Certified Tutors From Washington University in St Louis

...newly learned knowledge. A growth mindset means having a belief that anything that can be learned with the appropriate effort and strategy. As someone who as studied in and experienced multiple disciplines - currently business - I have learned what it truly means to rely on having a growth mindset. I strive to inspire a...

...have privately tutored elementary through high school students in these areas of study, as well as algebra, trigonometry and geometry. However, my academic interests are not limited to math and science. My true academic passion is for French language and literature, which is my second major at my university. I developed this passion at a...

...paths in the future. Beyond academics, I skateboard, play the guitar, and enjoy all the good things life has to offer. I believe teaching is a team effort, so I check with students periodically in each session to make sure they are following along. What works for one student might not work for another, so...

...my love of tutoring and teaching while volunteering as a tutor for Cincinnati Public Schools when I was a high school student. I continued to tutor while I was an undergraduate at Wash U working in elementary schools in the St. Louis public school system. After graduating, my love of teaching carried me to South...

...peer tutor in several subjects in high school. I thoroughly enjoy working with students of all ages, and my highly diversified background allows me to adapt easily to new people. I am a graduate from Washington University in St. Louis with a Bachelors of Science in Business Administration, majoring in Marketing and minoring in Design.I...

...in a Danish school. I now tutor math for both middle school and high school students, as well as math ACT prep. I feel it is important to make my tutoring specific to each child's needs in order to ensure a positive experience. I believe it is important to make sure my students are able...

...certified math teacher. My certification is for grades 5 to 12, but I have worked with adults of all ages as well. Now with Varsity Tutors, I will have the opportunity to work with more students in St. Louis and around the country online. My personal goal is for my students to say that math...

...having fun doing it. When I tutor, I believe that being engaged is vital to learning. I am passionate about math and science, and love tutoring anyone in algebra and computer science. I enjoy solving logical puzzles, and I treat algebra the same way. I firmly believe that anyone can learn math and science, and...

...form and have taken the PSAT, ACT, SAT, SAT Subject Tests, and AP Tests, so I understand the difficulty in finding a way to master both the material and the tests. I am well aware of the challenges that standardized tests present and love working with students to come up with a tailored arsenal of...

...A strong foundation and thorough understanding of basic concepts permits the creation of an efficient pathway to more complicated material that can be easily comprehended at each stage. I have recently stepped away from the private sector in an effort to give back to the community that gave so much to me. I volunteer regularly...

...art history, philosophy, biology, and literature as well. I think that the most effective way to learn about a particular subject is to make it interesting to learn. I also believe that it is important for students to use a variety of study methods, and to truly understand and interact with information rather than just...

...to inquire about and learn more of the world, but it's the best system we've got. Yet even still, it isn't perfect. People learn in different ways, and sitting in a classroom isn't always going to allow for optimal learning conditions. That's where I come in. By tutoring, myself and others are able to directly...

...love working with students to make their success a reality! It is very important to me that I not only have a good relationship with my students, but also work with them throughout their tutoring sessions to make sure they have the confidence to succeed in school. My strategy as a tutor is to get...

...to Speakers of Other Languages. I am also an experienced standardized test prep instructor and study skills tutor. My students have included everybody from gang members and refugees to the most gifted and highly competitive students, so I can customize instruction for anyone! I look forward to helping you master the skills you need to...

...same material is processed differently by each student and it's important to learn how a student learns before plunging into the task of teaching them. For example, some students are good with just talking and a verbal explanation of the material would suffice in their understanding of it. On the other hand, others are more...

...I have also used and developed these skills further in the research I have conducted on promoting independence in adults with Autism and early intervention programs for children with Autism. My individualized interventions in both research projects resulted in increased fine motor skills in children (increasing their independence in daily cares) and successfully preparing adults...

...exams, especially AP US History and AP US Government and Politics. I was a very successful AP student, scoring 5 on AP US, AP Gov., AP Art history, and AP World. I boosted my knowledge of many of these subject areas through over 30 hours of history coursework at the college level. In my spare...

I enjoy helping students improve their LSAT abilities, so that they can achieve higher scores. LSAT difficulties are often subtle and transcend question types. I work with students to identify their areas for improvement and help them eliminate their mistakes. Through these two steps, students improve their scores.

...across the board. My teaching style is a 'Learn with the student' approach, breaking down problems to basic parts and building them up piece by piece, really understanding what and why we are doing each step of the process. I enjoy being able to connect the questions to a more every-day scenarios in order to...

...or dictating to them. I believe that fostering independence in students, especially in terms of critical thinking skills and flexible problem solving, is more effective than simply working for a grade. And I believe in being a positive role model: a teacher who behaves professionally, who listens to students (and their parents!), and who is...