Award-Winning SAT Tutors in Springfield, MO

Hi! My name is Cole Grandel, and I'm happy to help you out in a wide range of subjects. My goal here is to help you move beyond the need for tutors by developing deep understanding and lifelong habits of learning.

...about and something that comes naturally to me. This has led me to become a high school math teacher who teachers ACT Prep, Geometry, Algebra II, Trigonometry, College Algebra. I have a masters degree in Aerospace Engineering from Purdue University and have taught Calculus I as a teaching assistant at the college level. I have...

...biochemistry, literature analysis, philosophy I feel lucky to have been able to pursue and complete and PhD in a subject I love and want to give back all the knowledge that I can because I know how frustrating learning can be! I've always enjoyed teaching throughout my career and try my best to approach each...

...able and to keep the student engaged. Moreover, I try to get to know my students and adapt the style to the type of student. It tends to yield the best results and increase understanding. In my spare time, I enjoy playing soccer, running, performing in musicals, singing, playing video games, and watching anime/cartoons.

...teaches many lessons and life skills as well as study skills. I played tennis for four years in college. Otherwise, I plan to pursue a career in chemical engineering. Besides tennis and science, my other love is language. My home country is Montenegro, so I speak Serbian/Bosnian/Croatian as well as English. Languages and reading can...

...colors of green we have in our world. What makes one shade of green a bit different than another shade? When weather turns cool and the days shorter WHY do the green leaves turn yellow, orange, or red? What's up with photosynthesis and cellular respiration's chemical equations being the reverse of one another? I love...

...satisfying and beneficial for me and my students to help each other. Student discussions are important for me to enrich my knowledge. I am a great listener and have the ability to understand a student's needs. I love creating lesson plans. Creating a safe, friendly and productive environment for my students to learn is a...

It is my belief that all students can learn. Students need the right teacher to show them in the way they understand. I have taught for 28 years. I have experience with grades K-12. I have had regular education experience and now special needs experience for 16 years.

...high school and college who taught me not to focus on rote memorization, and instead to concentrate on conceptual understanding and learning how to think about tough problems. I love to pass that knowledge on and greatly enjoy seeing students gain a deeper understanding of concepts that often aren't taught well in school. I firmly...

...other freshmen Cadets in the introductory Bio and Chem classes at A&M. I've currently recorded approximately 30 hours of tutoring. In addition, I was the Scholastic Corporal for my Corps unit. I am most passionate about Biology, Chemistry, and Statistics. Along with these I can tutor a variety of other math subjects. I am a...

I love teaching! I have worked with students in various capacities for the past 5 years and I love helping explain difficult concepts. I worked as a Spanish teacher in a private school and a Mathematics teacher in public school. I am especially passionate about math and love to help people learn about Algebra and...

...supporting English learners, encouraging IEP/504 students, and enriching gifted learners. I strongly believe that every child has what it takes to succeed. I have a Bachelor of Science degree in Secondary English Education, a Master of Science degree in Curriculum and Instruction and I'm adding a Library Media Specialist Graduate Certificate to my arsenal. In...

I am passionate about the pursuit of knowledge. My lifelong goal is to continue learning, and to inspire and help others to do the same!

...have always been an avid lover of education with interests ranging from astronomy and space, to the ancient Greeks and Romans. As an engineer, I specialize in STEM courses (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics), but my variety of other academic interests allow me to confidently each a variety of subjects. I think that education is...

...work. I am most passionate about English, Literature, and language, and I love learning about different dialects. I want to pass on my love of learning to students, and I believe that my approach to teaching helps students realize that they are capable of making their own discoveries in their academic careers. Each assignment is...

...well as standardized exam preparation. In the past, I have helped students achieve significant improvements and success on the SAT, SHSAT, Regents and other exams! I truly believe education is a mutual learning and teaching opportunity and enjoy helping my students achieve a thorough understanding (those "Aha!" moments) and appreciation of whatever they choose to...

...the workbooks to prepare for taking the exams myself. The trick is to learn the test and know how to beat it with the right tools, and I am eager to pass along what I have learned from years of studying for and taking standardized tests. There is nothing quite like sitting down in the...

...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 extraneous material and present themselves and their ideas honestly, and I think with a little coaching any student...

...have also continued to help many high school seniors with college application essays. While I tutor a variety of subjects, I am very passionate about helping students improve their reading and writing skills, and I really enjoy helping students with Critical Reading and Writing portions of Standardized Tests. I love working with students and helping...

...Princeton University (2011) and am originally from Long Island. My lifelong interest in foreign cultures and languages led me to pursue a Bachelor's degree in Comparative Politics and certificates in Near Eastern Studies & Arabic Language/Culture, as well as multiple trips abroad for language immersion and research. I am passionate about education and believe strongly...