Award-Winning Elementary Math Tutors in St. Louis, MO

...in a portion of my home, taking care of special needs children there. After I finished my degree(s), I taught elementary school in a regular classroom, then taught gifted classes to third through eighth graders, taught remedial reading, and then moved up to a position in the central office as a curriculum supervisor. I'm very experienced in helping students with organization skills and building their confidence. My favorite activities in my free-time are sewing, quilting,...

...continue my love of teaching into higher level courses. I currently tutor in the above topics, with a specific passion for Biology, Chemistry, and test preparation. As a tutor, I strive to challenge students beyond fundamentals, while focusing on and accommodating individual needs and individual learning styles. As an sewing and crafting enthusiast, I understand that with practice, tenacity, and perseverance comes success, a lesson I apply to my life and to my tutoring.... Before entering into any teaching, I believe it is important to discuss the concerns the student has toward the material as well as their prior exposure to tutoring and study aids. This approach allows me to directly address their needs and insecurities, thus quickly increasing their confidence. This confidence boost encourages the tutoring process and helps associate learning with positive emotions (something everyone needs when working through tough or confusing material).

...special needs, whether they have ADHD, autism, or are gifted. My high school students usually see the best progress when preparing for AP Exams and the SAT Math, Verbal or Writing sections. I love helping students through the college preparation process. College and graduate students usually work with me to learn Research Design & Methodology, Advanced Probability & Statistics, Econometrics, Maximum Likelihood Estimation, and Academic Writing. I endeavor to instill time management skills, confidence, and...

...enthusiastic and creative, which has allowed me over the years to create lessons and classroom environments that inspire all students to achieve their goals and believe in the importance of succeeding in education and life. I have a track record of 80% and above of all my students testing proficient in Reading and Math by the end of the year (I also have data to prove it!). I am confident in teaching all different kinds...

...in Business Strategy and Communication Design. I have been tutoring peers in many different classes since my senior year of high school. I am especially passionate about Math and Physics (which is why I want to be an engineer), and I love being able to help people understand the difficult concepts and methods that students of these subjects sometimes struggle with. I understand that Math can be frustrating and difficult to understand, and I try...

...it after I started college and I plan on specializing in neurorehabilitionation as an occupational therapist. I have many years of experience working with children of all ages and abilities in many settings, including previous tutoring. I also have many years of experience working with children and adults with mental and physical disabilities. These experiences have provided me with skills to develop individualized plans to help individuals achieve their goals. I have had much success...

...with a variety of learning differences. I have been tutoring for the last 11 years, whether privately or through Varsity Tutors. I have worked with children in the K-8 setting who have Specific Learning Disabilities, attention disorders, and students who need just that extra push to get homework finished. My main goal as a tutor is to make homework an easy and pain free task. This may mean re-teaching the days Math lesson or working...

...and success throughout their educational career. My training and expertise is predominantly in math and reading. Additional training includes cultural competency, youth engagement, and diversity, equity and inclusion. Expertise training is essential, but additional training in regards to the whole individual (socially and economically)prepares the student for success and allows for a tailored curriculum. In closing, I am a dedicated spirit who loves all things exciting or creative. That includes theater, fashion design, poetry, rock...

...something about those fields which really lets you talk about and play around with ideas in new and interesting ways. That concept, playing with ideas, goes to the heart of my tutoring style. I try to get my students to explore the ideas behind what they're learning and to understand things at a deep level, so that they can apply those ideas to future problems. Also, I try sincerely as a tutor to make myself...

I have a M.A. in Teaching (2011) from Missouri Baptist University. I have been tutoring since 2014. I love the one on one aspect of tutoring a student.The main reason for tutoring is to help a student get from point 'a' to point 'b'. Helping students find the most direct route to success is the first goal in tutoring.... I believe that every student has the ability to learn - some just need extra time, help, and encouragement to get the job done!