Award-Winning Tutors serving Saint Clair, MO

...serving K-2 as an RTI interventionist for reading comprehension and mathematics. Currently, I am serving as a STEM instructor through TRIO's Upward Bound Scholars Academy in which I strive to fortify first generation and low-income students' STEM interests and understanding through study hall and after school tutoring and weekly, after-school courses. While in college, I...

...Spanish, French, Reading, and Writing (including ACT Test Prep). My favorite subjects work on are Essay Editing and Psychology, but any subject can be fun! My tutoring style is best described as a relaxed environment so that the student can learn at a pace that best fits their abilities. I love to work with students...

...students who have learning disabilities in the areas of reading, written expression, and math. Furthermore, I have taught students that have disabilities in the area of other health impaired ( primarily ADD), intellectual delays, and autism. I really enjoy tutoring for the one on one instruction that I can give the student and seeing the...

Mathematics was always my favorite class at school. I have always been passionate about solving problems. I studied finance in Grad school and working towards my CFA. I am a mother of two beautiful children. I am also yoga instructor.

...subjects in the social sciences, predominantly economics and history. My philosophy towards teaching is that if you can't explain it to your grandmother then you either don't have information mastered or you're ineffectively communicating it. In my free time I am a baseball enthusiast, kayaker, cyclist and cinephile with the hopes of one day becoming...

...chance to learn. By joining Varsity Tutors, I hope to help many student's learn by creating a fun and caring environment. I am a very hands on type of person who loves to teach children through experiences and practice. I did my student teaching in a sixth grade classroom where I have had to work...

...Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Johns Hopkins Hospital. I enjoy teaching and tutoring students of all levels from K-12 to college. I am an experienced and effective tutor with special interests in Spanish and French, the arts, cultures, math, science, English composition, and reading. I believe that my passion and genuine interest in to learn and to...

...whole subject area, my favorite part of the tutoring/teaching experience is when a student can apply what we've learned completely independently. In my six years as a classroom teacher and my twelve years as a tutor, there has hardly been an age range or subject that I haven't had the pleasure of working with. My...

...Hazelwood School District, where I taught for two years. My favorite subjects to teach are Reading, History and Elementary Math. I believe that learning should be fun and engaging, that there is no such thing as a "cookie cutter" student, and that the more students understand who they are as learners the more successful they...

...recent graduate of Truman State University. Also part of the incoming class to UNC-Chapel Hill Biomedical PhD program. I have done extensive ESL [English as Second Language] tutoring with adults and hence I am well acquainted with the need of a student for a patient and persistent tutor. I adore what I study (biology, cell...

...the universe was exhilarating. I found comfort and satisfaction from understanding a concept, demonstrating my skills, and expressing my ideas through writing. Having the opportunity to help students gain those understandings is one of the greatest honors and joys of my life. I spent 3 years in college tutoring students in writing at all levels...

...eventually moved to St. Louis to be with my wife and continued to work in the classroom. Come June, I will be changing careers, but I still want teaching to be a part of my life - that's why I chose to become a part of Varsity Tutors! I'm most passionate about helping students get...

...studying positive psychology and Middle Eastern governments. I hope to eventually go to law school, where I can continue to research, read, analyze, and write extensively. A step in this direction, I took the LSAT a few months ago and I am familiar with the test's altered protocol. In addition to majors and minors, I...

...Webster University in Saint Louis, Mo. I also received a certification in Special Reading k-12 and Principalship k-8, at Webster University. I have taught and tutored students reading from different educational, cultural, racial economic, geographic backgrounds, in school and in their homes. I helped these students to prepare for their states' Standardized Test. I am...

...At Washington University in St. Louis, I began my teaching career while obtaining a Master's degree in Elementary Education (M.A.Ed.). After receiving my teaching certification in the state of Missouri for Grades 1-6, I relocated to Thailand as a Peace Corps volunteer, working as a Teacher Collaborator and Community Facilitator in local schools (Grades 1-8)...

...the MCAT and ACT, when the chances of remembering a specific example of a complicated problem are slim. I know from experience the skills and concepts necessary to be successful in both the classroom and on the day of big tests like the MCAT and look forward to helping students do the same.

...history, as well as test prep for the PSAT, SAT, and ISEE/HSPT. As a tutor and writing teacher (as well as a student myself) I think the best outcomes are achieved when students are really engaged with the material at hand and have an investment in understanding it. If a student's having difficulty with a...

...I taught teens and adults of all ability levels who were non-high school graduates everything they needed to learn to pass the GED test. In my final year teaching GED classes, I won the student-nominated "Ring of Excellence" award. During this time, I also had jobs teaching music and voice lessons to children and adults...

...taught Physics for about 10 years. Then I moved to the capital city of Ethiopia and taught Physics and Mathematics for about 11 years. In parallel to teaching, I have been also leading a high school for about three years. During this time, I taught more than 1000 students and most of my students are...

...reading because it extends beyond the study of the text. I believe that what we learn through books affects us throughout our lifetime. My teaching philosophy is that all students arrive at teaching and learning situations with much knowledge. I believe that when we approach learning from the perspective of what children know, we are...