Award-Winning Algebra 2 Tutors serving Kansas City, MO

...wasn't until college that I realized this passion and strength were driving me towards education. Since then, I've enjoyed working with students of all ages and abilities to further their math skills. I believe that everyone has mathematical abilities and I enjoying working and watching these abilities grow and improve in students. In my free time, I enjoy running with my Border Collie/Lab mix, Sadya, and swimming laps. I tend to spend my evenings knitting...

I am a pre-med student at the University of Kansas. I am studying molecular, cellular and developmental biology. ... Practice, practice, and practice some more!... Find out their strengths and weaknesses within the subject and with their overall study methods.... Talk through the steps of solving an unknown problem, including where to look for the answer, so they can begin to learn how to do it on their own.... Remind them why we are studying and...

...the citizenship test to become a U.S. Citizen. As a native Spanish speaker, she had trouble pronouncing and understanding certain words. After two months of tutoring, she took the test and passed with flying colors. It was during this time that I discovered my passion and skills for tutoring. I really care about my students and want them to succeed. Watching a young child understand something for the first time, or an adult student work...

...tutored privately in numerous settings, and have an advanced degree in a critical thinking field. I love teaching and building relationships with my students. I try to make my students feel comfortable around me and learn their study habits in order for me to tailor my lessons to help them learn in the most effective manner. I love to run, bike, ride horses, and mostly do things outdoors with my husband and little one.

...learn math and science. I feel like I can relate to many students because I have a variety of interests such as tennis, robotics, and reading. I try to make my sessions as fun as possible so that my students will remain interested in the subject matter for a longer period of time. I teach to the level of the student and explain using terms they will understand. Teaching others can sometimes seem difficult, but...

...get past what can initially appear to be daunting conceptual barriers. Last, but not least, I know what it's like to struggle. I am not a math and science genius who breezed through college to get his astrophysics degree. I had to work very hard for my grades, especially during my freshman year. I can empathize with students who strain to get through their courses and am better equipped to help them because of my...

...at the University of Pittsburgh, majoring in Neuroscience. My experiences in tutoring have come from working at a nearby center called "Perfect Tutors" and from helping classmates at my after school academic resource center. I really enjoy getting to know and helping kids learn. I've worked with kids from the age of 4 in summer camps up to high schoolers. Whether I'm teaching Math, Science, or Reading, the best part about my job is seeing...

...makes perfect." I use this modification on the old adage to show that when practicing anything from math to grammar, repetition of the correct kind is absolutely key. Secondly, I believe that every piece of knowledge obtained through school can be treated like a tool in a tool belt. Every student, no matter how old or young, experienced or novice, gifted or challenged can learn to use their tools effectively. I know first hand of...

...I loved school so much that I was going to do it forever by being a teacher. While that 7-year-old mindset has matured, the underlying passion has not changed. I have been teaching high school math for 11 years and still love engaging with students about the subject. Throughout those 11 years, I have had the privilege of working with many types of students with many different skill levels. I've loved these experiences because it...

...and have been exposed to and benefited from a wide range of teaching pedagogies and educational perspectives. To this end, I work for the kids, stressing their need for solid instruction in a rapidly changing educational economy, and want nothing less than a foundational approach to their learning that suits them and their goals. My teaching specialties are SAT and ACT test prep, K-12 mathematics, and college calculus. (I am also open to teach and...

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.

...now and have been an after school care provider for over 6 years. Learning is hard. It's one of the hardest things you do, but you get to do it daily. From the moment you are born, life is a learning experience. I would like to help with the struggles of learning, while gaining experience and learning along the way. I am happy to help others and enjoy seeing the light bulbs of knowledge flicker...

I am a second year medical student at the University of Kansas School of Medicine with an interest in surgery. I hope to make a difference in the world, be it large or small and through teaching I can accomplish that!

...believe that every learner deserves to feel confident and capable in their abilities, especially in mathematics. I've worked with students in a variety of settings, including classrooms, one-on-one tutoring sessions, and small groups, helping them break down complex topics into manageable, meaningful parts. Watching students go from frustration to "aha!" moments is incredibly rewarding. My tutoring style is encouraging, patient, and student-centered. I aim to create a supportive environment where students feel comfortable asking questions...

...and have always had a passion for helping others learn and succeed. In the past, I've tutored students in Science, English Language Arts, and Chemistry, but the subject I'm most passionate about is Math. Math has always been my strongest subject and the one I enjoy the most. I love the challenge of solving problems and finding different ways to explain concepts, so they truly make sense to students. Helping student go from feeling stuck...

I have a passion for learning and for helping others. My math and science knowledge and skills have helped me to become successful in school and in my career and I want to help other students to be successful as well.

...bad day and turn it into a fantastic one. I joined the Air Force at 17 years old and completed a Physics major from the United States Air Force Academy. I was excited to serve my country and am very thankful I got that opportunity. What I learned most from it though was that it was not my passion and I separated from the Air Force to set out to find it. Teaching math and...

...to the table. I have served a variety of students as a special education professional, but have also collaborated with the regular education population. Math and Reading instruction are my relative areas of instructional strength; however, I have assisted students in every academic genre. I have experience to some degree with all grade levels K-12. My goal is to assist and mentor young adults through their trials and tribulations. I look forward to learning from...

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!

...comfortable "failing" and asking questions. In order to learn, people need to know that they will not be judged for making mistakes and I certainly do not judge my students for their missteps (like accidentally dropping a negative sign or misspelling a variable name). By creating a friendly, and at times mildly silly, environment where my students feel safe to explore the subject without judgement, I can help just about anyone learn just about anything.