Award-Winning English Tutors in St. Louis, MO

Ryan ...student is having, and then figure out a way to work with the student to find ways around his or her difficulties. And then there was the reward of the student actually gaining knowledge and understanding of a topic. There was always a good feeling when a student comes to me for assistance, confused after a class, and leaves our session saying something to the effect of, "Wow, that's not as difficult as I thought..."

Maggie ...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 for two years. My favorite subjects to teach are Reading, History and Elementary Math. I believe that learning should be fun and engaging, that there is no such thing as a "cookie cutter" student, and that the more...

Alison ...a graduate of a top university and recently finished a year volunteering with Americorps in St. Louis. Through my major in Environmental Earth Sciences, I gained a strong background in math and science. I have teaching experience as a camp counselor at a nature preserve, as a tutor while in college, and as a teaching assistant of a higher level geology course. I enjoy tutoring and allowing students to reach conclusions through guided critical thinking...

Tom ...my college career, specifically to several Spanish speaking countries, the most recent once being Cuba. I not only have mechanical skill with Spanish, I have a profound love for Spanish and Latin American culture. As a result I have an unyielding passion and excitement for the language. In the Fall semester of my senior year, I studied abroad at Oxford University. In what as the most challenging experience of my college career, I learned the...

Joe ...grades showing their increased understanding of Mathematics. After attaining my provisional certification in grades 9-12 Mathematics, I completed a teaching internship in a Missouri high school, teaching Algebra I and assisting with Geometry and Pre-Calculus classes. During that experience, not only did my instructional style reach my students, but their reactions also reached me, helping me learn how to better manage a classroom. My teachers provided me with a memorable, reasonable and sometimes downright amusing...

Marina ...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, of course, the nitty gritty of ACT test prep. In my spare time, I love to cook new recipes, run around Forest Park, discover new music and explore the city. I'm looking forward to working with you or your student!

Lizzie ...afraid to try new things. I understand the importance of multiple intelligences and different learning styles and apply differentiated instruction techniques in my daily planning and teaching. I am familiar with many Reading and Math curriculums, and teach them well. I have used Connected Math and Everyday Math and I understand the importance of children exploring and being able to explain verbally and in writing, the processes they’re using to solve. I know I can...

Judy ...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, reading, hiking, biking, and...

Danielle ...strive to create unique STEAM education experiences. Previously, I have taught specialized science classes to students in various schools all around St. Louis for the past 4 years. I also developed and ran an education program relating to Biology, Sustainability, and local Missouri ecosystems for a local nonprofit. In addition to these, I have been active in the St. Louis school district tutoring local students. I am very passionate about helping students understand science in their...

Will ...the YMCA of the Ozarks in 2010. I returned to school and graduated in 2011 with a BA in Political Science with minors in History and Education. Since returning to St. Louis, I have privately tutored two high school students struggling in Math. I have also enrolled in the graduate teacher certification program at University of Missouri – St. Louis. I plan to get certified in both Math and Social Studies. My experiences, patience, content...