Award-Winning ACT Math Tutors for Students in Overland Park, KS

...struggle. I believe that if one practices enough in anything and is willing to struggle throughout the process, then they are able to succeed. I have lived a very fortunate life and have had the opportunity to grow academically. Practice had been the key for me to succeed academically. If you want to be the master of anything, then: "Don't practice until you get it right. Practice until you can't get it wrong." - unknown

...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 the classroom, and that is what we will work towards, but i also intend for my students to leave each session with the ability to understand a little bit more...

I've been teaching high school mathematics for 26 years and I still love it. I always said if I stopped liking my students, I'd find a different profession. I'm still teaching... I enjoy working with students one-on-one and look forward to begin tutoring with Varsity Tutors. ... Everyone can learn. Practice makes perfect, so you want to be sure you're practicing correctly!... I would let the student tell me what they felt his or her needs...

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.

I'm Jack, an Industrial Engineering student at Purdue University. I have a lot of high school tutoring experience, and I was a teacher's aid for three different high school courses. I also was a debate instructor at my local middle school for four years. Outside of school, I was a volunteer martial arts instructor for five years. I am excited about helping students achieve their goals!

...a B.S. in Physics, with an emphasis in Astronomy and a minor in Math. My ultimate goal is to become a professional astronomer and educator, and I plan to start a Ph.D. program in the fall, most likely at KU. During my time at UMKC, I was a Supplemental Instruction (SI) Leader for introductory calculus-based physics. SI is, in essence, collaborative group tutoring, and my teaching style and philosophy stems from that. I try to...

...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!

...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 students in these subjects...

Biology, chemistry, and related electives are tough courses that demand rigorous study. As a tutor and soon to be medical student, I am passionate about helping students master these subjects. I know firsthand how difficult these classes can be and how important success is for acceptance into a professional school. My goal is to facilitate your learning in the most effective way possible by empowering you to be successful.... First, I like to find out what...

...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 Senate comes in. I...

I am a young professional born and raised in Kansas City, Mo. I received my BA in Psychology and Sociology from the University of Missouri in 2013, and I am now pursuing my MBA at UMKC. I am a young marketing professional with good industry knowledge and experience.

My dream job is to have my own research lab for idiopathic disease. This is due to scoliosis and polycystic kidney disease running in the family. My best subjects are Biology, Chemistry (biochemistry), and Calculus. I enjoy music as a means of relaxing and have classical training from my musician parents. I also enjoy calligraphy in my spare time as well as video games. Ich spreche Deutsche zu. (I speak German too).

I am a Finance Major and Biochemistry Minor at Arizona State University. I have helped tutor my peers throughout my educational career. My approach is all about helping the student understand "Why" something works the way it does and not just "How". I have found that this helps students retain information better because it gives them a more complete understanding of the material.

...College of Engineering at Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kansas. I graduated with a Bachelors of Science in Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering and have just moved back home to the Kansas City area to start my job at Deloitte Consulting in the near future. During the time I was pursuing my undergraduate degree I tutored for introductory engineering courses such as Chemistry and Physics, and helped grade and guide students on their lab reports...

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.

...of the personal projects I have created include a fully functioning Checkers AI, a Blackjack game, and several choose-your-own-adventure games. Besides programming and tutoring, I am an avid music listener and collector, and I also enjoy movies, books, tennis, and fashion. My prior experience includes organizing and participating in several volunteering events for children in foster care. This requires interaction with elementary-aged kids, so I am comfortable tutoring any age group! Tutoring is my main...

...Engineering at the University of Notre Dame, I have developed a mastery of various subjects, but also a desire to share this knowledge with others. Because of this, I am enrolled in the Mechanical Engineering PhD program at Rice University which will begin Fall 2020, and I am hoping to return to academia as a professor after earning my PhD. In the meantime, I am looking to share my passion for gaining knowledge, specifically in...

...experience also includes being an instructor at MU for Health Sciences Seminar and Learning Strategies. The courses included teaching students: study techniques, academic planning, professional development, time management, motivation, campus involvement, stress management and other academic related skills. I was also an academic adviser at MU where I counseled students on selecting a major, creating a four-year plan of study and to pursue internships compatible with their career goals. In addition to subject knowledge, I...

...Washington University in St. Louis and will be attending law school next year. My areas of expertise are Political Science and Government, History, Writing, and ACT prep. I teach a weekly course to underserved youth for ACT prep and have done well personally on both the ACT and the LSAT. My philosophy is to guide you in your search to find the correct answers - not to give them to you. I am extremely goal-oriented,...

...strategies to help them grow and accomplish their goals. I firmly believe that students are capable of accomplishing more than they ever thought possible- and I LOVE unlocking that potential in each student that I work with. I am passionate about helping people grow and develop into the best possible version of themselves! It is truly an honor to work with students, and I feel privileged to serve in the role of a teacher and...