Award-Winning Phonics Tutors serving St. Charles, MO

...and Early Childhood Education. I work for a private elementary school. Some of the areas that I tutor are the SSAT test, elementary math, pre-algebra, grammar, and reading. Outside of teaching, I enjoy spending time with my family, reading, photography, and games. I believe that every child is unique and therefore their learning styles are unique. Teaching is my passion. There is no greater feeling than watching a student master an area or skill.

...Spanish and Natural Sciences. I first got excited about tutoring when I was a peer mentor for the beginner Computer Science students where I reviewed their code and walked them through their homework. Since college, I have been learning web development and volunteering for a community connection app called HELP. I am open to tutoring in a variety of subject areas and help prepare you for big exams such as the SAT, ACT, GED and...

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.

...been tutoring for over fifteen years, specifically in English, literature, reading, beginning Spanish, and history. I have worked in the public school system for ten years, teaching English and coaching teachers in English, social studies, foreign language, related arts, career and technical education, and special education departments. For the past seven years, I have also coached for the Urban Debate League as a Policy Debate coach, and have sent my students to national competition three...

In my classroom, I challenge my students to learn through exploring new content, collaborating with each other and different classrooms, and through conversations. We read and write our way through various topics of interests, while meeting state and school standards. I am passionate about making learning an enjoyable and memorable experience for all of my students.

...seventh grades. I hold a certification in Grades First through Eighth, Elementary Education and Fifth through Ninth Grades Social Studies, Math, and Communication Arts. I most enjoy teaching math and have taught Middle School math for the last five years. I have also tutored Math through my district for the last five years. I use a variety of techniques and games to reach my students. I have also taught summer school through pre algebra and...

I am a homeschool dad who loves to help students. I will do my best to teach in a way that fits each student. Everyone learns in a different way, and I will pay attention to that. Learning can be fun, and it's important. Hopefully I can help students to learn in ways that are suited to their needs.

I graduated from UMSL with a BA in history and a minor in German. I'm strongly interested in most kinds of history and language, and am always ready to help students in subjects from European history to German to going over essays. I believe that language and history are topics that anyone can understand if they are just taught in the right way.... I believe in helping students help themselves. I assist them enough that they...

...past 11 years. Both of my children have learning challenges, so I have had to be constantly creative in how I teach them. If one approach doesn't work, I look for something new and try again. Seeing that "ah-ha" on any student's face when they finally understand a topic is such a great feeling as a teacher. I particularly like teaching writing skills. In my spare time I love to read, knit, and garden. I...

...Every child deserves access to an excellent education, a fair shot at reaching their full potential, and a society that welcomes change. Education goes beyond the school classroom and if given the appropriate tools, in and outside the classroom, all children can learn. Outside of teaching fifth grade full-time and part-time tutoring/babysitting I enjoy staying active by running, biking, playing soccer, reading, watching documentaries, online shopping, and spending time with friends and family.... I believe all...

...a teacher, I believe that every student has talents and I will do everything within my power to help my students identify and develop their talents. My areas of strength as a teacher are in the areas of English, Grammar, and Writing, but I also have experience teaching Math, Science, and Social Studies, during my 7+ years experience as a certified teacher in Missouri. In preparation for my career as a teacher, I earned a...

...for teaching after having my own children. I quickly learned how much I loved helping them learn new things and started pursuing my teaching degree. While pursing my degree, I worked as a teaching assistant in a variety of special education classrooms. I recently graduated from Fontbonne University with my teaching degree in Special Education. I am excited to expand my teaching knowledge to tutoring and helping more students reach their potential.

...classes business writing, and capstone classes in public policy. I firmly believe that putting the material in cultural and historical contexts gives students a concrete way to understand the lessons. I encourage students to analyze why the information is important and to apply their new knowledge in other situations. Teaching someone to use knowledge, rather than just to regurgitate it, is the hallmark of true learning. It's like teaching a man to fish.

...then, I completed an M.A. in History at Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville and the University of New Hampshire. I also finished an M.S.T. in College Teaching at the University of New Hampshire, along with my Ph.D. in History. Today I am an active scholar in the fields of history and geography with more than 14 years of teaching experience and a variety of publications focused on early American history. I am currently working on a book...

...Other Languages, Spanish, and Elementary Education. Connecting with others is what makes education so powerful. Over the years, I have formed meaningful connections with so many of my students. Seeing my students succeed, take ownership in their learning, and feel empowered motivate me to be the best educator possible. I am a flexible and creative teacher who has worked with ESL students aged 5 through adult. Whether they are a newcomer just starting out in...

...a Phonics tutor, assisted third graders in learning new Math concepts, and helped fellow students with their essays. While student teaching I worked with Kindergarteners and fourth graders on Phonics, Reading, Math and English. I graduated from Harding University with a Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education. Upon graduation I became a Kindergarten teacher in the Hazelwood School District, where I taught for two years. My favorite subjects to teach are Reading, History and...

...to work with and help other people but also encourages me to reinforce and improve my own knowledge. I especially enjoy working with people on their reading and writing, because I believe writing skills empower people to express themselves. I believe the best way to teach people is to connect what they're learning with what the already know and what they're passionate about. In addition, I think it's important to give students the ability to...

I am a graduate of Saint Louis University. I received my Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication with a focus on Journalism. Since graduating college, I have worked full time as a marketing copywriter. I am most passionate about English, Reading, and Literature, and am excited for the opportunity to help students succeed in these subjects and others!

I strive to create an appropriately challenging environment for each child or young adult based on their personal needs and goals. Thank you for taking an individualized creative journey with Julia Bowman!

...others develop their thoughts and ideas into something they can share with others. My teaching philosophy is differentiation, differentiation, differentiation! No two people are the same so no two people learn exactly the same way! I work hard to understand my students interests, strengths, and struggles in order to create lesson plans that will help them succeed and gain confidence. When I am not working, I enjoy reading anything from YA novels to Anna Karenina...