Award-Winning ASPIRE Tutors serving St. Louis, MO

...name is Ken and I graduated from the University of Notre Dame with an Economics degree in May 2017. I have been tutoring for over 10 years and have worked with students in a wide range of subjects as well as preparing for the ACT. In the course of my work, I have personally witnessed the great impact that tutoring can have in terms of both achievement and discovering the joy of learning. Through these...

...to teach SAT/ACT Writing, my passion lies in the field of mathematics: ACT/SAT geometry, College Algebra, Basic Calculus. I believe that improvement comes with patience and persistence. By truly communicating with a student and understanding where he/she is struggling, we can insure improvement by teaching from the basics. I try to invoke in my students my passion for education and all of its opportunities. During my spare time, I like to play pick-up soccer, basketball,...

...had always been a passion of mine - ever since I was a boy and I was brought to the battlefield at Gettysburg I had deep thirst to know about the accomplishments and tragedies of the past - and I relished any chance I had to share that love with others. So, while I did well in all subjects, history was and always had been my especial favorite (sadly, not too many students need extra...

...naturally curious person who loves learning and truly values a sense of humor. I'm passionate about public affairs, community, and social justice. Self-confidence and empowerment are critical and often underestimated keys to learning. When I tutor a student, I also want to work with them to identify, appreciate, and build on their strengths, as well as feel empowered to ask questions and be curious. Wanting to improve your knowledge level and abilities is something to...

...school subjects. As a teacher, I planned curriculum and lessons, teaching over 200 students and earning the highest possible teaching rating. I also conducted after school tutoring, where I tutored all middle school subjects. My students worked hard and were able to accomplish an average of 1.5 years' growth in one academic year. After three years in the classroom, I decided to further my own education. For a time I considered law school, and it...

...opportunities to pursue my passion of helping others learn. During my freshman year of college I helped high school seniors prepare for the ACT. Later on in my college career, I worked as an assistant teacher in a Saint Louis City Public High School. I helped teach high school Chemistry and taught English to students who had just immigrated to America. I also have experience teaching English to students in the Indian Subcontinent. My various...

...and statistics. I have always worked diligently to be a strong student and a life-long learner. My personal learning journey inspires my tutoring efforts. As a tutor, much of the advice, tips, and coaching I offer stems from my own hard earned learning experiences or from my experiences working with students. I have also worked with a multitude of tutoring clients, and each student that I have worked with always seems to teach me something...

...Previous students have said that I am "challenging but fun" and that is what I strive to do with all of my students. Students should enjoy the learning process, but also be willing to work hard to achieve their educational goals. In my spare time I enjoy reading and writing. Additionally, I do some online gaming in an MMORPG (a game similar to Worlds of Warcraft), and getting out and doing things outdoors (hiking and...

...I earned my Master's degree in Mathematics for Educators with a focus on Secondary Education from Webster University in 2014. Since my graduation I have taught high school mathematics in both the public and private school environments, as well as continuing to tutor in my spare time. In the past, I have worked with students in a variety of subjects, most focusing on mathematics (pre-Algebra through Calculus and Statistics) and standardized test preparation. In my...

...I believe this is true because of my 10 years of teaching experience in a classroom. I've taught high school mathematics for the last 8 years. I've been tutoring for the last 15 years. I've tutored students of all ages in phonics, mathematics, and even adults studying for their GED. I love to teach and break things down so that students can understand. I have a lot of experience with different learning styles. I would...

...an attorney and educator. I have over a decade of classroom experience. I worked as an Elementary school teacher and as a high school English and Social Science teacher. In my retirement, I earned a certificate in Teaching English to Students of Other Languages (TESOL). I have over two years of experience teaching Engish to Chinese students on an online platform. I have successfully taught almost 1500 one-on-one English classes. I have learned to adapt...

...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 the individuality that is essential to authentic learning. Though I specialize in upper school...

...impart as much knowledge for the sciences as I can before I go. I made it through Saint Louis University by teaching others, which I found made sure that I was actually learning the material as well. I believe there is no impossible subject and I have the patience to work with anyone willing to work with me. In my opinion, teaching needs to be as interactive as possible, but also not take itself too...

...out of our one-on-one sessions! I specialize in ACT prep, but I enjoy working with students in other subjects as well, especially the sciences and language arts. I have experience working with students from elementary through high school, as well as with below-average, typical, and high-achieving students. I love working with students to realize their full potential in subjects that may have previously been considered boring or challenging. In my free time, I enjoy spending...

...and all can excel. I like to present material in an engaging and relevant manner so that we can all learn and achieve success. One-on-one tutoring is an effective technique, particularly for explaining and modeling math, and I enjoy seeing students attitudes toward school brighten when they see immediate progress in their work. As a writing tutor, I like to focus on helping students find their authentic voice. Essays succeed when students strip away the...

...working towards becoming a physician, and I expect to attend medical school next year. I have scored at the 100th percentile for the Physical Sciences portion of the MCAT. My Chemistry, Physics, and Biology knowledge is quite extensive. I have always been fascinated by science and medicine. I have been tutoring for 3 years, and I have experience teaching from 1st grade students all the way up to college kids. I enjoy tutoring because it...

...University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa. Nowadays, I work with a theatre company called Grey Room NYC and a non-profit organization called Leave Out Violence. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, playing and watching basketball (Go Bulls!), enjoying funny television shows (Louie is my favorite), and playing music (guitar & piano). I consider myself blessed to have a creative mind and spirit; I always endeavor to bring this creativity into anything I...

...I have worked both formally and informally as a teacher and tutor since 2010. While at Berry College I served as the Teaching Assistant for both General and Organic Chemistry for two and a half years. In this position, I taught students lab techniques and supervised the laboratory portion of the courses. I was also president of the Honors Student Union, and helped to implement a volunteer tutoring program that served underprivileged students in the...

...goal as a tutor is to treat every student as a unique learner. Every student learns differently and my goal is to find out what makes them tick in order to open the doors to understanding the topic. As a tutor, I strive to get my students to not only learn the knowledge, but truly understand. I have been working in the education field since 2007 and I am familiar with various techniques. My approach...

...in education, leadership, and public administration - but more importantly, I bring compassion, strategy, and results to every session. I use engaging, customized and research-based practices and pair them with executive function tools to help students gain confidence, build independence, and make lasting academic progress. Whether a child is learning to decode multisyllabic words or manage their time and tasks more effectively, I meet them right where they are - and help them rise. Let's...