...The amount of time that it takes to develop the correct thinking skills varies in each case, but I have many very happy parents who never have to pay for another tutoring lesson again in order for their son or daughter to earn grades they want. In my methods I avoid lecturing. Students get plenty of that in the classroom and since they need a tutor, lecturing proves to be ineffective. (read more)
Why I tutor
As long as I can remember, I've been helping students in school. I've spent much of my life as an academic coach -- from correcting my younger brother's algebra homework to editing college essays for high school students--because I enjoy it. Students ask me back because I bring enthusiasm, hard work, and personalized attention to each lesson. (read more)
...I graduated from Washington University in St. Louis with my Bachelor's degree in Biology and Anthropology, then worked as a molecular biochemist before attending medical school. I am a recent medical school graduate with one year of surgical residency experience and am currently participating in a medical education and research program. (read more)
...I have tutored both my children in multiple subjects. I have also served as a substitute teacher in the Maryville School system. I have a Bachelor's degree in Marketing and an MBA in Finance. (read more)