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

...years. I have also had the rare experience of receiving grants to travel to Israel and Palestine three times. I learned from my rich, rewarding and often troubling observations and conversations than I ever could from news media. I learned about the complexities of that troubled area in the world from extensive reading before I arrived and much more from my encounters with human rights workers, taxi drivers, laborers, waiters and waitresses, business owners, and...

...tutor. I believe that education is the key to individual success in life. Education brings out our strengths and weaknesses and forces us to address both. One on one educational situations give a better opportunity to address both, and provides a more specific type of instruction. I believe these one-on-one sessions allows for the most powerful progress for an individual student. Addressing weaknesses also builds character and allows a person to be a more effective...

...taught specialized science classes to students in various schools all around St. Louis for the past 4 years. I also developed and ran an education program relating to Biology, Sustainability, and local Missouri ecosystems for a local nonprofit. In addition to these, I have been active in the St. Louis school district tutoring local students. I am very passionate about helping students understand science in their own unique way. I believe in catering to the students...

...and macroeconomics. In high school I often tutored students in math and spanish. Math has always been something I flourish in and am capable of teaching to others. I love languages and learning about different cultures, but I unfortunately lost my fluency in Spanish. It is something I one day hope to recover. I love everything about learning new things. I often think back to before I went to business school and can't imagine not...

...that I had gravitated towards that profession because of its education and fount of knowledge, not because of the medicine. I am now obtaining my Teaching Certificate in Secondary Education English and my Master's in Education, so that I may share my love of learning (and of teaching) to my future students. I am in my last semester, and am a Student Teacher at McCluer North High School. Outside of academics, I am currently in...

...student is confident in their ability to be a productive member in every avenue in life. I hold a Masters degree in Education and English, and have 5 years of experience teaching High School English. I taught 3 years of American Literature and ACT prep at Metro High School- the top rated public high school in Missouri. I also taught 1 year of Pre-AP World Literature and 1 year of dual credit composition and literary...

...of my favorite subjects to tutor include test preparation, mathematics, English, psychology, and statistics. I have always worked diligently to be a strong student and a life-long learner. My personal learning journey inspires my tutoring efforts. As a tutor, much of the advice, tips, and coaching I offer stems from my own hard earned learning experiences or from my experiences working with students. I have also worked with a multitude of tutoring clients, and each...

...I am currently a PhD candidate in Philosophy at Saint Louis University. As an undergraduate, I worked as a tutor in Philosophy, Classical Languages and Mythology, and Writing Skills. As a PhD student I have taught a variety of Philosophy courses and I have worked as a Writing Tutor for my University. I can offer assistance in a variety of areas of philosophy (ranging from Introduction to Philosophy to upper-level courses such as Philosophy of...

...and deserves a chance to learn. By joining Varsity Tutors, I hope to help many student's learn by creating a fun and caring environment. I am a very hands on type of person who loves to teach children through experiences and practice. I did my student teaching in a sixth grade classroom where I have had to work with students one-on-one, in small groups and as a class. When not in school I love to...

...I am a firm believer in hands-on, active learning done at a child's pace, allowing them to gain mastery of the skills and gain an independent sense of understanding. I truly feel the more a child is able to create and understand his/her own experiences, the more motivated they become, and ultimately the more they learn. I believe that teaching is multidimensional and multicultural, and I have a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and mutual...

...students' work. In the past, I have also worked as a Teaching Assistant for Summer Experiences at Wash U, assisting both middle school and high school students primarily with essays and personal statements. In my free time, I enjoy chasing new experiences, especially outdoors. I am an avid backpacker and former leader of the Wilderness Project pre-orientation program at Washington University. I currently work at a yoga studio as well. When I'm not being active,...

...equipped to help you all the way from the most basic levels all the way up through Spanish literature and essay writing. Although I studied Psychology and Spanish formally in college, I have always enjoyed English, writing and literature and have consistently performed well in all of my college and high school courses due to strong writing and editing skills. I'm able to help you all the way from brainstorming to editing, and on any...

...Elementary Education and will be a certified teacher by December of 2014! For the past ten years, I have been working with youth in both tutoring and classroom settings. I have tutored immigrants and refugees in Chicago, completed a year with AmeriCorps for Literacy Volunteers of Illinois where I was an ESL Adult Education Teacher. Most recently, I worked for three years as a language assistant in both elementary and high schools in Spain. While...

...UMSL. Being a student myself, I know classes can be challenging and seem impossible to get to your goal. However, sometimes it just takes someone helping you to take a step back and access the situation while telling you that you can do this. I tutor reading and writing (specialize in elementary reading and writing and middle and high school writing). These are also my favorite subjects to tutor because as an artist, I do...

...Spanish, and middle school math and English. My style is casual and personable, but I will hold you accountable! My previous students would tell you that I can put myself in your shoes and try to figure out exactly how your brain works so we can take the best route that fits your unique mind and personality. In my free time, I love to cook, paint, explore new restaurants, and travel. I've lived in St....

Hello! This is my eighth year as a university instructor and I love working with fellow learners. My expertise is in literature, reading, and writing. I have also worked with young learners, from pre-K through elementary, and into middle and high school. I am a mom, and love working with kids!

...I was a sophomore in high school I have tutored students and love forming a bond with them to influence them to stay focused on college and ready for any opportunity. I have continued acting as a tutor through college, mostly through teaching senior citizens how to use the computer. I love learning and believe that love of learning is within every student, and I am intent on finding it! In my free time I...

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.

...my passion for teaching at a young age and have been mentoring or tutoring in some capacity ever since. I received my undergraduate degree from Culver-Stockton College and received my master's degree from New York University. I spent the last four years teaching high school English and speech/theatre in Clinton, MO and am prepared to help with everything from persuasive writing to test preparation. To me, the most rewarding part of teaching is helping each...

...and live in St. Louis, MO. I enjoy 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...