Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors serving St. Louis, MO

...perspectives gained by studying a foreign language. I also believe an education is the greatest asset a person can have. I understand that a student of any age needs to be engaged with the subject they are learning in order to make progress. I am conscientious and prepare extensively for my tutoring sessions and adapt my teaching strategies in order to best fit my student. I expect students to participate fully in each session and...

I graduated from UMSL with a BA in history and a minor in German. I'm strongly interested in most kinds of history and language, and am always ready to help students in subjects from European history to German to going over essays. I believe that language and history are topics that anyone can understand if they are just taught in the right way.... I believe in helping students help themselves. I assist them enough that they...

...minored in Spanish, studied in Madrid, and have worked extensively in Central America. I took additional course work in professional Spanish. My philosophy is to meet you where you are. I like to understand pain points and customize lessons to cater to your goals. That's why we are working one on one. I love working with people and seeing that "light bulb" go off. If it's reading comprehension, comparative government, time management or verb tenses,...

...me hundreds of hours of experience in the classroom, including many hours of hands on teaching and prep work, access to veteran instructors of all disciplines, and finally culminated in a six-month teaching internship at Lee's Summit West High School. I was fortunate in that I have the native abilities and personal characteristics for the job. I'm an apt public speaker and I keep calm under pressure - at Truman this led to my being...

...teaching high school English and speech/theatre in Clinton, MO and am prepared to help with everything from persuasive writing to test preparation. To me, the most rewarding part of teaching is helping each student discover what works for them; every learner is different! I challenge my students to look at their work critically in order to forge strong habits and to develop confidence and autonomy. My goal is to empower each student to take an...

...different ways, and have different interests that motivate their learning. I will be married for twenty years in July and have three children who are now teenagers! I have always recognized the importance of approaching my work with an attitude of "how would I want a teacher to respond to my child?" I believe in the adage, "Children do not care how much you know until they know how much you care."

...critical thinking and strengthen their writing skills. I have worked with all levels to improve their studying, organizing, writing, and reading skills and to think for themselves. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Literature, and History. I am a firm proponent of education, believing it to be necessary for an improved quality of life, and I try to impart this appreciation to all of my students. I...

...disabilities, and attention deficits. In addition to tutoring during the school year; I offer an elementary and math remediation program over the summer to support students that need the extra push to retain their skills and to help prepare for the next school year. I usually ask to have sessions for these students a minimum of two days a week over the summer in order for greater retention of lessons and homework assignments that I...

...and chemistry. I sometimes tutor writing such as college language and composition writing as well. My favorite subjects to teach are calculus (1 through 3), elementary differential equations, and physics (Newtonian, Quantum, and Electricity/Magnetism). I believe that to become familiar with a subject, one must practice it and do so often. It is also often helpful to do as much background research as necessary in order to fundamentally understand the topic. Lastly, it is important...

...AmeriCorps for Literacy Volunteers of Illinois where I was an ESL Adult Education Teacher. Most recently, I worked for three years as a language assistant in both elementary and high schools in Spain. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Spanish, ESL, Reading, and Phonics. I am a strong proponent of education and try to encourage students to think of their education as a means to achievement and success....

...community college. My students choose from the HSE or HiSet exam. I teach all four subjects needed to pass those exams. Four years of high school knowledge seems like an overwhelming amount to tackle. But unlike exams you may have taken in the past, the tests don't want memorization of times and places but the use of evidence to answer questions and draw conclusions. The math is around 55% algebra so that might need some...

I have a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and International Affairs from the University of North Carolina, Wilmington and an LL.M in International Human Rights and Humanitarian Law from the Essex Human Rights Centre, in Colchester, UK. I am passionate about health and the environment and I love good food, to travel and to dance! I have traveled to over 45 countries and hope to knock them all off the list one day.

I have studied a wide range of subjects and always try to connect students to understanding the reasons WHY things are the way they are. I love learning and want to make it as enjoyable as possible for everyone involved.

...convince every person in America that Math is FUN! (Social studies does not have as bad a reputation.) I enjoy working with students and have substantial experience with students who have IEPs or otherwise need some extra help (don't we all sometimes!). I look forward to helping you reach your academic goals. I love to draw and paint though I wish I had more free time to do both. I also like to watch football...

...help you with your studies! I especially love to help people improve 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,...

...in American Literature, poetry, and pedagogy. As an educator, my experience includes a full-time faculty appointment in English as a Second Language, in addition to teaching freshman composition, business and technical writing, and American and British literature as an adjunct instructor. I also have more than a decade of writing center/tutoring experience, both as the coordinator of the English Language Center, a writing center for international students at Saint Louis University, and as a writing...

I have many many years of experience. I have always loved teaching/tutoring. I have taught everything from Early Childhool though college. I love getting to know new students and establishing new relationships.

...other eager students. With my broad scope of experience teaching English in Thailand, earning my undergraduate degree in English, starting my Master of Social Work, and tutoring students from kindergarteners to adults, I am eager to assist others on their educational journey. I love finding creative methods that fit each of my student's personal learning styles, which means that I can make any subject, whether Writing, Reading, Editing, and Social Studies- particularly History and International...

...Science and Theological Studies, with strong focuses on Education and Philosophy. I bring vibrancy, authenticity, and directness to tutoring sessions. I have worked with my college peers to develop creative writing, critical thinking, and public speaking skills, particularly as they apply for graduate school. Additionally, government, history, and religion are strong subjects of mine at all grade levels. I am patient, have a good sense of humor, and always delighted to help.

I greatly value my position as a history teacher, because I find it both challenging and rewarding. I feel that my knowledge and passion for history can be seen in the students that I work with each day. I also believe that in all my years of teaching, I have built a trust with my students, and they know that I will also go that extra mile for them.