Award-Winning SAT Writing and Language Tutors serving St. Charles, MO

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!

...and passion for the French language dates back to high school, during which I gained valuable tutoring experience as an AP student and member of the French National Honor Society. Apart from tutoring in French, I have also tutored peers in a variety of core subjects ranging from precalculus to physical science. In addition, I have helped K-6 students understand fundamental academic concepts by way of weekly homework help sessions. As a student and devoted...

...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. My mission is to give students confidence in areas where they struggle academically. I love it when students begin to appreciate a subject that...

...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 years in college tutoring students in writing at all levels and across all subjects. From Theology to History, from undergraduate student's personal statements to...

...for a year in various settings, including classes for adults in business and conversational English as well as individual tutoring for all ages and levels. My favorite experience teaching in Korea was leading a class of adult professionals in a patent office in improving their casual conversational skills. Since moving back to St. Louis, I have coached students in SAT test prep, study skills, writing, reading comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, and basic academic subjects. Most recently,...

...and Math, Physics, Biology, Chinese SAT subject tests. My teaching style is very test-preparation orientedbased on learning and emphasis on the most important key points in subjects. My philosophy is to first help students to familiarize with the key concepts, and then tackle each specific type of questions by techniques and all kinds of tricks. Through the years of accumulation, I do have many little tricks that can expedite the problem-solving process with strong understanding....

...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, which remained a pursuit until I graduated. Then, when the...

...their writing, whether it is to find more success in school, to do better on the SAT or ACT, or simply to improve themselves. I believe students learn best when they are engaged with subject, so I aim to make all of my tutoring sessions fun and enjoyable while still being productive to a student's long-term goals. I am a very positive person, and tutoring sessions with me will be upbeat and productive. My goal...

...intently began making hand-written worksheets for her to complete about my favorite novels, Charlotte's Web and Where the Red Fern Grows. Unfortunately, she was not a quick study and received failing grades on many of those assignments! Teaching is my calling. I love #mindblown moments (those of us of a certain age might have long ago called those "light-bulb moments"). English, it turns out, is not everyone's favorite subject! Some students actually like math? I...

...and proud Magna Cum Laude graduate. I love to help others learn and love school! As someone who has been previously bullied, I am determined in making sure everyone is included. My best interest is to help you learn and understand but have some fun along the way! I strive to always be my best and make sure you feel that way as well every step of the way! I look forward to speaking to...

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.

...the teaching bug until about 3 years ago when I started teaching music to children. I believe in extra-curriculars and the arts. Whether it's sports, music, art, or theater, I believe those things are what make life worth living. For me, I play the French Horn and snowboard. My motto is ???Sometimes you need to go the extra mile. Do the extra credit. Be more than your peers expect you to be. Set the bar...

...Sound in 2012 with degrees in International Political Economy and Spanish Literature. Most recently, I was a Spanish high school teacher in New Orleans for the past two years through Teach for America. During that time, I worked with students on everything from ACT test prep to learning how to read. I'm in Saint Louis as a Coro Fellow in Public Affairs and am hoping to tutor in my spare time. I love working with...

...make sure each student is confident in their ability to be a productive member in every avenue in life. I hold a Masters degree in Education and English, and have 5 years of experience teaching High School English. I taught 3 years of American Literature and ACT prep at Metro High School- the top rated public high school in Missouri. I also taught 1 year of Pre-AP World Literature and 1 year of dual credit...

...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 kind. I hope to meet with you soon!!

...not the lesson but the learner. Every student (of any age) has a unique set of strengths and needs, and thus each student deserves a teacher who values not simply the subject matter but the students themselves. On top of it all, education is one of the surest ways to advance oneself and ensure maximum progress and satisfaction in life. As a result, I am dedicated to bringing the highest level of attention and sincerity...

...majors in Business Administration and Political Science. I also have a ton of experience working in college admissions, with 4 years in Washington University's Office of Undergraduate Admissions and another year with Chamberlain University as an Admissions Advisor. I know what colleges are looking for and understand how best to help students tell their story. Whether that's through effective storytelling, high standardized testing scores, or simply knowing what colleges are looking for, I look forward...

...hand, and I constantly seek to broaden my horizons through interdisciplinary projects and collaborations. I am thrilled to be a part of Varsity Tutors and contribute to the success of students. By sharing my knowledge, passion, and commitment, I aim to empower students to overcome challenges, develop critical thinking skills, and achieve their academic goals. Thank you for considering me as your tutor. I look forward to embarking on this educational journey together and making...

...Political Science with honors, and I am a law student at the Washington University School of Law, which is ranked the #16th best law school in the U.S. I am also an independent editor and writing tutor for the University of Utah's Graduate Writing Center. I founded the University of Utah Prison Education Project, where I served as a TA and tutor in courses from Anthropology and History to Writing and college-level Mathematics. I received...

...novels on the side. I have experience teaching and tutoring in both Spanish and English. I have worked as a high school Spanish teacher's assistant, an elementary school Spanish instructor, a high school writing coach, and an adult language learner ESL teacher. I believe in turning students into teachers--helping learn the subject matter well enough that they feel comfortable explaining it to another person. I'm always eager to work with an individual student to develop...