Award-Winning ACT Science Tutors serving Springfield, MO

...learned that a confident learner is an independent learner. One of the most important keys to success is to grow confident in a subject. I love chemistry! And I have learned how to move past the 'word problem' into a deep understanding of the subject. I also enjoy teaching Spanish; as a native speaker of...

Hi! My name is Cole Grandel, and I'm happy to help you out in a wide range of subjects. My goal here is to help you move beyond the need for tutors by developing deep understanding and lifelong habits of learning.

...on conceptual understanding and learning how to think about tough problems. I love to pass that knowledge on and greatly enjoy seeing students gain a deeper understanding of concepts that often aren't taught well in school. I firmly believe that when you understand why something works and why it is important, it increases not only...

...frustrating learning can be! I've always enjoyed teaching throughout my career and try my best to approach each student differently and help them learn in a way that suits them best. I have been tutoring for over 8 years and have a flexible approach to accommodate a variety of different learning styles.

...a range of subjects, focusing on English, Chemistry, and Spanish. As a tutor, I take my responsibility to my students very seriously. Learning can be fun, and my passion is to help students find that enjoyment in their education. During my free time, I enjoy making art, reading scientific literature, speaking Spanish, and hanging out...

...ancient Greeks and Romans. As an engineer, I specialize in STEM courses (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics), but my variety of other academic interests allow me to confidently each a variety of subjects. I think that education is something that should be fun, and I am determined to infuse each of my lessons with enthusiasm...

...hours of tutoring. In addition, I was the Scholastic Corporal for my Corps unit. I am most passionate about Biology, Chemistry, and Statistics. Along with these I can tutor a variety of other math subjects. I am a National Hispanic Scholar and National Merit Commended student. I enjoy helping students seek out answers to questions...

...passionate about and something that comes naturally to me. This has led me to become a high school math teacher who teachers ACT Prep, Geometry, Algebra II, Trigonometry, College Algebra. I have a masters degree in Aerospace Engineering from Purdue University and have taught Calculus I as a teaching assistant at the college level. I...

...then work together to reach those. If the student needs help with math we can work step by step on how to reach that and why. If it is biology, then I can explain to them why something is the answer in relation to what they do know so that they can understand why that...

...Just think of how many colors of green we have in our world. What makes one shade of green a bit different than another shade? When weather turns cool and the days shorter WHY do the green leaves turn yellow, orange, or red? What's up with photosynthesis and cellular respiration's chemical equations being the reverse...

It is my belief that all students can learn. Students need the right teacher to show them in the way they understand. I have taught for 28 years. I have experience with grades K-12. I have had regular education experience and now special needs experience for 16 years.

...tried to frame questions in a different way so that the student can better understand the question. Some students need visual representations of numbers and systems to understand them, and others benefit more by understanding the concepts behind each formula. I prefer to tutor in math and physics, and especially with real world application problems....

...to see how my students develop their skills over time. Outside of school, I enjoy playing trombone and singing (I do enjoy using songs to help memorize math formulas), speedcubing (solving Rubik's Cubes really fast), and hanging out with my friends. If you attend ISU, we can meet in person for a tutoring session, otherwise...

...I am very passionate about math and science especially, and I have found that teaching students is another passion. I have experience tutoring high school students in areas including algebra, algebra 2 and AP Physics 1. I love working with students to help them achieve their goals, and finding exactly what teaching style works best...

...in tutoring for standardized tests, including the MCAT, GRE, SAT, and ACT, and have scored in the 99th percentile on the MCAT, SAT, and ACT. I also tutor the sciences and can cover all science topics up to advanced college-level chemistry and biology. As a science major and experienced tutor, I understand that the sciences...

...themselves. I believe that every student requires a different teaching strategy, and I believe in treating every student as an individual rather than a collective. In terms of me personally, I really enjoy classical and electric violin, tennis, DJ'ing, as well as electronic music production. I am also an avid gamer, and I really enjoy...

...the fields they are studying. I love helping people get to the "aha" moment when they really understand what's being taught. In my experience, one of the most important parts of tutoring is setting clear expectations at the beginning and working toward a common goal. Given the right goals and assistance, I truly believe that...

...students with the ACT, editing college essays, or imparting some admission-worthy wisdom. Curriculum- A number of my former mentees/tutees have been accepted into preeminent undergraduate and graduate universities, including Stanford, Berkeley, Dartmouth, and more. And while I have worked with exceptionally naturally gifted students, I want to emphasize on creating a curriculum and plan that...

...same for my students. Since I have been on the other side of the picture, I know what worked best for me and hope to incorporate those techniques in my own practice. I love teaching and the feeling it gives both me and my student to see improvement. Practice is key in improvement, and I...

...minoring in Arabic and gaining a certificate in Middle Eastern and North African studies. During this period, I started tutoring at my school's academic success center. I truly enjoy helping students understand the content necessary to succeed in their academic endeavors, but I also offer my students study and organization tips that will carry over...