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Paige: Independence tutor
Certified Tutor in Independence, KS
...hobby, it is a passion of mine. I started tutoring students in October of 2017, and realized how much joy it brought me to help students understand material that I enjoyed learning about as a student. I hope to begin a PhD candidacy in Neuroscience in the fall of 2019 so that I can discover...
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Oklahoma City University - Bachelor of Science, Cellular and Molecular Biology
Bradley: Independence tutor
Certified Tutor in Independence, KS
I believe that anyone is capable of learning, given the right tools and methods. I believe that by questioning, we arrive at the truth. I furthermore believe that the most critical challenge of the upcoming century is developing creative problem solvers who are able to overcome problems beyond our current imagination.
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Eastern Gateway Community College - Associate in Arts, Business Administration and Management
Fort Hays State University - Bachelor in Arts, Business Teacher Education
Mary: Independence tutor
Certified Tutor in Independence, KS
...math teacher with over 30 years of experience teaching in public schools. My experience spans all levels of math, from 7th grade to Calculus, including GED and SAT prep. I am skilled in using a variety of technology tools to help students visualize the concepts and cater to their learning styles. Although I am retired...
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Oklahoma Wesleyan University - Bachelor of Science, Business Teacher Education
University of Phoenix-Oklahoma City Campus - Master of Science, Computer and Information Systems Security
Matthew: Independence tutor
Certified Tutor in Independence, KS
...experience in a variety of roles from principal instructor of college math classes to one-on-one mentoring with high school students. I am passionate about social justice, novel mathematics education, and increasing diversity in STEM majors and careers. Currently, I am working on a thesis in discrete geometry and combinatorics, as well as doing research for...
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SFSU - Bachelors, Philosophy/Mathematics
SFSU - Masters, Mathematics
GRE Quantitative: 168
GRE Verbal: 168
Kyle: Independence tutor
Certified Tutor in Independence, KS
...five kids, I've spent a large part of my life being a tutor for my siblings. This helped me develop my teaching skills at a young age, and served me well when I became a recitation instructor at University of Colorado Denver, teaching upper-division genetics. My year-long tenure there only deepened my love of teaching...
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University of Colorado Denver - Bachelor of Science, Biology & Psychology
Jacob: Independence tutor
Certified Tutor in Independence, KS
...school in center city Philadelphia, where I learned to love learning, particularly math and science classes. I began tutoring my younger siblings in these subjects when they had trouble themselves. I even began attending Biology review sessions to help my teacher explain topics to other students and review material with them. I always enjoyed teaching...
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Brown University - Current Undergrad, Biology and German
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 34
Rachel: Independence tutor
Certified Tutor in Independence, KS
...of Washington with a degree in Biology. During my time as an undergraduate, I served as a Biology tutor for my schools Biological Sciences Honor Society and as a mentor for graduating high school students through the Dream Project. As a tutor, my main duty is to work with a student as an individual and...
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University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Bachelors, General Biology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 790
Megan: Independence tutor
Certified Tutor in Independence, KS
...St. John's University in Queens, New York. I am currently pursuing a degree with a major in Economics and minors in Government and Politics and Legal Studies. I have a wide range of interests and have gone to Math/Science schools for most of my life which gives me a good base in all sorts of...
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St. John's University - Bachelor of Science, Economics
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 32
Max: Independence tutor
Certified Tutor in Independence, KS
...senior at Yale College where I study Economics. I'm originally from Millburn, NJ. This year, I'm taking two semesters off from school to sing and travel the entire world with the Yale Whiffenpoofs, America's oldest collegiate a cappella singing group. Apart from singing, I'm is passionate about education, particularly in helping high school students achieve...
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Yale University - Current Undergrad, Economics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 760
Simon: Independence tutor
Certified Tutor in Independence, KS
...a high-performing middle school for the past five years. My greatest passion is making science accessible, especially when it can seem confusing and intimidating. I love activating students' natural curiosity and inquiry, and using that to build confidence in and mastery of a wide variety of academic topics. I graduated from Yale University with a...
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Yale University - Bachelors, Environmental Studies
Yale University - Bachelor in Arts, International Relations
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 800
Travis: Independence tutor
Certified Tutor in Independence, KS
...teacher, and mentor has taught me anything over the years, it is that simply checking the boxes and getting the right answer is not success. What I value far more is not just telling students the answers to their problems, but providing them with the resources and strategies to arrive at the correct answer themselves....
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University of Southern California - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
University of Southern California Sol Price School of Public Policy - Master in Public Health Administration, Master of Public Administration
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 34
Kevin: Independence tutor
Certified Tutor in Independence, KS
...the tutoring center, EDU4U, for the last 7 years. My own experiences as a student receiving tutoring has taught me and helped me a lot in being a successful tutor. In my opinion, the most important part of tutoring is understanding each individual's needs and learning methods. Everyone is different and to be a successful...
