Award-Winning Reading Tutors in St. Charles, MO

...spent time traveling around the U.S. to work with birds. My adventures included searching for birds on military bases in the Midwest and monitoring the impact of the BP Oil Spill on birds by the Gulf of Mexico. I gained experience teaching anatomy labs at Eastern Kentucky University as a grad student and then spent 6 years caring for birds of prey at the World Bird Sanctuary. My job gave me the opportunity to teach...

...most Thursdays. One such night, as I took a break outside, I considered that I might want to return one day as a teacher. So, I stored that thought in the recesses of my mind for a while. I entered college thinking I'd be a doctor; after a few semesters of biology and chemistry classes, I changed tack to pursue a career in counseling. Well, that lasted until I fell in love with creative writing,...

...Education with a minor in Speech Communications. My endorsements are in middle school, English/Language Arts, Speech Communication, and Social Sciences. During classroom observation and student teaching, I helped students with research papers, college admission essays, creative writing, reading, ACT prep, and grammar. Additionally, I have had many years of experience helping my children with their studies. I am passionate about reading; I love helping students with literature and other reading assignments. One of my favorite...

...which I currently work. Our small class size allows me the opportunity to really understand each student's learning ability and style. Teaching has always been my passion and my goal is to instill the confidence in each student and help them reach their goals. It is my desire to help students want to learn, to realize the value in learning and to enjoy the process of learning as much as possible. In my spare time,...

...Business. I also received my Elementary Education certification from McKendree University. I have been teaching elementary school for over 12 years. I have taught kindergarten, 2nd grade and 3rd grade. In third grade I have helped prepare students for the standardized state tests focusing on math, reading, and extended writing responses. I have a real passion for ensuring that children are given an opportunity to learn through real and meaningful experiences. Outside of the classroom...

...supporting children with special needs. I currently work with fifth grade students in the Autism program. I also had great success tutoring children virtually with the 21 century after school program. It is my belief that all students can learn and want to learn. It is my job to meet them where they are and guide them forward. In my free time I enjoy going for walks with my family, listening to podcast on cultivating...

...never too early to introduce children to the core principles of philosophy. I incorporate critical thinking and philosophical discussions into my children's daily learning, encouraging them to explore ideas, question assumptions, and develop their own unique perspectives. My goal is to help others develop a deeper understanding of complex topics like philosophy, law, and critical thinking. I bring a patient, thoughtful approach to tutoring, fostering an environment where students feel comfortable asking questions and exploring ideas...

I am a graduate of the University of Missouri-St. Louis and will obtain my Master of Education in May 2021. I have a passion for teaching reading and math. In addition, I enjoy helping students develop their critical thinking skills and enjoy what they learn.

...want to make the material I teach accessible and enjoyable to everyone, regardless of their prior familiarity with the topic. My teaching methods incorporate a combination of written materials (textbooks, workbooks, homework assignments) and discussion. I realize that some people learn better by reading the material, while others learn better by talking about it. In my free time I enjoy reading, dancing Zumba, playing board games or hiking with my family, and taking my dog...

...and taught in the inner city of St. Louis for two years at North Side Community School. Missing the life of being an overseas educator, I secured a position in Seoul, South Korea at Korea International School in 2012. Yearning to learn more, I moved to Cairo, Egypt and took up a position as a first grade teacher at The American International School in Egypt in 2012. In the spring of 2016, I felt compelled...

...benefit from what schools offer, I think that educators must fully understand the importance of their job. First, I believe that teachers must consider teaching to be a lifestyle, not a mere career choice, because a teacher's goals for his/her students encompass much more than relaying out-of-context facts to passive students. As a professional I am entrusted with the education of young minds, I must facilitate learning and growth academically, personally, and ethically. By providing...

...of a quarterly magazine for kids with hearing loss called Hearing Our Way! As you can tell, I love reading, writing, and editing. My background is deaf education, which I studied for 6 years, first as an undergrad at Fontbonne University and then as a graduate student at Washington University School of Medicine, so I would especially love to work with students with hearing loss! I have helped many people with resumes, college essays, and...

...Women’s and Gender Studies. Upon graduating, I joined Teach for America and spent 2 years teaching kindergarten in an underserved school in St. Louis while simultaneously earning my initial certification in Elementary Education from the University of Missouri- St. Louis. In addition to leading my kindergarten class in Math, English Language Arts, Social Studies, and Science instruction, I also tutored 3rd-6th graders in Math and English Language Arts after school. Currently, I work as a...

Everyone learns differently, and every instructor teaches differently. It's that interaction and alignment of the 2 that will bring the greatest mutual discoveries in whatever we need to tackle.

Hello! This is my eighth year as a university instructor and I love working with fellow learners. My expertise is in literature, reading, and writing. I have also worked with young learners, from pre-K through elementary, and into middle and high school. I am a mom, and love working with kids!

...a TA with primarily freshman and sophomore students. I have extensive essay writing experience at both the high school and college level. My writing has focused on literature analysis, quantitative research papers and admissions essays. As a member of the Washington University Admissions Interview Team, I have a wealth of knowledge about what colleges are looking for in a prospective student’s standardized test scores and personal essays. I hope to develop my students into critical...

...primarily in the sciences since it is the field I have the most experience with, but I also do some math tutoring. My favorite subject to tutor is probably anything pertaining to the biological sciences (especially neuroscience). My tutoring style is relatively relaxed and student-driven. I believe building strong foundations proves to be the most beneficial in the long run, so I really like to make sure my students have a solid grasp of basic...

...I received my Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license in January 2021 and made the decision to transition from Auditing over to the business side of Accounting in order to try something new and develop a different skill set working in a Staff Accountant role. Although my primary background is in Accounting, I have multiple interests in tutoring subjects ranging from English, Information Technology, to Algebra. I am a people person and I really enjoy connecting...

...While at SLU, I taught college-level writing to students with varying backgrounds and skill levels. My courses allowed students to develop their writing skills and experiment with multimedia formats like audio and video. During this time I also tutored students both in-person and online through SLU's University Writing Services. Before teaching and tutoring at SLU, I worked as a graphic designer at a custom publishing company in Chicago. While working at this position, I helped...

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.