Award-Winning 9th Grade Homework Tutors
serving St. Louis, MO
Who needs tutoring?
FEATURED BY
TUTORS FROM
- YaleUniversity
- PrincetonUniversity
- StanfordUniversity
- CornellUniversity
Award-Winning 9th Grade Homework Tutors serving St. Louis, MO
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Jai
I'm a recent Stanford graduate (Electrical Engineering and Computer Science), and have been working at a major Management Consulting firm for a few years now. I personally scored a 2360 (out of 2400) on the SAT and 35 on the ACT and was successful in gaining admission to several top universities. I'...
Stanford University
Bachelors in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Certified Tutor
I am a licensed physician from Florida who is currently changing careers. I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 2009 and have extensive tutoring and editing experience. While a student, I became a certified writing tutor through the Critical Writing Department. Since I completed my writ...
Nova Southeastern University
PHD, Medicine
University of Pennsylvania
Bachelors, History
University of Pennsylvania
undergraduate
Certified Tutor
Kate
I'm available to tutor biology, chemistry, physics, math from Algebra up through AP Calculus, SAT test prep, and French. I've been tutoring students in science and math for 7 years. I also spent 8 months working and studying in France, and have tutored high school and adult students in French. When ...
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Masters, Environmental Engineering
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Bachelors
Certified Tutor
Erika
I am available to tutor middle and high school math, history and test prep. I have tutored math and history in the past and I previously taught a test prep course at a school in Hanoi, Vietnam. I have a lot of experience teaching all the need-to-know tricks to doing great on the SATS/ACTS! When I am...
Harvard University
Master of Public Policy, Public Policy
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Jeffrey
I am enrolled in the Mechanical Engineering PhD program at Rice University which will begin Fall 2020, and I am hoping to return to academia as a professor after earning my PhD. In the meantime, I am looking to share my passion for gaining knowledge, specifically in STEM, by educating the up and com...
University of Notre Dame
Bachelor of Science
Rice University
Doctor of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Rhea
I am a current student at the University of Chicago. I am working towards a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences, and I am on the pre-medical track. I am extremely passionate about tutoring, and I have several years of experience tutoring students in my high school's learning center in various...
University of Chicago
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Certified Tutor
Charles
I am a junior Mechanical Engineering major at Yale, and I hope to become a Naval Aviator after college. I am also a varsity sailor, and enjoy playing music with friends when I can get some free time. I have been tutoring my fellow students throughout my entire academic career, and I would best descr...
Yale University
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Sharon
I am a graduate of the University of Chicago, and I will be starting a graduate program at Columbia in August. I am about to complete a year of service with City Year, an education non-profit that places young adults into under-served schools. As a City Year member, I worked full-time in the classro...
Columbia University in the City of New York
Master of Science, Journalism
University of Chicago
Bachelor in Arts
Certified Tutor
Matthew
I'm a highly creative person who works best with visual thinkers. Very recently graduated from Stanford University, I majored in Human Biology with a concentration in Bioinformatics and Stem Cell Science. Technical though my background may be, I am currently gigging as a singer/songwriter/composer i...
Stanford University
Bachelors in Human Biology (concentration in Bioinformatics and Stem Cell Science)
Certified Tutor
10+ years
Samantha
I'm a first-year medical student and recent graduate from Duke University, where I studied Global Health Determinants, Behaviors, and Interventions. From running a piano program at a nonprofit children's theatre to private tutoring in math, science, and standardized test prep, I enjoy helping my stu...
Duke University
Bachelors in Global Health Determinants, Behaviors, and Interventions
Harvard Medical School
Current Grad Student, MD
Nearby 9th Grade Homework Tutors
Other St. Louis Tutors
Related Other Tutors in St. Louis
Frequently Asked Questions
Ninth grade marks a significant shift in academic expectations. Students face increased homework volume, more complex problem-solving across subjects, and greater emphasis on independent learning and time management. The transition can be challenging—many students struggle with balancing multiple classes, longer assignments, and the shift from concrete to more abstract thinking required in high school coursework.
Ninth graders typically struggle with organization, managing multiple deadlines across subjects, understanding how to approach complex multi-step problems, and adjusting to different teacher expectations. Many students also face challenges in specific subjects like algebra, where foundational gaps from earlier grades become more apparent, or in writing assignments that require stronger analytical skills than they've previously needed.
Personalized 1-on-1 instruction allows tutors to identify exactly where a student is struggling—whether it's a foundational concept, organizational skills, or test-taking strategies—and address those specific gaps. In a classroom with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio, teachers can't always provide this level of individualized attention, so personalized tutoring fills that gap by working at your student's pace and adjusting explanations to match their learning style.
Yes, Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors across all major 9th grade subjects including English, math, science, social studies, and foreign languages. Whether your student needs help understanding assignments, working through challenging problems, or developing better study habits, tutors can provide targeted support tailored to your student's specific courses and curriculum.
The first session focuses on understanding your student's current challenges, learning style, and goals. The tutor will assess which specific skills or concepts need reinforcement, review recent assignments or upcoming work, and establish a plan for how ongoing sessions can best support your student's success. This foundation helps ensure that future sessions are as productive and targeted as possible.
Many students show improved organization and confidence within the first few sessions, while subject-specific understanding typically deepens over 2-4 weeks of consistent support. The timeline depends on the specific challenges—foundational skill gaps may take longer to address than organizational issues—but personalized instruction accelerates progress by focusing directly on what your student needs most.
Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors who understand 9th grade curriculum and can work with your student's schedule. Simply let us know which subjects your student needs help with, what specific challenges they're facing, and your preferred meeting times, and we'll match them with a tutor who's a great fit for their needs.
Homework-focused tutoring is more targeted than general academic tutoring—it addresses immediate assignments, upcoming tests, and specific problem areas your student is currently facing. While general tutoring might focus on building broader subject knowledge, homework tutoring works directly with your student's coursework to help them understand assignments, complete work independently, and develop stronger problem-solving skills in real time.
Connect with 9th Grade Homework Tutors in St. Louis
Get matched with local expert tutors