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Georgetown University - Current Undergrad, Finance
Javier: Independence tutor
Certified Tutor in Independence, KS
...mathematics from Temple University, and I am passionate about math. In fact, to say I am passionate is something of an understatement. Math is the most beautiful thing in the universe, and I want open everybody's eyes to this deep and wonderful truth. Math is something to be enjoyed. I believe that while knowing the...
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Temple University - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
Luke: Independence tutor
Certified Tutor in Independence, KS
...a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy as well as a minor in Bible/Theology. Since graduation, I have been teaching English overseas in South Korea and the nation of Georgia. In those roles, I was especially proud of the improvements my students made towards clear self-expression in speaking and writing (which was reflected in high TOEFL...
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Wheaton College (Illinois) - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 36
Elsbeth: Independence tutor
Certified Tutor in Independence, KS
...that there are a few key steps that must be taken before being able to successfully facilitating learning: getting to know a student and building trust, discovering strengths and finding ways to utilize them, and building a love of learning and an enthusiasm for the process of learning, while continuing to feed that enthusiasm, especially...
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Warren Wilson College - Bachelors, Creative Writing
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1420
SAT Verbal: 740
Audrey: Independence tutor
Certified Tutor in Independence, KS
...College with a specialty in critical reading and writing skills. I have prior experience working at my school's writing center to assist first-year students with college-level essays. I have also captained an award-winning collegiate mock trial team for several years, which involves mentoring younger students in oral and written communication skills. In addition to my...
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Pomona College - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36
Katarina: Independence tutor
Certified Tutor in Independence, KS
...the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. I majored in Evolutionary Anthropology and minored in Cultural Anthropology. I was awarded High Honors for my senior thesis, which was focused on how perceptions and understandings of land, power, and identity have changed within Labrador Inuit communities since the advent of the Comprehensive Land Claims agreements. Currently,...
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University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelors, Evolutionary Anthropology
ACT Composite: 31
Ellen: Independence tutor
Certified Tutor in Independence, KS
...Oberlin College, where I majored in biology and minored in chemistry. Having gone to small schools my whole life, I believe in the power of small group/individual interactions for learning. While memorization is important for certain things, I always appreciated understanding the "why" and "how" in school and I try to help my students achieve...
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Oberlin College - Bachelors, Biology, Chemistry Minor
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 34
Sadie: Independence tutor
Certified Tutor in Independence, KS
...qualified secondary English teacher in the metro Detroit area. I am looking to help middle and high school students with any area of English they need - grammar, vocabulary, writing, reading, analysis, etc. - in addition to helping them stay organized with school work. I have taught and tutored many ages in many places -...
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University of Michigan - Bachelors, Education (English)
Oakland University - Current Grad Student, Reading and Language Arts
Katie: Independence tutor
Certified Tutor in Independence, KS
...the University of Notre Dame in 2009 and my master's degree from the University of Connecticut in 2013. I have spent the past six years in education: teaching English in Japan for two years, coordinating a mentor program for first year college students, working as an academic advisor, and teaching first year experience courses to...
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University of Notre Dame - Bachelor in Arts, American Studies, Gender Studies
University of Connecticut - Master of Arts, Higher Education and Student Affaris
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34
ACT Reading: 33
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Independence, Kansas, is a small town with over 9,000 residents. It is the county seat of Montgomery County and is named for the Declaration of Independence. Author Laura Ingalls Wilder lived there with her family, and Independence founded the Little House on The Prairie Museum to honor her legacy.
The only public High School in the town is Independence High School. It is located in the Independence School District. You can enroll into Independence Community College to transfer credits to a university like Oklahoma Wesleyan University, one of the top colleges in the West according to U.S. News and World Report. With private test prep instruction via in-home or online tutoring in Independence, KS, you can potentially improve the chances of getting into these top schools. Independence, KS, tutoring might bring you closer to your goals, no matter which of the prestigious colleges and universities you wish to attend.
The citizens of Independence love the Independence Community College Pirates. The teams engage in sports like cheer and dance, basketball, golf, football, and more. The community college has six athletic facilities where you can join residents in watching their home games.
Visit Independence Community College's William Inge Center for the Arts. It houses the works of William Inge, the school's alumnus who was also a playwright. Drop by to watch theatre productions or to audition. Gather your friends to celebrate Neewollah, which is Halloween spelled backwards. This festival is a week-long event that draws in 75,000 people every year and involves activities like parades, a chili cook-off, a carnival, among other things. Do you want to see life-size dinosaur? Well, you can at Riverside Park. The dinosaur, a Corythosaurus statue, was donated to the park by the Atlantic Richfield Company. Other popular features at Riverside Park include the zoo, a carousel, and a train, making the park a perfect outing if you have children with you. Get a nice workout at Elk City Lake, a reservoir in Elk City, Kansas. The reservoir is about 16 miles from Independence and contains six hiking trails. Two of them are designated National Trails. Elk City Lake also has a campground where you can rest and spend the night.
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