Award-Winning Literature Tutors in St. Louis, MO

...in reading and high school students in math. Half of my social work experience included the opportunity for me to give presentations to students at the elementary, middle and high school levels. I had the opportunity to lead classroom activities, assist students with problem-solving, and administer a post-test to ensure the retention of information. I received my education at Saint Louis University and graduated with a bachelors degree in English and a bachelors degree in...

...ranging in age from 4 to 80 years old (!). One of the greatest joys of tutoring in particular, for me, is the ways in which I can personalize the lessons in order to help a student access the material on their own terms, in ways that make sense to them. I'm a strong believer in the idea that if you can find ways to relate to a subject and make it meaningful to you,...

I have studied a wide range of subjects and always try to connect students to understanding the reasons WHY things are the way they are. I love learning and want to make it as enjoyable as possible for everyone involved.

...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 forest park, practicing yoga, or working at lululemon in the Central West End! Staying active and healthy is something that's really important to me. I...

...I am studying to get my Master's Degree in Elementary Education and will be a certified teacher by December of 2014! For the past ten years, I have been working with youth in both tutoring and classroom settings. I have tutored immigrants and refugees in Chicago, completed a year with AmeriCorps for Literacy Volunteers of Illinois where I was an ESL Adult Education Teacher. Most recently, I worked for three years as a language assistant...

...support including study skills, time management and basic legal analysis skills. For me, tutoring is about unlocking one's unique path to achieving their academic goals. Both as a tutor and a student, few things are as gratifying as those light-bulb moments when everything comes together and clicks. Whether it is ACT Math or writing an essay, there is never only one correct method, and as your tutor I will help you find the method that...

...I want you to get as much scholarship money as you can. Your high LSAT score is key to both of those goals. I specialize in LSAT tutoring and I've helped students improve dramatically. I've helped low-scoring students get better; I've helped high-scoring students break through score plateaus. I use a unique process and I focus on teaching students information, skills, methods, and perspectives that they will use long after they're done with the LSAT....

Reading is like cooking. It tastes better the more practice you get. I believe every subject is interesting when presented by the right teacher. I strive to be that teacher.... What strategy works depends on what kind of learner they are. Tactile and visual learners often love foldables they can build and interact with. Audio learners often prefer stories or jokes related to the concept that they can remember. I've found that a great many teenagers...

...over 6 years tutoring experience with students age 6-18, including 2 years as a volunteer at 826LA, an after school writing lab in Los Angeles, founded by author Dave Eggers. I currently teach English as a Second Language with VIPKid to young students in China and I love it! I also have 3 years experience teaching test prep, specifically the ISEE exam. I look forward to meeting you and creating a customized plan for your...

...of receiving grants to travel to Israel and Palestine three times. I learned from my rich, rewarding and often troubling observations and conversations than I ever could from news media. I learned about the complexities of that troubled area in the world from extensive reading before I arrived and much more from my encounters with human rights workers, taxi drivers, laborers, waiters and waitresses, business owners, and other people on both sides of the wall....

...I graduated from Saint Louis University in 2015 with Bachelor of Science degrees in Finance and Economics. I have been tutoring for about 6 years in various subjects such as English, Math, Social Studies, and Spanish. While our tutoring time is important, there time a student spends after our sessions is equally as crucial. That is why I work with students to create comprehensive study plans so that they can continue to develop their skills...

...in the classroom, I realized that teaching communication arts is so much more than helping students become better readers and writers. We interact with the world around us through communication. Therefore, I view it as my charge to provide students with the skills to read, write, speak and think at a college-bound level. I have experienced success teaching a wide variety of learners. For example, I've taught freshmen reading at a kindergarten level as well...

...I received my B.A. in International Studies from Johns Hopkins 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...

...learner. Literature and writing are my passions, and I want everyone to have the amazing experience I have when I discover a great novel. Understanding and analyzing a book doesn't ruin the story--it only makes you love it more. I look forward to helping students through the anxiety-inducing process of applying for college and receiving a good GPA. I've been there. I've been anxious. I want to make the process as easy for others as...

...school teacher for ten years before moving to the college level. The favorite part of my job was (and still is) working one-on-one with my students. I believe students learn more when education can be tailored just to them and that cannot happen in an overcrowded classroom. I tutor students who wish to improve their reading and writing skills, whether they be advanced students that are looking for an extra challenge or remedial students who...

...a minor in Art History from the University of MinnesotaTwin Cities. I am currently pursuing my PhD in English at Washington University in Saint Louis. I have taught an array of subjects at Wash U for the past 4 years, including introductory writing, literature, and film. I love the subjects I study and teach, and I try to impart that enthusiasm to my students. Whether they're struggling with memorizing facts for a test, writing a...

...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 began tutoring with Varsity Tutors in the Fall of 2015. Before that, I have experience working at my high school tutoring as...

...Linguistics and World Literature was one of my college majors, and it is also an area in which I have tutored extensively) 5. Test preparation (from MAP to to the GRE!) tutoring My years as a classroom teacher for the fourth, fifth and seventh grades and as a tutor for third grade through post-graduate test preparation have provided me with so many strategies to help students of all ages, which is important since every student...

...and have over 10 years of teaching children and adults. I teach students with a wide range of learning styles as well as I specialize with creating innovative ways to help students overcome various learning disabilities. I have over 15 years of experience with students that struggle with organizational skills, learning disabilities, and attention deficits. In addition to tutoring during the school year; I offer an elementary and math remediation program over the summer to...

...in Brazilian and Portuguese Literature) from The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. During my career, I have privately tutored people of all ages and have taught at two large, public, urban universities serving predominantly first-generation and Pell Grant eligible students, as well as two private, elite institutions serving high-achieving students. My current position is as a Lecturer at Washington University in Saint Louis. As an educator with over 14 years of experience, I consider myself an...