Award-Winning Algebra 2 Tutors serving Lee's Summit, MO

...and helping them achieve their academic goals (and beyond!). I currently am part of my university's Student Senate, where I am involved in a myriad of duties regarding issues with the administration, staff, faculty, and the student body. I am a promoter of leadership and self confidence, as they are important soft skills to develop...

...school, with a nice class of students, but the big groups are not for me. I much prefer that the one on one style of teaching. I've been doing tutoring since early high school, and I get more and more satisfaction with each person I help. I also enjoy the challenge of finding the right...

...I enjoy running, playing outside, watching movies, playing card games and board games, and spending time with family and friends. I have had several enriching experiences that have led me to where I am. For one summer, I taught Geometry to middle school students through Breakthrough Collaborative in Denver, CO. For two years, I was...

...view with different methods of solving them whenever possible. I want math to be as painless as possible for students. Since I have taught for so long, I can anticipate some of the difficulties that students are going to have and work to avoid them. I look forward to meeting new students and helping them...

...goals and succeed. I graduated Magna Cum Laude from Florida State University with degrees in Marketing and Psychology. I then substituted for VPK through Elementary age students along with after school tutoring. I joined Teach for America where I taught English, and ACT prep for 2 years. I also obtained my masters and teaching certification...

...thought and repeatable habits. The goal is to encourage thinking in rational ways in the classroom, in groups and when distance learning outside the classroom. I emphasize to the student the need to inventory their resources with the goal of learning how to remain productive while working alone. Finally, I aim to encourage the students...

...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...

...experience with STEM subjects like calculus, chemistry, and biology. In addition to my experience as an engineering graduate and medical school student, my experience as a former collegiate athlete helped me find effective ways to study for even the most challenging courses. I have tutored for 4+ years and enjoy helping students achieve their personal...

...2013. Much of my teaching philosophy centers around one word: "why". Pushing students to understand why and how something works on their own significantly improves long term recall, instead of simply feeding them formulae and rules for them to regurgitate on an examination. As a 23 year old, I am not very far removed from...

...believer in individualized learning and utilizing the different dynamics of learning that each student responds to. My desire to impart my love of learning to others coupled with my understanding of individualized learning tactics will hopefully positively impact students by advancing them academically and in life. I have a passion for helping others and hope...

We all learn differently. As Albert Einstein said, "Study is not the learning of facts but the training of the mind to think." Thomas Edison said only five percent of people think; another 10 percent think they think; and 85 percent would rather die than think. Let me help you be one of the five.

...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 make my...

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!

...a Bachelor's degree in Logic and three years of teaching experience at the high school level, I have had the privilege of working with diverse groups of students and tailoring my lessons to meet their individual needs. I believe in exploring challenging concepts from multiple angles until each student feels empowered in their understanding. I...

...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...

...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 why I am going to continue my education at Kansas State University this Fall....

...degree and plan on majoring in Political Science and History. I grew up in a household with 3 younger brothers who I've spent many nights staying up late working on homework with them. I was also a volunteer for the A+ program here in Missouri where I spent time tutoring students at local elementary schools...

...communication skills. Teaching has always come easily to me, and my students claim to learn well from my flexible teaching styles. I can effectively relate the material to students' lives so they can understand it in their own terms. If the student doesn't reach the answer on his own, then it won't be meaningful or...

The exchange of information and education is a passion for me! Creating a comfortable and fun atmosphere will allow learning to be enjoyable and memorable for all parties involved!... Keep it entertaining! I love using innovative and contemplative approaches to teaching; learning should be permanent and fun!... Breaking the ice and laughing is always a good idea for a first lesson! Introductions and getting to know someone is exciting, and I would have a few questions,...

...a 6 overall. I teach math at every level, as well as French. I also do a lot of work with elementary level students and 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...