small parts that can be easily understood. I enjoy...

...with a wide variety of experiences and interests. Right out of high school, I spent about 6 years in the Army National Guard where I learned to lead and interact with many different kinds of people in varied situations. After receiving my degree in Nutrition and Fitness from the University of Missouri - Columbia, I finished my contract with the Army and then spent a few years developing hands-on skills as a small scale organic...