Award-Winning Languages Tutors serving St. Louis, MO

...a career teacher (26 years in the classroom) and long-time (10 years) personal tutor. Language learning and effective communication are my specialties. From beginning language classes to AP English to IB Spanish to Advanced ESL to writing college application essays, I will be able to help you increase and deepen your understanding of language learning and effective communication. During every session you should expect to: smile (and maybe laugh). Dad jokes are my go-to humor....

...that goes well beyond rote memorization or cursory engagement. Through this perspective, I aim to bring students closer to their educational goals - be that mastery of a content area course, or excellence in standardized testing. My approach to instruction which seeks to involve students in their own learning as much as possible, focusing on presenting content in a way which reflects not only their individual learning styles, but their interests and preferences as much...

I am a graduate from Truman State University with a degree in Romance Languages and a degree in Psychology with a focus on social behavior. I tutor for a variety of subjects including Psychology, 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...

I am a current Junior studying at Emory University. I am currently pursuing a BS in Biology with the hopes of entering physical therapy school in the future. I received National Merit for my performance on the PSAT and SAT tests (scores of 213 and 2130 respectively).

I am a graduate of Truman State University in Kirksville, MO. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and I will be receiving my Masters of Arts in Education with emphasis in Elementary Education December 12. Since returning home to St. Louis, I have been student teaching in a first grade classroom. I have experience with tutoring at all ages, from first grade to college-level. I tutor a broad range of subjects, but I...

Hello and thank you for choosing Varsity Tutors, where great students come for the best tutoring! My name is Ken and I graduated from the University of Notre Dame with an Economics degree in May 2017. I have been tutoring for over 10 years and have worked with students in a wide range of subjects as well as preparing for the ACT. In the course of my work, I have personally witnessed the great impact...

I am currently a student in my final year at Saint Louis University finishing my Bachelor of Arts majoring in Spanish and International Studies with a focus in translation and international business. I’ve lived, studied, and worked in Ecuador on and off since 2012 with stints that include an internship at a Fair Trade cooperative, volunteering on organic livestock and produce farms, and teaching and tutoring rural students. In my free time, I enjoy creative...

...help you find that! From UrbanFuture, I proceeded to tutor with pay privately for my parents' colleague's children in elementary school in mathematics, science, and reading. From my years of tutoring, I have learned that the most success comes from developing a healthy and friendly relationship with my student that encourages pushing him/her to achieve what they previously thought they couldn't, while still staying within the student's comfort zone. Learning shouldn't ever become too frustrating!...

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.

I am currently studying Biology at Saint Louis University, planning to attend medical school. I have experience tutoring college level Biology and Chemistry courses, among other courses as well. Please feel free to contact me regarding any questions!

...happy whenever I help someone understand an easier way to solve questions. My teaching philosophy is that there is no student who cannot improve: every individual has a preferred method for arriving at an answer, and it's up to the tutor to guide them towards optimal performance. Although I graduated with a science degree, I study philosophy and history for fun. I enjoy playing board games and piecing puzzles together. Nothing makes me more proud...

I am a graduate of Washington University in St. Louis. With psychology and neuroscience in my background, I realize how important it is that a student is able to connect with the information in a way that makes sense to him or her, creating a memory or system that will actually stick. As such, I find that, as I work with a student, I try to see how the student sees the problem and find...

I graduated from Saint Louis University with a B.A. in English/Spanish. I hold a Master’s degree in Slavonic Studies from the University of Oxford, UK as well as a Master’s degree in Spanish from Saint Louis University. I am currently working toward a Ph.D. in Spanish and Comparative Literature at Washington University in St. Louis. I have taught several introductory Spanish courses at the university level. In addition, I have taught ESL courses to adults...

...time to connect meaningfully with each student, so that I am able to help them to the best of my abilities. I believe that all students are able to do well in their courses, as long as they are given the proper resources and patience as a teacher, which I believe that I can provide. My favorite subjects to tutor are any sort of math and science courses. I'm very excited to help my students...

I graduated from Allegheny College in Meadville, PA in the spring of 2014 with a Bachelor of Arts. My major was in Romance Languages with a focus on French and Spanish, and my minor was Biology. While I love learning foreign languages, I am also very passionate about the natural sciences, specifically Biology, Physics, and Chemistry. During my undergraduate studies, I spent an extensive period of time in the Chemistry department as a teaching assistant,...

I believe that to be a great teacher, you must be willing to be a great learner. All the great teachers that I have met were flexible, kind, and learners themselves. I try to bring these qualities to every class I teach. As a teacher for almost 13 years, I also believe it is important to adapt and change what you teach based off of your student's strengths and learning styles. Making each teaching experience...

I recently graduated from Washington University in St. Louis with a Bachelor of Arts in Urban Studies and minors in Spanish and Architecture. Throughout college I worked as Co-President of my university's student group, City Faces, an after-school tutoring and mentoring program for youth in Clinton Peabody Public Housing where I developed curriculum and helped to oversee operations. I also regularly tutor students within my community in a variety of subjects ranging from math to...

Everyone learns differently, and every instructor teaches differently. It's that interaction and alignment of the 2 that will bring the greatest mutual discoveries in whatever we need to tackle.

Hello! With a double major in Psychology and Spanish and an ESL certification from the University of Toronto, I have the knowledge to tutor in any of these subjects. Along with my education, I have the experience, I have tutored children and adults for about 2 years on and off. I have worked with children for 10+ years and lived in Argentina and Colombia for extended periods of time. I like to focus on the...

...to me. I faced difficulties in learning new things and it helped me be patient with the process of learning. I realize that learning and education can be challenging, but even more so it can be so rewarding. I want the students I work with to know that I've been there, in situations where learning something new may be challenging, and I am excited to be a part of that learning process with them. Outside...