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

...a mathematical logic minor that was perfect for my interests and learning style. This education, combined with my experience as a teacher in Creighton's "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,...

...allowed my interest in the lived experience of peoples to guide both my choice of elective courses, and the way in which I approached a variety of topics and concepts. I have explored and excelled in courses from economics, to Russian language and history, to the study of governments both domestic and foreign - largely...

...favorite job to date has been as a professional Portuguese interpreter in Provo, Utah, interpreting instructional classes, private interviews, medical appointments, and more interactions from English to Portuguese for over 50 native Portuguese speakers from Brazil, Portugal, Angola, Cabo Verde, and Mozambique over the course of a 2 year period. My passion is language (Spanish,...

...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 tutor and a mentor, I was...

...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 on their endlessly fascinating intellectual journeys!

...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...

...with more methods for approaching both tests. I know both the ACT and the SAT inside and out. I can both help students quickly improve their test scores through simple test-taking tricks, but I can also help them develop their abilities and strengthen their conceptual grasp of a more difficult field. I find I get...

...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 school, I was briefly a tutor...

...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, I was able to develop different...

...take advantage of every chance we have to get to know it more. Erasmus really had me in that single sentence! I have been a teacher and student of the humanities since 1993, when I enrolled at Blackburn College, a tiny midwestern liberal arts school in the middle of a corn field. As I studied...

...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...

...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 a K-9 school as a Peace...

...tutor at Kumon for over 4 years, teaching students of all ages and watching them grow and succeed. My college peers often sought my help to parse difficult concepts into understandable pieces and to offer intuitive approaches to problems. I treat teaching and learning as an exercise of clear, open communication; the better the communication,...

...experience with tutoring. I tutor primarily in the sciences since it is the field I have the most experience with, but I also do some math tutoring. My favorite subject to tutor is probably anything pertaining to the biological sciences (especially neuroscience). My tutoring style is relatively relaxed and student-driven. I believe building strong foundations...

...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...

...a WUSTL School of Medicine lab dedicated to elucidating molecular mechanisms of the malaria parasite. I believe my extensive research experience places me in a strong position to tutor for the MCAT, an exam very centered around reading portions of research articles and understanding figures. Although I have not tutored for the MCAT before joining...

...students achieve their full potential, while having fun in the process. I also would love to help students with MCAT prep and encourage them throughout the process of getting to medical school. Outside of the classroom, I played varsity softball, and was involved in a variety of clubs. I also enjoy playing piano and guitar...

...tutoring initiative, Each One Teach One. In college, I have also taught ESL. In my experience working with students in elementary through high school and even with graduate students, I have found that students learn best and are more motivated to take on challenges in environments in which they feel comfortable enough to make mistakes....

...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 exam essay writing) during my 5...

...she was not a quick study and received failing grades on many of those assignments! Teaching is my calling. I love #mindblown moments (those of us of a certain age might have long ago called those "light-bulb moments"). English, it turns out, is not everyone's favorite subject! Some students actually like math? I love when...