Award-Winning Pre-Calculus Tutors serving Columbia, MO

...enjoyment and understanding to aspiring students. I believe the best approach to helping a student is to understand their goals. Do they want to pass the class? Are they looking for particular topic help? Are they looking to excel? My approach to teaching the subject matter changes depending on what the student is looking for.

...schooling and taking tests such as those, I have found school is like completing a series of small puzzles in the form of practice problems. I look forward to making this fun and rewarding for you! My goal and rationale for tutoring are to promote confidence and patience in a supportive environment, as these are...

Math-lover and PhD Candidate who actually LIKES standardized tests. Scored 90th percentile and above in SAT General, SAT Subject Math II, Physics, Chemistry and Biology and the GRE General- all using strategies I'm happy to share. 5+ years teaching and tutoring in Math (Calc I-III, Precalc, MultiCalc, Trigonometry, Algebra etc.) Introductory Physics and Introductory Programming.

...help with a variety of tangential things as I have many interests! I'm a member of the national honors fraternities, Pi Mu Epsilon, Alpha Lamda Delta, and Alpha Chi. As a tutor, I do my best to work with the student's interests and abilities to help them reach their full potential, with a healthy dose of...

...opportunity to go back in that capacity! I began teaching at Father Tolton in August of 2014, where I was responsible for Geometry, College Algebra, Algebra 2 (2014-2015), and Calculus for the Life Sciences (2015-2017). I love making math "fun" or just "bearable". My students comment on my energy, enthusiasm, and general empathy towards them....

...looking at their learning styles. Not everyone learns the same way, and that is what I need to understand about my students, what is their style and tailor the tutoring session to maximize their learning. I am excited to have an opportunity to help students understand the concepts they are learning. I bring over 20...

Hello! My name is Danielle. I'm excited to work with you to help you learn to the best of your potential!

...like solving puzzles. In this way, math is essentially like a game to me. However, I know that math can be frustrating for many students, and so I enjoy helping others gain an understanding of it. I've tutored many students successfully in the past in areas from algebra to calculus and am always happy to...

I want to help students reach their maximum potential to be lifelong learners.

I first discovered tutoring when I went to my university's "Student Success Center" to ask a tutor a question about the homework. I became inspired by the tutors. After my brother started to use me as a tutor, I decided that I could be a tutor.

...and physics at a small, Midwestern university in Decatur, Illinois (Central Illinois area). My work at the University of Missouri has led my reception of a Masters of Science degree in physics and I am continuing to develop my thesis to eventually obtain my doctorate. My teaching belief is that anyone and everyone can understand...

Hi, I'm Lily. I am a senior Mechanical Engineering student at Mizzou. I like building robots and watching movies.

...high school English homework. Being the youngest in a foreign family, I was able to pick up on the nuances of the English language faster than the rest of my family could. With that experience, I realized the benefit I could have on others by simply sharing my understanding on a subject in a way...

...and undergraduate careers. In addition, I have been a teaching assistant for multiple chemistry and biology-related undergraduate courses at Washington University. These experiences have taught me the importance using different teaching styles to accommodate a student learning style and strengths. I am excite and look forward to helping new students accomplish their academic goals.... I would help a student stay motivated by making the tutoring process exciting and helping the student achieve their academic goals.

...to fully understand the material. As a tutor, with Varsity Tutors, I adapt the subject material to fit the learning style of my student. I think it's incredibly important to utilize the strengths of the student to help them better grasp the material. Prior to college, I tutored in Trigonometry and in college I tutored...

...University of Kansas. Afterwards, I plan to pursue a master degree in Architecture. I believe in the effectiveness of studying. The study habits developed in my youth helped me achieve the position of valedictorian in my high school and continue to help me today. School does not have to be the enemy. My infatuation with...

I enjoy working with students and helping them discover that they can be successful with whatever subject we are covering together.

...the language of numbers and symbols. I work in building sets and accessories for a documentary film festival and am looking toward a future in the field of architecture and design. When not working or in school, I enjoy sunny days outside with my pit bull, Poncho, and making my way around the world on...

...the insect exoskeleton. I also earned my Master's Degree in Biology at ASU, and I described 10 species of weevil (snout beetle) that were completely new to science. As part of my degree program, I have taught several different science classes. One of my favorite parts of being a doctoral student has been teaching and...

...led me to tutor at a young age in my K-12 school, then in college. The cumulative nature of math poses challenges to many students, and I like to find ways to connect the dots to help my students have a better grasp of difficult concepts. While I have tutored a variety of subjects, such...