Award-Winning Reading Tutors in St. Charles, MO

...the secondary level. I hold both a B.A. degree and M. A. degree in language arts from SIU-Edwardsville, Illinois. 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...

...help students make their own discoveries by asking questions or giving them a moment to think more deeply about an idea before discussing it further. I am goal-oriented and am focused on what you can do at the end of a class or a tutoring session. As an individual, I do not like busy work and would rather be engaged in something meaningful and I do the same while helping students. While English and Spanish...

I intend to impact students' views on learning by providing experiences that make learning fun and enjoyable.

...success, I firmly believe in the positive effects of structure and process. As an educator for three years, I have seen incremental gains establish confidence and motivate students to take risks in applying newly learned knowledge. A growth mindset means having a belief that anything that can be learned with the appropriate effort and strategy. As someone who as studied in and experienced multiple disciplines - currently business - I have learned what it truly...

...your time and mine, I refrain from such practices. My time is as valuable as yours and your child's. I am a "big kid at heart" with a warm smile and present myself as easy-going, flexible and sociable. I bring this to my sessions in a balanced manner. I can be firm when necessary, consistent, thorough, and professional in voice and demeanor. I like to maintain a healthy relationship with my clients that would only...

...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...

...an ESL teacher at a public library in Saint Louis. Although I am a non-native speaker of the English language, I have been appreciated not just by English language learners from diverse backgrounds but also by my native speaker colleague. The underpinning factor in my teaching philosophy is my concern for each student's success in his or her scholastic journey. Central to my teaching are these two principles distilled from my years of teaching and...

I am a recent MA graduate from Washington University in St. Louis. I'm an effective communicator who thrives in both one-on-one and group settings, and as a teaching assistant, I have consistently been rated above both departmental and college-wide averages in every evaluation metric.

...my one-on-one teaching skills. Also, I learned to overcome many obstacles that occur in the teaching-learning relationship. I think it is imperative that a student feels comfortable with his or her tutor. While I expect hard work and determination from my students, I am still an easy-going individual who is not judgmental at all. I am fun and laid back, but knowledgeable and committed to education. I can tutor anything related to English, though I...

...a love of writing, and, after spending a year and a half as a tutor for my university's Writing Center, I discovered a love of teaching about writing too! During my time as a tutor, I helped a diverse group of students improve their writing both face-to-face and online, so I am well equipped to conduct tutoring session in a variety of ways. I also got the privilege of working with many types of writing...

...in Psychology and a Masters in Teaching from Clark University. I have been teaching elementary school for four years. I currently teach third grade, but have experience teaching students from ages 7-11. I can tutor students in elementary math, reading, and writing. My goal is to help students develop a love of learning and become curious about their surroundings. Learning needs to be fun and inspiring, and I aim to do that while working with...

I am a student at Saint Louis University. I am working towards my BA in Education with a focus on elementary. I tutor all sorts of elementary subjects and will tutor middle school subjects, but send me what subject you need help in, and I will let you know if I am a good fit to help!

...Credential level 2 and 3 with a focus on becoming just a paraprofessional. Since then, I have been working towards my goal of obtaining an Associates degree in ECE. I have worked with pre k students, and middle school special education students. I have three children of my own, who have been my encouragement for this journey. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about ELA, Spelling, and History. In...

...I spent nine years teaching middle school language arts, and an additional five years teaching PreK-8 technology. After my son was born, I chose to focus more time on family, but I remained active in education by working part-time as a preschool substitute and running summer camps. Following the to the Covid-19 pandemic, I served as a Learning Loss Interventionist in a 7-8 building, helping students struggling with math due math. Most recently, I worked...

...admission tests, and adults is a strength as well. Exposure to short reading passages and comprehension checks are readily available to increase fluency and comprehension. Located in Central time zone. The following time slots are NOT available: Sundays before noon and Wednesday evenings. Great with people! Sessions are encouraging and make students feel great about their successes. Loves Math and loves sharing it with others. Extensive experience with Middle/High School Math curriculum. Private & Public...

...the subjects that trouble them. I try to maintain a positive attitude with all students I have, and remind them that hard work will pay off. My teaching style is to direct students towards the answer, and have them teach the material back to me, so that they will have that stronger understanding of the subject material. I am free during the summer as I will be staying in Saint Louis, and will be planning...

...I can both help students quickly improve their test scores through simple test-taking tricks, but I can also help them develop their abilities and strengthen their conceptual grasp of a more difficult field. I find I get the strongest improvement in the reading and math sections. For STEM subjects specifically, my dual major allows me to communicate math ideas better than most other tutors. I also enjoy working on essays, and I often helped my...

Certified Secondary English Teacher (9-12) with excellent organization skills. Committed to ensuring continuation of curriculum programs and academic success of individual students. Versatile and effective content manager, quick to establish good working relationships with students.

...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, I worked as an A+ tutor through my high school program, in which I tutored my own peers and others in my grade. I was able to learn how to relate with the...

...entry-level Principles of Marketing. I am passionate about most all areas of business and have significant knowledge in many areas. My biggest strengths are in finance, marketing/advertising, and macroeconomics. In high school I often tutored students in math and spanish. Math has always been something I flourish in and am capable of teaching to others. I love languages and learning about different cultures, but I unfortunately lost my fluency in Spanish. It is something I...