Award-Winning Trigonometry Tutors serving St. Louis, MO

...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 (especially in...

...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 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...

...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 it" and I could see their confidence growing. I love being a part of that process, which is why I became a teacher. I look forward to helping more students succeed in math, and maybe even help them love it like I do. I...

...geometry, College Algebra, Basic Calculus. I believe that improvement comes with patience and persistence. By truly communicating with a student and understanding where he/she is struggling, we can insure improvement by teaching from the basics. I try to invoke in my students my passion for education and all of its opportunities. During my spare time, I like to play pick-up soccer, basketball, and table tennis. I also enjoy drumming, listening to all types of music,...

...them being able to apply to other subjects across the board. My teaching style is a 'Learn with the student' approach, breaking down problems to basic parts and building them up piece by piece, really understanding what and why we are doing each step of the process. I enjoy being able to connect the questions to a more every-day scenarios in order to really get an intuitive understanding instead of simply memorization. In my free...

...When I begin with a new student, I focus on flexibility as we become accustomed to one another. As time progresses and we enact a personalized lesson plan, my expectations increase accordingly as does each student's accountability. I strongly believe that it behooves all learners to employ a useful toolkit of reasoning and comprehension skills. In addition to teaching the material for examinations, I devote a small fraction of our time to developing these abilities...

...Secondary Education from Webster University in 2014. Since my graduation I have taught high school mathematics in both the public and private school environments, as well as continuing to tutor in my spare time. In the past, I have worked with students in a variety of subjects, most focusing on mathematics (pre-Algebra through Calculus and Statistics) and standardized test preparation. In my role as a tutor, my goal is two-fold: to review and reinforce previously...

...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 in the...

...after-school program, and the second at Midtown Catholic Charities tutoring service. I loved my time with these two programs because I was able to help K-8th graders with their task of learning fundamental concepts that would help them acquire new knowledge for the rest of their lives. I've also had some experience in helping classmates with subjects such as Organic Chemistry and Physical Chemistry. I strongly believe in the idea that, if a tutee does...

...Currently, I'm an undergraduate student at Washington University in St. Louis with a major in geophysics and a minor in astrophysics. I've tutored elementary school children in basic math, reading, and music. Along with this I've naturally picked up tutoring skills merely by working with classmates on assignments. When tutoring I strive for clear communication between the student so I can understand exactly where the misunderstanding lies and approach it most effectively. In my free...

...Degree in Mechanical Engineering and a few years working as a middle-high School Sub Teacher Math and Science, which helped me to gain experience of how to teach Mach and science. If you want to understand a new language, you need to understand its rules" grammar", structure to build a correct sentence. The same as you learn Math. If you want to talk in a mathematical way you have to understand the basic rules of...

...to pursue additional education in the medical field. I am in the process of looking for nursing programs and acquiring a second Bachelor's degree in Nursing. Currently the subjects I am tutoring are science-related - Chemistry, Microbiology, and Anatomy & Physiology to name a few. Because of my current endeavors in the medical field, these subjects are fresh! I am able to explain them to students in a fluent and straightforward way to make our...

I have been a teacher and learner all my life. I can help with math and science from elementary grades through high school. I am especially good with chemistry and pre-algebra.

..."I can't do this" or "I just keep making mistakes" to "I can do this if I try hard enough" and "I can learn from my mistakes so I stop making them." I have a natural knack for math, but I have been told by multiple students that I'm great at breaking down confusing topics and ideas so that they can understand as well. I absolutely love math, and hope to convey my passion and...

...the classes that they are currently struggling with, which allows me to give the most helpful insight and tricks to the material. With my standardized testing services, I also provide college application mentoring. This includes providing insight into what top colleges are looking for from test scores, extracurriculars, and the application essays. Together we will build a plan to optimize your child's chances of success in the often confusing college application process. I enjoy tutoring...

...my passion to help kids, like me, who have ADHD. It took me some time to gain confidence in my academic abilities because of this diagnosis, and so I hope to help other students realize that ADHD has nothing to do with intelligence. If anything, it gives us an edge! I believe any student can master any subject as long as they have the right instructor. My favorite subjects are math, science, psychology, and Spanish....

...my favorite areas are Calculus and Finite Mathematics. In my opinion the key to being a successful tutor is being able to explain the material in multiple ways, thus finding the path that best suits the particular student. I believe that Mathematics does not have to be scary if you keep an open mind and a positive attitude. Outside of tutoring I love lifting weights, reading novels, baking sweets that I can share with family...

Hello! My name is Anthony, but I prefer to go by Tony. I am a fourth-year undergraduate student studying biological studies with a concentration in medical science. I am also double minoring in chemistry and aerospace studies. I have four years of military leadership experience and many years with interpersonal communications. I am dedicated to the success of every student I tutor and I believe in motivating every student, as well. I have experience working...

...math and social studies. I believe that all students can excel and would love to convince every person in America that Math is FUN! (Social studies does not have as bad a reputation.) I enjoy working with students and have substantial experience with students who have IEPs or otherwise need some extra help (don't we all sometimes!). I look forward to helping you reach your academic goals. I love to draw and paint though I...

...my own teaching style. I firmly believe that all children can learn, they just need the right tools and support for their particular needs. I hope to encourage the students I work with so that they not only can succeed in school, but enjoy doing so. I consider myself a very passionate and bubbly person. I am a team player who loves working with others, and was actually part of a synchronized ice skating team...