Award-Winning ACT Tutors in Kansas City, MO

I love standardized tests. It might sound weird, but they're usually straightforward, you can sit with them for hours, and, most importantly, you CAN get better at them through practice. That's what I hope to help you do as you prepare for the LSAT, SAT, ACT or any other subject. I also have a blast editing essays, so make sure to use all of these services to their fullest potential!

...belt. Every student, no matter how old or young, experienced or novice, gifted or challenged can learn to use their tools effectively. I know first hand of the anxiety that comes from having no idea where to start on any given problem, which is why I believe that when it comes to doing well on tests, the best first step is to take a first step! Outside of school, I am an avid video gamer,...

...well. I believe in giving my students resources that help them continue learning after tutoring is finished and throughout their lives. In addition, using my knowledge of science, math, the arts, and the humanities, I make connections between different subjects to help my students see how what we're working on isn't so strange after all! Before beginning to work with Varsity Tutors in August of 2014, I worked in a K-8 school as an intervention...

...material myself. Last summer, I was fortunate enough to teach a pharmacology class to 15 Kansas University students. Yet, I am comfortable not only with college students, but with high school, middle school and even elementary school students. I am especially comfortable tutoring ACT Science and Math, as well as any math and science academic subjects. My consistent math and science workload in college has made me confident of my mastery and ability to tutor...

...a variety of interests such as tennis, robotics, and reading. I try to make my sessions as fun as possible so that my students will remain interested in the subject matter for a longer period of time. I teach to the level of the student and explain using terms they will understand. Teaching others can sometimes seem difficult, but I believe it is ultimately rewarding. I am working towards completing a computer engineering major.

...working with students to help them reach their maximum potential. As a current college student, I have tutored students in elementary school all the way up through the age of my current peers. In preparation for college, I took the ACT multiple times and in the process learned a great deal of tips and strategies that are useful for raising scores. I believe in helping students truly understand the material, not just memorize it. I...

...tutoring. I really care about my students and want them to succeed. Watching a young child understand something for the first time, or an adult student work so hard and with such determination to better their future, these things brighten my life, and push me be the best tutor I can be. I believe that education is extremely important, not only to have a successful career, but to learn the discipline necessary to have a...

...is Vivek, and I'm currently a freshman at the University of Pittsburgh, majoring in Neuroscience. My experiences in tutoring have come from working at a nearby center called "Perfect Tutors" and from helping classmates at my after school academic resource center. I really enjoy getting to know and helping kids learn. I've worked with kids from the age of 4 in summer camps up to high schoolers. Whether I'm teaching Math, Science, or Reading, the...

...currently a student at the University of Missouri Kansas City where I am pursuing a six-year, combined BA/MD degree. In high school, I tutored numerous students in math and chess, both through private tutoring and camps. The students were in grades ranging from elementary school to high school, with each student having his/her own learning style and skill level. I have completed numerous AP courses and the IB diploma. Along with my current medical courses,...

...from Macalester College in Saint Paul, MN with a BA in History and Classical Civilizations. During my junior year of college, I studied abroad at Oxford University where I focused on Medieval British history. While in College, I taught a group of 9th grade students at a local synagogue. My class focused on the role of women in some of the most pivotal stories in the bible. This experience gave me first hand experience in...

...time as an undergraduate and graduate student, I spent several years as a Physics teaching assistant. My experience at the universities has included both teaching Physics in group (classroom and lab) settings and working with students individually on homework problems or test preparation. For the past few years, I have also tutored students independently, primarily focusing on Algebra/Algebra 2, Physics, and Chemistry. Students have often said that I am a very clear, patient, and thorough...

...myself. In the sciences, I have had exposure to biochemistry, introductory biology, and general, organic, inorganic, physical, and analytical chemistry. In my teaching, my current focus is on general chemistry (at the high school or college level) and organic chemistry, both of which were always personal favorites. Even more importantly, in my pursuit of the sciences and humanities I have not just mastered two different types of content; rather, I’ve mastered two different ways of...

...in just about any subject you can think of! My tutoring style is very hands-on, with frequent quizzes and tests to ensure that the lessons on the whiteboard are translating to results when the pressure is on. I find that students and parents alike appreciate the flow of feedback that I provide, and being able to see one's results improving is marvelous for student confidence. In my free time, I am an avid collector of...

I am a pre-med student at the University of Kansas. I am studying molecular, cellular and developmental biology. ... Practice, practice, and practice some more!... Find out their strengths and weaknesses within the subject and with their overall study methods.... Talk through the steps of solving an unknown problem, including where to look for the answer, so they can begin to learn how to do it on their own.... Remind them why we are studying and...

...to find the answer you just made a simple mistake. I can help you make less of those mistakes, and that is where the most significant short term growth can be made. If you are a student who wants to improve your score quickly, if you like learning new ways to solve old problems, if you are looking for multiple choice test taking techniques that you can apply for the rest of your academic career,...

...up in Leawood, Kansas and attended Blue Valley North High School. During my time there I became very involved as debate captain, DECA president, and the president of the Political Science club. Currently, I attend the University of Kansas and am a sophomore pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Economics and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. I am passionate about improving the university for everyone and that is where my involvement in Student...

...tangible results: a few points more on a standardized test that translates into more scholarships and better chances for admission into more schools. Tutoring for me is a transfer of knowledge that the typical classroom of one teacher to twenty or so students doesn't allow--it's more personal. By use of whiteboards, practice problems, constant repetition, and positive encouragement, students start to understand the problems themselves and are more likely to be able to solve similar...

...in American Studies Bachelor's in Comparative Literature 10 years collegiate teaching 6 years prep school teaching American History, European History, US History, World History, Comparative Politics, US Government, Western Civ, AP Certified in European History, U.S. Government, Comparative Government, American Literature As a comparative literature major, tutoring literature is my favorite. My tutoring style is to let the student set the agenda and pace. I want to maximize your time and to strive to have my...

...a graduate of the University of Kansas. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics and in Germanic Languages and Literature. I absolutely love to travel and experience different cultures! After graduating from KU in 2013, I spent a year in Northeastern Germany working as an au pair. I am most passionate about and have the most experience with German and English as a Second Language, however I am also very interested in History. That...

...an experienced Math, chemistry, and physics tutor! I have 2 years of tutoring experience with middle school to college aged students. I take pride in communicating in a way that the student can understand and retain long-term. I aspire to motivate students to learn and do their best! I am a post-baccalaureate student with a B.S. in Chemistry. I have taken Math, Chemistry, Physics, and Biology at the university level and have effectively tutored many...