Award-Winning ACT English Tutors serving Shawnee Mission, KS

...I am available to tutor English grammar, literature, writing, math up to Algebra 1, all levels of French, and test prep (including ACT). As someone with an appreciation for languages, I especially like tutoring English and French. Since I am a certified teacher, I am prepared to present information in a variety of ways to help my students with understanding. Additionally, I like to help my students take responsibility for their own learning during our...

...school, college, and graduate levels. I hold teaching certification in English, Social Studies, Speech, and theatre, and have also taught Humanities and tutored ESL at the college level. I have a Master's Degree in Curriculum and Teaching as well as an ESL Certification. I enjoy tutoring a wide range of subjects in the area of English and the Humanities. My favorite subjects are history and literature. Outside of teaching and tutoring, I love to garden,...

...that subject they are struggling with). When they understand what they are doing wrong and they find the answer "themselves" after answering several leading questions, they are more energized and excited, and they are ready to work even harder. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy many things. I hike, fly-fish and run as much as I can. I love watching all forms of football, and I am an avid Royals fan. I also enjoy theatre and...

...major in Math and Computer Science. I got into tutoring during high school, as it was a requirement for being a part of my school's Math Honor Society. I enjoyed it far more than I expected and wanted to do more of it. While I can tutor on a variety of STEM topics, I enjoy tutoring with Math related subjects the most. I can help with anything from academic math subjects to competition math strategies.

...Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering and a minor in 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...

...their academic goals with the right help. As a past tutor with an After School Program, I know what it takes to motivate and encourage students of any age. I am a very patient and kind teacher, but I also enjoy a few quips to keep things light throughout the learning process. I think a sense of humor is sometimes necessary in order to get through complicated lessons! I connect well with kids, teens, and...

...at Newman University. My future plans are to become an elementary principal or college professor teaching pre-service teachers. My present plans are to obtain a second masters degree in Special Education due to the high need in our district. My passion is to invest in strategic reading strategies, in classrooms, as well as assisting teachers in implementing best teaching practices in the classrooms. This is to ensure that they are effective, challenging and developmentally appropriate,...

I'm currently a sophomore majoring in Computer Science at Case Western Reserve University. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I'm most familiar with high school math, history, and English as well as SAT and ACT prep. In my experience tutoring I've found that students respond best to a careful walktrough of the key points in a problem, followed by an opportunity to come up with the answer a similar question on their own.

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....

...in mathematics education from New York University. I have quite a bit of experience tutoring a wide variety of mathematical subjects across all age groups from middle school to graduate level level courses. As a former college teacher and administrator, I have first-hand knowledge of how and why students struggle with the quantitative subject areas. This experience has served me well in finding ways to help students learn how to solve problems with confidence. I...

Hi! My name is Dylan and I am a recent graduate of Ottawa University with a Bachelor's Degree in Biology. Outside of my studies, I'm a big sports fan and love playing music. I have loved helping others in the classroom over the years and look forward to helping you succeed in your academic endeavors!

...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 said, I am excited for all of the challenges that come...

...are English/Grammar and Math because these have always made logical sense to me. However, I also enjoy tutoring other science related subjects as well. My teaching philosophy is that it is always possible to try a little but harder to achieve the goals you set out to reach. Other that studying until the wee hours of the night, I enjoy trying new taco places, taking naps, and volunteering at the local free clinic.

...to do that for each and every student as well. I graduated from the University of Nebraska with a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education with a minor in music. I moved to Lenexa, Kansas i, and began teaching elementary school in the urban area of Kansas City, Kansas. A small-town girl was learning the ropes quickly. I graduated from the University of Kansas with a Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction. I went on to...

...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 think around them.

...progress contingent on each individual's goals, capabilities, and determination. Understanding success as the final product, therefore, is an absurdity. Let us consider a hypothetical: One of my students takes what she learns from her tutoring sessions over macroeconomics and lands a six 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...

...be satisfying for everyone involved - parents, students and teachers. What an exciting way to help others become more successful in what they are trying to achieve whether it be spelling words, essay writing, math facts, phonics and beginning reading, algebra, oganization and study skills, getting prepared to take the ACT or SAT to get into the college of their choice to studying for exams in high school and college. I have had the opportunity...

...the needs of our modern world (e.g. science, business, and math), others remind the world of the importance of the human spirit and the dignity of the human person (e.g. literature, philosophy, history). In fact, I firmly believe that each subject plays its necessary part in the world. Lastly, my philosophy is strongly centered in the belief that truth can be sought and found wherever it may be. Education is for a reason and the...

...as coach for middle school math and english tutors. I currently work in Cell Biology Research. "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I will learn." - Benjamin Franklin No matter the content area, I approach teaching with the aim of growth, and self-discovered success. Learning is a very active state of mind, and if done correctly, will never be forgotten and will apply to all of life.