Award-Winning English Grammar and Syntax Tutors serving Florissant, MO

"Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire."

I have been working in the special-education field for over for over 4 years. I enjoy working with people of all ages and walks of life. Learning is my passion!

I have taught over thirty years and enjoyed my experiences immensely. I have recently retired, but I am ready to explore a new career as a Tutor. I have a passion to help others. I have closed one chapter of my life and I am excited about opening a new door as a Tutor.

...studying education and psychology. I have had a log of experience working with preschoolers in both after care and classroom environments. In my senior year of high school I volunteered in a second grade classroom to help struggling students. I also volunteered to tutor 6th graders and support them as they worked through homework. I...

I am a certified teacher in elementary and Special Education. I have over five years of experience substitute teaching at the middle school and high school levels. I am especially strong in math (elementary math to algebra), spelling, writing, proofreading/editing, grammar, and organizational and study skills.

...a Master of Arts in English. While at SLU, I taught college-level writing to students with varying backgrounds and skill levels. My courses allowed students to develop their writing skills and experiment with multimedia formats like audio and video. During this time I also tutored students both in-person and online through SLU's University Writing Services....

...and returned to school to obtain my second bachelor's in science in the field of special education. I have taught at a highly performing high school in Illinois in the general education and small setting in the area of English for the past eleven years. My primary expertise is reading fluency, comprehension, and formal writing....

...lab at Washington University. Along the way, I've taught students in classes ranging from introductory biology courses to graduate-level neuroscience classes. In all of these classes, I've enjoyed working with students individually to help them achieve their goals, whether it's writing a term paper, mastering brain anatomy, or learning statistical methods. I also realize that...

...of Miami (graduation date August 2018). The U is where my love for teaching has truly developed, though I was first seriously interested in teaching at Washington University in St. Louis, where I earned my B.A. in Psychology. At Wash. U., I had the opportunity to serve as a teaching assistant (TA) for a trusted...

...to teach in order to make that child successful. This is a rule that I have lived by in my past 10 years of teaching. Each student is unique, so I plan my instruction to meet the needs of each individual student. I am a special education certified teacher with experience in teaching students with...

...over 10 years of teaching children and adults. I teach students with a wide range of learning styles as well as I specialize with creating innovative ways to help students overcome various learning disabilities. I have over 15 years of experience with students that struggle with organizational skills, learning disabilities, and attention deficits. In addition...

...who, though always acknowledged at intelligent, struggled with courses and homework in high school. With the help of talented and invested tutors I was able to get back onto an educational track that eventually led me to receive my BA in English from the University of Southern California, and my MFA in Poetry from Washington...

...am passionate about helping young learners build a strong foundation in reading. I specialize in guiding children through the essential skills of reading, from decoding words to truly understanding and enjoying what they read. My goal is to make reading a rewarding experience, and I take pride in tailoring my approach to meet each child's...

...subjects can connect in some way. I also have a firm belief that everyone can learn any subject they are willing to dedicate their mind too. Each individual might have to take a different avenue or apply different techniques of study, but with determination and work they can understand. While tutoring or teaching, I try...

...music. I like to go to concerts at small music venues and get my kayak on a river or lake somewhere when the sun is shining. I volunteer with a local cat shelter and have never been so happy to be covered in fur. I love to take pictures and capture candid moments. You might...

...certification from the University of Toronto, I have the knowledge to tutor in any of these subjects. Along with my education, I have the experience, I have tutored children and adults for about 2 years on and off. I have worked with children for 10+ years and lived in Argentina and Colombia for extended periods...

...in History, Social Sciences and Education. Grateful to have grown up in St. Louis, I returned in 2008 to give back to the community as an educator. I spent two years as a classroom teacher and tutor of 6th grade students before being hired for upper school History at Westminster Christian Academy. My teaching responsibilities...

...that graduated from Rockhurst University. I have interacted with students in Vacation Bible School as well as worked at Walt Disney World as a photographer for 6 months after graduating college in which I interacted with thousands of guests, both young and old, on a daily basis. Subjects I tutor include English, public speaking, and...

...language disorders, learning disabilities, multiple disabilities, medically fragile conditions, various cognitive processing difficulties, and autism. Over the years I have come to firmly believe that everyone has a special gift which should be discovered, used, and appreciated. Learning and teaching are dynamic activities which have a natural reciprocity. In addition to helping students learn the...

I enjoy teaching and helping students understand difficult materials. I bring a unique approach and individualized approach to difficult subjects. I enjoy Spanish, French and English studies, and am entering my senior year for my Bachelors in Spanish and French. I have professional experience correcting and coaching English papers.... My philosophy is that any student can learn any material with the right approach. The right tutor will seek the approach that works best for you.