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

...my Bachelor of Science in Physics from Florida Atlantic University and began tutoring college students, many of whom were returning to their education after taking time off. My most frequently tutored subjects include Mathematics (Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, and Calculus), Physics, Chemistry, and standardized test prep (SAT, ACT, and GRE). My favorite subject to tutor would be Physics because of the multitude of ways that concepts can be used to intrigue students' curiosities, stimulate their...

...eventually moved to St. Louis to be with my wife and continued to work in the classroom. Come June, I 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...

...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 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...

...is my home away from home. I currently work for a non-profit education organization, Blueprint Schools Network, as a full-time Freshman Algebra tutor at Vashon High School downtown. I was formerly in public accounting for approximately two and a half years before making a career change to teaching in an effort to pursue roles in a field I am more passionate about. In my free time and during the summer, I support a high school...

...of Fall 2015, I will be a sophomore at Duke University studying Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. I believe I am best suited to teach high school Math, Chemistry, and Physics as I have extensive background and success in those fields. As your tutor, I will help you master the concepts beyond the what is required for a test or assessment; I want to show you how it shapes our world today. I can promise...

...tutor them. The key, I believe, to understanding math is to gain some confidence in your skills of Algebra, Trigonometry and etc. I like to build up one's confidence in math so they are able to remember the process correctly and do better on exams, as well as be able to teach others. They way I help boost their confidence is by engaging them heavily in example problems until they feel like they can solve...

...Louis, Olin School of Business. I have acted as a tutor and a mentor throughout my education and my business career, with students of all ages and backgrounds. My teaching philosophy is that I am a coach whose role is to understand how the student thinks so that I can ask the right questions that will challenge them to learn and internalize new or difficult concepts. I firmly believe that a great tutoring relationship is...

Knowledge is power! I graduated from Parkway West High School in 2015. I am studying Business Administration at Flagler College in Saint Augustine, Florida. In high school I completed the Missouri A+ Program and tutored students as a member of National Honor Society. I have experience tutoring students in Algebra 2 and trigonometry and Spanish II. I tutor Spanish, math through Calculus 1, and English, math, reading, and science on the ACT. ... Be prepared.... I...

...life-long learner. My personal learning journey inspires my tutoring efforts. As a tutor, much of the advice, tips, and coaching I offer stems from my own hard earned learning experiences or from my experiences working with students. I have also worked with a multitude of tutoring clients, and each student that I have worked with always seems to teach me something novel that I try to pay forward to future students. I try to blend...

...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 to make learning and understanding it as fun and simple as possible. In my free time, I enjoy listening to music, drawing and playing basketball.

I graduated from Saint Louis University with a Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education and in Mathematics. I earned my Master's degree in Mathematics for Educators with a focus on Secondary Education from Webster University in 2014. Since my graduation I have taught high school mathematics in both the public and private school environments, as well as continuing to tutor in my spare time. In the past, I have worked with students in a variety...

...Spanish high school teacher in New Orleans for the past two years through Teach for America. During that time, I worked with students on everything from ACT test prep to learning how to 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,...

...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 use a variety of techniques and games to reach my students. I have also taught summer school through pre algebra and many...

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...

...a passion for helping others and believe that tutoring is most effective when I am focused on my client's individual needs and adapting my techniques (or even creating new ones) so that you get the most out of our one-on-one sessions! I specialize in ACT prep, but I enjoy working with students in other subjects as well, especially the sciences and language arts. I have experience working with students from elementary through high school, as...

...deeply, and I teach the same way. I encourage my students to understand first principles and help them through derivations. A formula or algorithm may be forgotten in a matter of weeks if not used, but mathematical thinking stays with you for a lifetime. Those formulas can be re-derived and new topics approached with confidence. Many students come to me frustrated with Math and stressed about upcoming assignments but leave excited and confident!

...and acquiring a second Bachelor's degree in Nursing. Currently the subjects I am tutoring are science-related - Chemistry, Microbiology, and Anatomy & Physiology to name a few. Because of my 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...

...informative, but also 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...

...interests and experiences with different age groups allows me to tutor a wide range of subjects at many different grade levels. If I had to pick a favorite subject to tutor, though, 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!...

...many of the test taking skills covered by the ACT are applicable to general performance in other areas and tests. By helping students prepare for the ACT, I can help them build strength in a variety of academic strategies. Aside from the ACT, I love to teach economics, both micro and macro, business, algebra 1 and algebra 2. In general, I like to tutor students by using what they already know as a foundation, strengthening...