Award-Winning PSAT Tutors serving St. Louis, MO

...reader, writer, and learner. Literature and writing are my passions, and I want everyone to have the amazing experience I have when I discover a great novel. Understanding and analyzing a book doesn't ruin the story--it only makes you love it more. I look forward to helping students through the anxiety-inducing process of applying for college and receiving a good GPA. I've been there. I've been anxious. I want to make the process as easy...

...my techniques (or even creating new ones) so that you get the most 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...

Hello! I am a licensed teacher with years of tutoring experience as well! I have a Masters Degree in Reading so I am able to teach a range of subjects. I also have an endorsement in Math, Social Studies and Special Education.

...a Girl to Engineering Day, an day-long event to teach 5th-8th grade girls about engineering and engage them in exciting activities. I am now a professional SWE member and continue to be involved in SWE community outreach. In my free time, I love to go hiking and take walks with my dog. Since I was young, I have been a dancer, continued throughout college, and still dance for fun. I am also an avid traveler....

...that from my time as a 9-year-old in 3rd grade, I wanted to be an educator. The classroom was magical to me - learning about literature, language, the world, and the universe was exhilarating. I found comfort and satisfaction from understanding a concept, demonstrating my skills, and expressing my ideas through writing. Having the opportunity to help students gain those understandings is one of the greatest honors and joys of my life. I spent 3...

...John. Welcome to Varsity Tutors! I hold a Bachelor's Degree in English Literature from Boston College, where I was an honors student and an orientation leader. After graduating, I taught high school English and have over 6 years tutoring experience with students age 6-18, including 2 years as a volunteer at 826LA, an after school writing lab in Los Angeles, founded by author Dave Eggers. I currently teach English as a Second Language with VIPKid...

...truly believe that anyone can learn to write well. In addition to writing, I'm also qualified to tutor test prep, particularly ACT, SAT, and PSAT. In test prep sessions, I like to begin with one or more diagnostic tests and then create a plan for the remainder of our time together. It's always my goal to make the best use of your time, so I encourage students to tell me what they'd like to work...

...high school math as well as engineering subjects such as aerodynamics, dynamics, and scientific programming. I believe there is somewhat of a disconnect between how math is taught in the American secondary educational system and the post secondary system. Coming from an engineering perspective, I try to bring in the practical application of any of the math I tutor and how it is used to solve real world problems. Outside of work I enjoy playing...

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...

...Washington University in St. Louis majoring in Biology: Neuroscience with minors in Spanish and Global Health and am an incoming medical student at the University of Arizona. At WashU, 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...

...University with two degrees, one in biology (specializing in ecology and conservation biology) and the other in Hispanic language and literatures. Shortly after graduating, I accepted an international teaching job in Guayaquil, Ecuador, where I teach English as a second language to students of all ages and lead the natural sciences department for a large, bilingual elementary school. I tutor a broad range of subjects, and I am passionate about both the sciences and languages....

...section of my SATs, I was invited to begin working at a private test prep company. My age and affable nature helped foster the relationship between younger, unruly students and their adult instructors. I received my Bachelor of Science in Physics from Florida Atlantic University and began tutoring college students, many of whom were returning to their education after taking time off. My most frequently tutored subjects include Mathematics (Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, and Calculus),...

...volunteer tutor through high school, did two years of paid tutoring while studying English Literature as an undergrad at Harvard College, and then spent a year in Japan teaching English as a second language to students ranging in age from 4 to 80 years old (!). One of the greatest joys of tutoring in particular, for me, is the ways in which I can personalize the lessons in order to help a student access the...

...with high school homework at Ranken Jordan Pediatric Hospital. Although I am qualified 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...

...three year for Memphis City Schools. I am certified to teach all middle 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...

...work with learners, my goal is to understand their individual learning styles and develop strategies to help them accomplish their goals. Every student is different, and every student is brilliant. I believe my job as a tutor is finding how to harness that brilliance in the classroom. When I am not working, I love spending time outdoors hiking or biking. I also enjoy watching soccer on television, and am a big fan of Real Madrid...

...and freelancer who writes about education, workplace issues, consumer finance, health and wellness, and business personalities. As former business news staff writer for the Dallas Morning News whose varied resume includes a stint with Teach For America, my stories have appeared in publications including the Huffington Post, the Orlando Sentinel, SUCCESS and the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. My committment to students didn't end with my Teach For America committment. I've taught middle and high school, undergraduate...

...For several years I continued academic studies at St. Louis University in St. Louis, Missouri, where I pursued a doctorate degree in English and American literature. Although I completed all course requirements with a 3.666 average based on a 4.000 scale, I did not select my committee of professors for the requisite oral exams, nor did I produce a dissertation. Some significant circumstances demanded my focus and resolution to such an extent that I never...

I am a storyteller by nature, and I believe teaching--regardless of the subject-- is storytelling at the core. Instead of tales of fantasy and fiction, however, these are stories about how the world works. Students like working with me because of my ability to communicate information in a way that they can understand (i.e. I tell the story they want to hear). I enjoy swimming, being outdoors, and pets.

...minds leads to articulate outcomes. Come learn with me and we can overcome your academic challenges together! I believe every problem has a solution. I discovered tutoring many years ago while in college and have loved engaging in it ever since. I believe the importance of shaping the minds of our world's future is vital to both our senior communities and our youth. Knowledge is what led to the theories and discoveries of all man...