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

I am recent graduate of Columbia University in New York (a dual major in Physics and English). I have been tutoring for a little over two years, with a focus on the ACT and SAT. I have experience with Catalyst tutoring as well as Varsity, which has given me experience with more methods for approaching both tests. I know both the ACT and the SAT inside and out. I can...

...expertise in Algebra, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Economics, Psychology, English, SAT and Study Skills/Organization - Particularly passionate about all topics related to STEM and Study Skills/Time Management - Adaptive and efficient tutor who uses examples and repetition to promote progress and learning - Past experience working with students diagnosed with ADHD and other disabilities that affect learning - Lived in Connecticut (13 years) and Shanghai (5 years) - Enthusiastic about sports/fitness - Swimming (12 years), Tennis...

...past thirteen years. I began tutoring my peers in middle school after my parents pointed out that it would help reinforce my own knowledge. In preparation for the SATs, I attended a private test prep center where I learned specialized strategies for standardized tests. After receiving a perfect score of 800 on the math section of my SATs, I was invited to begin working at a private test prep company. My age and affable nature...

...I continued to informally tutor fellow students in college because I learned better in the process while teaching other people. I feel a great sense of accomplishment whenever I pass on valuable knowledge to another person! I can teach people how to improve their performance on the ACT, SAT, and GMAT standardized tests. In addition, I can teach algebra, geometry, and Chinese at all levels. My favorite subject to teach is the GMAT exam because...

...a wide variety of experiences both tutoring and being tutored so I know the stresses and obstacles of both parties. I started tutoring without pay earlier in my college career at an organization called UrbanFuture that helps underprivileged students after school to increase their skills in mathematics, reading, and other 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,...

...where I used to help students from the second to sixth grade improve and build reading, writing, and math skills. Furthermore, during summer of 2013, I served as a volunteer teacher at a school for children with learning disabilities in Chennai for two weeks. I created fun activities focused on 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...

...to be a teacher, and love learning new things! I believe science is more than just a body of facts--it's a way of thinking. I hope to empower students to see their world through a scientific lens, and support students by taking on a growth mindset. Having studied the psychology of learning, I recognize that teaching students about how they learn is key to success in any subject. In addition to my experiences as a...

...myself drawn to tales of legend and myth that stirred my heart and ignited my imagination. In time, my interests turned from the fantastical to that which is truly fantastic: stories of human loss and achievement rooted in fact, not folklore, that could surprise and inspire in ways no fiction ever could. Now I seek to promote that same passion in others, to bring to others an approach to history, economics, philosophy, and civics which...

...degrees. I hold a BA in Anthropology (with Spanish and Music minors) from Lawrence University in Appleton, WI, and an MA in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages from the Monterey Institute of International Studies in Monterey, CA. I love to travel, and have lived and worked in three countries outside the U.S. In Costa Rica, I worked with study abroad students in an Intensive Spanish Language program. In El Salvador, I taught in...

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).

...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 prep (ACT, SAT) and English language/composition. I am always honored to help guide students...

I'm an undergraduate student at Washington University in St. Louis, majoring in Political Science and Philosophy. I mentor high school students in debate at New Trier High School. I'm especially passionate about writing, but I'm always excited to tutor students in any discipline.

...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, trauma and child advocacy...

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.

...Thesis about foreign policy and American electoral politics and independently studying positive psychology and Middle Eastern governments. I hope to eventually go to law school, where I can continue to research, read, analyze, and write extensively. A step in this direction, I took the LSAT a few months ago and I am familiar with the test's altered protocol. In addition to majors and minors, I have studied upper-level math, literature, philosophy, and art history. My...

...inequities. I have worked in multiple capacities as a tutor and academic instructor for the past 9 years. I began tutoring during high school by participating in a club that provided free tutoring to lower income students from a neighboring middle school. Later during high school, I began working at a summer enrichment program that had a variety of courses offered to students in grades 3-8. I primarily taught mathematics and standardized test prep (including...

...in courses including Japanese and Linguistics. I also helped peers with their essays and presentations. Outside of class, I founded and presided over the now-official Linguistics Club. I love tutoring because it not only allows me to work with and help other people but also encourages me to reinforce and improve my own knowledge. I especially enjoy working with people on their reading and writing, because I believe writing skills empower people to express themselves....

I am a graduate of Washington University in St. Louis. I earned a Masters of Science in quantitative finance and a Bachelor of Arts in economics, with minors in mathematics and history. My tutoring experience includes mostly mathematics, with students ranging from elementary to college. I love watching students gain mastery of their subject material and applying their studies to everyday situations.

...in Psychological & Brain Sciences and Spanish. I have extensive knowledge and research experience in psychology, particularly clinical and abnormal psychology. I have conducted several research projects studying psychotic illnesses, anxiety, and personality. While my speciality subject is Psychology, I tutor a wide variety of subjects, including Spanish (all levels), ACT, SAT, and GRE. My favorite part of the tutoring experience is developing a long-term study plan whilst ensuring that my clients are strategic in...

I have worked as an Academic Coach which means I worked with middle and high school students helping them to develop and achieve academic and career goals. I also tutored them as needed. I love math because I like to solve problems and investigate. I also like to figure out how to work difficult problems out.