Award-Winning High School English Tutors serving St. Charles, MO

I'm a graduate of the University of Minnesota with a bachelors in Economics, Political Science, and Global Studies. I focus on subjects in the social sciences, predominantly economics and history. My philosophy towards teaching is that if you can't explain it to your grandmother then you either don't have information mastered or you're ineffectively communicating it. In my free time I am a baseball enthusiast, kayaker, cyclist and cinephile with the hopes of one day...

...my experience as a second-language learner to tutor other students in Spanish. I have an academic background in Spanish linguistics, which allows me to explain grammatical concepts in more nuanced terms that help my students understand the cognitive processes that underlie sentence constructions. I believe in a discussion-based tutoring strategy that allows my students to solidify and reflect on what they're learning through voicing their opinions and sharing their stories. I have a passion for...

...of Arts degree in English is from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, and my Master of Fine Arts degree in Poetry and Creative Writing is from Southern Illinois University Carbondale. I love teaching and working with students, and helping them to better understand a multitude of subjects. I have been tutoring and teaching for 20 years, and have loved helping students find their academic voice and succeed in writing papers, studying, memorizing historical facts, and analyzing...

...I have a passion for helping students learn to the best of their abilities. Whether you are a struggling student or one who is looking for an edge in applying to college, I am eager to provide whatever I can to provide the best opportunity for individualized success! I have my Bachelor's degrees in both History and Communication Studies from Furman University--a selective, private liberal arts university located in Greenville, SC, and am currently finishing...

...start work as a project management consultant. I got my BSBA with an emphasis in Finance and BA in Spanish. In college, I was a scholarship mentor and tutor for my sorority. This is where most of my tutoring experience comes from and I learned a lot from working with those women! I was able to help them with a number of topics, everything from economics to study skills, which helped me hone my expertise...

I have 5 years of tutoring experience in writing, English, and public speaking. I graduated from Truman State University with honors in May 2016. I like tutoring because I believe it is a great way to continue learning while also helping others learn. If I'm not working, I am almost definitely making a Spotify playlist or reading a book. I'm also a huge TV nerd and lover of all things pop culture. ... I believe every...

...few years later, I completed my post-graduate educationdiploma in English and performing arts at Zimbabwe Open University. With these credentials, I was hired as an English and Theatre Arts teacher at Cowdray Park Secondary. In the six years that I spent instructing high school students, I encouraged them to excel in English. They learned to love the subject and delve deeply to understand any written work. I developed relationships with more than 200 students and...

Teaching students to read, to write, and to appreciate literature is my life's passion. Throughout the many years of my teaching career, my students have ranged from age 5 through 55. So many of them keep in contact with me, even years after we have worked together. They all tell me the same thing: I helped them to improve their language skills.

...students are really engaged with the material at hand and have an investment in understanding it. If a student's having difficulty with a concept I like to draw analogies to other things either I or the student are interested in order to demonstrate other approaches, and to show that the skills they're developing are applicable outside the assignment. In teaching poetry at the university level I've often reached beyond my knowledge of literature to my...

My name is Gracie, and I am a freshman at Saint Louis University studying elementary education. I will be graduating from SLU in May of 2025. As an educator, I strive to make learning fun, incorporate mindfulness, and encourage students to be the best version of themselves. My friends would describe me as empathetic, determined, and dependable. I am a firm believer that teachers learn from students as much as students learn from teachers. No...

...learned how to write 50-page papers without blinking an eye and how to format said papers using the Modern Language Association style guide. Just as importantly, I began teaching others to do the same while tutoring at the Rutgers Writing Center and teaching freshman English Composition. Between that time and this, my passion for the written word has never waned; I have spent more than 30 years as a professional writer and copy-editor, including two...

...language. In the Fall semester of my senior year, I studied abroad at Oxford University. In what as the most challenging experience of my college career, I learned the true value of tutorship. With each class being a one-on-one tutorial, I was amazed at what I could accomplish, and amazed at the potential that can be awakened with the right guide. This unique perspective inspired me to try awaken that potential within others. In my...

...I would love to help you achieve the same results or better! I want you to get into the best law school possible and I want you to get as much scholarship money as you can. Your high LSAT score is key to both of those goals. I specialize in LSAT tutoring and I've helped students improve dramatically. I've helped low-scoring students get better; I've helped high-scoring students break through score plateaus. I use a...

...Psychology with a minor in Leadership Studies. While studying at UIUC, I also tutored at the junior high - introductory college course level in social studies and related subjects are my forte. As a tutor, I find that its easiest when the student learns in a guided manner, rather than bland memorization or content exposure. With one on one teaching, it is possible to do this effectively and, with effort, will lead to higher absorption...

...English from Saint Louis University. I am currently working on my PhD in Victorian Literature at Saint Louis University. I have taught college composition and literature, and I focus my teaching on discussion and fostering the interests of my students. My tutoring experience is student-oriented and focused. I love tutoring for English and Writing, editing papers and writing assignments, and discussing literature. I am dedicated to ensuring that students understand the basics of writing and...

...I've had a letter to the editor published in the New York Times, successfully finished a 40-page thesis as part of my undergraduate education, and currently write for Ordinary Times, a group blog whose alumni have gone on to write full-time for Forbes, the Atlantic, and other prestigious publications. For the latter, I scored in the 98th percentile of the LSAT and achieved admission to a a top-25 law school with a generous scholarship. It's...

Hello! My name is Emily and I am studying at Washington University in St. Louis. I love learning about new things and helping others do the same!

Certified Secondary English Teacher (9-12) with excellent organization skills. Committed to ensuring continuation of curriculum programs and academic success of individual students. Versatile and effective content manager, quick to establish good working relationships with students.

Undergraduate student at Washington University in St. Louis studying Psychological & Brain Sciences. In high school, I directed a free tutoring program for people of all ages in my community. We saw incredible outcomes and I wanted to continue this in college. In school, I've always been the friend you can count on to help you catch up in class or on a tough homework assignment. I'm so excited to guide you on your learning...

...rejoining Varsity Tutors with ten years of classroom teaching experience and two years as a tutor in different educational settings. I have my Bachelors degree in Elementary/Deaf Education, my Masters degree in Curriculum and Instruction, and my Educational Specialist in Teacher Leadership. I love horseback riding, reading, evenings at the theatre with friends, or window shopping with my husband at the local outlet mall. But above all, I am dedicated to your child's academic success....