Award-Winning Tutors serving Clayton, MO

...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 to learn...

...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 best for...

...to teach is the GMAT exam because the level of required logical deduction really challenges thinking to new heights. Data sufficiency in the quantitative section provides a unique twist in solving math, and I always feel happy whenever I help someone understand an easier way to solve questions. My teaching philosophy is that there is no student who cannot improve: every individual has a preferred method for arriving at an answer, and it's up to...

...I will be receiving my Masters of Arts in Education with emphasis in Elementary Education December 12. Since returning home to St. Louis, I have been student teaching in a first grade classroom. I have experience with tutoring at all ages, from first grade to college-level. I tutor a broad range of subjects, but I am most passionate about Math, English, Literature, and Essay Writing. My favorite subject to tutor would be Math. I love...

...open ended questions both to guide the student and to go beyond the example presented to prepare for tougher questions that may show up on exams. Aside from tutoring, I'm involved in a couple of nonprofits. I work for NoStigmas, a nonprofit dedicated to raise awareness about mental health and suicide prevention through peer support. It has been a humbling experience to get to know the NoStigmas community and encouraging others to share their story...

...to work as a high school math teacher. I love math, but my favorite part of teaching was the students, most of whom despised math. I realized it was just because they didn't understand and/or didn't have the confidence in themselves to excel in it. I took that as a personal challenge, and looked forward to working one-on-one with my students. I was able to see the light bulb come on when a they "got...

...in Spanish. I have tutored in Calculus III and General Chemistry in college, 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...

...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 am a...

...program. In El Salvador, I taught in a K-9 school as a Peace Corps Volunteer. Most recently, I spent two years as an English Lecturer at the Institute of Language and Culture Studies, Royal University of Bhutan. Because of the wonderful experiences I've had abroad, I am most passionate about teaching both English and Spanish. I also tutor TOEFL prep and math, which was my favorite subject in school. My teaching/tutoring style is student-centered, with...

I graduated with my Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences from Rice University and I am currently a first-year medical student at the Washington University School of Medicine in St Louis. I am very passionate about learning and love discovering new facts/ information. This also extends to watching students grow and become experts at subjects they initially struggled with.

...much bigger appreciation for what is commonly referred to as "the big data problem", that is, the tradeoff between specificity and volume of data and the special schools of analysis that are necessary to circumvent this (such as Bayesian methods). Although I consider data analysis to be both one of my personal passions in addition to a marketable job skill, I did recently decide to resign from this position in order to pursue a career...

...I have a passion for teaching and love using creative strategies to help students learn difficult material. I'm passionate about encouraging young girls to pursue STEM careers and have worked with many organizations offering free lessons in Computer Science to young girls ranging from elementary to high school, like Kode with Klossy and Girls Who Code. I'm confident in subjects like Computer Science (specifically languages like Java, Python, HTML, and CSS) and high school level...

...at Long Elementary tutoring students in all aspects of literacy (reading, spelling, writing) and mathematics. I've thoroughly enjoyed meeting with students of different ages, levels, and personalities. My favorite subject has always been math, so I love to tutor all ages in mathematics - Algebra being the most fun! Besides my specific love of math, working with elementary-aged students is my first passion, and I particularly enjoy helping students improve their reading ability. I engage...

...teaching piano lessons in high school. As a piano teacher, I discovered a passion for teaching and I learned how rewarding it is to encourage my students and to see them succeed. Here's a little about me: I am a Comparative Literature major with a minor in Jazz Studies at Washington University in St. Louis. When I am not reading, writing, or tutoring, I enjoy playing jazz piano, doing yoga, and baking.... I believe in encouraging...

...and tricks that have helped me get high scores on AP tests. Additionally, I can tutor you for the ACT. Since the ACT tests your test-taking strategies over content/knowledge, I believe that the strongest way of approaching this test is by learning strategies. As a student myself, I have realized that the best way to ace tests and classes is by being confident. This is only possible if we understand the concepts rather than memorizing...

...synagogue as a Hebrew School teacher for 1st and 5th grade students, so I have had experience with all ages of children. Additionally, in college, I participate in a program called Each One Teach One. WashU has partnerships with St. Louis Public Schools and students to go schools once a week and tutor the kids as a way to give back to the community. I want to start as a teacher after graduation, get my...

...Chemistry, and Physics as I have extensive background and success in those fields. As your tutor, I will help you master the concepts beyond the what is required for a test or assessment; I want to show you how it shapes our world today. I can promise you my utmost passion and patience in helping you achieve your academic goals. My belief is that every student has the potential to learn, it just takes the...

...Chemistry, General Chemistry and Biochemistry. Last summer, I had the opportunity from the National Science Foundation to do undergraduate research at Southern Illinois University Carbondale developing nano-structures to optimize a new type of solar cell. I have a passion for everything Chemistry and Biology related, but those are not my only passions. I am a huge St. Louis sports fan (Go Cards, Blues, and sometimes Rams!). I try and stay active playing intramural softball, soccer...

...test prep company. My age and affable nature helped foster the relationship between younger, unruly students and their adult instructors. I received my Bachelor of Science in Physics from Florida Atlantic University and began tutoring college students, many of whom were returning to their education after taking time off. My most frequently tutored subjects include Mathematics (Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, and Calculus), Physics, Chemistry, and standardized test prep (SAT, ACT, and GRE). My favorite subject...

...In addition to my experiences as a tutor and a mentor, I was a teaching fellow at an intensive teaching fellowship called Breakthrough Collaborative in San Francisco in which I learned specific teaching strategies such as strategic questioning, thought process verbalization, sentence starting, role reversal, etc. In addition to teaching, I have conducted research on education policy and teacher feedback systems. I am finishing an honors thesis on the importance of preschool teacher-child relationship quality...