Award-Winning Algebra Tutors serving Independence, MO

As a teacher and tutor, one of the things that I enjoy most is helping students find the confidence to tackle their challenges in academics. I aim to understand each student to the best of my ability in order to provide valuable learning tactics for an ever changing world.

An energetic, ambitious, responsible and intelligent individual who has developed a mature and responsible approach to any tasks undertaken. Experienced, creative, adaptable and bright individual with an excellent motivation towards learning and helping others. ... I have two teaching philosophies as a tutor: to get students to think about science (and other classes) as a process, and to individualize their learning experiences.

...lengthy education I have taken several courses on each of the subject that I tutor and have taken quite a few standardized exams. This has allowed me not only to master the information, but also to experience a variety of teaching styles. I know first hand how important it is to tailor teaching towards an...

...middle schoolers math from Algebra to College Calculus, chemistry, and physics. In high school I took a variety of AP Tests: AP Chemistry-5, AP Physics 1-4, AP Calculus AB-5 AP US History-4, AP English Composition-4. I hope we are a great fit, and I can't wait for the opportunity to help you!

...art students. My teaching style is very gentle. I believe that students' confidence in their abilities is fundamental to long-term success. My focus for students is to understand the current material, while also giving them the tools they need to be as successful as possible in the classroom. *I have strong experience with students who...

...historical context that has created the current political climate. Tutoring sessions with me are structured much differently than a traditional class. I don't lecture; Learning with me is a 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...

...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, and I look forward to helping...

Through 10 years of teaching at three different colleges, I know that great learning comes through individual advising sessions and conversations that allow students to address their concerns, develop their skills, and work on their goals.

I am a graduate of Purdue University (BS--Physics) and The University of Illinois (MS & PhD--Physics). I also studied Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics as a graduate at Cambridge University in England. I have taught and/or tutored mathematics and science in California, Kansas, Florida, and Missouri. It seems that I've always loved math and science....

...biology, ecology, and mathematics. When I moved to the US, I focused on tutoring, working both privately, and with the voluntary organizations, 'I Have a Dream Foundation' and 'Youth Competency in Math and Science'. My tutoring work spans over 23 years. In the US I worked for the past 20 years in biomedical research, and...

...students to work problems on their own to prove they have in fact learned the material. I have tutored 10 students individually and been evaluated as having "outstanding" knowledge, organization, communication skills, attitude and overall tutoring ability. They have said that "he is thoroughly helpful and explains concepts in great detail", he models "good study...

I'm a full-time college student and part time Undergraduate Learning Assistant. I currently help teach algebra courses on my campus, and one of my absolute favorite things is watching a student grow and progress in their skills! I've worked with students of all ages and enjoy the unique challenges and rewards each age group presents.

...in hopes it will foster a love of reading. I believe in the power of literature to spark critical thinking and help students make meaningful connections to their lives and the lives of others. It may come as no surprise that one of my chief hobbies is reading; I try to read fifty new novels...

...achieve the goals or hopes they have. A classroom setting might not be enough for a child and with the extra tutoring they are able to get the confidence they need to excel on tests and in classrooms. My tutoring methods are unique because I am able to connect with students via sports, video games,...

...drive translates to motivation, tenacity, and self-enterprise. I am an avid trivia geek, a giant science nerd, and a musician! I love to incorporate my hobbies into my study skills and tutoring skills, I find that the more I can relate to the student, the easier it will be to bridge the abstract, hard knowledge...

...Tutoring Center for one semester and during my second semester I taught a section of College Algebra. I am able to tutor many different areas of math, including Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, and Calculus. Of these, my favorite is definitely Calculus, because I think that there are many people with misconceptions about the subject, and I...

...can be. To complete this goal I have been doing research into teaching methods for the past few years. Fortunately, most of my family are or were teachers. I often go to them for advice on becoming a better educator. Since as early as 3rd grade I have dreamed of getting a PhD. That is...

...and physically. I love to tutor students in a variety of subjects, but I specifically enjoy and have experience in tutoring on ACT/SAT, college applications, and AP classes. I think that every human has the potential to learn and succeed in their field of interest with perseverance and right attention from a mentor.

I'm a current student at Kansas State University majoring in Computer Engineering. My favorite subjects are math and programming because I enjoy the problem solving that comes with them. When both teaching and learning, I try to focus on the how and why rather then just learning to solve problems. I've found understanding why a...

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!