Award-Winning Philosophy Tutors serving St. Louis, MO

...my experience as a teacher in Creighton's "Philosophy for Children" program, has helped me to understand that teaching, one-on-one or in a classroom setting, is something that I'm passionate about. I believe that dialogue between mentor and pupil, much in the style of Plato's works, is the most effective way of imparting knowledge. Despite how overbearing or intimidating that might sound, I also think that light, informal settings are the best for tutoring. In my...

...College for Kids for seven years as an assistant and as an instructor. I have also volunteered as a literacy advocate for Ready Readers and as a tutor for Girls Inc. In my free time, I like to read books, bake, and train for races; I recently completed my first half marathon! My approach to tutoring is recognizing that everyone has a different learning style. Experimenting with different approaches to learning, whether that be visual,...

...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 TA every semester...

...with sixteen combined years of instructional and administrative experience. I have provided exemplary instructional and administrative educational services to colleagues, students, families, and community members in the metropolitan urban and suburban school district areas in Missouri. Throughout my professional career, I have worked in the following capacities as an English Teacher, Literacy Coach, Co-Chair English Department Head, Missouri Assessment Program Trainer, Assistant Principal, and Principal. Prior to my sixteen years of service, I earned a...

...year) tutor with a 99th percentile LSAT score, I utilize a practice-forward approach to instruction; I believe that the top-heavy approaches taken by large companies and given in group classes overburden students with strategies and bring needless complexity to an already complex test. My approach, instead, is guided feedback tailored to a student's weaker points based on 1-on1 assessment. Rather than sit and listen to me lecture for 2 hours, the students will drill problem...

University of Missouri - Saint Louis Magna Cum Laude Bachelor of Arts Anthropology, Minors in Art History and Japanese University of New Orleans Bachelor of Arts Studio Art-Digital Art; Minor in Film 6+ years teaching and tutoring through various academic levels. Former competitive swimmer and active youth swim coach. Experience with teaching children with special needs and IEPs.

...University of Utah's Graduate Writing Center. I founded the University of Utah Prison Education Project, where I served as a TA and tutor in courses from Anthropology and History to Writing and college-level Mathematics. I received a 5 on AP Calculus, AP US History, AP US Government, AP English Literature, and AP English Writing and Composition. I also serve as an educational mentor with the Vine Institute, a program that offers educational courses to refugees...

...be Masters in business administration. While I have tutored students in many subjects throughout my high school and undergraduate years, I find that I am best in tutoring the disciplines of math and logic. At Millikin University I served as the head student tutor of math my senior year as well as the head of my university's freshmen academic success program my junior year. As a recent undergraduate student and a current MBA student, I...

...have included Ancient History, Western Civilization, and 20th Century World History. I have just started my sixth year as a certified educator, and I am reflecting on the changes that have taken place in my profession in recent years. With larger class sizes and an increasingly diverse student body in St. Louis area schools, individual instruction is at a premium. This is what makes tutoring such a valuable service to families. Tutoring honors and promotes...

...consider myself a lifelong learner. My passion is teaching and I love to help students reach their goals! I approach teaching with the belief that every student can be successful. I assess needs and formulate strategies for each student, provide self-direction, and bring a positive attitude. Letting students pursue their interests is important to me and I like to include them in my lessons. When students are engaged, learning is a lot more fun!

...I am a new graduate of the University of Toronto. During my time in Toronto, I studied bioethics, with minors in philosophy and environmental ethics and sustainability. Having studied ethics and philosophy in-depth, I often write essays as assessments and feel confident in my ability to help brainstorm, edit, and more. While my interests are in the social sciences, I have worked with elementary-aged to college-aged students in a variety of subjects, and have learned...

I am a professional educator with about two decades of experience, both in the U.S. and overseas. My main areas of expertise are history and the English as a Foreign Language. Online tutoring is exciting because I believe the future of education is online.

I'm a certified English and social studies teacher. I'm now studying school psychology and working as a linguistic analyst. Specialties include: high school and college-level writing, social science (psychology, sociology, etc)... I'm also an amateur horror writer and actor! I can surely teach you something interesting you didn't know before. Let's unleash your mind's full potential and conquer your academic fears!

...to be a computer scientist. However, throughout my educational journey, I've found that my interests span much more than just Computer Science. I am most passionate about Philosophy, Logic, Physics, and Writing. By exploring my passions, I have come to realize that these topics are more than just areas of study but rather ways that students can express themselves and their interests. I have been a teaching assistant at the university level for almost two...

...senior at Washington University in St. Louis studying History, Political Science, and Legal Studies. Currently, I am working on an Honors Thesis about foreign policy and American electoral politics and independently studying positive psychology and Middle Eastern governments. I hope to eventually go to law school, where I can continue to research, read, analyze, and write extensively. A step in this direction, I took the LSAT a few months ago and I am familiar with...

...incorporate critical thinking and philosophical discussions into my children's daily learning, encouraging them to explore ideas, question assumptions, and develop their own unique perspectives. My goal is to help others develop a deeper understanding of complex topics like philosophy, law, and critical thinking. I bring a patient, thoughtful approach to tutoring, fostering an environment where students feel comfortable asking questions and exploring ideas at their own pace. Whether a student is preparing for college, tackling...

...Professor of Anthropology at my local community college, where I taught Introduction to Cultural Anthropology. I also substitute taught the 100-level and 200-level French classes occasionally, and I volunteered weekly in an English as a Second Language class. I received my Bachelor of Arts from Washington University in St. Louis, where I double-majored in Anthropology and Archaeology and minored in French. I spent my junior year abroad at University College London, where I took classes...

...writing and logical argumentation. I've seen success in both fields. For the former, I've had a letter to the editor published in the New York Times, 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...

...and my principal. I thank God for enabling me to develop a fervent passion and professional integrity that grew stronger and never diminished as an educator! In addition, I am blessed to be effective and successful as a seminary professor. I am currently employed as Professor of Pastoral Theology in the master's program at Anchor Theological Seminary and Bible Institute (East St. Louis extension). I am also a pianist/keyboardist and singer primarily of Christian music...

...teaching at the high school and university level for the past ten years. My students have consistently achieved significant growth on the ACT English, ACT Reading, and Common Core tests. In schools where students had never passed AP scores, over 45 of my students scored 3s, 4s, and 5s on the AP US History, AP English Language, and AP US Government exams. With the right motivation, I believe that all students can achieve excellence in...