Award-Winning Geometry Tutors serving St. Louis, MO

I am a retired engineer who in a previous life taught in the Peace Corps, at a Junior High in St. Louis County, and several graduate and undergraduate level environmental classes at local universities. Since retiring, I have taught at a St. Louis Charter School.

...physical science all the way up to high school calculus and physics. I can also help in ACT and SAT test prep. My degree is a bachelor of science in meteorology from Saint Louis University, which involved plenty of study in math and physics. In addition to identifying a student's needs and helping them where needed, I realize that each student is an individual, and no two students learn exactly in the same way. I...

Tim... I am entering my sophomore year at the University of Notre Dame studying Business and Psychology. I have experience teaching summer school math to grade school and high school students along with private tutoring. I am most comfortable in tutoring math subjects but can also tutor science classes and the ACT.

...from 6-12 grade. I have learned how to assess a student's strengths and weaknesses while providing them with instruction and activities that help them practice the specific skills they need to improve. I have designed lessons for students with various learning styles using teacher-designed curriculum. I have worked with students in small groups and one-on-one during school tutoring opportunities. I have experience motivating students who express a dislike for math and designing a plan for...

...of them is chemistry. I had the opportunity to be exposed to chemistry all throughout my undergraduate career, so I have grown an appreciation towards the subject and what it entails. The reason why I love it so much, is because we get to discover what happens on a molecular level just by looking at the chemical equations. Which ions attract to one another to form that precipitate or what molecule is that produced gas...

I have a B.S. in Ocean Engineering and a B.A. in Spanish. I love teaching and helping students of all ages with anything they are struggling in or may just want to learn. My background makes me very versatile in teaching different areas. My favorite subjects are math, science, and spanish, but I am open and willing to dedicating my time to any subject my client needs help with.

...tutored students in many subjects throughout my high school and undergraduate years, I find that I am best in tutoring the disciplines of math and logic. At Millikin University I served as the head student tutor of math my senior year as well as the head of my university's freshmen academic success program my junior year. As a recent undergraduate student and a current MBA student, I pride myself in understanding the unique circumstances current...

...at Busch Middle School. Additionally, I'm a part-time nanny, and on weekends I enjoy playing and teaching the flute (which I also studied in college). I hope to become an English professor someday, and to this end, I'm starting a PhD program in English Literature in August 2015. I'm currently based in St. Louis, but will be moving to Charlottesville, Virginia in July for school. In my free time I like to go bike riding...

...to make sure I always give the person I am tutoring the correct information. If we come across a question that we are both having trouble with, I will not stop until I can get the correct answer for you. I will never make an excuse or skip a question, even if it is challenging, I know that we can do it. As a wise man once said, "I do not embrace excuses, I embrace...

...I made it my mission to tutor primary and secondary students in addition to my involvement in peer study group sessions. In my life journey, I have experienced all of the frustrations that accompany the pursuit of academic excellence. As a result, patience and understanding is at the foundation of my teaching philosophy. Overall, I seek to help students challenge themselves, become self-motivated and satisfy the thirst for knowledge that lives within all of us!...

...opportunities. By scaffolding instruction and employing a variety of teaching strategies, I strive to make complex concepts accessible and engaging for all learners. Interests Outside of Academia: Outside of academia, I am passionate about community service and volunteer work. I believe in the importance of giving back to the community and making a positive impact in the lives of others. Whether it's mentoring youth, participating in environmental initiatives, or organizing fundraisers for local charities, I...

...semester, I am working at an alternative energy firm to gain experience in the field. I enjoy the arts, as well, and have a background in theatre and performance. I am best at solving problems when collaborating with others, which is what makes tutoring fun for me. I'm a goal oriented person, so I love learning about other's goals and encouraging them to achieve them. I look forward to working with you!

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...level math classes where you get a little taste of everything without really going below the surface level of the content. With that being said, all of my teaching experience has been on the middle school level, so we get down to the good stuff anyway! Algebra 1 has a special place in my heart since I just got done teaching my very first 8th grade class in that subject where they ROCKED the end...

...learning new things and helping others learn. I have taught in grades pre-K through 9, multiple subjects, both public and private schools. More than half of my 20 years teaching experience is in upper elementary and middle school math. My philosophy is that rote memorization is not necessarily the best way to learn, but by gaining an understanding to the underlying concepts. I live with my husband and enjoy visiting my children and grandchildren.

...faculty at McKendree University where I teach Two-Dimensional Design, Life Drawing (human figure), Illustration, and Gallery Practicum. Additionally, I teach private studio courses in drawing which includes beginning drawing, basics of portraiture, human figure drawing, and architectural drawing. One of my favorite subject to teach is art history. This is an area of study for anyone who wants to understand art, but finds the actual making of art somewhat intimidating. Very few people will become...

My passion is to teach students who may be struggling in their coursework, and I'm willing to help with the greatest of knowledge and skills to teach all my students exceptionally. ... My teaching philosophy is to never give up and always to try your best.... Show myself as a nice person.... By helping them think in ways never imagined before.... Motivation is the key to success, and only by motivation were students able to fulfill...

...others. I have years of experience in tutoring from other tutoring programs, as well as tutoring programs set up to help students both in college and the military. I attended college at Truman State University and received a BS in Biology. I mainly tutor Math and Science subjects, but have plenty of experience in teaching English/Reading, and even Arabic for anyone interested in learning. My teaching philosophy is to break down subjects to their simplest...

...in high school, and I have become quite comfortable working with a variety of subjects and learning styles. I hold two Bachelors degrees in music and German. During my time in university I also studied subjects outside of my majors such as psychology, accounting, and general mathematics. I hope that explains my eclectic collection of subjects that I am qualified to tutor. I look forward to working with clients here at Varsity Tutors.

I believe everyone can learn! I have 10 years of experience in teaching. I have multiple subject certifications. I am certified to teach all of the Social Studies subjects, English/Language Arts and Special Education. I have also taught Math for years. I received my Bachelors from Southern Illinois University Carbondale and my Masters from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.