Award-Winning Literature Tutors serving St. Louis, MO

...away. I had to sit with it a few moments and look at the big picture. And then, this is what I said to those people asking, I said,: Did you go to elementary school? oh yes they said, my fourth grade teacher was so cool. I asked: do you suppose that Doctor so and so went to elementary school? well I'm quite sure they did. why are you asking me these obvious questions? everyone...

My name is Keenan. I like old books that make me laugh, walking around big cities at night, idle chit-chat with friends, noodling on the piano, going to places I've never been before, and learning by another's learning.

...become increasingly sophisticated throughout the course of their academic year by focusing on their overall comprehension as well as the mechanics of their writing. Additionally, I have had great success aiding students in writing their personal statements for both undergraduate and graduate admissions. Across the board, my teaching philosophy has been to prompt my students through discussion, using questions as much as concrete examples to promote understanding. Currently I work as the managing editor for...

...Project Reporting. I am a Certified Master Trainer, Instructional Designer, and Performance Coach with an MA in Communications from Webster University and a BA in Psychology from Washington University. Combined with many years in the corporate communications world, I have found that there are many ways we can work together that will achieve your very best performance. People I have worked with tell me they have greatly improved their communications abilities by learning how to...

...growth on the ACT English, ACT Reading, and Common Core tests. In schools where students had never passed AP scores, over 45 of my students scored 3s, 4s, and 5s on the AP US History, AP English Language, and AP US Government exams. With the right motivation, I believe that all students can achieve excellence in all subject areas. All students can thrive with individual attention and instruction, and that is why I'm thrilled to...

...and refugees in Chicago, completed a year with AmeriCorps for Literacy Volunteers of Illinois where I was an ESL Adult Education Teacher. Most recently, I worked for three years as a language assistant in both elementary and high schools in Spain. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Spanish, ESL, Reading, and Phonics. I am a strong proponent of education and try to encourage students to think of their...

I love tutoring in Writing and English. I was a writing consultant at my University for two years while I was in college. My favorite pieces to consultant on are personal statements. In my free time, I love to be outdoors, explore Boston, read, and watch movies.... Everyone has there own learning style that needs to be addressed.... Talk about their goals for improvement and what they want from a session.... By teaching them new skills...

I am a recently certified ELA teacher in the state of Missouri. I just started working on my Masters of Arts in Teaching with an emphasis in English. I have been a life long lover of books and would love to share that passion and knowledge with students.

...to Varsity Tutors! I hold a Bachelor's Degree in 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...

...in English at Saint Louis University. I have a Masters degree in English from the University of Missouri at St. Louis. I have ten years of high school teaching experience and ten years of college level teaching experience in Writing and Literature. I have also worked for two years in the Writing Center at Saint Louis University tutoring students in writing at all levels from Freshmen English essays to graduate school essays and college application...

...area in which I have tutored extensively) 5. Test preparation (from MAP to to the GRE!) tutoring My years as a classroom teacher for the fourth, fifth and seventh grades and as a tutor for third grade through post-graduate test preparation have provided me with so many strategies to help students of all ages, which is important since every student has different strengths and interests. We will find the strategies that work best for you...

...not judgmental at all. I am fun and laid back, but knowledgeable and committed to education. I can tutor anything related to English, though I certainly specialize in Writing. I am also qualified and available to teach ACT prep. I have an understanding of standardized tests and can help students formulate effective strategies to maximize their scores. As I mentioned earlier, reading and writing fiction have to be near the top of my hobbies list....

...these subjects but I am willing and able to tackle other subjects as well. My favorite thing to do is to get students laughing while they learn so studying turns into more than an obligation. I have found through my experience that children will be more willing to learn if they are having fun and it makes the experience more engaging for both of us. Outside of school I enjoy reading, swimming, and playing my...

...a writing tutor with adult ESL students in Massachusetts. My philosophy is that education is a life long process and we as individuals do not all share the same style of learning. Having been a visitor to countries with a culture and language different from the one I am used to, I have been in many situations where I faced things completely unknown to me. I faced difficulties in learning new things and it helped...

I have spent more than 20 years working with elementary, middle and high school, college and ESL students on research, grammar, diction, and writing clarity and organization. I have degrees in Library & Information Science, Journalism, American Studies, and Sociology.

...I enjoy teaching and tutoring students of all levels from K-12 to college. I am an experienced and effective tutor with special interests in Spanish and French, the arts, cultures, math, science, English composition, and reading. I believe that my passion and genuine interest in to learn and to understand contribute to my interests in teaching and tutoring. When helping students, I break concepts down into their fundamental components, teach and tutor with patience and...

Hi! My name is Caroline and I am a current student at Washington University in St. Louis, double majoring in Anthropology: Global Health & Environment and Healthcare Management. I have 6 years of tutoring experience via both volunteer and private opportunities, and am so excited to be a part of the team at Varsity Tutors.

...Johns Hopkins University, where I received my B.A. in International Studies from Johns Hopkins University, minoring in Economics and History. I conducted a 2.5 year research project, culminating in a senior honors thesis on electronic currencies (namely Bitcoin) at both Johns Hopkins and the London School of Economics. This fall, I'm going to continue that research as I pursue a Master's in Philosophy at Cambridge University. I also have a great interest in the environment,...

...the opportunity for me to give presentations to students at the elementary, middle and high school levels. I had the opportunity to lead classroom activities, assist students with problem-solving, and administer a post-test to ensure the retention of information. I received my education at Saint Louis University and graduated with a bachelors degree in English and a bachelors degree in Theatre. This year I plan to pursue a Masters in Education. I currently tutor English,...

...focused on college and ready for any opportunity. I have continued acting as a tutor through college, mostly through teaching senior citizens how to use the computer. I love learning and believe that love of learning is within every student, and I am intent on finding it! In my free time I love to read classic novels and watch movies. My guilty pleasure is watching anything on TLC or Bravo, and I will stop at...