Award-Winning SAT Writing and Language Tutors serving St. Charles, MO

...program so when test time comes, you are confident and prepared! Most importantly, I want students to know that with me, don't be afraid to make mistakes! Getting the answer wrong or even a bad grade is such a great tool for learning if you stay engaged and you know it does not define your abilities nor intelligence! Let's work together! I believe learning is much more effective, memorable, and productive when you have an...

...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, primarily in the areas of test...

..."Philosophy for Children" program, has helped me to understand that teaching, one-on-one or in a classroom setting, is something that I'm passionate about. I believe that dialogue between mentor and pupil, much in the style of Plato's works, is the most effective way of imparting knowledge. Despite how overbearing or intimidating that might sound, I also think that light, informal settings are the best for tutoring. In my free time I enjoy reading, riding my...

...academic subjects. Ultimately, the middle school program is geared toward preparing the students for the nationally standardized MAP tests. During my 2 years with UrbanFuture, I was able to develop different teaching methods and styles dependent on the student I was teaching. Everyone has their own special way to learn, it's my job to help you find that! From UrbanFuture, I proceeded to tutor with pay privately for my parents' colleague's children in elementary school...

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).

...bending the ears of roommates, peers, and strangers alike with stories too unbelievable to be untrue. In so doing, I have found that seeing the passion for learning inspired in others is not only a deeply gratifying experience, but a meaningful one. Every time I see a friend or student laugh, recoil, or furrow their brow in response to a story I have told, a video I have shown them, or a presentation I have...

...improving basic math and reading skills, collaborated with other instructors, motivated students, and led one on one classes during the afterschool program. Also, in high school, I was briefly a tutor for geometry, chemistry, and calculus AB. Currently, I just finished my first year of college at Saint Louis University (SLU). I am premedical student who is majoring Biology, and I am seriously considering pursuing a second major in Anthropology. I have recently been accepted...

...and I would genuinely love to help you with your studies! I especially love to help people improve their writing, whether it is to find more success in school, to do better on the SAT or ACT, or simply to improve themselves. I believe students learn best when they are engaged with subject, so I aim to make all of my tutoring sessions fun and enjoyable while still being productive to a student's long-term goals....

...the tutors here at Varsity Tutors. I am from St. Louis, and attended Westminster Christian Academy in Town and Country. I recently graduated from Greenville University in Illinois and majored in History/ESL Education. I hold teaching certificates in both Missouri and Illinois in both History and ESL and am fluent in Spanish as well. I played football at Westminster and at Greenville and am currently coaching. In my free time, I enjoy learning about history,...

...undergraduate poetry workshops for two years. As someone who benefited enormously from tutoring, I think it's important to pay that benefit forward, and I spent two years between undergrad and grad school tutoring high school English, writing, and 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...

...my sixteen years of service, I earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Secondary English and years later I acquired a Master of Arts Degree in Education Administration. Currently, I am pursuing a Specialist Degree with an emphasis in Education Administration at Lindenwood University. As a result of my passion for learning, it is my aspiration to apply for acceptance into the Lindenwood University's Doctoral Program for the upcoming Fall Semester. Moreover, because of my...

...personally struggled with both math and reading comprehension. I had never been taught good study habits. However, I changed my approach to school work and graduated Summa cum Laude from college. As a math tutor, my goal is for my students to not only learn, but to also understand that it is an exercise in reasoning. I want them to come to know that math can, in fact, be fun. As a reading tutor, I...

...I received my Bachelor of Arts in Biology, with a minor in Psychology. Currently, I am in graduate school through Northeastern University, working toward my Master of Science in Marine Biology. I have always sought after opportunities to tutor others, whether they be my peers or younger students, as it is something I truly enjoy. I am most passionate about tutoring science subjects, specifically Biology, Chemistry and Ecology, and I have three years experience tutoring...

I have studied a wide range of subjects and always try to connect students to understanding the reasons WHY things are the way they are. I love learning and want to make it as enjoyable as possible for everyone involved.

...love helping students better understand concepts in ways that make sense to them. Through non-profit volunteer work I have had the opportunity to teach life sciences to students in the classroom, design fun messy exper tasks, and tutored other veteran college students in writing/history/etc. I've also helped prepare many successful entrance essays for college applicants. Currently senior status: BS Biology, BA Psychology Additional work and studies in intelligence, international relations (Afghanistan, Kazakhstan), conservation, professional writing,...

...to learning how to read. I'm in Saint Louis as a Coro Fellow in Public Affairs and am hoping to tutor in my spare time. I love working with students until they completely understand a concept. I'm open to tutoring in Spanish, English, basic math and, of course, the nitty gritty of ACT test prep. In my spare time, I love to cook new recipes, run around Forest Park, discover new music and explore the...

...at the University of Missouri - St. Louis, and recently graduated from Washington University in St. Louis with majors in Business Administration and Political Science. I also have a ton of experience working in college admissions, with 4 years in Washington University's Office of Undergraduate Admissions and another year with Chamberlain University as an Admissions Advisor. I know what colleges are looking for and understand how best to help students tell their story. Whether that's...

...as a tutor with Varsity Tutors. I am a highly trained professional Middle School Math and English teacher and have trained in several tutoring settings, working with a variety of age groups from K-12. I have tutored in writing centers at the high school and college level and tutored math at the elementary and middle school level. I am certified in Missouri to teach Middle School English and Math, receiving my degree from St. Louis...

...because I know that a powerful college essay can not only help a student gain college admission, but it can afford the student writer with an amazing opportunity to think about who they are and learn to communicate that with just a few words. My passion for education is in large part due to the education I have been fortunate enough to receive. Now that I have worked with school systems that have fewer resources,...

I am an incoming sophomore at the University of Michigan's school of engineering. I am majoring in computer science and minoring in creative writing. Math is one of my best subjects and I was in the top accelerated program throughout middle school and high school. As a tutor, I think it's most important to teach something you're passionate about, because then you will not only educate the person you're tutoring -- you will inspire them.