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Julia: University City tutor
Certified Tutor in University City, MO
...Washington University in St. Louis, majoring in Education Studies and Psychological & Brain Studies, and minoring in Music. I intend to be a teacher, and love learning new things! I believe science is more than just a body of facts--it's a way of thinking. I hope to empower students to see their world through a scientific lens, and support students by taking on a growth mindset. Having studied the psychology of learning, I recognize that...
Education & Certification
Washington University in St Louis - Bachelor in Arts, Education
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 33

Alex: University City tutor
Certified Tutor in University City, MO
...ACT and the SAT inside and out. I can both help students quickly improve their test scores through simple test-taking tricks, but I can also help them develop their abilities and strengthen their conceptual grasp of a more difficult field. I find I get the strongest improvement in the reading and math sections. For STEM subjects specifically, my dual major allows me to communicate math ideas better than most other tutors. I also enjoy working...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor of Science, Physics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 790

Helen: University City tutor
Certified Tutor in University City, MO
...love for tutoring first started when I began teaching piano lessons in high school. As a piano teacher, I discovered a passion for teaching and I learned how rewarding it is to encourage my students and to see them succeed. Here's a little about me: I am a Comparative Literature major with a minor in Jazz Studies at Washington University in St. Louis. When I am not reading, writing, or tutoring, I enjoy playing jazz...
Education & Certification
Washington University in St Louis - Current Undergrad, Comparative Literature
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 33

Smrithi: University City tutor
Certified Tutor in University City, MO
...have had various experiences working with students to tackle their academic challenges. In high school, I worked at a center where I used to help students from the second to sixth grade improve and build reading, writing, and math skills. Furthermore, during summer of 2013, I served as a volunteer teacher at a school for children with learning disabilities in Chennai for two weeks. I created fun activities focused on improving basic math and reading...
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Saint Louis University-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 32

Zakery: University City tutor
Certified Tutor in University City, MO
I am a Biochemistry student at the University of Missouri. I have a passion for sharing what I have learned throughout my educational career and I hope to learn more through tutoring!
Education & Certification
University of Missouri-Columbia - Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry

Francis: University City tutor
Certified Tutor in University City, MO
...with teaching, having served as a teaching assistant during my time in Washington University in Organic Chemistry and as a tutor in Organic Chemistry and Biology. I have a strong background in the basic sciences and can provide a solid foundation in Biology, Chemistry and Physics. I believe strongly 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...
Education & Certification
Washington University in St Louis - Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry, Anthropology

Lynn: University City tutor
Certified Tutor in University City, MO
...Louis University Student in the Class of 2016 majoring in Investigative Medical Sciences and on the Pre-Med track. I've had a wide variety of experiences both tutoring and being tutored so I know the stresses and obstacles of both parties. I started tutoring without pay earlier in my college career at an organization called UrbanFuture that helps underprivileged students after school to increase their skills in mathematics, reading, and other academic subjects. Ultimately, the middle...
Education & Certification
Saint Louis University-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Investigative Medical Sciences
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 34

Nickolas: University City tutor
Certified Tutor in University City, MO
...graduate of Saint Louis University, where I earned a degree in Biochemistry and a minor in Theology. I chose to major in Biochemistry because I have always been interested by the complex chemical reactions that give rise to life. I was also Pre-Med in college and am currently interviewing for several different MD/PhD programs;. I would be very happy to share my experiences as a Pre-Med student with any students interested in going to medical...
Education & Certification
Saint Louis University-Main Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Biochemistry
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 33

Jake: University City tutor
Certified Tutor in University City, MO
...excited about. I have tutored for two years at Southeast as an open lab tutor tutoring a wide range of subjects including College Algebra, Calculus, lower level Biology, Organic Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, General Chemistry and Biochemistry. Last summer, I had the opportunity from the National Science Foundation to do undergraduate research at Southern Illinois University Carbondale developing nano-structures to optimize a new type of solar cell. I have a passion for everything Chemistry and Biology...
Education & Certification
Southeast Missouri State University - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry (Biochemistry option)

