Award-Winning Writing Tutors serving St. Charles, MO

...Education and a minor in Psychology. I am currently pursuing my Occupational Therapy doctoral degree at Washington University in St. Louis. I previously tutored English during my senior year of high school and informally assisted with test preparation. 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...

...chemistry classes, I changed tack to pursue a career in counseling. Well, that lasted until I fell in love with creative writing, which remained a pursuit until I graduated. Then, when the time came to decide on a profession, I finally listened to my heart to become a teacher. In the three years since, I have taught high school English and earned a Master's degree in the Humanities. Teaching and learning are where I belong....

...#mindblown moments (those of us of a certain age might have long ago called those "light-bulb moments"). English, it turns out, is not everyone's favorite subject! Some students actually like math? I love when my enthusiasm for poetry or Shakespeare or writing essays transfers to a student and they say, "I never thought of it like that" or when they actually admit that English that year "wasn't that bad." Like most teachers, I imagine, I...

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 newly retired secondary mathematics teacher with three 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. Louis University. My Masters degree is in Master of Arts...

I am Daria and live in St. Louis, MO. I enjoy learning new things and helping others learn. I have taught in grades pre-K through 9, multiple subjects, both public and private schools. More than half of my 20 years teaching experience is in upper elementary and middle school math. My philosophy is that rote memorization is not necessarily the best way to learn, but by gaining an understanding to the underlying concepts. I live...

...English Literature from Boston College, where I was an honors student and an orientation leader. After graduating, I taught high school English and have over 6 years tutoring experience with students age 6-18, including 2 years as a volunteer at 826LA, an after school writing lab in Los Angeles, founded by author Dave Eggers. I currently teach English as a Second Language with VIPKid to young students in China and I love it! I also...

...pivot and adapt quickly to meet students where they are. Developing a trusting relationship by engaging students in conversations about their interests helps them feel comfortable and more willing to share and learn. This connection creates a supportive environment where students can thrive. Outside of academia, I am a huge fan of HalloweenI love going all out to celebrate. My son and I enjoy visiting our amazing Zoo; it's our happy place. I also have...

...or tutoring I am going on a hike with my wife, reading Harry Potter, or watching basketball. I am both a nerd and a people-person: I love a night in, reading fiction, and a night out, at Busch Stadium watching the Cardinals. Why I tutor: to watch students grow in academics and in character. Favorite subjects to tutor: 1-ACT English and Reading (I took the test 3 times as a high school student...I know); 2-...

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.

...has focused on literature analysis, quantitative research papers and admissions essays. As a member of the Washington University Admissions Interview Team, I have a wealth of knowledge about what colleges are looking for in a prospective student’s standardized test scores and personal essays. I hope to develop my students into critical thinkers that are able to tackle a question or essay prompt with confidence. In my free time I enjoy traveling, reading and taking advantage...

...the spectrum from our economy, health issues, and civil rights for the better. Every child deserves access to an excellent education, a fair shot at reaching their full potential, and a society that welcomes change. Education goes beyond the school classroom and if given the appropriate tools, in and outside the classroom, all children can learn. Outside of teaching fifth grade full-time and part-time tutoring/babysitting I enjoy staying active by running, biking, playing soccer, reading,...

...hands-on experiments. These camps taught the kids so much, but felt nothing like school. It was fun not only for them, but for me as well! I have taken this fun experience and applied it to my own teaching style. I firmly believe that all children can learn, they just need the right tools and support for their particular needs. I hope to encourage the students I work with so that they not only can...

I am currently a college student majoring in biology with an emphasis in pre-med. I aspire to become a neurologist in the future. I know what it is like to misunderstand something in class and feel frustrated. I know what it is like when a teacher does not explain something clearly. I will adapt to your needs and learning strategies. I am here to help.

...standardized testing. As a college athlete, I understand that many students are committed to activities outside the classroom, and I pursue productivity and efficiency in every session to ensure that students are able to achieve their academic goals without compromising other priorities. I also understand that no two students are exactly alike; I am very flexible in my approach to the learning process and I really enjoy working with diverse personalities and learning styles. I...

I am looking for a part time tutoring job in math, programming, standardized testing, or any other subjects I am qualified for . I enjoy helping other students succeed. If you are looking for a teacher who can be a friend as well, then I'm your guy. More about myself, I am working on a dual degree, B.S. in Computer Science and B.S. in Systems Engineering at the Washington University in St. Louis. I have...

...I assisted students with English, Math, and Reading. Through Kumon I learned the skills necessary to be an effective tutor: patience and an ability to instill a deeper passion of the material that is relatable to the learner. Additionally, I worked as an A+ tutor through my high school program, in which I tutored my own peers and others in my grade. I was able to learn how to relate with the student in a...

...clarity and certainty. My experience has resulted in learning to work easily with my clients, whether they were adults, students in high school, college and post-graduate programs. I encourage them to understand that all communication deals with a person's relationship to their audience whether an audience of one or 100, written/verbal/online, social or academic or business. Together we will work to help you address speaking with any size group, as well as improving interpersonal communications...

...two years where I managed their tutoring program, taught a study skills course, developed program specific curriculum, and worked with college professors to implement accommodations and modifications based on student needs. After that experience, I returned to the K-12 setting and worked as a special education teacher at the high school level for 2 years. I taught small setting English classes, supported study halls that focused on academic and executive functioning, and co-taught English classes...

I graduated from UMSL with a BA in history and a minor in German. I'm strongly interested in most kinds of history and language, and am always ready to help students in subjects from European history to German to going over essays. I believe that language and history are topics that anyone can understand if they are just taught in the right way.... I believe in helping students help themselves. I assist them enough that they...