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15+ years
Rachel
The unit circle tends to be the make-or-break moment in trigonometry, and Rachel treats it as a map rather than a memorization exercise. She walks students through how sine, cosine, and tangent relate to actual geometric relationships, then builds outward to identities and inverse functions so each ...
Washington University in St. Louis
Bachelor in Arts, Women and Gender Studies
Certified Tutor
Kathleen
The unit circle tends to be where trigonometry either clicks or collapses for students, and everything afterward — identities, inverse functions, the law of cosines — depends on that foundation. Kathleen approaches trig by building the logic behind each identity rather than asking students to memori...
Washington University in St. Louis
Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
Certified Tutor
2+ years
Emma
One of my deepest passions in life is teaching and helping students unlock their potential! I work to inspire students to love science and math or, at the very least, find them a little less daunting. I have experience working with children, teens, and young adults. I think every student has enormou...
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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
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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
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
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
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
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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
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
Many students struggle with the transition from memorizing trig ratios to understanding when and why to use them—especially in word problems and real-world applications. Other frequent pain points include graphing sine and cosine functions, working with unit circles, and understanding how angles in different quadrants affect trig values. A personalized approach helps students see the connections between these concepts rather than treating them as isolated formulas.
Your first session focuses on understanding where you are right now—what concepts feel solid, where you're getting stuck, and what your specific goals are (acing the next test, building foundational understanding, preparing for precalculus, etc.). Tutors will work through a few problems with you to identify patterns in your thinking and develop a personalized plan that addresses your unique learning style and pace.
One of the biggest shifts in trigonometry is moving from just getting the right answer to clearly communicating how you got there. Tutors help you develop the habit of writing out each step, explaining your reasoning, and understanding why each step matters—skills that are essential for both tests and building real conceptual understanding. This approach also makes it easier to catch your own mistakes and builds the problem-solving confidence you'll need in advanced math courses.
Yes. St. Louis schools use various textbooks and approaches to teaching trigonometry, and tutors are experienced working across different curricula. Whether your course emphasizes unit circle definitions, right triangle ratios, or a blend of both, tutors can align their instruction with what you're learning in class while also helping you see the bigger picture of how these approaches connect.
Word problems require you to translate real-world situations into trig equations—a skill that feels abstract without guidance. Tutors teach you a systematic approach: identifying what you know, what you're solving for, which trig ratio or function applies, and how to set up and solve the equation. By working through multiple problems with feedback, you'll start recognizing patterns and building the confidence to tackle unfamiliar problems independently.
Math anxiety often stems from feeling lost or behind, which personalized instruction directly addresses. Working one-on-one means you can ask questions without pressure, move at your own pace, and celebrate small wins as you master each concept. As you start understanding the 'why' behind trigonometry rather than just memorizing formulas, you'll likely find the subject feels less intimidating and more logical.
Graphing sine, cosine, and tangent functions requires understanding amplitude, period, phase shift, and vertical shift—concepts that are easier to grasp when you see them visually and can ask questions in real time. Tutors help you connect the equation to the graph, understand how changing parameters affects the shape, and develop strategies for sketching and analyzing trig functions accurately.
Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors who have strong trigonometry backgrounds and experience helping students in the St. Louis area. You'll be matched based on your specific needs, learning style, and availability, and you can start personalized instruction right away. The process is straightforward—just let us know what you're working on and what your goals are.
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