Award-Winning Literature Tutors serving St. Charles, MO

...they step out on their own. Understanding this importance in the work of education and the vast ripple effects of fair or poor education fills me with passion. I believe the system of education is a powerful and crucial one and I'm excited to continue my journey in education as a tutor who is committed to building relationships and bolstering student success. I have prepared students for both the WIDA ACCESS test and the Missouri...

I have been a teacher over ten years, primarily of English, ESL, and history. I've taught high school, middle school, and a little bit of elementary and have two Master's, one in Education and one in French and English literature. About half of my teaching career has been spent in Paris and I love teaching French! I also spent a year in Argentina and can help you with your Spanish.

...currently working on a book about the origins of American history in colonial America and developing a text mapping project using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software. Since my undergraduate years, I have been tutoring students in the humanities, social sciences, reading, writing, and test taking. Each year I spend a week reading student responses for the AP exams, and I love to help students achieve the best possible scores on these exams. Reading and writing...

...of my passion to help kids, like me, who have ADHD. It took me some time to gain confidence in my academic abilities because of this diagnosis, and so I hope to help other students realize that ADHD has nothing to do with intelligence. If anything, it gives us an edge! I believe any student can master any subject as long as they have the right instructor. My favorite subjects are math, science, psychology, and...

...of education, I am always searching for the best methods for my students. Seeking the best way to guide my students began with my education degree yet continues in my professional development. I bring decades of teaching knowledge and ask for my students to bring their willingness to grow as in their studies. I can be the instructor of technique and knowledge, the cheerleader to celebrate successes, and the coach to guide in reaching goals....

...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 tremendously fulfilling to see students grow as writers and as thinkers as they...

...opportunity to help students maximize their learning, knowledge, and use of the Spanish language. A majority of my tutoring experience consists of one-on-one sessions. I find that this practice helps provide the student with the confidence necessary to more freely speak the language without judgment. More importantly, it allows for students to receive more a personalized education and on-the-stop correction. Outside of work, I enjoy sports (especially soccer), traveling, music, and writing.

...co-writer of a book that became a Feature Selection in the Book of the Month Club. I have taught English Literature and SAT prep to high school students, just as I have taught writing and sentence structure to college students and English as a second language to adults privately throughout my teaching and writing career. I also have mentored my staffs of writers in the jobs I have had as a writer and copy-editor in...

...the process of working with students to improve their writing. My goal for any type of writing session is for the student's voice to come through clearly. It's the student's thoughts, ideas, creativity, and imagination that are of primary importance. Spelling and grammar are some of the tools to develop that clarity in expression. I worked with native English speakers as well as international students at the writing center, and I also have experience living...

...and develop a special program for each one. There has always been an excellent rapport between my students and with their parents. We work together for the success of the child. I have also written a book! With others, I have established a not-for-profit organization to help people with mental illness get the treatment they need. We do a lot of public speaking and use theater to get our message across. I enjoy working with...

...University, thanks to my AP English credits. I also spent a semester working in The Writing Center at Eastern Illinois University as a graduate assistant, tutor, blogger, and Grammar Hotline resource. Reading and writing are my passions, and I love helping others improve, excel, and discover their own positive relationship with these subjects. I would love to help you do just that, so please contact me about setting up a tutoring session(s).

...writer with a thorough command of English grammar, usage, vocabulary, and style. (I recently helped my mom write a book!) If you need help writing a paper, I'm your man. I also have experience and proficiency in: U.S. History and Government; World Literature; public speaking; algebra; logic; and standardized test prep. At the beginning of a first teaching session, I like to get to know the student and obtain a sense of context by asking...

...School level to College students, I thoroughly enjoy, and I'm an expert working with students in Middle School and High School. I can meet with students individually, or in a group setting. My favorite subjects are Literature and Conversational Spanish. I also have extensive experience working with struggling students in organizational skills, test taking strategies and executive functioning. I look forward to supporting you in your learning journey: your goals are my #1 priority!

...I work with students on strategies to understand and to execute problems quickly and efficiently, and I love the moment when something clicks. I've been tutoring for over a decade from helping Physics peers with homework and general topics, Spanish and psychology students with tackling difficult topics that I had covered in the past, third and fourth graders and help them with their homework, or literacy with a variety of ages. As a learner, who...

...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 love to run and swim (I was a competitive...

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.

...school, and I love my job. I teach required classes and the college credit classes, and I have designed curriculum for both. I have been to Spain, Guatemala and Mexico, though I have backgrounds in other subjects as well. I am an author and am very experienced in tutoring writing and various other components of communication arts. I have worked with privileged youth and youth at-risk and have held my current teaching position for 4...

...long. To connect with others in life, one must first understand the world and his/her place in it. Education is one tool that helps students understand themselves and the world around them, making the two easier to connect and comprehend. When I am not working with students or spending time with my family, I enjoy nature and outdoor activities, art in all mediums particularly reading, film, music and photography. I also enjoy traveling and cooking.

...the students I work with to know that I've been there, in situations where learning something new may be challenging, and I am excited to be a part of that learning process with them. Outside of work, you can find me checking out boat loads of new music. I like to go to concerts at small music venues and get my kayak on a river or lake somewhere when the sun is shining. I volunteer...

I have a B.S. in Ocean Engineering and a B.A. in Spanish. I love teaching and helping students of all ages with anything they are struggling in or may just want to learn. My background makes me very versatile in teaching different areas. My favorite subjects are math, science, and spanish, but I am open and willing to dedicating my time to any subject my client needs help with.