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The Best English Tutors in Kirkwood, MO

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Jeanette H.

$20/hour

Near Kirkwood, MO

Experienced and Engaging English Tutor

5.0 (61)

162 hours tutoring

Response time: 8 minutes

I have over 4 years of peer and professional tutoring experience. I have tutored over 200 students with an 85% student approval rating. I have scored in the 99th percentile on the reading and writing sections of the ACT and the verbal section of the SAT.

Personalized SAT English Tutoring!

Huge thank you to Jeanette for helping my son achieve a solid score on his SAT English section! The personalized attention and targeted practice really paid off. We couldn't be happier with the score and the entire tutoring experi... - Srikant, 7 lessons with Jeanette

Kathryn P.

$160/hour

Near Kirkwood, MO

English PhD: Award-Winning Instructor of Reading and Writing

5.0 (407)

1,557 hours tutoring

I have a PhD in English and I have been tutoring middle school, high school, and college students (including graduate students and other adult learners) in reading and writing. I can provide help with essay editing and proof-reading, as well as general understanding of assigned readings. Further, I can help with...

She has my son wanting to complete his work!!!!

She has my son wanting to complete his work and she is very knowledgeable in History and English. My son who wasn't happy about this area looks forward to working with her again on Monday. Highly Recommend! - Tracy, 4 lessons with Kathryn

Patricia L.

$60/hour

Near Kirkwood, MO

English tutor with 20+ years experience teaching children and adults

5.0 (124)

407 hours tutoring

Response time: 59 minutes

With over 20 years of experience, I deliver expert English tutoring for students of all ages, specializing in elementary learners and GED preparation. For young children, I make foundational reading, phonics, and grammar fun, engaging and accessible. For adults, I provide structured, high-impact strategies to...

Patient and knowledgeable Tutor

Excited to meet or exceed my goals with Patty's guidance. Learning is a scary thing depending on your background. The things you believe about yourself can derail your future success. Having a skilled teacher and dedicated mentor... - Christy, 12 lessons with Patricia

Charles G.

$140/hour

Near Kirkwood, MO

Standardized Test Prep, and all Maths and Sciences

5.0 (803)

2,664 hours tutoring

I specialize in helping students prepare for standardized tests. The key to being prepared for ACT English is starting as far in advance as possible. This is true for any subject area but especially for English and Reading. If you are able to give it the time needed to follow my plan I can guarantee an...

Very effective

My daughter has gained a lot of confidence thanks to her tutoring sessions with Charlie. She got a 98 on her last AP chemistry test and had very little stress going into the test. - Andrea, 27 lessons with Charles

Natalie W.

$75/hour

Near Kirkwood, MO

Academic Librarian and English, Writing, and Language instructor

5.0 (197)

453 hours tutoring

In addition to my PhD in English and Masters degree in Library and Information Science, I have 10+ years of experience as a writing and English instructor at the high school and college level. I have worked with middle school and elementary school students with creative writing and analytical writing...

Carrie B.

$80/hour

Near Kirkwood, MO

Experienced Tutor with UCLA Math Degree and Master's of Education

4.9 (210)

1,043 hours tutoring

I love tutoring students in College-Level Essay Writing! Although Math Education is my true passion, communicating ideas logically and organization naturally go along with that subject matter. Since organization and logic skills are key to any essay's argument, this is an obvious fit to my interests. Warning: I will...

Life Savior!

Carrie, saved my grade. As simple as that. I was completely lost in my calculus class at UCLA and she recapped the entire first half of the quarter for me. She pointed out the details that i needed to know, we did practice problem... - Sarah, 4 lessons with Carrie

Alexander U.

$125/hour

Near Kirkwood, MO

English Language Tutor, Ivy League Trained

5.0 (4)

9 hours tutoring

I'm currently a PhD student in the English department at UC Berkeley. I am from Pennsylvania originally, but have lived all over the country (Philadelphia, Boston, NYC, San Francisco). I am very happy to be settling in the East Bay. I am excited to work with students from the middle school level and up. I...

Katie C.

$45/hour

Near Kirkwood, MO

Experienced Professional Writer/PR Pro/Public Speaker

5.0 (67)

282 hours tutoring

I’ve been writing professionally for nearly 29 years in a variety of mediums including academic writing, television news, social media and public relations.

The most outstanding tutor

Katie is the best, most patient tutor I know. I have been using Katie for about 2 years now. She is so kind, and the most understanding tutor I've ever had. She understands me so well and I couldn't ask for anything else from her.... - Jordyn, 107 lessons with Katie

William W.

$40/hour

Near Kirkwood, MO

Experienced tutor ready to help you meet your goals

5.0 (64)

204 hours tutoring

I have taught English composition and conversation at the Phillipps University in Marburg, Germany, and have also done private tutoring with students wanting to improve their writing skills on class essay projects.

