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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
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
10+ years
Aaron
I'm not tutoring or buried in my textbooks, you will either find me rock climbing at the Triangle Rock Club, playing Ultimate Frisbee, working on my car, or enjoying the great outdoors (beaches, mountains, forests--you name it, I love it). On rainy weekends I enjoy tinkering with computers and old e...
The University of Texas at Dallas
Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering
Duke University
Current Grad Student, Mechanical Engineering
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Mimi
I am an interdisciplinary educator with an Ed.M. from the Harvard Graduate School of Education and a B.A. from Dartmouth College. My background is primarily in integrated arts learning and museum education and I specialize in visual arts, history and art history, and object-based learning. In all su...
Harvard University
Masters in Education, Education
Dartmouth College
B.A.
Certified Tutor
10+ years
Nina
I am a recent graduate from a masters program in biostatistics at Columbia University. I received my Bachelor of Arts in biological sciences, with a focus in neurobiology at Northwestern University. In August, I will be starting a doctoral program in biostatistics at NYU. I was a teaching assistant ...
Columbia University
Masters in biostatistics
Northwestern University
Bachelor of Arts in biological sciences (focus in neurobiology)
Columbia University in the City of New York
Current Grad Student, Biostatistics
Certified Tutor
I am a graduate of Wesleyan University, where I received my Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with High Honors. With eight years of experience working in education, I've tutored students in math, science, history, and English, as well as helped students prepare for standardized tests. I've guided adults...
Harvard University
PHD, Education
Wesleyan University
Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
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Liz
I am a graduate of Washington University in St Louis, where I received my Bachelor of Arts in History with minors in Humanities and Anthropology. Since graduation, I have worked as a tutor, teacher, and director of tutors at a charter public middle school in Boston. During this time I also received ...
Simmons College
Masters, Special Education: Mild to Moderate Disabilities 5-12
Washington University in St. Louis
Bachelor of Arts in History (minors in Humanities and Anthropology)
Certified Tutor
8+ years
Solange
I'm Solange - a recent graduate from Harvard where I studied Sociology & Women's Studies. I've been tutoring for eight years now, and have worked with a wide range of ages and in a wide range of subjects. Some of my specialties are college prep/test taking II worked in the admissions office on campu...
Harvard University
Bachelor in Arts (Sociology & Women's Studies)
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
Christopher
I am a rising sophomore at Harvard College and am about to declare as a Mechanical Engineering concentrator, working towards a Bachelor of Science degree. I've always enjoyed sharing my knowledge with my peers and those around me and have done so in both formal and informal settings. I've been a tut...
Harvard College
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Certified Tutor
Michelle
I am proud to be a part of Varsity Tutors! I am originally from San Antonio, TX; I completed my undergraduate education at Rice University in Houston where I received a bachelor's degree in Biochemistry and Cell Biology. Currently, I am in my second year of medical school at Baylor College of Medici...
Baylor College of Medicine
Current Grad Student, M.D.
Rice University
Bachelor's in Biochemistry and Cell Biology
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Justin
I am an aspiring applied mathematician, with particular interest in image processing and climate science. I graduated in May 2017 from Washington University in St. Louis with a bachelor's in physics and mathematics, and am beginning a PhD program in September 2017 at the University of Chicago in Com...
Washington University in St. Louis
Bachelor's in Physics and Mathematics
University of Chicago
Doctor of Philosophy, Computational Mathematics
Certified Tutor
Asta
I am a graduate of the University of Chicago where I received my undergraduate degree in political science. Right after graduation, I worked as an academic and test prep tutor as well as admissions consultant in Hong Kong. For the past two years, I worked with a number of students to help prepare th...
University of Chicago
Bachelor in Arts in Political Science
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Justin
I am a graduate of the University of Chicago where I received my Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy. Currently, I am in the master's program at the University of New Mexico where I am continuing my education in philosophy. Ultimately, I hope to go on to earn a PhD in Philosophy so that I can continue en...
University of Chicago
Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy
University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Current Grad Student, Philosophy
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Henry
I'm eager to help you in your education. I'm a recent graduate of Harvard College looking to apply to law school. My senior thesis was written on John Dewey's ideas of education, which I deeply believe has incredible power to transform individuals and society.
Harvard College
Bachelor in Arts, History
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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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