Award-Winning Tutors serving University City, MO

...years of classroom teaching and almost two decades of one-on-one tutoring experience, I specialize in language acquisition and effective communication. My areas of expertise include beginner to advanced Spanish, AP English, IB Spanish, Advanced ESL, and writing standout college application essays. I help students break through barriers and maximize learning efficiencynot just get through the material. About you: You are an adult or a couple wanting to learn Spanish for professional or personal reasons You...

...from first grade to college-level. I tutor a broad range of subjects, but I am most passionate about Math, English, Literature, and Essay Writing. My favorite subject to tutor would be Math. I love seeing students have that "aha!" moment when a math problem finally makes sense. I also have experience with ACT Test Preparation. I have a love for learning, and I try to instill this passion in all of my students. In my...

...in local tutoring programs as well. I am going to be home during the summer months and I am available to tutor almost any time during the week. I can handle anything from elementary math to high school level science. I am strongest in the areas of English, essay writing, and ACT prep and prefer to tutor these subjects but I am willing and able to tackle other subjects as well. My favorite thing to...

...level. Now, I volunteer with an organization at WashU to help tutor and mentor underprivileged youth, which often involves helping them with anything from middle school math to ACT prep. Focused on Mathematics and the sciences, I love tutoring anything and everything. I believe that education and learning are reciprocal, as my students constantly inspire and surprise me. In my spare time, I love lifting, running, cycling, and creating music with friends.

...for choosing Varsity Tutors, where great students come for the best tutoring! My name is Ken and I graduated from the University of Notre Dame with an Economics degree in May 2017. I have been tutoring for over 10 years and have worked with students in a wide range of subjects as well as preparing for the ACT. In the course of my work, I have personally witnessed the great impact that tutoring can have...

...are chemistry, psychology, and essay writing, because they have always been some of my favorite subjects in school! I believe in an individualized approach to tutoring that caters to each student's strengths and weaknesses. It is important to identify what learning style best fits a student, and tailor tutoring sessions to their needs. I also believe that with the right amount of patience and determination, no subject is too difficult to learn or to teach.

...3, and Spanish, as an AP, College-intro, or General level tutor. I particularly enjoy tutoring for Computer Science and Math, in these subjects I immediately see the bigger picture, with the knowledge learned from them being able to apply to other subjects across the board. My teaching style is a 'Learn with the student' approach, breaking down problems to basic parts and building them up piece by piece, really understanding what and why we are...

I am currently studying Biology at Saint Louis University, planning to attend medical school. I have experience tutoring college level Biology and Chemistry courses, among other courses as well. Please feel free to contact me regarding any questions!

...Mary. I'm currently studying English and Chemistry at WashU. I have a real passion for science and writing; I have a lot to share. When I first came to WashU I struggled with the science portion of my curriculum and needed a tutor. If not for the help of someone able to speak and relate to me on a level I could understand, I'm unsure that I would have succeeded in any of my introductory...

...opportunities to tutor other students, at which point I came across Varsity Tutors. My strongest subjects include English, ACT, DAT, Algebra,and Biology. I enjoy tutoring these subjects because a lot of progress can be made in them by simply looking at different strategies to approaching the subject material. I have come to understand that a great tutor is someone who can understand how a particular student learns and who works to explain the concept in...

...style is best described as a relaxed environment so that the student can learn at a pace that best fits their abilities. I love to work with students on an educational plan so that they can reach goals and mark their progress. I am a firm believer that all students can excel in and out of the classroom by setting healthy goals and working towards them. Outside of academia, I enjoy hiking, swimming, and cooking...

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).

...of the University of Alaska Anchorage with a double major in Psychology and Natural Science and minors in Communication, Mathematics, and Chemistry. I began tutoring nine years ago as an afterschool and weekend math and science tutor for high schoolers through a federally funded Educational Talent Search program and have tutored students ranging from middle school through university since then. I have also been a department tutor for the chemistry department at UAA aw well...

...MAP testing. I have also tutored students with high school homework at Ranken Jordan Pediatric Hospital. Although I am qualified to teach SAT/ACT Writing, my passion lies in the field of mathematics: ACT/SAT geometry, College Algebra, Basic Calculus. I believe that improvement comes with patience and persistence. By truly communicating with a student and understanding where he/she is struggling, we can insure improvement by teaching from the basics. I try to invoke in my students...

...worked for an educational camp called College for Kids for seven years as an assistant and as an instructor. I have also volunteered as a literacy advocate for Ready Readers and as a tutor for Girls Inc. In my free time, I like to read books, bake, and train for races; I recently completed my first half marathon! My approach to tutoring is recognizing that everyone has a different learning style. Experimenting with different approaches...

Over the past few years, I've had to write papers, crunch numbers, and study for everything from the ACT to the LSAT. Now, I've got a Masters degree and am on my way to law school. I have experience working with everyone from kids to grad students and want to help people find the learning style that works best for them.

I am currently attending California Institute of the Arts. I am studying art, as well as theatre and art management. Eventually, I hope to attend grad school for library science. My favorite subject to tutor in is math. I believe in life-long education, and I hope to impart that to the students I meet. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, crocheting, sewing, and hiking.

...St. Louis area around a year ago after growing up and going to college in Kentucky. I started tutoring in high school with the writing team at my high school. I also helped friends in college with lower level math and all levels of geography. I graduated in 2014 with a Bachelor of Science in Geography, and feel most comfortable tutoring in this subject. I also feel comfortable with ACT prep across all subjects although...

...to excel in it. I took that as a personal challenge, and looked forward to working one-on-one with my students. I was able to see the light bulb come on when a they "got it" and I could see their confidence growing. I love being a part of that process, which is why I became a teacher. I look forward to helping more students succeed in math, and maybe even help them love it like...

...will be a sophomore at Duke University studying Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. I believe I am best suited to teach high school Math, Chemistry, and Physics as I have extensive background and success in those fields. As your tutor, I will help you master the concepts beyond the what is required for a test or assessment; I want to show you how it shapes our world today. I can promise you my utmost passion...