
Drew
Certified Tutor
...sphere. As such, the most influential facet of my own teaching philosophy is my commitment to respecting student intelligences. If my students are not confident in the abilities they bring with them to the tutoring session, then the likelihood of facilitating sustainable improvement in the student drops dramatically. In light of this, my tutoring style...
Education & Certification
Philosophy, English, Creative Writing
Master of Arts, English (Composition)
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 33
ACT Reading: 35

Ellen
Certified Tutor
...bachelor's degree in early childhood education from St. Louis University, an elementary certificate from Northeastern Illinois University, and an ESL endorsement certificate from the University of Illinois. I have classroom and tutoring experience working with children ages 5-12, and I love teaching everything from beginning sounds to algebra to how to write an amazing personal...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Early Childhood Education
State Certified Teacher

Rose
Certified Tutor
...Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) and Girls on the Run (GOTR). As a mentor for BBBS, I often helped my little sister with her homework, and clarified any questions she had about the subject matter. As a GOTR coach I taught participants about a positive self-image and healthy dietary choices. My experiences working with others and...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 36

Patrice
Certified Tutor
...will walk the student through a problem, making an effort to explain and break down the problem. I then give the student an opportunity to work through similar problems with guidance as necessary. Currently as a medical student at SLU, I've grown to appreciate this method more and more. It is important to ensure my...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
Certificate, Post Bacc Pre Med Program

Brandon
Certified Tutor
...class it's really easy to get overwhelmed quickly. I found out that regardless of how quickly you pick up on things, there are good study habits and bad study habits. Good habits can make even the most challenging tests cower in fear from your knowledgeable prowess, but bad habits can set you up for perpetual...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Math, French, Philosophy
Master of Arts, Forensic Linguistics
ACT Composite: 32
SAT Math: 760

Anna
Certified Tutor
...now an adjunct professor teaching Psychology classes, I feel I should offer my services to tutor students whenever possible. Though Psychology and Statistics are the topics that I am most familiar with teaching, I also enjoy tutoring Writing and Mathematics due to my background and education. My tutoring style is dynamic and I strive to...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Master of Science, Psychology
PHD, Experimental Social Psychology
ACT English: 34
ACT Science: 32

Manas
Certified Tutor
I am currently a medical student at Saint Louis University. I graduated with a degree in Molecular and Cellular Biology from the University of Illinois. I have tutored for the past five years in math, chemistry, and biology. I also have worked with students to improve their test scores for the MCAT and ACT.
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Molecular and Cellular biology
Doctor of Medicine, Medicine
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 35

Michael
Certified Tutor
...near the top of my hobbies list. Also, I would add listening to live music, playing and watching soccer, and collecting records to that list. At the end of the day, I am a guy who enjoys life and learning. I believe I am a good tutor, because more often than not those two qualities...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English Literature
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 34
ACT Science: 34

Daniel
Certified Tutor
...major, I also completed all of the necessary classes to apply to medical school. This has given me a wide range of subjects that I am familiar with and comfortable tutoring, especially in biological fields such as Anatomy, Physiology and Genetics. I am originally from Omaha, Nebraska, but over the past 5 years, I have...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Health Sciences
Master in Public Health, Public Health

Jeff
Certified Tutor
...of facts to try and memorize and that can quickly become a daunting task, but if you can understand the big picture then that list of facts will become very very small and you will be better prepared for tests and harder problems in the future. Aside from Chemistry and learning about the sciences, I...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
Master of Science, Chemistry

Nickolas
Certified Tutor
...interested in going to medical school. I have had several volunteer tutoring experiences: my first was at the Kingdom House after-school program, and the second at Midtown Catholic Charities tutoring service. I loved my time with these two programs because I was able to help K-8th graders with their task of learning fundamental concepts that...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Biochemistry
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 33

Faraz
Certified Tutor
...Throughout my undergraduate career I had many opportunities to pursue my passion of helping others learn. During my freshman year of college I helped high school seniors prepare for the ACT. Later on in my college career, I worked as an assistant teacher in a Saint Louis City Public High School. I helped teach high...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Biology (specialized)
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 32
ACT Reading: 33

Dorotea
Certified Tutor
...taught several introductory Spanish courses at the university level. In addition, I have taught ESL courses to adults in Madrid, Spain. I have experience working with students of various age groups in large groups and individually. I tutor AP Spanish Literature and Culture, Spanish 1, 2, 3 and 4, ACT Reading and Writing, and AP...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English/Spanish
PHD, Spanish and Comparative Literature
ACT Reading: 31

Jessica
Certified Tutor
...math-related subjects, but I am also proficient in reading, writing, and the sciences. When I tutor, I like to make sure I always give the person I am tutoring the correct information. If we come across a question that we are both having trouble with, I will not stop until I can get the correct...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering w/ minor in Engineering Mathmatics

Kevin
Certified Tutor
...anatomy and physiology. I am now a first year medical student at Saint Louis University. My teaching style centers around the student mastering basic principles and then learning to combine and apply those basic principles to answer questions that, at first glance, appear far more complex than they actually are. This is particularly useful in...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Biology/Pre-Health
PHD, Medicine/Immunology

Kenn
Certified Tutor
...middle school students for 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...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Investigative Medical Sciences
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 36
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1370

Adam
Certified Tutor
...continuing to tutor in my spare time. In the past, I have worked with students in a variety of subjects, most focusing on mathematics (pre-Algebra through Calculus and Statistics) and standardized test preparation. In my role as a tutor, my goal is two-fold: to review and reinforce previously taught material, and to prepare my students...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
Master of Arts, Mathematics

Kelley
Certified Tutor
...school for boys from inner St. Louis City, in eighth grade mathematics. I most enjoy tutoring the sciences, especially Biology and Chemistry. I like to employ question and answer style tutoring, to review concepts and my students' understanding of the content. I enjoy learning and working through problems, and hope to pass the same passion...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
ACT Science: 32

Ashley
Certified Tutor
...(MACC) and Master in Business Administration (MBA) Programs, where I was responsible for teaching various accounting courses; such as Intermediate Accounting I and II, Managerial Accounting, and Accounting Information Systems. On a full-time basis, I am a CPA and have been working in the corporate industry for the past 6 years 5 years at a...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Accounting
Master of Science, Accounting

John
Certified Tutor
...needed. When I tutor, I will walk with you through the process to solve the questions at hand. I will get to know you and your skill level, and then help you grow from there to where you expect to be. The key for success is to let me guide you to be your best....
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Business Finance
Masters in Business Administration, Marketing
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