Award-Winning English Grammar and Syntax Tutors in St. Louis, MO

...currently pursuing my Occupational Therapy doctoral degree at Washington University in St. Louis. I previously tutored English during my senior year of high school and informally assisted with test preparation. I feel comfortable tutoring GRE, ACT and ISEE test preparation, as well as Chemistry and World History. My favorite subject to tutor is standardized test preparation because I find it rewarding to see someone's score improve. I prefer an interactive teaching style because I want...

...studies, I have tutored in multiple settings. I have volunteered for an organization called UrbanFuture; the majority of my work consisted of preparing middle school students for MAP testing. I have also tutored students with high school homework at Ranken Jordan Pediatric Hospital. Although I am qualified to teach SAT/ACT Writing, my passion lies in the field of mathematics: ACT/SAT geometry, College Algebra, Basic Calculus. I believe that improvement comes with patience and persistence. By...

...graduate of St. Louis Christian College with a B.S. in Christian Ministry and Lincoln University with a Masters of Divinity. I have a passion for learning that fuels my love of education. In addition to teaching college courses, I have worked as a tutor with another private tutoring company My favorite subjects to tutor are math, English, and speech, and I thoroughly enjoy helping students that may be struggling finally "get it." Outside of education,...

...my love of teaching into higher level courses. I currently tutor in the above topics, with a specific passion for Biology, Chemistry, and test preparation. As a tutor, I strive to challenge students beyond fundamentals, while focusing on and accommodating individual needs and individual learning styles. As an sewing and crafting enthusiast, I understand that with practice, tenacity, and perseverance comes success, a lesson I apply to my life and to my tutoring.... Before entering into any teaching, I believe it is important to discuss the concerns the student has toward the material as well as their prior exposure to tutoring and study aids. This approach allows me to directly address their needs and insecurities, thus quickly increasing their confidence. This confidence boost encourages the tutoring process and helps associate learning with positive emotions (something everyone needs when working through tough or confusing material).

...also considering a minor in Computer Science. Throughout high school, I tutored a lot, both through the National Honor Society at my school as well as informally with classmates. I tutor a variety of subjects, particularly in mathematics. My subjects include ACT Test Prep in all four subsections, SAT Test Prep in Mathematics and Verbal, Physics, Algebra 1 and 2, Trigonometry, Calculus 1, and Competitive Math. My favorite subjects to tutor are Physics and Calculus...

...currently teach at an Alternative High School to help students with credit recovery for graduation. My favorite subject to teach is Language Arts but I like Math as well. I am a firm believer that anyone can learn given the right tools and the right teacher. Every child learns differently and as an instructor it is crucial that I adapt my teaching styles toward each student's individual needs. On a personal note, I enjoy baking...

...Photography. My most rewarding tutoring experience to date was tutoring Writing and English Literature through a high school writing center. I loved seeing my student's command of their material become increasingly sophisticated throughout the course of their academic year by focusing on their overall comprehension as well as the mechanics of their writing. Additionally, I have had great success aiding students in writing their personal statements for both undergraduate and graduate admissions. Across the board,...

...sessions for General Chemistry. Before an appointment with a student, I prefer to find out what topic the student is covering in their class and where the student is struggling. During the session, I will walk the student through a problem, making an effort to explain and break down the problem. I then give the student an opportunity to work through similar problems with guidance as necessary. Currently as a medical student at SLU, I've...

...in Spanish as well as a certificate in Gender Studies. Last summer, I travelled to Costa Rica and worked as an English teacher while living with a host family. As a university student, I served as a Spanish tutor for two years under the Access to Success (A2S) student retention program. I have worked with students from all backgrounds and levels of experience with Spanish. I am a Spanish tutor because I want to instill...

...major department. I also started a volunteer tutoring organization with my friends through which we mentored students at a local low-performing high school and guided them through their Math and English curricula. My end in pursuing these various opportunities was not simply to improve these students' performance but to build their confidence in academia and thereafter in the professional world. Further tutoring experience thus moves me closer to my personal and professional goals.