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Christian: Festus tutor
Certified Tutor in Festus, MO
...Saint Louis University, where I specialized in American Literature, poetry, and pedagogy. As an educator, my experience includes a full-time faculty appointment in English as a Second Language, in addition to teaching freshman composition, business and technical writing, and American and British literature as an adjunct instructor. I also have more than a decade of...
Education & Certification
DePaul University - Bachelor in Arts, English
Saint Louis University-Main Campus - Doctor of Philosophy, English

Nathan: Festus tutor
Certified Tutor in Festus, MO
...offered a series of guiding questions, the student is allowed to come to the realization of a concept on their own, helping it to solidify in his or her mind. When I am not studying or teaching, I love to play Ultimate Frisbee, explore St. Louis and watch TV shows with my wife or play...
Education & Certification
Fordham University - Bachelor of Science, Physics
Washington University in St Louis - PHD, Physics

Stephanie: Festus tutor
Certified Tutor in Festus, MO
I live for the "Ah-Ha!" moment! Math, Science, and Reading don't have to be boring! Let me show you how you can learn and have FUN at the same time!
Education & Certification
Ohio University-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Forensic Chemistry
University of Rhode Island - Master of Science, Chemistry

Patrick: Festus tutor
Certified Tutor in Festus, MO
...and physical science all the way up to high school calculus and physics. I can also help in ACT and SAT test prep. My degree is a bachelor of science in meteorology from Saint Louis University, which involved plenty of study in math and physics. In addition to identifying a student's needs and helping them...
Education & Certification
Saint Louis University-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Meteorology
ACT Science: 31

Jolene: Festus tutor
Certified Tutor in Festus, MO
Mathematics is the language of the universe...And it is beautiful!
Education & Certification
DePaul University - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
ACT Composite: 32
ACT Math: 35

Sarah : Festus tutor
Certified Tutor in Festus, MO
...of inspiring others to not only acquire a specific skill or merely understand a new concept but to also ignite in their hearts the love of knowledge and learning. I think it's most satisfying, after hard work and practice, to see that both teacher and student were able to cooperatively work together to be successful...
Education & Certification
University of Missouri-St Louis - Bachelors, Education

Nathan: Festus tutor
Certified Tutor in Festus, MO
...address both. One on one educational situations give a better opportunity to address both, and provides a more specific type of instruction. I believe these one-on-one sessions allows for the most powerful progress for an individual student. Addressing weaknesses also builds character and allows a person to be a more effective member of our culture...
Education & Certification
University of Missouri-St Louis - Bachelors, English

William: Festus tutor
Certified Tutor in Festus, MO
I am a retired engineer who in a previous life taught in the Peace Corps, at a Junior High in St. Louis County, and several graduate and undergraduate level environmental classes at local universities. Since retiring, I have taught at a St. Louis Charter School.
Education & Certification
UMSL - Bachelor in Arts, Chemistry
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville - Master of Science, Environmental Studies

Reema: Festus tutor
Certified Tutor in Festus, MO
...decades in the field providing guidance and knowledge to my students. During my years of teaching I was a recipient of the Emerson Excellence Teaching Award and was featured in a news article about my philosophy of teaching students to be independent thinkers. My Bachelors degrees are in Secondary Education 7-12 and Mathematics from St....
Education & Certification
Saint Louis University-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics Teacher Education
Webster University - Master of Arts Teaching, Mathematics

Timika: Festus tutor
Certified Tutor in Festus, MO
I believe no experience defines you, and I am here to help you achieve your personal and professional goals.
Education & Certification
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville - Bachelor of Science, Nursing (RN)
University of Missouri-St Louis - Master of Science, Adult Health Nursing

Slade: Festus tutor
Certified Tutor in Festus, MO
...area schools, individual instruction is at a premium. This is what makes tutoring such a valuable service to families. Tutoring honors and promotes the individuality that is essential to authentic learning. Though I specialize in upper school humanities, I understand the universal goals of education and have experience teaching at all levels. I look forward...
Education & Certification
Wheaton College (Illinois) - Bachelor in Arts, Secondary Education, History, Social Sciences
Covenant Theological Seminary - Master of Arts, Theological Studies
State Certified Teacher
ACT English: 33

Jane: Festus tutor
Certified Tutor in Festus, MO
...I worked as a teaching assistant for Beginning to Intermediate Statistics where I helped students with mathematics as well as programming in R. I also worked as an Observatory Assistant where I taught astronomy students about the science and cultural history of the observable universe. Thank you for looking at my profile and I wish...
Education & Certification
Washington University in St Louis - Bachelors, Neuroscience
ACT Composite: 34
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 790

