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

...English from Saint Louis University, I have found great satisfaction in working one-on-one with students and with the screenwriters from my workshops. The college classes I designed and taught ranged from developmental writing classes and freshman level rhetoric classes 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....

...where I led test preparation and ran a discussion section. My strengths are in the sciences, especially biology and chemistry, as well as standardized test preparation and study skills. I think my favorite subject to tutor would be biology, where I am personally most knowledgeable and for which I have a passion because of the amazing feats of life all around us. I believe that the first step in connecting with a student as a...

I am a senior at Washington University in St. Louis studying Biochemistry and Spanish, and I will start medical school this upcoming year. I feel comfortable tutoring a wide range of subjects, but am especially interested in tutoring languages, math and science. I am also enjoy tutoring test prep at both a high-school and college level (SAT, ACT and MCAT). In my spare time I enjoy rock climbing, improvisational comedy and traveling!

...years. I earned a B.A. in English Literature with a minor in French, and a B.S. with High Honors in Journalism and Communications. After working as a journalist (and winning numerous nationwide awards in news- and feature-writing), I decided to head back to school – this time to Rutgers University, where I earned an M.A. summa cum laude in English Literature. While in graduate school, I learned how to write 50-page papers without blinking an...

I am a graduate of Saint Louis University. I received my Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication with a focus on Journalism. Since graduating college, I have worked full time as a marketing copywriter. I am most passionate about English, Reading, and Literature, and am excited for the opportunity to help students succeed in these subjects and others!

...and statistics. I have always worked diligently to be a strong student and a life-long learner. My personal learning journey inspires my tutoring efforts. As a tutor, much of the advice, tips, and coaching I offer stems from my own hard earned learning experiences or from my experiences working with students. I have also worked with a multitude of tutoring clients, and each student that I have worked with always seems to teach me something...

...History. I am currently planning to enter law school, and I enjoy writing novels on the side. I have experience teaching and tutoring in both Spanish and English. I have worked as a high school Spanish teacher's assistant, an elementary school Spanish instructor, a high school writing coach, and an adult language learner ESL teacher. I believe in turning students into teachers--helping learn the subject matter well enough that they feel comfortable explaining it to...

...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 currently a journalism major, I am interested in...

University of Missouri - Saint Louis Magna Cum Laude Bachelor of Arts Anthropology, Minors in Art History and Japanese University of New Orleans Bachelor of Arts Studio Art-Digital Art; Minor in Film 6+ years teaching and tutoring through various academic levels. Former competitive swimmer and active youth swim coach. Experience with teaching children with special needs and IEPs.

...Computer Science students where I reviewed their code and walked them through their homework. Since college, I have been learning web development and volunteering for a community connection app called HELP. I am open to tutoring in a variety of subject areas and help prepare you for big exams such as the SAT, ACT, GED and more. I hope that I can lift any clouds in your head after tutoring so you can always look...

...Only through education can we improve. I became a teacher to positively influence the world and help inspire others to be the best they can be. I view education as a holistic experience. I love my content area and care deeply about it. However, I care more about my students. This means that I strive to help my students in ways besides simply understanding the content. I want my students to be better learners, problem...

...wanted to be an educator. The classroom was magical to me - learning about literature, language, the world, and the universe was exhilarating. I found comfort and satisfaction from understanding a concept, demonstrating my skills, and expressing my ideas through writing. Having the opportunity to help students gain those understandings is one of the greatest honors and joys of my life. I spent 3 years in college tutoring students in writing at all levels and...

...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, watching Star Wars, and cheering on my Cardinals and Blues. My philosophy of teaching is twofold; I want to create...

...two years. During quarantine, I temporarily moved to California to help tutor my younger cousins (8 and13) who were struggling academically due to the new COVID-19 online schooling restrictions. My cousins also faced several unique learning challenges, including severe dyslexia and ADHD. These experiences have challenged me to be able to create engaging learning experiences tailored to each child's individual needs. I have struggled with severe anxiety most of my life. In academia, my anxiety...

...can overcome your academic challenges together! I believe every problem has a solution. I discovered tutoring many years ago while in college and have loved engaging in it ever since. I believe the importance of shaping the minds of our world's future is vital to both our senior communities and our youth. Knowledge is what led to the theories and discoveries of all man kind. I hope to meet with you soon!!

...but also thrive personally. My experience spans over 15 years in special education, where I've had the privilege of working with diverse learners, helping them overcome barriers to success. I specialize in tutoring Reading, English Language Arts, and Social Emotional Skills, with a particular fondness for English Language Arts. This subject opens worlds, allowing students to explore expressions, cultures, and deep inner work, which aligns perfectly with my holistic educational philosophy. My teaching philosophy centers...

...studying English Literature as an undergrad at Harvard College, and then spent a year in Japan teaching English as a second language to students ranging in age from 4 to 80 years old (!). One of the greatest joys of tutoring in particular, for me, is the ways in which I can personalize the lessons in order to help a student access the material on their own terms, in ways that make sense to them....

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.

...St. Louis. My undergraduate degree was in chemical engineering and as a result I have a lot of experience in math and science of all levels. I have also worked on for Dresser-Rand on the design and installation of a small scale liquefaction plant in British Columbia. I am currently completing a single course in order to fully complete my degree and I am training to hopefully become a Coast Guard rescue swimmer in the...

...resolution to such an extent that I never returned to St. Louis University. However, I must admit that I wish I had. From November 1972 to June 1979, I taught English at Sumner High School, where I received seven years of invaluable training and experience in classroom management and curriculum development. The latter part of my teaching career was spent in East St. Louis School District 189 at East St. Louis Senior High School (September...