Natalie: University City tutor
Certified Tutor in University City, MO
I'm passionate about teaching students in the areas of reading comprehension, grammar, and English literature. For two semesters I served as instructional associate for a course in introductory grammar at Syracuse University's prestigious S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications. It was one of the most rewarding experiences I had as a graduate student. I loved seeing my students make progress and begin enjoying a course that they had been struggling with.
Education & Certification
Indiana University - Bachelors, English Literature
Syracuse University - Masters, Arts Journalism
GRE Verbal: 162

Alyssa: University City tutor
Certified Tutor in University City, MO
...graduate student completing my Masters of Science in Predictive Analytics through Northwestern University. I recently moved back to St. Louis from New York City, where I was Associate Director of Analytics for a digital advertising agency. Math, statistics and economics have always been the subjects I enjoyed learning about the most and in which I excelled. This has led me to a career in the analytics field (though in varying industries) for the past 5...
Education & Certification
University of Missouri-Columbia - Bachelors, Statistics, Economics
Northwestern University - Current Grad Student, Predictive Analytics
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 33

Steven: University City tutor
Certified Tutor in University City, MO
...with students of many backgrounds and abilities affords me many skills as a tutor. I studied abroad in Mexico and Germany while in college and developed a passion for languages and traveling. I spent this past summer backpacking through many countries in Europe and I also took students abroad to Germany for the first time. I love teaching because I enjoy sharing my passion and excitement about seeing the world with students.
Education & Certification
University of Missouri - Bachelor in Arts, Spanish, German
Stanford University - Master of Arts, Education
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Allison: University City tutor
Certified Tutor in University City, MO
...joys in life is learning, and it's truly amazing how much one can learn from teaching! So, the tutor-student relationship is always a "win-win," so to speak. I graduated from Princeton University with a B.A. in English literature, and I'm currently working on a master's in teaching (English) at Washington University. I believe that active, attentive listening, enthusiasm, and a sense of humor are all crucial to successful tutoring. I have extensive one-on-one tutoring experience,...
Education & Certification
Princeton University - Bachelor in Arts, English
Washington University in St Louis - Current Grad Student, Language Arts Teacher Education
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1600
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800

Steven: University City tutor
Certified Tutor in University City, MO
...large part of my academic career and I have found it is often an integral part of truly mastering a topic. My tutoring approach takes a hands-on style that lets students work through problems with assistance first, and then on their own. This style allows the student to become confident in his/her knowledge of the material and face new problems with that same confidence. Each student is different and I do my best to quickly...
Education & Certification
Johns Hopkins University - Bachelors, Public Health Stuidies
Boston University School of Medicine - Masters, Medical Science
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 31
ACT Reading: 33

Brittany: University City tutor
Certified Tutor in University City, MO
...my skills in public relations. My most treasured moments in the classroom happened when working individually with students, and I'm looking forward to continuing to help students learn and grow. I am most passionate about English and reading; however, I am willing and able to tutor in math and science. I am a firm believer in education of the whole child. While a correct answer is always great, learning critical thinking skills is even better....
Education & Certification
University of Iowa - Bachelors, Political Science, Journalism
University of Missouri-St Louis - Masters, Elementary Education
ACT English: 32
ACT Reading: 36
LSAT: 161

Samiksha: University City tutor
Certified Tutor in University City, MO
...Samiksha, and I am a student at Saint Louis University studying Computer Science. I have tutored many students before of all ages and in a wide variety of subjects. I have completed a math education up to Calculus II (and just started learning Calculus III - therefore all the math is fresh in my head) and can tutor in all the sciences. I have taken multiple AP tests recently during high school. I can aid...
Education & Certification
Saint Louis University-Main Campus - Current Undergrad, Computer Science
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 36

