Award-Winning AP English Literature and Composition Tutors serving St. Louis, MO

...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 (8 years), Badminton...

...from Furman University--a selective, private liberal arts university located in Greenville, SC, and am currently finishing up a Master's in Divinity. I graduated with my double Bachelor's magna cum laude, and worked in the Office of Admission while at Furman. Because of this experience, I understand the college admissions process well, and can help students brainstorm or polish their writing to impress colleges with their admissions essays. I believe no two students are alike, and...

...called Breakthrough Collaborative in San Francisco in which I learned specific teaching strategies such as strategic questioning, thought process verbalization, sentence starting, role reversal, etc. In addition to teaching, I have conducted research on education policy and teacher feedback systems. I am finishing an honors thesis on the importance of preschool teacher-child relationship quality in the development of depression, and hope to work at a research institution before becoming a teacher. In my spare time,...

I am a graduating medical student who enjoys teaching students of all ages. I plan to teach students on a professorial level for my career, so tutoring is a natural part of my personality. I particularly like the sciences, and love sharing my enthusiasm for science with my students.

...still an easy-going individual who is 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...

...teaching college freshman and returning learners at a local community college in Saint Louis. While I am happy to tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Literature, Writing, Critical Thinking, and Study Skills and Organization. I believe in keeping students motivated by finding ways to make the subject relatable on a personal level. Using technology, pop culture, and up to date information are just some of the ways I help students...

...levels of Blooms Taxonomy are evaluation and creation-- the two skills most necessary for writing well. To put it bluntly, writing is hard. It's my hope to help you improve your writing, regardless of your skill level. I truly believe that anyone can learn to write well. In addition to writing, I'm also qualified to tutor test prep, particularly ACT, SAT, and PSAT. In test prep sessions, I like to begin with one or more...

...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. I encourage students to analyze why the information is important and to apply their new knowledge in other situations. Teaching someone to use knowledge, rather than just to regurgitate it, is the hallmark...

...of the medicine. I am now obtaining my Teaching Certificate in Secondary Education English and my Master's in Education, so that I may share my love of learning (and of teaching) to my future students. I am in my last semester, and am a Student Teacher at McCluer North High School. Outside of academics, I am currently in the process of writing my first fantasy fiction novel and own a book review blog at thebookdragondotblog.wordpress.com

...realize that learning and education can be challenging, but even more so it can be so rewarding. I want the students I work with to know that I've been there, in situations where learning something new may be challenging, and I am excited to be a part of that learning process with them. Outside of work, you can find me checking out boat loads of new music. I like to go to concerts at small...

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.

...Education Project, where I served as a TA and tutor in courses from Anthropology and History to Writing and college-level Mathematics. I received a 5 on AP Calculus, AP US History, AP US Government, AP English Literature, and AP English Writing and Composition. I also serve as an educational mentor with the Vine Institute, a program that offers educational courses to refugees from across the world. I am patient and diligent as a tutor and...

...Cuba. I not only have mechanical skill with Spanish, I have a profound love for Spanish and Latin American culture. As a result I have an unyielding passion and excitement for the language. In the Fall semester of my senior year, I studied abroad at Oxford University. In what as the most challenging experience of my college career, I learned the true value of tutorship. With each class being a one-on-one tutorial, I was amazed...

...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 a...

...learner. All the great teachers that I have met were flexible, kind, and learners themselves. I try to bring these qualities to every class I teach. As a teacher for almost 13 years, I also believe it is important to adapt and change what you teach based off of your student's strengths and learning styles. Making each teaching experience unique to the person you are teaching will help to make the material more relatable.

...a subject and then narrow the focus on critical points so as not to overwhelm the student. I enjoy using mnemonics and wordplay to help ease the burden of memorization that is so often affiliated with biology and I understand any frustration a student may have with the subject. I also have helped friends and siblings with essays of all types and am happy to help anyone willing to strengthen their writing. I have a...

...them the coursework thoroughly. At Justine PETERSEN, I assisted in developing the evaluation system for their credit building counseling program. This required extensive planning and preparation, which would translate well to planning and preparing tutoring sessions for students. Finally, at Justine PETERSEN, I had the opportunity to work with a socioeconomically, racially, and educationally diverse group of people, which makes me confident I will be able to successfully develop a connection with students from a...

...to learning. When I tutor a student, I also want to work with them to identify, appreciate, and build on their strengths, as well as feel empowered to ask questions and be curious. Wanting to improve your knowledge level and abilities is something to be proud of, not something a student should feel embarrassed about. I would love to work with your student on all of these things and watch them grow into an enthusiastic...

...Louis where I work as a research assistant and a teaching assistant for the psychology department. Previously, I have had experience tutoring science and math courses for both peers and younger students, as well as experience working in the medical device industry and genetic editing field. These jobs made me want to pursue a higher degree and really apply my research interests. I plan on getting a Ph.D. to become a professor at a university...

...school was well-funded, and a vast majority of my classmates belonged to upper-middle class families. In sixth grade, I left my Jewish private school and I began my time as a student in the University City School District, or U-City, as it is known colloquially. U-City schools were vastly different from my Jewish school--they were poorly funded, consisted mostly of black students, and a vast majority of students qualified to receive free or reduced-price lunches....