Award-Winning Literature Tutors serving St. Louis, MO

...from Columbia University- Paris in History and Literature and my second MA degree from the Universite de Valenciennes in Literature and Translation Studies. Throughout my graduate studies, I have been devoted not only to my own research but also to education and developing my skills as an educator. I have experience working with middle and high school students from my time spent as an English teaching assistant in the south of France. I also taught...

I received a Bachelor of Arts in Modern Languages with a concentration in Spanish. I have lived in both Madrid, Spain and in Montevideo, Uruguay. I have worked as a Spanish tutor for grades kindergarten-5th grade at Saint Louis Language Immersion Schools-The Spanish School. I have also studied French for many years. I am currently learning Italian and Portuguese.

...reading comprehension a headache? Is grammar a snore? Has language got your tongue? Don't worry. I'm here to help! Not only do I have years of expertise in English grammar, editing, and reading comprehension, I can make them clear and fun for you. Every person is different. We're not cookie cutters, so we can't expect everyone to learn the same way. I do my best to find the method that works the best for you....

...am a graduate student at the Harvard Kennedy School earning a Masters in Public Policy. In 2015, I graduated from Claremont McKenna College with a BA in Government and History. I am available to work with high school and college students, in-person or online, on subjects in the humanities and social sciences, including history, international relations, economics, statistics, English literature, writing, and test prep. I also have experience working with younger students on middle school/early...

...a graduate of 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...

...at NERA Economic Consulting, I consistently worked on projects that required me to apply my knowledge of economic theory and high degree of statistical literacy. My wide range of professional experience has also strengthened fundamental skills that are valuable for tutoring. At NERA, I developed an extremely strong attention to detail by following what they called the NERA checking process. This attention to detail will serve me well when checking the work of my students...

...well as Physics, and Language Arts. While working on my engineering degree, I also taught at an alternative private school, instructing both middle and high school students in a broad range of subjects. My academic and professional background has provided me the skills with which I can help students succeed in the classroom, as well as enable them with homework and study skills that they can take beyond their secondary education into college.

...on to the University level. Along the way I added to my Bachelor of Science in Education with two Masters of Arts, one in Theater and one in Communication. I finished my teaching in front of a classroom career at Missouri University of Science and Technology teaching Public Speaking. I knew that I was not quite finished with education as a career. I decided that I needed to find another way to use my teaching...

...In addition to my experience working with undergraduate students in the subjects of Spanish, Communication Science and Disorder, English, Speech, and Literature, I also have experience tutoring school-aged children in subjects like math, English, reading, and Spanish. I am flexible, patient, and am a strong believer in giving each of my students the skills and knowledge they need to excel and perform well on their own. I would be happy to get to know you....

...not only intensive learning, but time to explain the background and importance of the task at hand. My education and experience with writing, editing, literature and grammar allow me to relate to most language arts situations, and working with 7th graders, working with alternative school students, and assisting graduate students with editing essays gives me a broad spectrum to draw from as a tutor. I believe that education is the key to individual success in...

...marks in all of my educational endeavors. Outside of school, I love to play and watch sports, particularly basketball and baseball. I also have significant experience working with youth as a camp counselor and as the coordinator of a Virginia high school program. These youth-oriented leadership experiences have led me to tutoring, and I could not be more excited to start that journey. A little about my background: I attended a Jewish private school from...

...of Science in Special Education from University on Missouri-St. Louis. I am certified to teach by the state of Missouri. Since graduating from UMSL in 2011, I have worked for St. Louis County Special School District as an ABA therapist and teacher's aide. My experience with student teaching and subsequent career as an ABA and aide have allowed me the opportunity to work with a wide variety of students of various ages, from elementary through...

...3 years ago when I started teaching music to children. I believe in extra-curriculars and the arts. Whether it's sports, music, art, or theater, I believe those things are what make life worth living. For me, I play the French Horn and snowboard. My motto is ???Sometimes you need to go the extra mile. Do the extra credit. Be more than your peers expect you to be. Set the bar high and don???t be afraid...

...might want to return one day as a teacher. So, I stored that thought in the recesses of my mind for a while. I entered college thinking I'd be a doctor; after a few semesters of biology and chemistry classes, I changed tack to pursue a career in counseling. Well, that lasted until I fell in love with creative writing, which remained a pursuit until I graduated. Then, when the time came to decide on...

...take risks in applying newly learned knowledge. A growth mindset means having a belief that anything that can be learned with the appropriate effort and strategy. As someone who as studied in and experienced multiple disciplines - currently business - I have learned what it truly means to rely on having a growth mindset. I strive to inspire a similar mentality in my students through realistic goal-setting and relentless pursuit of practice and preparation.

...styles differ for each. My goal as a tutor is see my students succeed on their own. When working with Statistics students I go through their homework one problem at a time. I will talk the student through the first problem and then will give a problem with similar conditions and have them attempt it on their own. Through this, the student will be learning how to complete the problem with low stakes and low...

...with Bachelor of Arts. My majors are English and Studio Art and I have a minor in Art History. I also completed the CORE, Conservation Outdoor Recreation Education, Program during my last semester at IU. I have had experience as a Professional Outdoor Instructor where I taught middle school students natural sciences, outdoor survival skills, as well as team building skills. I have assistant teaching and substitute teaching experience with preschooler to high school age...

...skills, reading and composition. I also am very experienced and qualified to help with speech and drama skills. While most of my teaching has been in both public and private schools, I also helped develop the educational program for Worldways Children's Museum. I have worked with children from ages 4 through early college years. I take the time to know why students and develop a special program for each one. There has always been an...

I am a graduating medical student who enjoys teaching students of all ages. I plan to teach students on a professorial level for my career, so tutoring is a natural part of my personality. I particularly like the sciences, and love sharing my enthusiasm for science with my students.

...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 progress through a curriculum,...