Award-Winning ACT Tutors in Shawnee, KS

...My approach to teaching is to understand the student as an individual. I like to understand the student's strengths and weaknesses and work from there to expand their knowledge in a given subject. My goal is to push each of my students to venture beyond their limits and understand each concept, rather than learning the...

...understand a concept they have been struggling with for a while. Getting to see when a student has a light bulb moment is the most rewarding part. With just a little bit of individual attention, learning can become fun and interesting. Through positive encouragement, I want to instill critical thinking skills which will be useful...

...Illinois. Since, I've worked a number of different jobs, and I've constantly taught myself new skills along the way. Everything from web design to photography to copywriting. Currently, I work as a freelance copywriter. I have no doubt I can help you with your writing, as well. Your essays will stand out from the pile...

I have a Masters Degree in Computer Science. While I have taught grade 7 and 8 the Fundamentals of computers and HTML in the past ,I am most Passionate about teaching Math to students from grade levels K-8. I have 2 boys of my own who like Math too.

I'm here to help people and bring a creativity to math. Tutoring to make sure students understand the concept and help build confidence in their abilities. Math can be fun. I enjoy writing poetry, dancing, being outdoors, acting, and hanging with friends and family. Building connections and helping people are very important to me.

...we will both see you soar. I love animals and that is probably what aids in my compassion. They don't judge and aren't afraid to fail and try again. We can learn so much from them. When I come home they help take all my worries away and have truly made me who I am...

...gave me unexpected training in how to tailor an explanation to the audience receiving the information, while also keeping their attention and helping them have fun (okay, okay... the fiery explosions might've helped a bit). During my undergraduate studies, I worked as an undergraduate teaching assistant (UTA) for the Undergraduate Biology Lab Department, teaching introductory...

...aspect of many of these courses is to teach the student how to recognize what is being asked of them, and then working on developing the methods for reaching answers with ease. I am very effective at breaking down problems for the student so that they can develop the skills to work independently.

...conversation in which we will talk through a concept together, and then the student proves their understanding by teaching it back. I try to break sessions up with timed quizzes, real world applications, and scenario problems whenever possible to keep the student engaged and energized. I understand most student's goals are to perform better in...

...Mallory Harger. I am a sophomore math major at the University of Kansas. People think I'm crazy to major in math, but I just tell them how much I have always loved the subject. I enjoy spending time with the girls in my sorority, scoping out new coffee shops around town, and volunteering around my...

...for tutoring in these subjects. I strive to tutor in a manner that is informative, engaging, and enjoyable, as I feel that it is possible to include all three of these elements into a tutoring experience without compromising on the quality and efficacy of the learning taking place. I am looking forward to working with...

...became a high school principal and school director. But I was always a teacher first and always motivated by the individual students in my classes and schools. And what about my love of travel? After teaching for 3 years in Kansas, my wife and I became teachers in international schools, working in some of the best...

...Seeing students understand the content and seeing that "ah-ha!" moment is what I strive for when I tutor and it is what drives me to tutor. Seeing other people be successful makes me want to become a better person and knowing that I contributed a little bit is what drives me to teach.

...of Missouri to receive both my BS in Education and MS in Curriculum and Instruction. My area of specialization is the sciences. I enjoy reading, being outdoors, and spending time with my family and friends. I look forward to helping others achieve their academic goals. For my hobbies I enjoy being outdoors and outdoor activities...

...tutor. I believe that an educator must first appreciate how each individual student approaches a new concept in order to understand the most effective means for that student to progress, and for this reason, I place the utmost importance on the student rather than the subject. When I am not tutoring or substitute teaching, I...

...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, a devoted husband, and an amateur musician. While I don't consider myself to be gifted athletically, I am certainly able to keep up in recreational or intramural...

...and philosophy stems from that. I try to make my lessons fun and interesting, and I believe that my students learn better when they are helping others learn. My passion for teaching comes from my personal philosophy that the human mind is a person's greatest asset, and to seek to develop it and understand the world...

My name is Laura, and I am a medical student at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. I love to work with students to help them reach their fullest potential.

...we learn and see the real-world implications in our daily life. I believe that learning isn't just the accumulation of knowledge, but the rewiring of the way we think and solve problems. I do my best to lead students to make their own connections regarding what they are learning, developing their critical thinking and problem-solving...

...my students raise their grades/test scores and let them grow into the wordsmiths they were meant to be! My sessions include: -learning about my student and their reason for hiring a tutor -setting goals and a time frame for achieving them -assessing their skills -providing assistance with their assignments, test prep, and skill development -wrapping...