Award-Winning Middle School Math Tutors for Students in St. Louis, MO

...graduated from college over 20 years ago with a focus on elementary education. Upon graduating, I began my teaching career at the elementary level where I worked with students from various cultures and backgrounds, including ESL students. My travels have led me to such countries as Barbados and Bahamas. As a life long educator, I believe that students deserve to have the best education possible and be treated with respect and fairness. I look forward...

...Stephen McGinnis. I am new to Varsity Tutors but have been teaching students in the education profession since 2008. I have been a certified teacher in the state of Missouri since 2012. I currently work as a special education teacher with students in grades K-8 at a private school in St. Louis, MO. I am passionate about teaching and feel most at home when working to empower individuals or small groups of students to reach...

The importance of one-on-one experiences is critical for students trying to master difficult content. Equally important is for students to gain the confidence necessary to tackle and conquer challenges in situations where they are required to work independently. It is important that tutors give students the tools to solve these problems without actually completing the work for them.

I have spent more than 20 years working with elementary, middle and high school, college and ESL students on research, grammar, diction, and writing clarity and organization. I have degrees in Library & Information Science, Journalism, American Studies, and Sociology.

My name is Steve. I am a former social worker who is looking for some part-time work. I have spent a good number of years reading as a personal passion. I believe that I have great skills writing and understanding the written word. I am capable and ready to help with any work except more advanced mathematics. Thank you!... I'd ask the student what material he or she has been having difficulty with and begin...

...science classes to students in various schools all around St. Louis for the past 4 years. I also developed and ran an education program relating to Biology, Sustainability, and local Missouri ecosystems for a local nonprofit. In addition to these, I have been active in the St. Louis school district tutoring local students. I am very passionate about helping students understand science in their own unique way. I believe in catering to the students unique learning...

...am a sophomore premed student majoring in Medical Laboratory Sciences and minoring in Linguistics. I have much tutoring experience with high school students and have helped with summer school for elementary students. I love talking about language acquisition and the ins and outs of the English language that tend to trip people up. I enjoy helping people understand concepts they find to be challenging in a straightforward manner, typically using visuals to convey information and...

...have been an educator for a few years now. I have taught middle school science, social studies, and lead reading intervention. My first time tutoring was a couple years ago where I privately tutored a child during my clinical for my reading specialist certification. Currently I teach Science and Social Studies in an inner-city middle school in St. Louis. I also lead English and math intervention each week for my middle school students. I am...

...Mathematics with 7+ years of teaching experience I love and enjoy teaching Mathematics to students of all ages to make strong impact in their educational success and hopefully inspire them towards Mathematics. My teaching objective is to ensure that the student had fully understood the subject matter at hand and that he/she is able to solve problems independently after benefiting from my services. I am committed to student success. I am a Ph.D. in Mathematics...

...Ph.D. in Clinical Child Psychology at the University of Miami (graduation date August 2018). The U is where my love for teaching has truly developed, though I was first seriously interested in teaching at Washington University in St. Louis, where I earned my B.A. in Psychology. At Wash. U., I had the opportunity to serve as a teaching assistant (TA) for a trusted advisor, and I've loved my teaching experience ever since! I've continued to...

My education and work experience has been in organic chemistry and biochemistry. My volunteer work has included Science Olympiad and robotics. I have always enjoyed teaching, and helping students to get excited about science. My experiences with my own childrens' learning issues (ADD, autism) have made me look into better ways to present material for different learning styles.

...am an undergraduate mechanical engineering student at Washington University. This semester, I am working at an alternative energy firm to gain experience in the field. I enjoy the arts, as well, and have a background in theatre and performance. I am best at solving problems when collaborating with others, which is what makes tutoring fun for me. I'm a goal oriented person, so I love learning about other's goals and encouraging them to achieve them....

I am a high school teacher certified in 5-12 English and reading and K-12 French. I have taught ACT prep in a classroom as well as in tutoring sessions. My goal is always for students to feel comfortable and valued while they reach their goals!

I graduated from Southeast Missouri State University and received my Master of Arts in TESOL. I have 10 years of teaching/tutoring experience. I have taught in different settings (fully online, face-to-face, and through conference video) and ages 1 to 70. It is my goal to make learning interactive and educational. I tutor all levels of English, writing, and ESL.

...I served as a TA for both General Chemistry and an upper-level neuroscience course and love helping students achieve their full potential, while having fun in the process. I also would love to help students with MCAT prep and encourage them throughout the process of getting to medical school. Outside of the classroom, I played varsity softball, and was involved in a variety of clubs. I also enjoy playing piano and guitar in my free...

...private school for under-performing students. In this capacity, I served as the principal of this small academy and tutored middle and high school students in English, Social Studies and Math. My passion is to see students master concepts and skills and develop into confident learners This confidence allows them to take on future challenging academic tasks with a belief that they can master what they must. I love being a part of student success! When...

...Finally, as a lifetime student and professional educator, I am a firm proponent of education, believing it to be absolutely necessary for an improved quality of life. I try to share this appreciation with all of my students. In my spare time, I enjoy many active pursuits, such as running, hiking, and yoga. In addition, I am very creative. I enjoy drawing, crafting, and creative writing. Furthermore, I love the outdoors, but most of all,...

...computations but set a motivation for their coursework. He was a professor's assistant at a university level physics department providing lectures in the physics lab setting with little to no professor oversight. Miles helped the students through the experimental and data collection process as well as set the standard for grades the required lab reports. Miles was also a home school group tutor providing a mini-lecture and overview of the lessons home-schooled individuals prepared for...

...whole life. I also played basketball and volleyball in high school. In my spare time, I either play sports with friends or work out! I love going to the gym and lifting weights. I am tutoring Algebra 1, 2, 3/4, Elementary Math, Geometry, Middle School Math, and Pre-Algebra. I have always had a passion for math. I believe working through problems and having a step by step plan is the best way to learn math....

...degree in Biochemistry from the University of Texas in 2012. Sometime between late-night excursions to the arcade by my apartment building and various (mis)adventures around Austin with my friends, I also somehow managed to complete an honors thesis on some independent computational chemistry research that I spent about two years conducting. As my degree may suggest, my first academic love is Chemistry, and while I truly do love all the sciences, Chemistry is also my...