Award-Winning Elementary School English Tutors serving St. Charles, MO

I am a veteran of public education with a background in administrative leadership, curriculum, reading/writing/literacy skills professional development, equity, and budgeting.

...and sustainability. Having studied ethics and philosophy in-depth, I often write essays as assessments and feel confident in my ability to help brainstorm, edit, and more. While my interests are in the social sciences, I have worked with elementary-aged to college-aged students in a variety of subjects, and have learned to value different learning styles. Whether you're an auditory, visual, or kinesthetic learner, I would love to help you reach your goals!

...career, I wrote and debuted many works for chamber groups such as saxophone quartet and chamber orchestra. Additionally, I produced music for video games and film. I received an award from the Elmhurst University Film Festival for Achievement in Film Score for my work. I also performed 2 recitals in my undergraduate career and have performed and toured with many choirs. While I offer a variety of subjects, I am most passionate about creating music...

I have experience creating lesson plans for early readers through my work as editor of Bookrags.com. We have two kids of our own, 5 and 8, and I am excited to share the love of reading with kids of all ages!

...academic journey led me to discover my deep passion for philosophy, a discipline that allows me to explore complex ideas and challenge conventional thought. During my studies, I had the privilege of working as a teaching assistant and conducting advanced independent research, experiences that solidified my desire to continue in academia. I have a diverse background in education, having taught preschool in Arizona and volunteered for Big Brothers Big Sisters in Miami through AmeriCorps. My...

Industrial Engineering student at Purdue University. I started tutoring sophomore year of high school, and have tutored elementary, middle, and high school students in a variety of subjects, but mostly in math.

...years of tutoring experience in subjects ranging from literary analysis and academic writing to viola instruction and other extracurricular activities. This work has given me extensive experience with students ages 3 to 17 as well as undergraduates. While I have tutored a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Writing and Literature. In my experience, the most meaningful breakthroughs happen when students gain confidence in reading comprehension, literary analysis, and academic writing. Watching...

...and I am a freshman at Saint Louis University studying elementary education. I will be graduating from SLU in May of 2025. As an educator, I strive to make learning fun, incorporate mindfulness, and encourage students to be the best version of themselves. My friends would describe me as empathetic, determined, and dependable. I am a firm believer that teachers learn from students as much as students learn from teachers. No one ever stops learning.

...an undergraduate, I worked as a teaching assistant and have also trained new employees in my research lab, so I have some experience with tutoring. I tutor primarily in the sciences since it is the field I have the most experience with, but I also do some math tutoring. My favorite subject to tutor is probably anything pertaining to the biological sciences (especially neuroscience). My tutoring style is relatively relaxed and student-driven. I believe building...

...and schools in subject areas of performing arts and Spanish. Previous teaching and instruction experiences include Kumon Learning Center, Boys and Girls Club, KIPP, Eagle College Preparatory Schools, Jewish Community Center, Center of Creative Arts, St. Louis County Library and more! My academic background includes a bachelor's degree in communications with Graduate studies in Marketing. I enjoy motivating students, providing a source of encouragement and inspiring them to reach their full academic potential.

...am big on community and assisting our future in anyway I can. By assisting students through tutoring, speaking life and encouragement into them, I feel I am doing my part. I have been working with students from all age groups and backgrounds for over 4 years. I received my BA in Psychology at UMSL and am currently working on my MEd in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at UMSL. Being a student myself, I know classes...

...have over five years of tutoring experience working with students of all ages, from elementary and middle schoolers to high school and college students. I specialize in ACT tutoring, particularly in english, reading, science, and writing. I've helped students strengthen their foundational skills, boost their test scores, and approach the ACT with confidence. I know how to pair content mastery with proven test-taking strategies. In addition, I support students with college application essays, drawing on...

...history from Benedictine College and a Master of Arts in Theology from Holy Apostles College and Seminary. I am also a Google certified educator and very tech savvy. I'm extremely knowledgeable in the areas of theology and history and consider myself a lifelong learner. My passion is teaching and I love to help students reach their goals! I approach teaching with the belief that every student can be successful. I assess needs and formulate strategies...

...University with a B.A. in Peace and Justice Studies and a minor in English. At Tufts and the Brown School I conducted research about educational equity, inclusion, and integration and housing justice. My Master's of Social Work informs my tutoring strategies of relationship building, motivation, and empowerment. I've always loved the teaching and tutoring opportunities I've been fortunate to have, and I've been lucky to tutor a wide age range from grade schoolers to high...

...Education. After graduation, I taught grades K-5 for over twenty years with the St. Louis Public Schools. I taught grade three for ten years during this time with the St. Louis Public Schools. While teaching, I received my Master of Education with an emphasis on Reading from Grand Canyon University in 2007. I am passionate about reading, math, and writing because I feel these subjects are the foundation for education. Since retiring from my classroom...

...changed my approach to school work and graduated Summa cum Laude from college. As a math tutor, my goal is for my students to not only learn, but to also understand that it is an exercise in reasoning. I want them to come to know that math can, in fact, be fun. As a reading tutor, I want to share practices and tips that enabled me to be successful and to instill a lifelong love...

...the ability to work with a wide variety of individuals with their each unique challenges. I truly believe that everyone has the potential to be great and achieve their goals. I also believe that as a collective society, we don't always provide the resources or supports to help guide us to those goals. As a Varsity Tutor, I look forward to working with each individual and getting to know their strengths, challenges, goals and barriers....

...on the reliability and accuracy of earwitness testimony--ultimately culminating in an honors thesis and graduating summa cum laude. I have over 7 years and thousands of hours of teaching experience, educating all ages and levels of students (from kindergarten to high school juniors and seniors). Though I have a wide range of academic interests, I am particularly passionate about helping students achieve their goals in standardized testing and application essay editing. As a National Speech...

...substitute teacher for Lindbergh Schools. I am also working towards a Bachelors in Elementary Education at Western Governor's University and will be graduating in December of 2022. I am also a proud member of Kappa Delta Pi International Honors Society in Education, the National Society of Leadership and Success, and the National Education Association. I am experienced working in special education, PreK-6, and early childhood. Additionally I have experience working in school district, daycare, and...

...one-on-one setting, alongside a qualified and trained educator. Fortunately, my knowledge of the learning process, best instructional practices, and the network of schools around our region give me an expertise that has translated well into tutoring. Educational equity is at the core of my beliefs, and I will make it my duty to provide equal opportunity for all my students to succeedno matter where they are from or how differently they learn. Successful tutoring is...