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

...History, as well. I have taught at the honors level. My teaching experience also includes many years in an After School Tutoring program where I helped more students that just my own. There I have helped AP students to understand how they needed to address their work, particularly writing and DBQs, to fit the expectations of Advanced Placement. I also have worked with homebound students in more than just Social Studies course. In my free...

...stakes and low stress. When tutoring in History, my goal is to fill in the missing gaps. To do this, I facilitate a conversation about the subject, whether that be the French Revolution or any other historical event. By having a conversation, dry historical information becomes more interesting and memorable. I began tutoring with Varsity Tutors in the Fall of 2015. Before that, I have experience working at my high school tutoring as well as...

...the areas of English, essay writing, and ACT prep and prefer to tutor these subjects but I am willing and able to tackle other subjects as well. My favorite thing to do is to get students laughing while they learn so studying turns into more than an obligation. I have found through my experience that children will be more willing to learn if they are having fun and it makes the experience more engaging for...

...I have also volunteered as a literacy advocate for Ready Readers and as a tutor for Girls Inc. In my free time, I like to read books, bake, and train for races; I recently completed my first half marathon! My approach to tutoring is recognizing that everyone has a different learning style. Experimenting with different approaches to learning, whether that be visual, auditory, or tactile- kinesthetic, enables the student to not only grasp the material, but...

...math, where I enjoy demystifying complex concepts and igniting enthusiasm in my students. My teaching philosophy revolves around personalized support, patience, and encouragement. I believe in adapting my approach to each student's unique needs and learning style, creating an environment where they feel empowered to explore and grow. Beyond academics, I find joy in soccer, cooking, and spending time with my dog. My dedication to education is matched only by my commitment to a fulfilling...

...for help, becoming our own little tutoring group; hence, why I work very well within my age group. Despite that, I have helped students younger than me and we got along well. I hope to continue to work with a wider range and diverse group of people so that I can also gain knowledge from sessions. I will be a freshman this fall at Saint Louis University working for my degree in Computer Science. My...

...I have returned to full time teaching! Where did you get your education? I am a graduate of Rockwood School District, Southwest Missouri State University, and Lindenwood University. What degree(s) have you attained? What degree(s) are you working toward? Bachelor's of Science in Social Studies Education, minor in Speech and Theater Education. Master's of Arts in Education/American Studies What subjects do you tutor? Theater, Speech, Debate, American History, World History, Geography, US Government. What is...

...unique challenges. I truly believe that everyone has the potential to be great and achieve their goals. I also believe that as a collective society, we don't always provide the resources or supports to help guide us to those goals. As a Varsity Tutor, I look forward to working with each individual and getting to know their strengths, challenges, goals and barriers. By working from the perspective and considering the whole person, I believe my...

...of Arts in Theology from Holy Apostles College and Seminary. I am also a Google certified educator and very tech savvy. I'm extremely knowledgeable in the areas of theology and history and consider myself a lifelong learner. My passion is teaching and I love to help students reach their goals! I approach teaching with the belief that every student can be successful. I assess needs and formulate strategies for each student, provide self-direction, and bring...

...working with individuals with learning disabilities and autism, fostering inclusivity and adaptability in my teaching methods. I am also a certified substitute teacher, which allows me to teach students from Pre-K through 12th grade in a variety of subjects. Teaching at every level, from young learners to higher education students, brings me pure joy and fulfillment. In addition to my academic achievements, I am a full-time mother of three children. I believe that education begins...

...I have had a log of experience working with preschoolers in both after care and classroom environments. In my senior year of high school I volunteered in a second grade classroom to help struggling students. I also volunteered to tutor 6th graders and support them as they worked through homework. I love working with kids and babysit often, so I am familiar with keeping children on task. As I tutor children I hope to unlock...

...or even a bad grade is such a great tool for learning if you stay engaged and you know it does not define your abilities nor intelligence! Let's work together! I believe learning is much more effective, memorable, and productive when you have an ally or teammate. Finally, I love seeing students discover how to arrive at an answer, rather than just being told the answer. It makes our time spent so much more meaningful...

Hello, my name is Vraj and I am currently an undergraduate student at Saint Louis University. I am pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. I love math subjects and being able to help others.

I have been a TA for both introductory and advanced level biology classes at the University of Missouri Columbia for the last five years. I have taught hundreds of students on a one on one basis and enjoy helping them find their own internal logic that helps them best understand the material.

...I returned to the K-12 setting and worked as a special education teacher at the high school level for 2 years. I taught small setting English classes, supported study halls that focused on academic and executive functioning, and co-taught English classes in the general education setting. For the past three years, I have been working as a high school counselor. I earned my Bachelor's of Science in secondary education, social studies from Southeast Missouri State...

...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 they previously found tedious or too difficult. In my spare time, I rescue...

...of Arts degree in English is from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, and my Master of Fine Arts degree in Poetry and Creative Writing is from Southern Illinois University Carbondale. I love teaching and working with students, and helping them to better understand a multitude of subjects. I have been tutoring and teaching for 20 years, and have loved helping students find their academic voice and succeed in writing papers, studying, memorizing historical facts, and analyzing...

...small academy and tutored middle and high school students in English, Social Studies and Math. My passion is to see students master concepts and skills and develop into confident learners This confidence allows them to take on future challenging academic tasks with a belief that they can master what they must. I love being a part of student success! When I am not working with students, I am playing the piano and organ for my...

...athletic coaching primarily squash back in the Northeast. My approach, however, was very much geared to finding how any given athlete learns and finding the best approach to introduce new techniques or strategy into their repertoire without feeling the need to force this information upon them. I believe if approached correctly any student (academically or athletically) is capable of evaluating the benefits of understanding a given concept and if it is customized via presentation to...

...designed and taught ranged from developmental writing classes and freshman level rhetoric classes to specialized creative writing classes, senior-level classes business writing, and capstone classes in public policy. I firmly believe that putting the material in cultural and historical contexts gives students a concrete way to understand the lessons. I encourage students to analyze why the information is important and to apply their new knowledge in other situations. Teaching someone to use knowledge, rather than...