Award-Winning Tutors serving Kirkwood, MO

...of 2014. Special Education and helping all students achieve is her passion! She has an auto-immune disease called Alopecia Areata Totalis (Hairloss of the scalp). She is the oldest of eight siblings and a mother to a bright and smart ten-year-old little boy. When she is not blogging, she loves to listening to music, attending community events and most importantly LAUGHING! She looks forward to being in the lives of children, helping them reach their...

...students will ultimately learn more thoroughly and retain skills and information better in the long run. So, I tend to use a Socratic teaching style to help students work through practice problems. For those interested in MCAT tutoring: I did take the new (2015) version of the MCAT, and am therefore comfortable tutoring for the new Psych/Soc section (as well as other sections of the new MCAT). For those interested in public speaking: I fell...

...State University graduate with a degree in Computer Science and a minor in Statistics, I possess a deep passion for data science and software development, paired with real-world project experience. I'm dedicated to simplifying complex concepts in a personalized, engaging learning environment, aiming to inspire and empower students to reach their full potential. Leveraging my expertise, I adapt my teaching methods to meet individual learning styles, making technology and data both accessible and exciting for...

...have difficulty learning in a traditional lecture setting by creating problems, critical-thinking strategies, and hands-on learning experiences that are relevant to the student and the material at hand. While both science and math-based classes are my specialty, I also have a strong handle on the ACT. The ACT can be a deciding factor when your application passes through the admissions committee and a high score can help you to achieve much in the way of...

...writing tutor for the University of Utah's Graduate Writing Center. I founded the University of Utah Prison Education Project, where I served as a TA and tutor in courses from Anthropology and History to Writing and college-level Mathematics. I received a 5 on AP Calculus, AP US History, AP US Government, AP English Literature, and AP English Writing and Composition. I also serve as an educational mentor with the Vine Institute, a program that offers...

I love being able to help people, whether that be pts or students. I think the best way to learn is to make it fun, and get creative with it.

I am a tutor with experience in Finance, Accounting and Economics. I am happy to help students learn and advance their professional and academic careers. Personally, I am married with three kids. I teach online in the subjects mentioned above. While working professionally in finance is my occupation, teaching is what I truly love.

...to create strong working relationships with parents, colleagues, and administrators. I possess strong classroom management skills that move students towards independence and self-reflection. I believe that students are in charge of their own learning and are capable of setting goals, creating action plans, and evaluating their success. I believe by building relationships with students I create a safe, nurturing learning environment where my students have opportunities for educational and personal growth. My ultimate goal is...

...finished, the student will have an intuitive feel for the concepts and will know which formula to apply to any given problem. When teaching History, the focus will always be on the big picture. Once the student understands the larger concepts, the names and the dates will fall into place. My hobbies include Cardinal's Baseball, guitar, literature and walking my dog. In short, my philosophy is make it real, make it fun.

...rising senior at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. I am majoring in Computer Science and pursuing a minor in Physics. I love to run in my free time (I ran cross country all throughout high school), and I also love working on small coding projects. While I wind down, I like to play video games such as Civilization V and Kerbal Space Program. Whether you're here for math, test-prep, computer science, or any other subject, I know...

I am motivated daily by a deep desire to learn about and understand the world around me.

...After graduating from Wash U, I attended Pembroke College at the University of Cambridge, England, where I received my Master of Philosophy in Archaeology. My thesis topic was a stone toolkit produced by Neanderthals in southwestern France. I love foreign languages and traveling abroad. I have been lucky enough to visit Morocco, Hungary, Mexico, Canada, and several countries in western Europe. Besides French, I also speak a little Italian and a tiny bit of Spanish. I...

...the IT industry for over 20 years. I know and understand the struggles of those who are working hard to start, grow or develop skills in IT fields. I've been in their shoes before, needing to prove my knowledge and understanding in order to become employed and promoted. I'm a new tutor, but I promise that I will do everything I can to help you succeed with your goal of developing IT skills to further...

I am a certified teacher with 13 years experience with elementary aged students. I strive to help all students become confident learners in all subject areas.

...Washington University in St. Louis studying Psychological & Brain Sciences. In high school, I directed a free tutoring program for people of all ages in my community. We saw incredible outcomes and I wanted to continue this in college. In school, I've always been the friend you can count on to help you catch up in class or on a tough homework assignment. I'm so excited to guide you on your learning journey.

...and understand the connection between listening, speaking, reading and writing. I have experience with developing students' phonemic awareness and understand the importance of linking what students hear to what they see when they read and write. I believe in building upon what students already know, imparting confidence so they can see themselves as learners, and fundamentally, that all children can achieve success. I enjoy reading in my free time and try to instill a love...

I have a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and International Affairs from the University of North Carolina, Wilmington and an LL.M in International Human Rights and Humanitarian Law from the Essex Human Rights Centre, in Colchester, UK. I am passionate about health and the environment and I love good food, to travel and to dance! I have traveled to over 45 countries and hope to knock them all off the list one day.

...earned my engineering intern (EI) license and spent several years working at firms in the Kansas City, mid-Michigan, and Pittsburgh metropolitan areas. My area of expertise came to be in the telecommunications industry, where I helped shape current analysis codes and worked with major wireless carriers (AT&T, Sprint, Verizon, etc) to ensure structral stability of wireless infrastructure, typically in the form of cell phone towers. I have felt that my interpersonal skills could be better...

...I specialize in writing, with three years of experience working in a writing center. I have tutored a range of age groups, from elementary school students to adults. In my time as a writing tutor, I have helped students with their writing in nearly ALL disciplines, including science, economics, and the humanities. I also have experience teaching English Language Learning (ELL). I developed an 8-week ELL course in Spanish, as well as assisted in other...

...of my role as a graduate student. Statistics and research methods is one of my greatest passions, and I helped many students who had been previously struggling with these subjects developed an appreciation for them (even if it was a begrudging one!). Prior to my decision to tutor on the Varsity Tutors platform, I had worked as a professional statistician/analyst at the Missouri Institute of Mental Health, which is a department of the University of...