Award-Winning College Essays Tutors serving St. Charles, MO

...my educational pursuits led me to Wisconsin and California, where I completed my BA and MA degrees. I hold a BA in Anthropology (with Spanish and Music minors) from Lawrence University in Appleton, WI, and an MA in Teaching English to Speakers 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...

...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 do is to get students laughing while they learn so studying turns into more than an obligation. I have found through my experience that children will be more willing...

...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 a manner that encourages learning rather than tedious memorization. I believe I am aptly capable of doing so. Outside of my academic endeavors, I enjoy playing basketball and I...

...the humanities not as a collection of discrete events or facts to be memorized, but as a process in which we all take part. I find that it's much easier to become excited about a performance when one is a player in the drama itself, and not merely an audience member. Never content to keep such delightful entertainment to myself, I have sought to share as much as I have learned; occasionally in a formal...

I'm passionate about teaching students in the areas of reading comprehension, grammar, and English literature. For two semesters I served as instructional associate for a course in introductory grammar at Syracuse University's prestigious S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications. It was one of the most rewarding experiences I had as a graduate student. I loved seeing my students make progress and begin enjoying a course that they had been struggling with.

...me to take a wide variety of classes and pick up many different study skills, which I hope to be able to share by tutoring. I am a strong believer that any student is capable of learning anything. With motivation, resources, and help where needed, no academic subject is ever entirely out of reach. My goal as a tutor is to not only help students understand concepts or perform well on exams, but also develop...

...to philosophy. I never lost my love of math and logic though, and Creighton offered 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, much in the style of...

...all ages in a variety of subjects, including chemistry, AP Chemistry, psychology, reading & writing (including essay writing/editing), and ACT Prep. My favorite subjects to tutor 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...

...college application essays, I will be able to help you increase and deepen your understanding of language learning and effective communication. During every session you should expect to: smile (and maybe laugh). Dad jokes are my go-to humor. see connections between what you already know and what were working on together. understand the lessons concepts at a much deeper level of comprehension (you can relax--I know how to help you master every lesson). be better prepared...

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.

...their learning needs. Another skill that ties into patience is my listening ability. In and out of classes I've had a lot of practice at active listening and I use this skill to better gain access to what their trying to say and furthermore what they need from me to become successful. Finally, I'd just like to reiterate how passionate I am about this job. Ever since I first started tutoring I loved it. I...

...level. I am currently completing a post-degree program at UMSL and will be certified to teach middle and high school English in December, 2014. I have tutored in college preparatory and 10th grade English classes at Soldan High School, and I have also served as a volunteer tutor at the International Institute of St. Louis, assisting high school students with English coursework. In addition, I worked for ten years at Washington University Medical School as...

I am a high school teacher certified in 5-12 English and reading and K-12 French. I have taught ACT prep in a classroom as well as in tutoring sessions. My goal is always for students to feel comfortable and valued while they reach their goals!

...English, Social Studies and Math. My passion is to see students master concepts and skills and develop into confident learners This confidence allows them to take on future challenging academic tasks with a belief that they can master what they must. I love being a part of student success! When I am not working with students, I am playing the piano and organ for my church, reading or working on my second novel.

...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 another person. I'm always eager to work with an individual student...

...with a BFA in Printmaking/Drawing and a concentration in Writing. After graduating in 2011, I taught English in South Korea for a year in various settings, including classes for adults in business and conversational English as well as individual tutoring for all ages and levels. My favorite experience teaching in Korea was leading a class of adult professionals in a patent office in improving their casual conversational skills. Since moving back to St. Louis, I...

...of 2015 I have been working for Teach For America as a Specialist in Alumni Leadership. I have also had the pleasure of coaching new math teachers during our summer training program. I have years of teaching and tutoring experience, and am excited to empower each student I work with to invest in themselves and stretch their knowledge. Specifically, I love to tutor math and test-prep (ACT and LSAT), where I can help students realize...

...their essays and presentations. Outside of class, I founded and presided over the now-official Linguistics Club. I love tutoring because it not only allows me to work with and help other people but also encourages me to reinforce and improve my own knowledge. I especially enjoy working with people on their reading and writing, because I believe writing skills empower people to express themselves. I believe the best way to teach people is to connect...

...end of "The Martian": "At some point, everything's gonna go south on you... everything's going to go south and you're going to say, this is it. This is how I end. Now you can either accept that, or you can get to work. That's all it is. You just begin. You do the math. You solve one problem... and you solve the next one... and then the next. And if you solve enough problems, you...

...a few incredible math teachers throughout my schooling, and they were able to explain math to me in a way that made so much sense. They broke down the formulas and discouraged blind memorization. Unfortunately, that is not the most common method of teaching mathematics and as a result, millions of young children struggle with math as they progress and the material builds upon itself. I love being able to break things down for the...