UNBELIEVABLE

I’m so grateful to have found William!!! My daughter is struggling in 9th grade German and William, in ONE SESSION, helped her more than ever! We will for sure continue to utilize William going forward! Fast Forward; my daughter e... - Andrea, 6 lessons with William

Christina G.

$30/hour

Near Kirkwood, MO

PhD Educator & Author | ESL, Creative & Academic Writing, Psychology

5.0 (7)

34 hours tutoring

Response time: 27 minutes

I taught college English in South Korea for five years in South Korea at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies and Cheongju University, including General English, Advanced English, Public Speaking, Writing, Discussion, and Adult Conversation. I taught English in a university program for NCUK in...

Nia S.

$40/hour

Near Kirkwood, MO

Experienced College Tutor and Instructor

5.0 (5)

22 hours tutoring

I earned my Bachelor's in English, and I also was an English tutor and teacher.

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Madeline V.

$65/hour

Experienced English and Language Arts Teacher for Elementary Students

Response time: 16 minutes

My main focus is to help elementary students enhance their reading, writing, and communication skills. Each student has personalized lessons targeting the areas that need improving. I introduce them to grammar and composition basics, guide them to...

Wonderful tutor, very patient

Maddie is an excellent tutor. Patient, supportive, and very knowledgeable. She explains things clearly and makes learning easy and enjoyable. I really appreciate her guidance and would highly recommend her! - Ellie, 2 lessons with Madeline

Jonathan K.

$450/hour

Top Yale Grad; Seasoned Teacher of Writing & Literature

5.0 (2576)

6,700 hours tutoring

Response time: 15 minutes

Essay Mentor, Fulbright Commission, 2015-2020. Teacher-Consultant, National Writing Project. Top honors from Yale; MEd from Tufts, concentration in English. Certificate in Creative Writing, UC Berkeley.

Excellent writing tutor

Jon first started helping my son last year when he was in 11th grade with an IB English paper that my son was stuck on. Jon provided specific guidance as a result my son got over the writing hump and received a good grade in Engl... - Lora, 53 lessons with Jonathan

Amanda W.

$95/hour

LSAT, Law School Admissions, Essay Writing, Literature, Proofreading

5.0 (426)

3,051 hours tutoring

I have a BA in English Literature as well as a Juris Doctorate.

Incredible Guidance Throughout the Law School Admissions Process

I had an incredible experience working with Amanda as my LSAT and law school admissions consultant. I first reached out to her after receiving a lower score than I had hoped for. With limited time to retake the test and submit app... - Alexis, 65 lessons with Amanda

Steven K.

$125/hour

PhD English Tutor — Literature, Language & Academic Writing

5.0 (2048)

6,275 hours tutoring

Response time: 12 minutes

I hold a PhD in English Language and Literature from UNC-Chapel Hill, where I specialized in the history of written language, literary studies, and classical and medieval Latin. I have taught English at every level–from...

Fantastic and detailed analysis of University English!

I need to expand my review to say how impressed my daughter was with Steven's step by step analysis and critique of her essay. She asked why all English professors could not be as great as Steven!! We will definitely ask him to tu... - Pamela, 6 lessons with Steven

Dane G.

$200/hour

English major with creative writing master's

5.0 (1223)

2,563 hours tutoring

Response time: 9 minutes

I majored in English at Fordham University, then went on to Columbia to get my master's in creative writing. I've written creatively for magazines and blogs, and worked as a staff writer, copy editor, and proofreader.

Patient, Enthusiastic, & Prepared Tutor

Our second grader absolutely loved her first lesson with Dane! Not only did Dane thoroughly assess her and determine clear short-term and long-term objectives, but he also made her feel comfortable through playing educational game... - Holly, 45 lessons with Dane

Jen H.

$100/hour

M.A. TESOL with 3+years of pronunciation tutoring

5.0 (468)

979 hours tutoring

I completed a graduate-level course in teaching English pronunciation. I taught English pronunciation to a high school ESL class for a few years. For the past three years or so, I have been tutoring students in English...

After and Beyond

Jen went after and beyond by contacting my daughter's English teacher and finding out what she is missing and areas that she need to improve. She gathered many key words for my daughter to read and get familiar with. I believe my ... - Huan, 124 lessons with Jen

Maggie H.

$70/hour

Experienced English Instructor for Adult Learners

5.0 (1251)

3,320 hours tutoring

Response time: 40 minutes

I hold a Masters degree in Adult Education with a specialization in Teaching English as a Second Language. As both a classroom instructor and a university administrator, I have worked with non-native English speaking students from...

My Best Tutor Ever!

