Award-Winning ACT Tutors in Kansas City, MO

I began tutoring two years ago at Rockhurst University, and I grew to love working with students one-on-one to help them succeed academically. One of my main goals in life is to make education and literacy something attainable and worthwhile (and fun!) for all people. In addition to my tutoring endeavors, I enjoy hanging out with friends and family, watching (an re-watching) all of my favorite T.V. shows, reading, writing, and exploring Kansas City.

I understand how math and science can be a struggle, epecially in high school. I used to be that struggling student! But math, science, logic, computers, and programming are my passion and I am a degreed engineer. I have helped tutor and mentor high school and college students over the years and hopefully I can help you out too.

...that in private tutoring sessions! I also have much experience teaching freshman success which entails organization, attitude control, test prep and test taking, note taking etc. Being a college prof really means life long learner. This extends to my personal life as well. I love the out of doors! I live in the country and love to hike through the woods. I consider myself an amateur birder. I swim and ride bikes and garden. Really,...

...a BA in History, as well as a magna cum laude graduate with a Master's degree in Education from the University of Kansas. I am licensed in general and special education, as well as ESL. I also lived as an exchange student in Germany, and enjoyed the process of learning another language. I have 7 years of teaching experience in special education, elementary education, and early childhood education, and am looking forward to virtual tutoring...

...English literature courses. I also have extensive experience teaching test preparation strategies and skills, having prepared my ESL students to take the international baccalaureate English entrance exam (iBT TOEFL). While in Korea, I was promoted to Head Instructor and oversaw a team of five teachers, mentoring them and encouraging them to make classes as fun and interactive as possible. I am passionate about meeting students where they are at and using unique ways of keeping...

...care about my students. I want them to succeed and feel confident in their knowledge. As a tutor, and as a student who once needed a tutor, I understand the frustration and humiliation that comes with doing poorly in a subject. I pride myself on being able to communicate with my students on a deeper level so I know exactly what they need from me, and how to cater to their needs specifically. I try...

I'm studying at Utah State University majoring in biology with minors in chemistry and psychology. I'm especially interested in genetics. I love both making and listening to music. I lived in Estonia for about a year and learned to speak Estonian so that part of the world has a special place in my heart. I like to meet new people and am always looking for learning opportunities.

...I enjoy finding new ways to present the material and I passionately believe that everyone can be successful in math if given the chance and the right help. Math does not have to be scary! I have tutored students at all ages from elementary to adults in college, and I know how much fear, anxiety, and frustration math can cause. I believe that math does not have to be the enormous obstacle we have made...

Adapting to provide a one on one learning experience is something invaluable. I feel that need is often unmet in many schooling situations. I hope to provide these opportunities to students and help them learn to the best of their abilities

...teaching basic life skills to other company's soldiers. I would then assess their progress to determine if they were ready to adequately provide life saving measures for their peers. No pressure, right!?! :) While in college, I set up many of study groups for subjects such as physics, genetics, immunology and MCAT preparation. Once in chiropractic school, study groups was pivotal in my achievements as a student. It didn't matter if it was a hands...

...Actuarial Science and Mathematics. I had the wonderful opportunity of tutoring Math throughout college, as well as GED prep classes with a women's rehabilitation center for inmates wanting to obtain their GED before re-entering into society. I have taught students ranging in all races, classes, and ages, and find fun and interesting ways to reach each student according to their individual needs. There's nothing like watching the "light go on" when students grasp a new...

An energetic, ambitious, responsible and intelligent individual who has developed a mature and responsible approach to any tasks undertaken. Experienced, creative, adaptable and bright individual with an excellent motivation towards learning and helping others. ... I have two teaching philosophies as a tutor: to get students to think about science (and other classes) as a process, and to individualize their learning experiences.... In a typical first session with a student I will introduce myself and then...

...a Master of Arts in Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL). I have 9 years of teaching experience as a Preschool, Elementary & College level instructor. I've taught general education courses, ESL, Spanish Native Language Literacy and a University Writing course. I love teaching! My favorite subjects to tutor are ESL, Reading, Writing, Grammar and Spanish. My tutoring style involves getting to know each other and sharing our interests, discovering my student's goals and...

Graduate MBA student based in Kansas City, MO looking to help motivate other students to grow and succeed. I believe that knowledge is power, and learning to overcome obstacles is one of the most valuable skills in life. Learning and knowledge go far beyond the classroom, and I believe that good collaboration, communication, and application are key to making students feel excited to learn.... No student is unteachable, and not all students learn the same way....

...and eventually have my students become proficient self learners! I have experience working with students through volunteer work which allowed me to help students learn how to read one-on-one. Additionally, as a student myself, I know the time that a student chooses to get help is sacred time, as everyone lives such busy lives. Because of this, I do not believe in simple busy work or wasting any students time. Because of my experience as...

I'm a structural engineer by trade who is interested in helping others accomplish their educational goals. I believe the most effective way to learn a subject is through mastering core fundamentals, and then refining with repetitive exercises.

...sense of satisfaction to not only the tutor but the person being tutored. Whenever learning a difficult concept, the first thing I usually do is look it up on Google. Sometimes the answers aren't there, and sometimes they are there, but too difficult to understand. In this case, the first thing I do is send the problem to a friend and ask if they can help. Sometimes they can help, and sometimes they can't. At...

...well as select areas of college science (see my subject list). My strong points are biology and chemistry, and I am Praxis and MEGA certified to teach both in the state of Missouri. I also have a strong background in Math, and can tutor these subjects at a elementary, middle, or high school level. Feel free to contact me with other specific subject questions. I tutor my students after school 2-4 days per week so...

...Some teachers primarily engage their students in tutorial or Socratic-seminar format. Others believe in lecture format, where clarification questions may be asked only after the lesson has been taught. Teaching styles vary from teacher to teacher and subject to subject, of course, but I have noticed one consistent quality shared among every great teacher or tutor I have ever hadthat is, they love to watch people succeed. This is not to say all they care...

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!