Award-Winning High School English Tutors serving Washington Park, IL

...have a ton of experience working in college admissions, with 4 years in Washington University's Office of Undergraduate Admissions and another year with Chamberlain University as an Admissions Advisor. I know what colleges are looking for and understand how best to help students tell their story. Whether that's through effective storytelling, high standardized testing scores,...

...test at a rate 15% higher than the state average! I eventually moved to St. Louis to be with my wife and continued to work in the classroom. Come June, I will be changing careers, but I still want teaching to be a part of my life - that's why I chose to become a...

...subjects such as AP US History, College Application Essays, and Public Speaking. My teaching philosophy centers on understanding each student's unique learning style and adapting my approach to foster engagement and comprehension. I have taught at the university level for 12 years, focusing on communication and leadership, and have developed a keen interest in literature...

...President. I'm also involved in Greek life as a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma. I'm currently an intern in D.C for Accenture, serving the Dept. of Homeland Security in the Federal Services practice. I work in data analytics and management consulting. When I'm not in school or at work, you can find me running in...

...wide variety of individuals with their each unique challenges. I truly believe that everyone has the potential to be great and achieve their goals. I also believe that as a collective society, we don't always provide the resources or supports to help guide us to those goals. As a Varsity Tutor, I look forward to...

...helped several students, first in their families to attend college, receive significant scholarships. After graduation Northwestern, I lived in Israel for 6 months. I worked at a boarding school where I taught English, planned programs and farmed chickens. While I did not major in Math, I excelled in Math during high school, and have had...

...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...

...the problem with low stakes and low stress. When tutoring in History, my goal is to fill in the missing gaps. To do this, I facilitate a conversation about the subject, whether that be the French Revolution or any other historical event. By having a conversation, dry historical information becomes more interesting and memorable. I...

...Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education. Upon graduation I became a Kindergarten teacher in the Hazelwood School District, where I taught for two years. My favorite subjects to teach are Reading, History and Elementary Math. I believe that learning should be fun and engaging, that there is no such thing as a "cookie cutter"...

...it. I believe that English composition is an art and a science, and it requires mechanical knowledge and intuition. I believe that both can be taught. I love to teach, and I love to help students of any grade level or reading proficiency improve their ability with English prose, which is, I think, the most...

...advisor during that time. I created a curriculum to prepare students for the NOCTI II certificate and Adobe Certified Associate program, and also created and currently run my district's Print Shop, staffed by student-interns. I have also served as JEA Representative for the National Journalism Convention and served as department chair of the College &...

...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...

...Though I am somewhat new to tutoring, I have extensive experience in teaching and mentoring, from serving as an undergraduate teaching assistant and designing lesson plans in international politics to leading Model United Nations workshops for high school students. I can tutor a wide range of subjects, but I am especially passionate about literature and...

I am a senior at Washington University in St. Louis majoring in Spanish and Environmental Policy. I want to help you feel confident in your language, speaking, reading and writing skills in English and Spanish!

...National Speech and Debate All American, I also enjoy helping students become more confident public speakers, speech writing, and debate preparation. I am a firm believer that learning should be both educational and fun, finding that it also leads to the best outcomes. I individually customize each of my tutoring sessions to fit the needs...

...student majoring in biology with an emphasis in pre-med. I aspire to become a neurologist in the future. I know what it is like to misunderstand something in class and feel frustrated. I know what it is like when a teacher does not explain something clearly. I will adapt to your needs and learning strategies....

...these students and every single student I have tutored has become very proficient in all subjects of the ACT. I enjoy tutoring and helping students even with their homework, and some of my best subjects include pre-algebra, pre-calculus, English, and anything related to the ACT and the DAT, which is the dental aptitude test. Standardized...

...taught elementary school in a regular classroom, then taught gifted classes to third through eighth graders, taught remedial reading, and then moved up to a position in the central office as a curriculum supervisor. I'm very experienced in helping students with organization skills and building their confidence. My favorite activities in my free-time are sewing,...

...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...

...working with students until they completely understand a concept. I'm open to tutoring in Spanish, English, basic math and, of course, the nitty gritty of ACT test prep. In my spare time, I love to cook new recipes, run around Forest Park, discover new music and explore the city. I'm looking forward to working with...