Award-Winning Tutors serving East St. Louis, IL

...the board. My teaching style is a 'Learn with the student' approach, breaking down problems to basic parts and building them up piece by piece, really understanding what and why we are doing each step of the process. I enjoy being able to connect the questions to a more every-day scenarios in order to really...

...I was a teaching fellow at an intensive teaching fellowship called Breakthrough Collaborative in San Francisco in which I learned specific teaching strategies such as strategic questioning, thought process verbalization, sentence starting, role reversal, etc. In addition to teaching, I have conducted research on education policy and teacher feedback systems. I am finishing an honors...

I am currently studying Biology at Saint Louis University, planning to attend medical school. I have experience tutoring college level Biology and Chemistry courses, among other courses as well. Please feel free to contact me regarding any questions!

...I feel comfortable tutoring GRE, ACT and ISEE test preparation, as well as Chemistry and World History. My favorite subject to tutor is standardized test preparation because I find it rewarding to see someone's score improve. I prefer an interactive teaching style because I want the student to have input on their learning style and...

...Chemistry as I have taken many courses in the subject and really enjoy it. When tutoring, I like to emphasize understanding of key concepts through practical applications and I like to converse with the student ahead of time to see what learning style works best for them. When I'm not tutoring, I like to read,...

...a Bachelor of Science in Geography, and feel most comfortable tutoring in this subject. I also feel comfortable with ACT prep across all subjects although I do not use a specific strategy as they never worked for me. Also, I am a stickler for proper grammar and spelling, but can also help with essay writing...

...in a holistic approach to teaching because in my experience students are far more willing to learn when seemingly arcane subjects can be tied into their day to day life and their relevance concretely demonstrated. I delight in finding and applying these connections, and I look forward to teaching others to find them as well....

...Skills/Organization - Particularly passionate about all topics related to STEM and Study Skills/Time Management - Adaptive and efficient tutor who uses examples and repetition to promote progress and learning - Past experience working with students diagnosed with ADHD and other disabilities that affect learning - Lived in Connecticut (13 years) and Shanghai (5 years) - Enthusiastic...

...logical deduction really challenges thinking to new heights. Data sufficiency in the quantitative section provides a unique twist in solving math, and I always feel happy whenever I help someone understand an easier way to solve questions. My teaching philosophy is that there is no student who cannot improve: every individual has a preferred method...

...am studying art, as well as theatre and art management. Eventually, I hope to attend grad school for library science. My favorite subject to tutor in is math. I believe in life-long education, and I hope to impart that to the students I meet. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, crocheting, sewing, and hiking.

...field of mathematics: ACT/SAT geometry, College Algebra, Basic Calculus. I believe that improvement comes with patience and persistence. By truly communicating with a student and understanding where he/she is struggling, we can insure improvement by teaching from the basics. I try to invoke in my students my passion for education and all of its opportunities....

...on when a they "got it" and I could see their confidence growing. I love being a part of that process, which is why I became a teacher. I look forward to helping more students succeed in math, and maybe even help them love it like I do. I am originally from Arizona, and I...

...classroom, I challenge my students to learn through exploring new content, collaborating with each other and different classrooms, and through conversations. We read and write our way through various topics of interests, while meeting state and school standards. I am passionate about making learning an enjoyable and memorable experience for all of my students.

...history teacher, because I find it both challenging and rewarding. I feel that my knowledge and passion for history can be seen in the students that I work with each day. I also believe that in all my years of teaching, I have built a trust with my students, and they know that I will...

...the arts and creativity. I have a masters in art education from MIZZOU and a BA in art ed from SEMO. I've taught art the last 9 years in public schools ranging from PK all the way to 12th. Additionally I coached speech and debate for four years. I am actively involved in contemporary art...

...Public Accountant (CPA). I tutor Business and Accounting courses, and have experience tutoring all levels of students. My teaching philosophy is conversational, relatable, and adaptable depending on the student's personality and learning style. Often times this includes using real-world examples to relate to the student's life. My personal interests include outdoor activities and sports.

...world. Each and every child has the ability to succeed, and I want to help my students reach success through confidence, perseverance, strong academic skills, and building positive relationships. I graduated on May 11th, from the University of Missouri-Columbia with my Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education. I moved to the St. Louis area at the...

Helping students understand big picture concepts and connecting ideas is my primary goal as a tutor.

...to know why students and develop a special program for each one. There has always been an excellent rapport between my students and with their parents. We work together for the success of the child. I have also written a book! With others, I have established a not-for-profit organization to help people with mental illness...

...they struggle with on their own. Each individual learns differently and there are multiple ways for people to solve a problem. With this in mind I am sure that once we understand the basic concepts and build a solid foundation it is possible to to build from there and understand the concept at hand and...