If you are looking for a tutor who will exceed your expectations, Maggie is that person. Her vibrant outgoing personality makes tutoring sessions fun and engaging, while her incredible teaching skills, extensive experience, and t... - Zulfia, 54 lessons with Maggie

Dana G.

$140/hour

Here to Help You Understand, Not Memorize, the English Language

5.0 (105)

349 hours tutoring

Response time: 43 minutes

While I am always happy to drill specific vocabulary lists with students, most of my vocabulary lessons happen naturally within other sessions. I train my students not just to memorize words, but to learn their multilingual etymological roots....

Great teacher!

We found a right and knowledgeable teacher for our son’s English lesson! She listened well and initiated approach to move forward with his studies at the school. So we exactly wanted someone who can help him to improve his school ... - Sujeewa, 6 lessons with Dana

Wendy S.

$150/hour

Experienced English Tutor Specializing in Test Prep

5.0 (430)

1,515 hours tutoring

Response time: 15 minutes

I have been working as an English Tutor for the last ten years in various capacities. I have helped students reach their reading and writing goals both inside classrooms and via private tutoring. I have worked with students on everything...

Energetic, fun & engaging tutor

My son truly loved our ELA class with Wendy - she was so engaging & made the learning fun. She also shared a super cool flip-style digital flashcards for us to practice after the class. We are looking forward to more classes! - Julia, 5 lessons with Wendy

Frank S.

$275/hour

ASL English Teacher/Basketball Coach

5.0 (1497)

6,675 hours tutoring

Response time: 8 minutes

I have studied ASL - American Sign Language - for several years. I also taught English at a State Deaf School in Pennsylvania as well as coached Boys Basketball. I am able to teach anyone the rudimentary elements of ASL such as the...

Thank you Frank!

My son was super excited after the first session with Frank. He came off the call and said, "man he is good!" The session focused on t two major categories of the Conventions of Standard English: pronoun-antecedent agreement and... - Rick, 20 lessons with Frank

LAURA B.

$125/hour

English Language Professional

5.0 (370)

1,177 hours tutoring

Response time: 24 minutes

Professional Educators License Homeschool parent and leader Content creator for corporate communications Toastmasters International Public Speaking Regional champion Skilled in MLA, APA, Chicago-Style, outlining, essay writing, compelling story...

Rachel B.

$45/hour

German tutor for comprehension and communication

5.0 (1539)

3,388 hours tutoring

Response time: 28 minutes

Since 1999, I have tutored native speakers of Spanish, Italian, and Korean, helping them improve their writing skills, reading comprehension, conversation skills, and pronunciation of English. In addition, I am a volunteer with the public...

Patrick S.

$68/hour

M.A. English/Test Validator for Ohio Licensure

5.0 (1043)

3,305 hours tutoring

I had over ten student teachers in my teaching career, served as an NCATE Examiner, and worked on the validation team for the Ohio Licensure Exam in Language Arts for grades 7-12.

Great Tutor

My son really enjoys his sessions. He is working with Patrick on English part of SSAT. I really appreciate the session summaries and videos. This keeps me informed about my son’s progress. - Solomiia, 10 lessons with Patrick

Kristine W.

$68/hour

English teacher and academic tutor with a passion for editing

5.0 (311)

1,363 hours tutoring

My passion for creativity is what drove me to obtain my bachelor's in English (specializing in writing), and my love for helping others is what led me to obtain a master's in teaching English as a second language (ESL). I...

Best tutor!

When I saw Kristine for her profile, I know she’s a perfect fit for me for my English class. When we first met online, she was very friendly and thoughtful person. I love how she tells me about my essays and what needs to be fixed... - Briana, 12 lessons with Kristine

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Fenny M.

9 English lessons

Elena taught me how to speak, read and write with proper English. She taught how to speak with correct pronunciation, so I can reduce my accent. After Elena taught me everything I need to improve my English. Now, I can speak English more confident and natural than before. Also I can write English with correct grammar. As someone who has gone through her English tutorial. I highly recommend Elena; she has extensive knowledge of teaching English for ESL student.

Chulwan I.

61 English lessons

First of all, Karen always makes me feel at ease. This gives me confidence, so I enjoy speaking English. Even if I use broken English or my pronunciation is repeatedly wrong, she corrects my mistakes kindly. That is a big chance for to me to improve my English without fear. Karen's tolerant attitude encourages me to speak English more. I have also learned to speak English efficiently in class with Karen.

Byron F.

37 English lessons

She is very patient and flexible. She responds quickly to emails and keeps me informed on what she is doing for each tutoring session. Update 3/16/2014 This is the end of the term for my son's English class. This term he received an A in his English class. Without a doubt, the help he has received from Ann has improved his grade in English. If you are looking for an English tutor, I would definitely recommend Ann.

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