Award-Winning SAT Reading Tutors in St. Louis, MO

...Writing and English Literature through a high school writing center. I loved seeing my student's command of their material become increasingly sophisticated throughout the course of their academic year by focusing on their overall comprehension as well as the mechanics of their writing. Additionally, I have had great success aiding students in writing their personal statements for both undergraduate and graduate admissions. Across the board, my teaching philosophy has been to prompt my students through...

...who treats and researches cancer)! In the past, I have assisted teachers in their classrooms as a "teacher aid" by answering questions and explaining concepts to students one-on-one. Furthermore, I plan on working as a calculus tutor leader for incoming freshmen next semester at my university. I am extremely passionate about teaching students and helping them reach their full potential because education is not "one size fits all" and neither is learning. My teaching philosophy...

...graduating, I chose to teach for a few years in schools that primarily served students in low-income communities through the Teach For America program. This program took me far away from the Virginia home I grew up in all the way to Hawai'i where I worked as a 7th grade math and science teacher. In my second year there, I led my students to pass the standardized math test at a rate 15% higher than...

I am an incoming sophomore at the University of Michigan's school of engineering. I am majoring in computer science and minoring in creative writing. Math is one of my best subjects and I was in the top accelerated program throughout middle school and high school. As a tutor, I think it's most important to teach something you're passionate about, because then you will not only educate the person you're tutoring -- you will inspire them.

...minor was Biology. While I love learning foreign languages, I am also very passionate about the natural sciences, specifically Biology, Physics, and Chemistry. During my undergraduate studies, I spent an extensive period of time in the Chemistry department as a teaching assistant, working with students in the laboratory and the classroom to improve both practical and conceptual knowledge of the course material. It is important for me to find every individual student's learning habits and...

...am a rising Senior at Washington University in St. Louis. I am double-majoring in Psychological & Brain Sciences and Spanish. I have extensive knowledge and research experience in psychology, particularly clinical and abnormal psychology. I have conducted several research projects studying psychotic illnesses, anxiety, and personality. While my speciality subject is Psychology, I tutor a wide variety of subjects, including Spanish (all levels), ACT, SAT, and GRE. My favorite part of the tutoring experience is...

...and I tutored in AP Calc and Spanish in high school. As a premed student currently in the medical school application process and science major, I can tutor in a variety of premed college courses, high school AP and regular science courses, SAT test prep, and MCAT sections. One of my favorite subjects to tutor in is Chemistry as I have taken many courses in the subject and really enjoy it. When tutoring, I like...

...on many different project based teams, where my primary role has been in instructing and training new members and systems engineering management. While I tutor both STEM subjects and standardized test preparation, I am most passionate about engineering and ACT test prep. When helping students with test prep, I feel it is most important to develop good test taking strategies and to identify one's strengths and weaknesses. As for engineering, the development of technical knowledge...

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.

...Political Science. I also have a ton of experience working in college admissions, with 4 years in Washington University's Office of Undergraduate Admissions and another year with Chamberlain University as an Admissions Advisor. I know what colleges are looking for and understand how best to help students tell their story. Whether that's through effective storytelling, high standardized testing scores, or simply knowing what colleges are looking for, I look forward to helping you or your...

...working toward my Ph.D. in Biology at Washington University in St. Louis. My previous tutoring experience involves tutoring one-on-one with elementary students in Spanish. I have also served as a Teaching Assistant in Cognitive Science as an undergraduate and for a biology course in graduate school, where I led test preparation and ran a discussion section. My strengths are in the sciences, especially biology and chemistry, as well as standardized test preparation and study skills....

I look forward to teaching you how to not only master content but also how to master tests. I have tutored hundreds of students with SAT and AP testing and look forward to sharing my tips with you.

...the teacher, the activity of learning is not limited to the student. There is always an exchange between what the teacher and student have to offer. I believe it is best to show, rather than tell students how to work their way through the task at hand, whether it be a problem or a prompt. I know that there is not always one way to solve a problem or answer a prompt, so I am...

...Research Center. I started tutoring informally in high school. In recent years, I have led a weekly Calculus III study group and serve as an engineering school tutor at my university. While I tutor a variety of subjects, my favorites to work with are math and computer science. I enjoy watching my students gain confidence in a subject they may have struggled with in the past and love the way tutoring forces me to examine...

...have taught at two large, public, urban universities serving predominantly first-generation and Pell Grant eligible students, as well as two private, elite institutions serving high-achieving students. My current position is as a Lecturer at Washington University in Saint Louis. As an educator with over 14 years of experience, I consider myself an expert at meeting learners where they are now and then systematically guiding them to where they want to be. I derive great joy from...

...name is Vikas and I am a Chemical Engineering and Mathematics graduate of the University of Oklahoma. I will be entering a PhD program in Chemical Engineering this fall at Northwestern University. I have over 7 years of ACT tutoring experience and especially like helping students with the science and math section. Throughout college, I also gained experience tutoring classmates in science, math and engineering. I love helping a student tackle a difficult subject and...

I am a graduate of Washington University in St. Louis. I earned a Masters of Science in quantitative finance and a Bachelor of Arts in economics, with minors in mathematics and history. My tutoring experience includes mostly mathematics, with students ranging from elementary to college. I love watching students gain mastery of their subject material and applying their studies to everyday situations.

...from Princeton University with a B.A. in English literature, and I'm currently working on a master's in teaching (English) at Washington University. I believe that active, attentive listening, enthusiasm, and a sense of humor are all crucial to successful tutoring. I have extensive one-on-one tutoring experience, primarily in the areas of test prep (ACT, SAT) and English language/composition. I am always honored to help guide students on their endlessly fascinating intellectual journeys!

...six years as a classroom teacher and my twelve years as a tutor, there has hardly been an age range or subject that I haven't had the pleasure of working with. My specific experience includes: 1. Pre-Algebra and Algebra tutoring 2. Elementary Reading, Writing, Social Studies and Science teaching and tutoring 3. Middle School Science, Math and ELA teaching and tutoring 4. High School and College English and essay writing (English with an emphasis in...

...back to students who were going through and perhaps struggling through the same academic courses that I had to trudge through myself. I soon discovered that I really enjoyed working with others, and since then, I have always focused on building a relationship with those whom I tutor. By being able to relate to those who I tutor, I can more effectively communicate to my students and help them progress over time. I am a...