Award-Winning Philosophy Tutors serving St. Louis, MO

...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 to learning, whether that be visual, auditory, or tactile- kinesthetic, enables the student to not only grasp the material, but also retain it. All it takes is exploring what works...

...English, ACT Reading, and Common Core tests. In schools where students had never passed AP scores, over 45 of my students scored 3s, 4s, and 5s on the AP US History, AP English Language, and AP US Government exams. With the right motivation, I believe that all students can achieve excellence in all subject areas. All students can thrive with individual attention and instruction, and that is why I'm thrilled to be a part of...

...I am reflecting on the changes that have taken place in my profession in recent years. With larger class sizes and an increasingly diverse student body in St. Louis area schools, individual instruction is at a premium. This is what makes tutoring such a valuable service to families. Tutoring honors and promotes the individuality that is essential to authentic learning. Though I specialize in upper school humanities, I understand the universal goals of education and...

University of Missouri - Saint Louis Magna Cum Laude Bachelor of Arts Anthropology, Minors in Art History and Japanese University of New Orleans Bachelor of Arts Studio Art-Digital Art; Minor in Film 6+ years teaching and tutoring through various academic levels. Former competitive swimmer and active youth swim coach. Experience with teaching children with special needs and IEPs.

...am most passionate about Philosophy, Logic, Physics, and Writing. By exploring my passions, I have come to realize that these topics are more than just areas of study but rather ways that students can express themselves and their interests. I have been a teaching assistant at the university level for almost two years now. I have helped students from a variety of backgrounds engage in various topics in logic and philosophy. As a tutor, I...

...advisor, and I've loved my teaching experience ever since! I've continued to TA every semester I've been enrolled in graduate school and, additionally, have experience running my own course, Introduction to Biobehavioral Statistics, at the undergraduate level. As a student myself, I have valued mentorship from teachers and professors and will typically seek out individuals whom I respect for their guidance regarding, for example, course work, research projects, clinical work, or even career or personal goals....

...French. I spent my junior year abroad at University College London, where I took classes in anthropology and Egyptology. After graduating from Wash U, I attended Pembroke College at the University of Cambridge, England, where I received my Master of Philosophy in Archaeology. My thesis topic was a stone toolkit produced by Neanderthals in southwestern France. I love foreign languages and traveling abroad. I have been lucky enough to visit Morocco, Hungary, Mexico, Canada, and...

...Trainer, Assistant Principal, and Principal. Prior to my sixteen years of service, I earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Secondary English and years later I acquired a Master of Arts Degree in Education Administration. Currently, I am pursuing a Specialist Degree with an emphasis in Education Administration at Lindenwood University. As a result of my passion for learning, it is my aspiration to apply for acceptance into the Lindenwood University's Doctoral Program for the...

...foreign policy and American electoral politics and independently studying positive psychology and Middle Eastern governments. I hope to eventually go to law school, where I can continue to research, read, analyze, and write extensively. A step in this direction, I took the LSAT a few months ago and I am familiar with the test's altered protocol. In addition to majors and minors, I have studied upper-level math, literature, philosophy, and art history. My favorite subjects...

...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 Plato's works, is the most effective way of imparting knowledge. Despite how overbearing or intimidating that might sound, I also think that light, informal settings are the best for tutoring. In my...

...large companies and given in group classes overburden students with strategies and bring needless complexity to an already complex test. My approach, instead, is guided feedback tailored to a student's weaker points based on 1-on1 assessment. Rather than sit and listen to me lecture for 2 hours, the students will drill problem sets under my supervision and receive explanations and mini lessons after each attempt. I've found this approach both highly gratifying to my students...

...environmental ethics and sustainability. Having studied ethics and philosophy in-depth, I often write essays as assessments and feel confident in my ability to help brainstorm, edit, and more. While my interests are in the social sciences, I have worked with elementary-aged to college-aged students in a variety of subjects, and have learned to value different learning styles. Whether you're an auditory, visual, or kinesthetic learner, I would love to help you reach your goals!

I'm a certified English and social studies teacher. I'm now studying school psychology and working as a linguistic analyst. Specialties include: high school and college-level writing, social science (psychology, sociology, etc)... I'm also an amateur horror writer and actor! I can surely teach you something interesting you didn't know before. Let's unleash your mind's full potential and conquer your academic fears!

...New York Times, successfully finished a 40-page thesis as part of my undergraduate education, and currently write for Ordinary Times, a group blog whose alumni have gone on to write full-time for Forbes, the Atlantic, and other prestigious publications. For the latter, I scored in the 98th percentile of the LSAT and achieved admission to a a top-25 law school with a generous scholarship. It's tremendously fulfilling to see students grow as writers and as...

...consider myself a lifelong learner. My passion is teaching and I love to help students reach their goals! I approach teaching with the belief that every student can be successful. I assess needs and formulate strategies for each student, provide self-direction, and bring a positive attitude. Letting students pursue their interests is important to me and I like to include them in my lessons. When students are engaged, learning is a lot more fun!

...perspectives. My goal is to help others develop a deeper understanding of complex topics like philosophy, law, and critical thinking. I bring a patient, thoughtful approach to tutoring, fostering an environment where students feel comfortable asking questions and exploring ideas at their own pace. Whether a student is preparing for college, tackling a tough philosophy course, or simply looking to enhance their reasoning skills, I am dedicated to guiding them through their learning journey with...

...support them as they step out on their own. Understanding this importance in the work of education and the vast ripple effects of fair or poor education fills me with passion. I believe the system of education is a powerful and crucial one and I'm excited to continue my journey in education as a tutor who is committed to building relationships and bolstering student success. I have prepared students for both the WIDA ACCESS test...

...hope that they each will work to contribute meaningfully to the betterment of all humanity without fear and without apology. Toward these ends, I will urge their parents/guardians to participate meaningfully in their child's educational, social, emotional, psychological, and moral development. I welcome the challenge to inspire my students to maintain a sense of moral urgency and commitment to the highest ideals of our American democracy. I welcome the challenge to motivate them to pay...

I am a professional educator with about two decades of experience, both in the U.S. and overseas. My main areas of expertise are history and the English as a Foreign Language. Online tutoring is exciting because I believe the future of education is online.

...Occupational Therapy doctoral degree at Washington University in St. Louis. I previously tutored English during my senior year of high school and informally assisted with test preparation. I feel comfortable tutoring GRE, ACT and ISEE test preparation, as well as Chemistry and World History. My favorite subject to tutor is standardized test preparation because I find it rewarding to see someone's score improve. I prefer an interactive teaching style because I want the student to...