Stephen

Certified Tutor

My name is Stephen McGinnis. I am new to Varsity Tutors but have been teaching students in the education profession since 2008. I have been a certified teacher in the state of Missouri since 2012. I currently work as a special education teacher with students in grades K-8 at a private school in St. Louis, MO. I am passionate about teaching and feel most at home when working to empower individuals or small groups of students to reach their personal and academic goals. As a teacher, I believe that every student has talents and I will do everything within my power to help my students identify and develop their talents. My areas of strength as a teacher are in the areas of English, Grammar, and Writing, but I also have experience teaching Math, Science, and Social Studies, during my 7+ years experience as a certified teacher in Missouri. In preparation for my career as a teacher, I earned a Master's in Teaching degree at Fontbonne University (2012) and a B.A. in Mass Communication (Journalism) from Southeast Missouri State University in 1999. I am excited to begin sharing my expertise as a veteran teacher on the Varsity Tutor platform in the coming weeks.

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Stephen’s Qualifications

Education & Certification

Undergraduate Degree: Southeast Missouri State University - Bachelor in Arts, Mass Communications

Graduate Degree: Fontbonne University - Master of Arts Teaching, Special Education

Hobbies

*reading historical biographies/ inspirational and theological works *playing games with my 3 boys *swimming on Missouri rivers/ streams with my family *visiting historical sites/ nature areas in Missouri * watching St. Louis Cardinals' baseball/ St. Louis Blues Hockey *watching movies--mainly biographical films or films based on real historical events

Tutoring Subjects

Elementary School

Elementary School English

Elementary School Math

Elementary School Reading

Elementary School Science

Elementary School Writing

English

Learning Differences

Math

Middle School English

Middle School Math