Award-Winning SAT Tutors in St. Louis, MO

...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 friends in college with their papers. I'm particularly passionate about math and writing, and I believe that a teacher's enthusiasm in any field is infectious for the students. In my spare time, I enjoy watching movies, listening to music, both playing...

...AP Chemistry class. I only taught the whole class a few times, but I quickly realized that being on the teacher side of education gives a whole new perspective on the subject matter, and I find it very interesting. I then got my start individually tutoring students in the class, and was able to help them learn the material and succeed. I'm now a college student looking to tutor either in Columbia, Missouri during the...

...of my personal passions, and my creative work has been published in several literary journals. I love working with writers of all skill levels, and I am prepared to address difficulties related to grammar and mechanics, syntax, structure, style, content, and editing. I studied Latin at the honors level for over six years throughout middle school and high school. I believe in the value of classical study and I am excited to help other Latin...

...are of dragons. I owe much of who I am to the stories of my youth, when I found myself drawn to tales of legend and myth that stirred my heart and ignited my imagination. In time, my interests turned from the fantastical to that which is truly fantastic: stories of human loss and achievement rooted in fact, not folklore, that could surprise and inspire in ways no fiction ever could. Now I seek to...

...volunteering with Americorps in St. Louis. Through my major in Environmental Earth Sciences, I gained a strong background in math and science. I have teaching experience as a camp counselor at a nature preserve, as a tutor while in college, and as a teaching assistant of a higher level geology course. I enjoy tutoring and allowing students to reach conclusions through guided critical thinking and problem solving. I tutor students in math, science, reading, as...

...Tutoring expertise in Algebra, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Economics, Psychology, English, SAT and Study Skills/Organization - Particularly passionate about all topics related to STEM and Study Skills/Time Management - Adaptive and efficient tutor who uses examples and repetition to promote progress and learning - Past experience working with students diagnosed with ADHD and other disabilities that affect learning - Lived in Connecticut (13 years) and Shanghai (5 years) - Enthusiastic about sports/fitness - Swimming (12 years),...

...this is often more effective than the methods used in the classroom. Different techniques work for different students, so I strive to find the best way to help each student learn. I graduated from Miami University, with degrees in Kinesiology (exercise science) and Marketing. I'm currently a Physical Therapy student at Washington University in St. Louis. During my free time I enjoy figure skating, dancing, working out, and spending time with friends. I was also...

...Missouri high school, teaching Algebra I and assisting with Geometry and Pre-Calculus classes. During that experience, not only did my instructional style reach my students, but their reactions also reached me, helping me learn how to better manage a classroom. My teachers provided me with a memorable, reasonable and sometimes downright amusing Mathematics experience. Such is the experience which I have tried my best to provide to my own students so far, and such is...

...a student???s specific strengths and weaknesses. When I begin with a new student, I focus on flexibility as we become accustomed to one another. As time progresses and we enact a personalized lesson plan, my expectations increase accordingly as does each student's accountability. I strongly believe that it behooves all learners to employ a useful toolkit of reasoning and comprehension skills. In addition to teaching the material for examinations, I devote a small fraction of...

...through which I organized and taught a Mandarin curriculum at both an intermediate and an advanced level. Now, I volunteer with an organization at WashU to help tutor and mentor underprivileged youth, which often involves helping them with anything from middle school math to ACT prep. Focused on Mathematics and the sciences, I love tutoring anything and everything. I believe that education and learning are reciprocal, as my students constantly inspire and surprise me. In...

...K-9 school as a Peace Corps Volunteer. Most recently, I spent two years as an English Lecturer at the Institute of Language and Culture Studies, Royal University of Bhutan. Because of the wonderful experiences I've had abroad, I am most passionate about teaching both English and Spanish. I also tutor TOEFL prep and math, which was my favorite subject in school. My teaching/tutoring style is student-centered, with a focus on individual goals and needs. I...

...Admission while at Furman. Because of this experience, I understand the college admissions process well, and can help students brainstorm or polish their writing to impress colleges with their admissions essays. I believe no two students are alike, and I am familiar with many different learning styles. Learning is a pursuit of life-long discovery, so I encourage students to ask questions and to remember not to give up! I also did well on the ACT,...

...is always a "win-win," so to speak. I graduated from Princeton University with a B.A. in English literature, and I'm currently working on a master's in teaching (English) at Washington University. I believe that active, attentive listening, enthusiasm, and a sense of humor are all crucial to successful tutoring. I have extensive one-on-one tutoring experience, primarily in the areas of test prep (ACT, SAT) and English language/composition. I am always honored to help guide students...

...Math and Physics (which is why I want to be an engineer), and I love being able to help people understand the difficult concepts and methods that students of these subjects sometimes struggle with. I understand that Math can be frustrating and difficult to understand, and I try to make learning and understanding it as fun and simple as possible. In my free time, I enjoy listening to music, drawing and playing basketball.

...was able to develop different teaching methods and styles dependent on the student I was teaching. Everyone has their own special way to learn, it's my job to help you find that! From UrbanFuture, I proceeded to tutor with pay privately for my parents' colleague's children in elementary school in mathematics, science, and reading. From my years of tutoring, I have learned that the most success comes from developing a healthy and friendly relationship with...

...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 experiences, I have realized how much I love helping others learn and I look forward to helping you!

...and a mentor, I was a teaching fellow at an intensive teaching fellowship called Breakthrough Collaborative in San Francisco in which I learned specific teaching strategies such as strategic questioning, thought process verbalization, sentence starting, role reversal, etc. In addition to teaching, I have conducted research on education policy and teacher feedback systems. I am finishing an honors thesis on the importance of preschool teacher-child relationship quality in the development of depression, and hope to work...

...up many different study skills, which I hope to be able to share by tutoring. I am a strong believer that any student is capable of learning anything. With motivation, resources, and help where needed, no academic subject is ever entirely out of reach. My goal as a tutor is to not only help students understand concepts or perform well on exams, but also develop skills that will help them succeed independently in the future.

...a local nearby elementary school. In this program, athletes from our team go to the school for an hour a week to offer help in reading or math. The teachers and athletes all responded positively to the experience and the mentoring program is continuing this year. In addition to my love of tutoring, I also have a passion for working with other people. During my time at Colgate University, I demonstrated my interpersonal skills and...

...because becoming better communicators and readers enhances students??? understanding of the world around them, ability to connect with others, and opportunities for self-expression. In a practical sense, improving this set of skills also raises verbal test scores and improves students??? marketability since communicating well is a vital skill in any career. My tutoring style is largely collaborative. I have found that guiding students toward discovering the answers themselves helps them understand and remember the concepts...