Award-Winning ACT English Tutors serving Overland Park, KS

...make sure others don't have too. I tutor because I want to help others succeed in life and to let them understand that learning is profitable and doesn't just have to be school, but life experiences as well. So, there I am in a nutshell, I hope to be able to help you with getting past your roadblocks and appreciate learning to the fullest. We all have mental roadblocks, we just need someone to help us...

...am currently a second-year medical student at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. One of my passions includes teaching students. I have 5+ years of tutoring experience. During my tutoring sessions, I utilize critical thinking skills, enthusiasm, and vigor in helping the students complete assignments. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy traveling, cooking, dancing, and playing volleyball. If you need help with any of your classes, please do not hesitate to set up a session with me!

...materials science and engineering. I primarily tutor subjects in math and science because I love helping students break through obstacles to understanding tough concepts. I believe that sometimes all it takes to tackle a difficult problem is a fresh perspective, which is how I like to approach my tutoring sessions. I love to hike, I'm an avid board game player, and I'm currently teaching myself to play guitar - it's going pretty well, actually!

...lived through some abrupt changes and a true paradigm shift. It is imperative to know yourself and how you learn and work best so you are able to adjust, be resilient, resourceful and thrive. What you know does not benefit you or others unless you are able to effectively communicate your knowledge. In our first session we will get to know each other and set goals. I always have fun with my students. Having fun...

...bachelor's degrees in psychology and general science. I know firsthand how frustrating and time-consuming it can be to study science, and I love helping students master difficult concepts and gain confidence. I also enjoy helping students prepare for standardized tests such as the SAT, ACT, and GRE. It can be particularly challenging to raise verbal, English, and reading scores on these exams, but it can be accomplished with lots of practice and with strategies tailored...

...graduate of the University of Phoenix with a Masters in Education/Adult Education and Training. During my undergrad work, I travelled to Europe were I expanded my practical application of Spanish and Portuguese. Since returning to the United States, I have worked in several venues providing linguistic translation services and assisting in ESL assignments. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am passionate about comparative religion, Spanish and SAT prep. I am a believer...

...Missouri-Kansas City. Prior to this, I spent two years at William Jewell College studying elementary education with a concentrated area of study in English. I have worked as an assistant teacher in 4th, 5th, and 6th grade classrooms, as well as in homeschool settings. I have also worked as a tutor for children ages 5-15 with learning disabilities: I taught phonemic awareness as a means to increase fluency and accuracy in reading and spelling. I...

...and so it is important that the teacher demonstrates leadership skills while helping students be successful in working together. An outstanding tutor is a role model to all students thus must always handle each situation in an appropriate way so that students can learn from those situations as apply them to their everyday life. Lastly, an outstanding tutor has the ability to influence students not only at school but within the community as well.... I believe...

...It was important for me to make learning relevant and tangible, blending an interest in literature and cultural studies, for not just myself but for those in my life. In this spirit of meaningful learning, I approach supporting my students. I have held a variety of roles that allowed me the pleasure of supporting the academic and creative interests of young adults and adults alike. As a Media Instructor with the Gulf South Youth Action...

...Chemistry, Honors and General Chemistry, and Honors and General Biology, Forensic Science, Biomedical Science, and Anatomy & Physiology. I got both my Masters in Science Education and my Bachelors in Biology from the University of Missouri - Columbia, where I also got minors in Psychology and Anthropology. I tutor any subject area in elementary, middle school, or high school science, as well as select areas of college science (see my subject list). My strong points...

...Mathematics and my Masters of Arts in Education. I am a Missouri-certified mathematics teacher for grades 6-12. I have three years of experience in my own classroom at both the middle and high school levels. In my years as a teacher I taught a wide range of mathematics subjects, but I especially enjoyed my classes and tutoring geared toward struggling students- I enjoy finding new ways to present the material and I passionately believe that...

...The Ohio State University with a degree in philosophy. I look forward to tutoring as an opportunity to help students discover their strengths in subjects they find difficult or unnecessarily complicated. I believe that anyone can learn anything, as long as they are taught well. Given my background in philosophy, I am familiar with transforming the unbearably boring into the deeply fascinating. I hope to help students learn that such transformations are fully within their...

...I graduated with a degree in English from Southern Utah University (SUU) in 2013. During my final three years at SUU, I worked as an English tutor in the SUU Writing Center. I helped students with a variety of writing needs and abilities. I believe that everyone has something important to say, and being able to express ourselves through writing is one of the best ways to make others listen to us. I can help...

...it is important to tailor my lessons to each individual student, focusing on their preferred modality of learning, and using their strengths to improve their weaknesses. I have taught elementary school for eight years now, and worked with ESL and special needs students. I believe that everyone has something to offer and should be respected as the unique individual they are. I love making a difference in someone's life and strive to make a positive...

...I have also gotten admission into medical school. By taking rigorous classes in college and studying for the MCAT, I have learned that a great teacher can alleviate so much stress. The knowledge that someone is by your side and is truly passionate about you achieving your goals is something that has no substitute. That is why I started tutoring 4 years ago. Every subject I tutor is one that I consider myself to be...

I'm a master's student looking for a side gig over the summer. I enjoy teaching; I've student taught my peers through my own education plus two years of TA at a middle school. I like to make learning fun - riddles, puzzles, creative thinking over just filling in the right steps :)

...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 including camping, hiking, backpacking and canoeing. I also like traveling. Conversational spanish is a skill that I acquired while traveling. I love spending time with my family and friends and I am advance...

...figure job as a Market Research Analyst for Corporation X. She praises herself for the tremendous success and accepts the position. Over the next few months, she slacks off and the CEO fires her. This will happen to anyone who views success as a one-time win or an A+ on a test. Success is not the end; success is a commitment to self-improvement. That is why I chose to be a tutor - I love...

...also hold a minor degree in Spanish. While in university, I studied abroad in Oxford, England as part of my school's honors program and caught the travel bug. After working for a software company for a few years, I moved to South Korea to teach ESL. There, I taught a range of ages and skill levels, from kindergarten phonics to university-level English literature courses. I also have extensive experience teaching test preparation strategies and skills,...

...basement of our home when I was in grade school. I taught the lessons, corrected the papers, and gave assignments. I was called to teach and I absolutely love what I do!! Being a child of two educators probably had a little bit to do with it as well. My father was a college professor at the University of Nebraska. He instilled in me the love for learning and the expectation to work hard and...