Christopher: University City tutor
Certified Tutor in University City, MO
...direct service component to our organization, I worked to establish service opportunities through our crowd-funding platform for students in our society to volunteer. I communicated effectively with leaders of non-profit organizations to establish connections between the university and the community that surrounded it. In an effort to communicate my progress, I gave presentations at our society meetings to report on my projects. I hope to bring my tutoring experience, desire to work with others, and...
Education & Certification
Colgate University - Bachelors, Biochemistry
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 36

Aleks: University City tutor
Certified Tutor in University City, MO
...at Washington University in St. Louis. I am majoring in Systems Engineering with minors in Business Strategy and Communication Design. I have been tutoring peers in many different classes since my senior year of high school. I am especially passionate about Math and Physics (which is why I want to be an engineer), and I love being able to help people understand the difficult concepts and methods that students of these subjects sometimes struggle with....
Education & Certification
Washington University in St Louis - Bachelor of Science, Systems Engineering
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 36

Christopher: University City tutor
Certified Tutor in University City, MO
...a view of the humanities not as a collection of discrete events or facts to be memorized, but as a process in which we all take part. I find that it's much easier to become excited about a performance when one is a player in the drama itself, and not merely an audience member. Never content to keep such delightful entertainment to myself, I have sought to share as much as I have learned; occasionally...
Education & Certification
Truman State University - Bachelors, Political Science and Government
Truman State University - Current Grad Student, Secondary Education: Social Studies
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 32

William: University City tutor
Certified Tutor in University City, MO
...at the Harvard Kennedy School earning a Masters in Public Policy. In 2015, I graduated from Claremont McKenna College with a BA in Government and History. I am available to work with high school and college students, in-person or online, on subjects in the humanities and social sciences, including history, international relations, economics, statistics, English literature, writing, and test prep. I also have experience working with younger students on middle school/early high school math.
Education & Certification
Claremont McKenna College - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Harvard University - Master of Public Policy, Public Policy Analysis
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University City in Missouri, or U. City as it's known to locals, is an inner-ring suburb of St. Louis. The city is relatively quaint with a population of just around 35,000 citizens. University City is one of the older suburbs in the St. Louis area, and much of the old historical architecture from the city's founding still remains in tact. Additionally, the city is known for having a lot of public space available to its citizens. The biggest of these public areas is Heman Park, which is a full 85-acres of land, all available for the public to explore.
Despite its small size, University City has its own school district, which is simply called University City School District. The city offers four elementary schools, and it currently has just one middle and high school for parents to send their children to. For those of you with students in the University City School District, who are looking to get your children some extra help, finding excellent University City, MO, tutoring online can help them a great deal with their test prep. However, given its small size, University City does not currently have its own college. As such, those of you who wish to pursue your degree, can look into schools in the St. Louis area, which is just a few minutes by car from University City. St. Louis offers many advanced education opportunities, both in the traditional college sense and in the form of many trade schools. Perhaps the shining star of the St. Louis advanced education system is Washington University in St. Louis, which U.S. News ranks as tied for the 15th best school in the country. Whether you are going to a prestigious elite university or a community college, private online or in-home tutoring and instruction from a University City, MO, tutor is a good idea to help you with your test prep and courses. You can work with University City, MO, tutors to potentially improve the chances of getting into your dream college.
Besides lush green spaces and historic architecture, University City also offers many of the amenities people have come to expect from a modern city. In the city's northern section, most of which was built after WW2, there is a more suburban feel to University City, and you can find many shopping centers and other newer developments to explore. Of course, given the city's proximity to St. Louis, many of the best things to do in the area will involve making the short drive to the big city. Once in St. Louis, you can explore educational attractions like the City Museum and Saint Louis Science Center. Additionally, Major League Baseball's Cardinals call St. Louis their home, and you can go catch a game at Busch Stadium while you're in town. St. Louis is also known for the iconic Gateway Arch, which is also a great piece of the city for you to see.
With many open spaces and historical features, as well as a great location close to St. Louis, University City is truly one of America's treasures. If you're looking for private instruction to help you get into your top college, online or in-home test prep tutoring in University City, MO, is available to help you work towards your goals.
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