Award-Winning History Tutors serving St. Louis, MO

...at Washington University in St. Louis, I studied psychology and anthropology, although I am also interested in art history, philosophy, biology, and literature as well. I think that the most effective way to learn about a particular subject is to make it interesting to learn. I also believe that it is important for students to use a variety of study methods, and to truly understand and interact with information rather than just memorizing. Personally, I've...

...Spanish and International Studies with a focus in translation and international business. I’ve lived, studied, and worked in Ecuador on and off since 2012 with stints that include an internship at a Fair Trade cooperative, volunteering on organic livestock and produce farms, and teaching and tutoring rural students. In my free time, I enjoy creative writing, reading historical fiction, riding my bike, and cooking new foods. I’m available for a wide variety of subjects but...

...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 important information. I am...

...University, minoring in Economics and History. I conducted a 2.5 year research project, culminating in a senior honors thesis on electronic currencies (namely Bitcoin) at both Johns Hopkins and the London School of Economics. This fall, I'm going to continue that research as I pursue a Master's in Philosophy at Cambridge University. I also have a great interest in the environment, including ecology, zoology, and animal behavior. In addition, I love public speaking, poetry, and...

I graduated from UMSL with a BA in history and a minor in German. I'm strongly interested in most kinds of history and language, and am always ready to help students in subjects from European history to German to going over essays. I believe that language and history are topics that anyone can understand if they are just taught in the right way.... I believe in helping students help themselves. I assist them enough that they...

My passion is to teach students who may be struggling in their coursework, and I'm willing to help with the greatest of knowledge and skills to teach all my students exceptionally. ... My teaching philosophy is to never give up and always to try your best.... Show myself as a nice person.... By helping them think in ways never imagined before.... Motivation is the key to success, and only by motivation were students able to fulfill...

...to be a teacher, and love learning new things! I believe science is more than just a body of facts--it's a way of thinking. I hope to empower students to see their world through a scientific lens, and support students by taking on a growth mindset. Having studied the psychology of learning, I recognize that teaching students about how they learn is key to success in any subject. In addition to my experiences as a...

...of Public Administration. Since graduating in May of 2015 I have been working for Teach For America as a Specialist in Alumni Leadership. I have also had the pleasure of coaching new math teachers during our summer training program. I have years of teaching and tutoring experience, and am excited to empower each student I work with to invest in themselves and stretch their knowledge. Specifically, I love to tutor math and test-prep (ACT and LSAT),...

...studyconvergence journalism with an emphasis in humanitarian journalism. I earned my degree from the University of Missouri School of Journalism in 2014. Upon graduating, I've applied my skills to different jobs in varying industries. These roles include reporting, marketing, research, technology and teaching. My goal when working with students is to help them understand the "why" behind what they are learning. I want to help them see how the information they're learning can be applied...

...I would also be happy to help in preparation for multiple choice and/or essay writing for social studies exams, especially AP US History and AP US Government and Politics. I was a very successful AP student, scoring 5 on AP US, AP Gov., AP Art history, and AP World. I boosted my knowledge of many of these subject areas through over 30 hours of history coursework at the college level. In my spare time I...

...career, I am in a position to undertake work that affords me with more personal enrichment, hence my interest in tutoring. I feel that the subjects - math, science, and history - that I choose to teach are essential for effective, productive, and enlightened living. Furthermore, I believe that there can be joy in both the pursuit and mastery of these subjects, a joy that I hope to share with and impart upon my pupils.

...as well. I played football at Westminster and at Greenville and am currently coaching. In my free time, I enjoy learning about history, watching Star Wars, and cheering on my Cardinals and Blues. My philosophy of teaching is twofold; I want to create a safe environment where students can grow as critical thinkers. In other words, I don't want them to be afraid to make mistakes because that is the only way they can grow.

...immigration to Germany from Turkey in the postwar era. I have also worked as a writing and reading comprehension tutor, a tutor for learning German as a second language, and a tutor for the GRE. I served as an AP European History reader (grader) for 4 years. I have also lived in Germany for 4 years and enjoy travel more than anything. I enjoy one-on-one tutoring and making a difference in students' lives and futures.

...the topics I'm passionate about and I look forward to the opportunity to share these passions for essay writing (including college admission essays), English, history, and political science. I've been lucky to have a wonderful educational experience and I want to help other students be in the best position to have their own. In my free time I love being outdoors, trying out new recipes, and reading. My guilty pleasure is getting too emotionally involved...

...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 for ten years...

...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 becoming a true world...

...difficulties, and autism. Over the years I have come to firmly believe that everyone has a special gift which should be discovered, used, and appreciated. Learning and teaching are dynamic activities which have a natural reciprocity. In addition to helping students learn the material; teachers should create an environment of support so students discover their own best learning style and strengths. My own teaching style is flexible and sensitive to each student's needs, but I...

...writing to students with varying backgrounds and skill levels. My courses allowed students to develop their writing skills and experiment with multimedia formats like audio and video. During this time I also tutored students both in-person and online through SLU's University Writing Services. Before teaching and tutoring at SLU, I worked as a graphic designer at a custom publishing company in Chicago. While working at this position, I helped students from the Marwen program learn...

...and received Dean's List honors on several occasions. Currently, I am working towards my Master of Arts degree in Teaching/Education and teach At-Risk students at a local high school. Alpha Chi Honor Society Pi Gamma Mu International Honor Society in Social Studies Phi Alpha Theta Honor Society for History Subjects - Social Studies, American history, European history, World History, Political Science, American Government and Politics, AP American history, AP European history, AP World history, AP...

...year, and recently taught 6th. Each year, my students have made an impact on me. They will always hold a place in my heart and be my students. I am dedicated to helping others succeed. Which is what brought me to teaching. I want to share my passion with others and be apart of their growth. Seeing my students learn in the greatest enjoy in the world. I truly believe I have the best job...