Valerie: Festus tutor
Certified Tutor in Festus, MO
...and style. Teaching has always been my passion and my goal is to instill the confidence in each student and help them reach their goals. It is my desire to help students want to learn, to realize the value in learning and to enjoy the process of learning as much as possible. In my spare...
Education & Certification
Missouri Baptist - Bachelor in Arts, Elementary Education
ACT Reading: 31

Nick: Festus tutor
Certified Tutor in Festus, MO
...graduate of WashU who will be starting up my first full-time job in finance this summer. I've benefited so much throughout my academic career from caring individuals who have taken the time to invest in my success and help me grow. I know first hand the value of a tutor who not only knows the...
Education & Certification
Washington University in St Louis - Bachelor in Business Administration, Finance
ACT Composite: 32
ACT Math: 31
ACT Reading: 33

Julia: Festus tutor
Certified Tutor in Festus, MO
I strive to create an appropriately challenging environment for each child or young adult based on their personal needs and goals. Thank you for taking an individualized creative journey with Julia Bowman!
Education & Certification
Drake University - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design

Eric: Festus tutor
Certified Tutor in Festus, MO
...a Bachelor's degree in Spanish. While attending the university, I spent a semester studying Spanish in Madrid, Spain. Following my graduation, I began my teaching career at a public high school in Kentucky. I have teaching experience in both public and private high school settings, but can teach all ages and levels. I enjoy more...
Education & Certification
University of Kentucky - Bachelor in Arts, Spanish

Sophie: Festus tutor
Certified Tutor in Festus, MO
Hi! I'm Sophie, I'm a Biomedical Engineering major at Washington University in St. Louis. I'm fluent in Mandarin and English, and am very well versed in high school/AP Biology, Chemistry, Physics, World History, US History, and CAPSTONE.
Education & Certification
Washington University - Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 34

Grace: Festus tutor
Certified Tutor in Festus, MO
...recent graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a B.S. in Biology. I am planning on going to grad school and am filling my time in between doing what I love, teaching! I was a tutor and teaching assistant throughout undergrad and plan to make education a constant in my life....
Education & Certification
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Priyanka: Festus tutor
Certified Tutor in Festus, MO
Hello - my name is Priyanka, and I recently graduated from Washington University in St. Louis with degrees in English and Biology. I love teaching and working with students of varying ages and educational backgrounds. My future plans are to attend medical school in Fall 2017!
Education & Certification
Washington University in St Louis - Bachelors, English, biology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 800

Leala: Festus tutor
Certified Tutor in Festus, MO
...definitely Spanish because of it's flexibility. With math, it's very logical, so step-by-step processes are the way to go; but with Spanish there's much more freedom in the learning process whether it's through a textbook, song, game, or a one-to-one conversation. I believe that learning to love learning is the first and most crucial step...
Education & Certification
Saint Louis University-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
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Located in Jefferson County, Festus is a city in Missouri that makes up the second of the "Twin Cities." The first to settle the area was Charley Conners in 1803. From there, the community established itself around 1879 and was nicknamed Tanglefoot due to the saloons. The name Festus was chosen later, when the community wanted to incorporate. There are two theories as to how this name was selected, though both generally agree the name is based on the Bible.
The community is served by two districts, the Festus R-VI School District and the Jefferson R-VII School District. There are also two private schools. Festus Senior High School has a 93 percent graduation rate with a majority of students passing their Advanced Placement (AP) exams. With Festus, Missouri, tutoring in-home or online, you could potentially increase your odds of getting into these top schools, especially through private instruction for test prep. Want to feel more confident about your educational possibilities? With private tutoring in Festus, you can receive the kind of test prep and instruction you need, whether it's in-home or online. The top school in the state is Washington University in Saint Louis. It is ranked #1 by Best Colleges in 2016. If you want to get into these prestigious schools, online tutoring in Festus is one way to potentially get caught up in your classes or test prep.
The city enjoys a number of options for recreational fun and education. Each summer, there is the County Summer Concert, which is a festival held in the West City Park. It is hosted every year by the Friends of Festus Park and is a free event with photo booths, beer vendors, food vendors, crafts, and more. The Firecracker Extravaganza is a two-day event organized by the Twin City Girls Softball League. There are nightly fireworks, carnival rides, a classic car ride, fishing contests, crafts booths, and more. The Main Street Cruise is themed for 1969, where you can enjoy cruising in all types of vehicles. It is followed up with chats, food, and drinks. Festus Blues and Funk Fest is held each August. There is live music, bubble buses, dancing, activities, and fun.
There are many parks throughout the city. Jokerst Memorial Park is heavily wooded. You can play Pickleball, a racquet sport that is like table tennis, tennis, and badminton. There is also a playground, several pavilions, and a basketball court. The West City Park Sports Complex allows you an rea to play baseball and softball on regulation size, lit fields.
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