Award-Winning English Grammar and Syntax Tutors serving St. Louis, MO

...Christian College with a B.S. in Christian Ministry and Lincoln University with a Masters of Divinity. I have a passion for learning that fuels my love of education. In addition to teaching college courses, I have worked as a tutor with another private tutoring company My favorite subjects to tutor are math, English, and speech, and I thoroughly enjoy helping students that may be struggling finally "get it." Outside of education, my hobbies include sports,...

Hello! This is my eighth year as a university instructor and I love working with fellow learners. My expertise is in literature, reading, and writing. I have also worked with young learners, from pre-K through elementary, and into middle and high school. I am a mom, and love working with kids!

Hi! I'm a full-time English teacher with experience in English literature, film, art history, writing, and Spanish. If you are looking for assistance in any of these subjects, you have come to the right place! Christina

...Tutoring is about finding that spark for students. I try to work with the student to find a way to relate to whatever subject they are struggling with. This means being open and flexible in my styles. When a student sees the light at the end of the tunnel, it is such a rewarding experience. I have found once they can get past their struggles, they become passionate about taking on the next obstacle. This...

...high school, I 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...

...do not like busy work and would rather be engaged in something meaningful and I do the same while helping students. While English and Spanish were my favorite subjects to study in school, I have many other interests that occupy my time. When I am not teaching, coaching or studying, you can find me staying active by playing volleyball, running, doing yoga or other sports, cheering on the St. Louis Cardinals, traveling or dreaming about...

...standardized test prep. At the beginning of a first teaching session, I like to get to know the student and obtain a sense of context by asking a few questions surrounding his/her desires, challenges, goals, etc. To me, a student is to be understood and respected as a person first and foremost. From there, my method is very practical. I try to meet students where they are and help them get to where they want...

...Mathematics Educators of Greater St. Louis and the Science Teachers of Missouri. I am a volunteer for PALS (a no-kill animal shelter) in Troy, Missouri. Recently, I began volunteering for the St. Louis area Muscular Dystrophy Association. I also like to read (naturally), collect old cookbooks and travel around to visit the hidden treasures of Missouri and Illinois. In the summer, you will find me working in my backyard garden and observing the butterflies. I...

...to specialized creative writing classes, senior-level classes business writing, and capstone classes in public policy. I firmly believe that putting the material in cultural and historical contexts gives students a concrete way to understand the lessons. I encourage students to analyze why the information is important and to apply their new knowledge in other situations. Teaching someone to use knowledge, rather than just to regurgitate it, is the hallmark of true learning. It's like teaching...

...in English from Saint Louis University, where I specialized in American Literature, poetry, and pedagogy. As an educator, my experience includes a full-time faculty appointment in English as a Second Language, in addition to teaching freshman composition, business and technical writing, and American and British literature as an adjunct instructor. I also have more than a decade of writing center/tutoring experience, both as the coordinator of the English Language Center, a writing center for international...

...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 started my career thinking I was teaching English. I eventually figured out that what I actually do is teach people. Young people who are smart and creative and funny and challenging. I love teaching because it has taught me grace. Not physically, unfortunately. But I try to...

...Saint Louis University, thanks to my AP English credits. I also spent a semester working in The Writing Center at Eastern Illinois University as a graduate assistant, tutor, blogger, and Grammar Hotline resource. Reading and writing are my passions, and I love helping others improve, excel, and discover their own positive relationship with these subjects. I would love to help you do just that, so please contact me about setting up a tutoring session(s).

...college credit classes, and I have designed curriculum for both. I have been to Spain, Guatemala and Mexico, though I have backgrounds in other subjects as well. I am an author and am very experienced in tutoring writing and various other components of communication arts. I have worked with privileged youth and youth at-risk and have held my current teaching position for 4 full years now, and I enjoy what I do!

...the opportunity to spark a similar passion in other students. I don't believe in just teaching individuals the facts, but I enjoy helping them to also develop their innate learning abilities. My approach would center on encouragement and mutual respect above all else. I attended Crossroads College Preparatory School for seventh through twelfth grades. After one year at Reed College in Portland, Oregon, I transferred to Webster University here in Saint Louis. Although I am...

...That's why I 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),...

...years ago with a focus on elementary education. Upon graduating, I began my teaching career at the elementary level where I worked with students from various cultures and backgrounds, including ESL students. My travels have led me to such countries as Barbados and Bahamas. As a life long educator, I believe that students deserve to have the best education possible and be treated with respect and fairness. I look forward to working with you.

...Western Civilization, and 20th Century World History. I have just started my sixth year as a certified educator, and I am reflecting on the changes that have taken place in my profession in recent years. With larger class sizes and an increasingly diverse student body in St. Louis area schools, individual instruction is at a premium. This is what makes tutoring such a valuable service to families. Tutoring honors and promotes the individuality that is...

...working, I love spending time outdoors hiking or biking. I also enjoy watching soccer on television, and am a big fan of Real Madrid in Spain and Fulham in the UK. I enjoy reading modern literature quite a bit; my favorites are Thomas Pynchon and Alvaro Mutis. I also love comics, and keep up with the Walking Dead series. I love action and adventure television, and watch Doctor Who and Mr. Robot most often. Finally,...

I am interested in helping students with the arts and creativity. I have a masters in art education from MIZZOU and a BA in art ed from SEMO. I've taught art the last 9 years in public schools ranging from PK all the way to 12th. Additionally I coached speech and debate for four years. I am actively involved in contemporary art theory and enjoy helping learners of all ages.

...year. Through this process, I have witnessed firsthand how personalized instruction can help children excelmy four-year-old is already performing at a first-grade level in math, writing, and counting. I am dedicated to helping students overcome academic challenges and build confidence in their abilities. My greatest strengths as a tutor are patience, adaptability, and a strong commitment to student success. While I enjoy tutoring all elementary subjects, my favorite subject to teach is science. I am...