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Younes

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Younes

Electrical Engineer, Electrical Engineering
Younes's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
AP Calculus BC
AP Chemistry

Tutoring helps many students to be successful and improve their academic performance. So as a tutor, my primary purpose is to provide my students with effective teaching skills and techniques that offer them the ability to, confidently and comfortably, approach subjects they have issues with.I usual...

Education

City Colleges of new york

Electrical Engineer, Electrical Engineering

Jacob

Certified Tutor

3+ years

Jacob

Bachelors, English Literature
Jacob's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Prep
ACT English
ACT Math
ACT Reading

I am eager to help students thrive because I'm still very much a student myself, and will be for the foreseeable future. Though I enjoyed my time as an undergraduate student in Literature, and learned quite a bit during my time at Vanderbilt, there's still more work to be done. I am working towards ...

Education

Vanderbilt University

Bachelors, English Literature

Test Scores
ACT
35
Chris

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Chris

Bachelor in Arts, Spanish
Chris's other Tutor Subjects
Conversational Spanish
Languages
Spanish
Spanish 1

I have a bachelor's degree from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. I am available to tutor all levels of Spanish. I encourage all students to immerse themselves in the language and take advantage of every opportunity to practice and learn something new.

Education

University of North Carolina at Wilmington

Bachelor in Arts, Spanish

Lee

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Lee

Master of Arts, Business and Managerial Economics
Lee's other Tutor Subjects
Business
College Business
College Economics
Corporate Finance

I am a graduate of City College of New York and University of Houston. I have my undergrad and first graduate degrees in Economics and my MBA from UH. I am excited to be a part of Varsity Tutors and bring my passion for teaching to those who may need a little help in understanding the concepts.

Education

CUNY City College

Master of Arts, Business and Managerial Economics

CUNY City College

Bachelor in Arts, Business and Managerial Economics

Chelsea

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Chelsea

Master of Arts, TESOL
Chelsea's other Tutor Subjects
CLEP Prep
CLEP French
CLEP Spanish
College English

My first master's degree is in French language and literature. I spent a large amount of my childhood and youth living in rural southern France and going to school there with typical southern French children, and not only love the language but the culture as well. My second master's degree is in TES...

Education

Hawaii Pacific University

Master of Arts, TESOL

University of Hawaii at Manoa

Bachelors, French

Trushika

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Trushika

Current Grad Student, Psychology
Trushika's other Tutor Subjects
Art
CLEP Prep
CLEP Introduction to Educational Psychology
CLEP Introductory Psychology

My mission is to teach young minds using creative techniques to make subjects fun to study and easier to understand.

Education

St Xaviers College Ahmedabad

Bachelors, Psychology

New York University

Current Grad Student, Psychology

Matt

Certified Tutor

Matt

Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Matt's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
C++
Geometry
Math

I am a freshman college mechanical engineering student. I have a great passion for learning math and helping other students understand it as well. It even helps me reinforce my own knowledge when I teach others. I hope to give every student the same understanding and passion that I have and I wish t...

Education

Harding University

Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

Elizabeth

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Elizabeth

Bachelors, English
Elizabeth's other Tutor Subjects
5th-8th Grade Math
American Literature
British Literature
College Essays

I hold a Bachelor's degree in English from Columbia University, where I read and studied a wide variety of literature. As a lifelong theater lover, my primary focus was dramatic literature and theory; my other academic interests include children's books, early American literature, and the history of...

Education

Columbia University in the City of New York

Bachelors, English

Heather

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Heather

Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing
Heather's other Tutor Subjects
Admissions
College Application Essays
College English
College Level American Literature

My educational journey includes graduate degrees from Salem State University (ME.d in Education with a concentration in Library Media Studies); Worcester State University (MA in English); University of Rhode Island (MA in English w/ a focus in Creative Writing, specifically Creative Nonfiction). Cur...

Education

New England College

Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing

Salem State University

Masters in Education, Library and Information Science

Regis College

Bachelor in Arts, English

Richard

Certified Tutor

Richard

Master of Science, Exercise Physiology
Richard's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
AP Chemistry
Biochemistry
Calculus

I believe that a successful tutor has three key characteristics: 1) teaching/tutoring experience; 2) a passion for and mastery of the subject matter; and 3) empathy for the different kinds of challenges that students face both inside and outside the classroom.First, having actual teaching experience...

Education

UNCC

Master of Science, Exercise Physiology

Davidson College

Bachelor of Science, Chemistry

Frequently Asked Questions

Tutors connected through Varsity Tutors who are UMSL alumni bring direct experience with the university's curriculum, teaching style, and academic expectations. They've successfully navigated UMSL's programs and understand the specific challenges students face in courses across engineering, business, sciences, and liberal arts. This insider perspective helps them anticipate difficult concepts and explain material in ways that align with how UMSL professors teach.

UMSL alumni tutors are particularly strong in STEM fields like mathematics, chemistry, physics, and computer science, as well as business courses, accounting, and engineering fundamentals. Many also specialize in writing, literature, and social sciences. Because they've completed these courses at UMSL, they know exactly which topics trip up students and can offer targeted strategies for success.

The first session is an opportunity to discuss your academic goals, identify specific challenges, and establish a personalized learning plan. Your tutor will assess your current understanding of the material and tailor their approach to your learning style. This initial conversation helps build rapport and ensures the tutoring relationship starts with a clear direction.

Yes. Tutors who graduated from UMSL often have taken the exact courses you're enrolled in and can provide insights into what professors emphasize, how exams are structured, and which concepts require the most attention. Whether you're tackling calculus, organic chemistry, business law, or upper-level seminars, an UMSL alumnus tutor can help you navigate course-specific expectations.

Research on 1-on-1 instruction shows that personalized tutoring significantly improves learning outcomes by allowing tutors to focus entirely on your needs, pace, and learning style. UMSL alumni tutors combine this proven instructional approach with their knowledge of UMSL's academic culture, helping you master difficult material faster and build the confidence needed to perform well on exams and assignments.

Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors based on your subject, availability, and learning goals. When you specify interest in a tutor with UMSL experience, we match you with someone whose background aligns with your needs. The process is straightforward—you'll get matched quickly and can start personalized instruction right away.

Absolutely. UMSL alumni tutors understand the university's academic rigor, resources, and expectations in ways that generic tutors cannot. They can also share insights about study strategies that work well at UMSL, how to approach office hours with professors, and how to leverage campus resources. This contextual knowledge, combined with strong tutoring skills, creates a more effective learning experience.

Yes. Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors who work around your class schedule, exam dates, and other commitments. Whether you need weekly sessions during the semester or intensive help before midterms and finals, you can arrange a tutoring schedule that fits your life as a UMSL student.

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