Award-Winning History Tutors serving St. Louis, MO

...also earned an MBA from Washington University. I have over 35 years of business experience and have recently retired. I would, however, like to be involved in educating others, particularly elementary and middle school student or upper level students in bookkeeping and accounting. I am a firm proponent of education, believing it to be absolutely necessary for an improved quality of life, and I will attempt to impart this appreciation to all of my students....

...in Psychology (cum laude) and Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. Currently, I work as a research assistant in a Neuropsychology lab at Washington University’s School of Medicine. As an undergraduate, I tutored AP English students and worked as a TA with primarily freshman and sophomore students. I have extensive essay writing experience at both the high school and college level. My writing has focused on literature analysis, quantitative research papers and admissions essays. As a...

I am a homeschool dad who loves to help students. I will do my best to teach in a way that fits each student. Everyone learns in a different way, and I will pay attention to that. Learning can be fun, and it's important. Hopefully I can help students to learn in ways that are suited to their needs.

...subjects at many different grade levels. If I had to pick a favorite subject to tutor, though, it would be writing because I enjoy helping others develop their thoughts and ideas into something they can share with others. My teaching philosophy is differentiation, differentiation, differentiation! No two people are the same so no two people learn exactly the same way! I work hard to understand my students interests, strengths, and struggles in order to create...

...rhetoric, composition, and literature courses at the post-secondary (university) level. I am currently completing a post-degree program at UMSL and will be certified to teach middle and high school English in December, 2014. I have tutored in college preparatory and 10th grade English classes at Soldan High School, and I have also served as a volunteer tutor at the International Institute of St. Louis, assisting high school students with English coursework. In addition, I worked...

...Economics. I have tutored in both high school and college. In high school, I tutored a Chinese exchange student in History and English and in college, I tutored an 11th grader in Mathematics, Physics, and the SAT. My favorite subjects are Mathematics and the Natural Sciences. I know these are subjects that many students struggle with, and my goal is not just to help students understand some of the more difficult concepts, but also to...

...a minor in Psychology. I am 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...

...with a BFA in Art Education. Although I excelled in college, I struggled at the elementary and high school level. I simply wasn't challenged. However, this experience has made me an excellent tutor. I understand individual needs of students and will incorporate their personal needs into a positive motivational interest in their learning. Education can be fun and awaken the intrigue of knowledge from each student. I will focus on the students interests and incorporate...

...and Spanish! My interest in journalism was sparked by my love for storytelling. Whether it is crafting a story about my 300-pound pet pig or my family's annual themed Thanksgiving, I've always loved diving deep into the details that make a story unforgettable! In addition to high school and university instruction, my experience with Spanish comes from my study abroad experiences in Madrid, Peru, and Oaxaca (Mexico)! That being said, hot sauce is included in...

I am currently a junior at Brown University pursuing a double major in Biology and Economics. I have experience tutoring middle and high schoolers in chemistry, math, and English, as well as tutoring for the ACT, PSAT, and SAT. Additionally, I founded an organization that provides English tutors to elementary school-aged ESL students and have extensive experience teaching English as a Second Language. I was a National Merit Scholar as well as an AP Scholar.

...of learning that continues to this day. I earned a B.A. in History while at Blackburn College, where I minored in Literature and Philosophy. Since then, I completed an M.A. in History at Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville and the University of New Hampshire. I also finished an M.S.T. in College Teaching at the University of New Hampshire, along with my Ph.D. in History. Today I am an active scholar in the fields of history and geography...

...bulb moments" as they grasp it. I enjoy explaining an idea to a teenager or young adult and watching them grow in ability and confidence as they apply it. That is why I became a teacher. As a college student I served as a Phonics tutor, assisted third graders in learning new Math concepts, and helped fellow students with their essays. While student teaching I worked with Kindergarteners and fourth graders on Phonics, Reading, Math...

...and writing teacher (as well as a student myself) I think the best outcomes are achieved when 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....

...is my aspiration to apply for acceptance into the Lindenwood University's Doctoral Program for the upcoming Fall Semester. Moreover, because of my personal and professional educational experiences, I have been afforded the great opportunity to contribute to the academic success and endeavors of a myriad of students. Although I enjoy working with all students, I am most fulfilled in assisting those students that encounter academic challenges while enhancing their academic growth and development. This experience...

...All the great teachers that I have met were flexible, kind, and learners themselves. I try to bring these qualities to every class I teach. As a teacher for almost 13 years, I also believe it is important to adapt and change what you teach based off of your student's strengths and learning styles. Making each teaching experience unique to the person you are teaching will help to make the material more relatable.

...at Truman State University, I allowed my interest in the lived experience of peoples to guide both my choice of elective courses, and the way in which I approached a variety of topics and concepts. I have explored and excelled in courses from economics, to Russian language and history, to the study of governments both domestic and foreign - largely because of an ability to see the common themes and historical threads which wove said...

...Designer, and Performance Coach with an MA in Communications from Webster University and a BA in Psychology from Washington University. Combined with many years in the corporate communications world, I have found that there are many ways we can work together that will achieve your very best performance. People I have worked with tell me they have greatly improved their communications abilities by learning how to cut to the chase, listening to find what is...

...certified teacher in the State of Missouri with three years of full time experience teaching high school science as well as social studies (specifically economics) in the St. Louis area. I earned a master's degree in Secondary Education in 2013 from the University of Missouri - St. Louis. I earned by bachelor's degree in 2011 from the University of Miami with a major in Economics and a minor in Art and Art History. I will...

...seeing it for the first time. There are many reasons that I believe make me a good tutor but of all of them, I would like to highlight my patience and listening ability. Patience is important because the same material is processed differently by each student and it's important to learn how a student learns before plunging into the task of teaching them. For example, some students are good with just talking and a verbal...

I am a rising sophomore at Washington University in St. Louis and a graduate of the Chapin School (K-12) in Manhattan. I am a psychology major with a love for the humanities. In my spare time, I like to spend time with my family, walk my dog, ski, and play boggle