Award-Winning SSAT Tutors serving St. Louis, MO

...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 just to regurgitate it, is the hallmark of true learning. It's like teaching a...

...combining my passion for education with my skills in public relations. My most treasured moments in the classroom happened when working individually with students, and I'm looking forward to continuing to help students learn and grow. I am most passionate about English and reading; however, I am willing and able to tutor in math and science. I am a firm believer in education of the whole child. While a correct answer is always great, learning...

My name is Amanda and I am an experienced, energetic tutor who loves to teach! I enjoy instilling a love for learning in all of my students and helping them reach their academic goals.

...future, and I want to impart as much knowledge for the sciences as I can before I go. I made it through Saint Louis University by teaching others, which I found made sure that I was actually learning the material as well. I believe there is no impossible subject and I have the patience to work with anyone willing to work with me. In my opinion, teaching needs to be as interactive as possible, but...

...ACT, so those looking for a tutor in that area, I would love to assist in creating/coaching a study program so when test time comes, you are confident and prepared! Most importantly, I want students to know that with me, don't be afraid to make mistakes! Getting the answer wrong 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...

...the St. Louis area in Olivette and raised my family in St. Louis City and University City. My three stepchildren attended Magnet Schools in St. Louis Public schools and my two younger children attended the University City public schools. I currently live in the Grand Arts District in the City in a building that is designated as an artists' loft. I love the adventure of living in a building with so much human diversity and...

...to be a great learner. All the great teachers that I have met were flexible, kind, and learners themselves. I try to bring these qualities to every class I teach. As a teacher for almost 13 years, I also believe it is important to adapt and change what you teach based off of your student's strengths and learning styles. Making each teaching experience unique to the person you are teaching will help to make the...

...the material. About you: You are an adult or a couple wanting to learn Spanish for professional or personal reasons You are a high-achieving student who wants to dig deeper into your classes, not content with merely passing a test but intent on excelling You are are a soon to graduate student focused on writing a compelling college application essay My Approach: I use a student-centered, adaptive tutoring style that draws from the latest research...

...but have also tutored peers as well. All through out high school I have been lucky to experience great teachers who have instilled in me a passion for the pursuit of knowledge and for helping others along the way! I have just wrapped up my freshman year at Saint Louis University as a pre-med student. While the work was rigorous, I feel that it has prepared and equipped me even better to aid others in...

...doing my part. I have been working with students from all age groups and backgrounds for over 4 years. I received my BA in Psychology at UMSL and am currently working on my MEd in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at UMSL. Being a student myself, I know classes can be challenging and seem impossible to get to your goal. However, sometimes it just takes someone helping you to take a step back and access the...

...in Elementary Education and I am currently working toward my graduate degree in Special Education. I enjoy tutoring children in all subject matter, but my passions include reading and math. I enjoy working with Special Education students due to the fact I parented two children with learning disabilities. I believe all children are capable of excellence in their studies and just need extra guidance in some areas of their instruction. My passion for education and...

...civil rights for the better. Every child deserves access to an excellent education, a fair shot at reaching their full potential, and a society that welcomes change. Education goes beyond the school classroom and if given the appropriate tools, in and outside the classroom, all children can learn. Outside of teaching fifth grade full-time and part-time tutoring/babysitting I enjoy staying active by running, biking, playing soccer, reading, watching documentaries, online shopping, and spending time with...

...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 students will succeed given new interventions and extra support.

...department of our local 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...

...with the St. Louis Public Schools. While teaching, I received my Master of Education with an emphasis on Reading from Grand Canyon University in 2007. I am passionate about reading, math, and writing because I feel these subjects are the foundation for education. Since retiring from my classroom in 2011, I have been substituting in different districts in St. Louis until March of 2020. My teaching philosophy is that all children can learn and are...

Teaching is a lifelong process of learning about new philosophies and new strategies, learning from the parents and community, learning from colleagues, and especially learning from the children. Children have taught me to open my mind and my heart to the joys, the innocence, and the diversity of ideas in the world. Because of this, I will never forget how to smile with the new, cherish the old, and laugh often.... Communicate with the parents and...

...I am currently pursuing a teaching credential in Secondary Mathematics. I have been a tutor since middle school, and I have extensive one-on-one instructional experience in many subjects, including test preparation and mathematics. I also worked as a classroom teacher in both Los Angeles and New York City for over 2 years. I hope that my diversity of education and experience can be tailored to your needs. Beyond that, I hope to understand each and...

...which I currently work. Our small class size allows me the opportunity to really understand each student's learning ability and style. Teaching has always been my passion and my goal is to instill the confidence in each student and help them reach their goals. It is my desire to help students want to learn, to realize the value in learning and to enjoy the process of learning as much as possible. In my spare time,...

...As a tutor, much of the advice, tips, and coaching I offer stems from my own hard earned learning experiences or from my experiences working with students. I have also worked with a multitude of tutoring clients, and each student that I have worked with always seems to teach me something novel that I try to pay forward to future students. I try to blend my background, knowledge, and experience and create a positive learning...