Award-Winning Physiology Tutors in St. Louis, MO

...Throughout my undergraduate studies, I tutored students in my various courses and found I was good at doing so. Upon realizing this, I looked for further opportunities to tutor other students, at which point I came across Varsity Tutors. My strongest subjects include English, ACT, DAT, Algebra,and Biology. I enjoy tutoring these subjects because a lot of progress can be made in them by simply looking at different strategies to approaching the subject material. I...

...I know the stresses and obstacles of both parties. I started tutoring without pay earlier in my college career at an organization called UrbanFuture that helps underprivileged students after school to increase their skills in mathematics, reading, and other academic subjects. Ultimately, the middle school program is geared toward preparing the students for the nationally standardized MAP tests. During my 2 years with UrbanFuture, I was able to develop different teaching methods and styles dependent...

...students ranging from middle school to high school in a variety of subjects including Biology, English, Reading, Algebra, and Geometry. I worked as an instructor at the Kumon Math and Reading Center for 3 years, where I assisted students with English, Math, and Reading. Through Kumon I learned the skills necessary to be an effective tutor: patience and an ability to instill a deeper passion of the material that is relatable to the learner. Additionally,...

...Truman State University graduate with a Bachelors of Science in biology. I spent the two years following my graduation teaching introductory biology to freshman in Harlingen, Texas. I recently moved back to St. Louis to eventually pursue a doctorate in Physical Therapy. My interests include anything biology related, nutrition, food of all kinds, and reading. Additionally, I am a certified Les Mills BodyCombat instructor and enjoy instructing and working out in general whenever possible.

I am a recently graduated MD with a strong academic background hoping to share my abilities to help students maximize their education and gain an edge in their academic endeavors. My goal is to help students make learning fun, especially in the challenging areas such as biology, chemistry, anatomy and mathematics. My hope is that students leave their session feeling empowered and optimistic about academics and their own abilities, never judged or criticized.... I hope to...

I am a scientist with 30 years in the drug development industry, but I have a passion for teaching. I currently teach Biology and Anatomy part-time at the community college level. I think I bring a unique perspective to teaching and tutoring because I live what I teach, I use Biology concepts every day at work. I relate well to students one-on-one and love teaching!... I try to tailor my teaching style to fit the individual...

...aware of the wonders of the world we live in. It is also a very hands-on subject so I believe it's best taught by engaging in small projects and experiments rather than through lecture. During my time at Truman I conducted research in psychology on two different research teams. With one team I studied the effects that heart rate has on one's physical and mental health. On the other team I helped to conduct research...

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 worked part time as an appointment tutor helping students in a variety of subjects including general chemistry, organic chemistry, physics, and anatomy and physiology. I am now a first year medical student at Saint Louis University. My teaching style centers around the student mastering basic principles and then learning to combine and apply those basic principles to answer questions that, at first glance, appear far more complex than they actually are. This is particularly...

...to Spain to teach English for two years. I was lucky enough to travel extensively throughout my time in Europe, and learned a lot of cultural life-lessons. I currently tutor psychology, biology, life sciences, anatomy, physiology, Spanish 1-4, geography, and study skills. My favorite subjects to teach are anatomy and physiology because they are extremely intricate and study skills because it helps set the student up for a career of success. In my spare time...

...I was involved with activities such as the University Pep Band, BMES (Biomedical Engineering Society), Relay for Life, and Campus Kitchen to name a few. I also worked as a camp counselor for one of the summer programs SLU offered for potential prospects for the Engineering and Aviation program. My senior year, I was the project facilitator for a device, of my own design, for wheelchairs that creates a custom kicking motion based off the...

...Louis. I previously tutored English during my senior year of high school and informally assisted with test preparation. I feel comfortable tutoring GRE, ACT and ISEE test preparation, as well as Chemistry and World History. My favorite subject to tutor is standardized test preparation because I find it rewarding to see someone's score improve. I prefer an interactive teaching style because I want the student to have input on their learning style and preferences. My...

...my graduate studies at MIT to my current research position now at Washington University. In college I tutored Biology, Chemistry and Organic Chemistry to fellow undergraduates. In graduate school I was a teaching assistant for undergraduate courses in Immunology and Genetics.The combination of my research experience along with my teaching experience means that I use the things I learned in Math, Chemistry and Biology on a daily basis. My approach to tutoring and teaching is...

...I also feel that it is very important to teach science using language that we can all grasp. Simply put, I really enjoy tutoring. Perception and problem solving are integral parts of tutoring. In my view, to be an effective tutor, one needs to be able to perceive the problems a student is having, and then figure out a way to work with the student to find ways around his or her difficulties. And then...

...at Saint Louis University as well, receiving a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences. In addition to the core curriculum for my major, I also completed all of the necessary classes to apply to medical school. This has given me a wide range of subjects that I am familiar with and comfortable tutoring, especially in biological fields such as Anatomy, Physiology and Genetics. I am originally from Omaha, Nebraska, but over the past 5 years,...

...and interact with many different kinds of people in varied situations. After receiving my degree in Nutrition and Fitness from the University of Missouri - Columbia, I finished my contract with the Army and then spent a few years developing hands-on skills as a small scale organic farmer. To compliment my gardening and farming projects, I have also decided to pursue additional education in the medical field. I am in the process of looking for...

...and weekend math and science tutor for high schoolers through a federally funded Educational Talent Search program and have tutored students ranging from middle school through university since then. I have also been a department tutor for the chemistry department at UAA aw well as a private tutor in math, biology, general chemistry, and organic chemistry. When I am not working or studying, I enjoy reading, practicing Tai Chi, and playing with my baby daughter.

I am a board certified chiropractic physician that has a passion for learning and teaching. I have a Bachelors degree in Biology from Rockhurst University that includes experience in science classes such as biology, physiology, anatomy, microbiology, botany, and many others. I love to help people learn and master their material, so they truly understand and can apply the information and not just recite the information back on an exam. ... My teaching philosophy is utilizing...

...Doctorate student at Logan College of Chiropractic where I am also pursuing my Master's in Sport Rehabilitation. I hold two B.S. degrees in Exercise Science and Life Science. I grew up in Tennessee and plan practice Chiropractic there when I graduate. I have been tutoring at the graduate level for some time now, and hope to use my tutoring skills to become a part-time college professor in the future. In my free time I enjoy...

...I majored in Biology with a minor in Psychology and hope to attend veterinary school in the fall, so I do possess a medical background. I love everything to do with biology and am open to all disciplines of that science; along with biology, I am a proficient writer and would be glad to assist anyone struggling with essay writing or needing help with literature analysis. When tutoring, I try to emphasize the most important...