Certified Tutors From Saint Louis University-Main Campus

...favorite subject to tutor would have to be any Math or Physics, as they are the most applicable courses for my major and have an interesting way of being applied to the real world. I would describe my teaching style to be very flexible and dependent on the student as everyone learns with different techniques....

...School Education from Saint Louis University and years of teaching experience, I am both trained and practiced in adapting lessons to meet the unique needs of individual learners. I assess students' level of proficiency with particular concepts and plan activities based on their learning styles and goals. I especially enjoy history and social studies. It...

...to feel comfortable with the material. The MCAT and these subjects are intimidating, but I will do my very best to work with you, patiently and honestly, until you feel confident and ready. Finally, I am passionate about helping others and I would like to help students overcome the same obstacles I overcame.

...still not seeing the success they desire, they are simply spinning their wheels. My goal is to work with the student to redirect the misguided effort towards rewarding and attainable goals. In doing so, I add to the students understanding of not only the subject material, but also of their own learning process so as...

...diligently to be a strong student and a 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,...

I am currently studying Biology at Saint Louis University, planning to attend medical school. I have experience tutoring college level Biology and Chemistry courses, among other courses as well. Please feel free to contact me regarding any questions!

...different strategies to approaching the subject material. I have come to understand that a great tutor is someone who can understand how a particular student learns and who works to explain the concept in a manner that encourages learning rather than tedious memorization. I believe I am aptly capable of doing so. Outside of my...

...I am excited by the opportunity to help students maximize their learning, knowledge, and use of the Spanish language. A majority of my tutoring experience consists of one-on-one sessions. I find that this practice helps provide the student with the confidence necessary to more freely speak the language without judgment. More importantly, it allows for...

...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 interest in tutoring. I feel that the subjects - math, science,...

...than memorizing (especially in subjects such as math and science). Whenever I tutor, I always aim to build strong personal relationships with my students by listening and communicating with them. I try to personalize learning to suits each student's learning-style and teach to their strengths to make them more confident, alongside improving any weaknesses. I...

...always to create. I believe that the young mind has the right to be given an opportunity to acquire skills and knowledge they can use throughout their lives. Every student no matter where they come from, what values they hold, and what culture they practice, they should have the opportunity have their minds cultivated and...

...to editing, and on any of the ACT sections related to English. In my free time, I love to travel, cook, read, and spend time with my girlfriends! I'm outgoing, I have very strong communication skills and I'm excited to get started tutoring with Varsity Tutors. While I'm a very passionate student and have always...

...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...

...by teaching others, which I found made sure that I was actually learning the material as well. I believe there is no impossible subject and I have the patience to work with anyone willing to work with me. In my opinion, teaching needs to be as interactive as possible, but also not take itself too...

...is critical for students trying to master difficult content. Equally important is for students to gain the confidence necessary to tackle and conquer challenges in situations where they are required to work independently. It is important that tutors give students the tools to solve these problems without actually completing the work for them.

...stage of life, making it easier to learn rather than if they just saw me as someone who is there to tutor them. My goal for becoming a Varsity Tutor is best summarized, I think, by the following quote, "The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires."

...needs. While my passion lies in writing and English, I am also qualified to tutor other subjects such as biology and calculus. Any topic can be broken down into its elements, which can then be taught at a pace comfortable to the student. Understanding of the concept will come when the student is able to...

...in math class, but after receiving tutoring, math became my favorite subject! I use a multi-sensory approach to tutoring by including visuals, drawings and manipulatives in my lessons in order to help my students gain a deeper, more concrete understanding of the subject. In my spare time, I enjoy traveling, crafting, reading, and volunteering.

...much it can help a student. When I was in high school, I took the ACT my first time, and did decently, nothing special. However, after some tutoring by my English teacher at the time, I improved my score greatly and was very thankful to have the mentor that I did. This experience showed me...

...in 2014, and received a B. A. in English from Saint Louis University in 2000. He has taught at the high school level for 14 years. His teaching experience is broad, covering subjects from English to social studies and history to philosophy and theology. His primary areas of expertise are in composition and writing across...