Award-Winning AP English Language and Composition Tutors serving Shawnee Mission, KS

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.

...value I hold dearest. Rather than tutor for the sake of hours, I hope to spend my time and the time of my clients effectively. I aim to not only improve test scores, but to set students up so they may efficiently study without a tutor. I hope to not only have an impact on students during the few hours I see them, but to improve their study habits for a lifetime's impact.

...Many of them were first generation college students coming from low-income homes. I, myself, came from a low-income home and know firsthand how intimidating navigating education can be. I can and will do the legwork it takes to understand not just how to comprehend subject but how to thrive within the system of education. I worked with many students who were used to being overlooked and underrepresented in education. When I taught my course, I...

...a Second Language (ESL). I have 9 years of teaching experience as a Preschool, Elementary & College level instructor. I've taught general education courses, ESL, Spanish Native Language Literacy and a University Writing course. I love teaching! My favorite subjects to tutor are ESL, Reading, Writing, Grammar and Spanish. My tutoring style involves getting to know each other and sharing our interests, discovering my student's goals and preferred learning styles, and having fun while we...

...2002, has been to lead and teach literacy programs. I am Reading Recovery trained and also have completed two separate year-long courses in the Science of Reading. As a Reading Specialist, I have extensive experience teaching students in literacy lessons tailored to their learning needs. I believe learning to read should be fun and engaging. With 32 years of teaching experience, my in-depth experience and knowledge of phonics, phonemic awareness, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension instruction...

David believes that language supports all other academic studies. He has pursued language study through both a BFA and an MFA in Writing. He is qualified to teach writing of all kinds, English structure and history, and literature of every era. David's passion is language; his vision is to share and help grow that passion in others.

...grade students at a local synagogue. My class focused on the role of women in some of the most pivotal stories in the bible. This experience gave me first hand experience in tailoring subjects to the learning styles of my students and also taught me how to bring subjects, often viewed as boring, to life for them. I really enjoy working with students on History and English, as well as Critical Reading and Writing test...

...Bachelor of Science in Education degree (with a major in Art and English) and my Master's degree in Teaching English as a Second Language at Central Missouri State University. I've enjoyed a variety of teaching scenarios and love watching the "light turn on" when students master their objective. My first passion is writing, especially composition and research papers. My second passion is drawing and painting. I'm in the process of completing two children's books that...

...my learning with others about the human body, particularly how things work-that is, its physiology. I have encountered many students who have become intimidated and discouraged by their anatomy and physiology instructors and coursework. My goal is to help students understand how to be more successful in their approach to their particular course, and to grow in understanding of how the information they are studying applies to their own bodies. I particularly like to use...

...so they may truly be understood. I believe every student has strengths that can be used to complete their work while capitalizing upon their own interest, abilities, and goals. Every student deserves a tutor willing to try different strategies to find what works best for them; this is something I always do when working with students! In my spare time, I enjoy doing a variety of workouts and weightlifting, cooking and eating great food, and...

...a result, I have ample experience working with students in both large and small groups and a plethora of experience teaching all elements of the communication process. Moreover, I have lots of experience with academic writing that I could help to teach to any level of writer. My writing has helped me to be awarded a Fulbright Canada Mitacs Globalink Research Internship, a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Honorable Mention, and to have original...

...ACT Science and Math, as well as any math and science academic subjects. My consistent math and science workload in college has made me confident of my mastery and ability to tutor these subjects. Outside of academics, I am passionate about global health and helping underserved communities. I spent a summer working in Kisumu, Kenya on a malnutrition project and I plan to work in Nicaragua on a project focused on bringing clean water to...

...learn about the mistakes and triumphs of the past in order to understand how our actions today can have a positive or negative impact in the future. And I truly believe that effective communication is key in every aspect of life, from getting to know other people, to being able to evaluate situations intelligently, and spreading worthwhile ideas, both verbally and in written form. Even though I find learning a lot of fun, I do...

...I don't think that science and math has to be as intimidating or scary as the world makes it out to be. Often times if we don't understand something, it's simply because it hasn't been explained to us in a way that caters to our strengths. I love math and the predictive nature of numbers. If I'm not in school you can probably find me in front of the box score of a basketball or...

...I completed a BFA in Painting at the University of Iowa, a JD at the University of Tulsa and an MA in Classics at the University of Kansas. After law school, I practiced law in New York City for ten years before deciding to go back to school for Classics. I am currently developing a publication on the relative clause in Ancient Greek and I hope to begin a PhD program in the fall. I...

...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 in English Education. I tutor in ACT Test Prep, English, and College Preparation Essays. I take an individualized approach to helping students ensuring they understand in the style that works best for them.

...A small-town girl was learning the ropes quickly. I graduated from the University of Kansas with a Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction. I went on to teach fifth grade in the Blue Valley School District where I was able to write the curriculum. I worked with Kindergarten through 12th grade in inner-city Kansas City, Missouri as an Instructional Coach. This gave me the ability to work with every type of learner and different curricula...

...lawn, or giving a friend a ride somewhere. I tutored many of my friends throughout high school. I am currently attending the University of Kansas. I am pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry on a Pre-Medicine track. I tutor in lots of different types of math and chemistry. My style is to first make sure you know the background content needed to understand the actual topic at hand. Outside of tutoring, I love to...

I am a scholar with a Masters in History from UMKC and a BA in English/History of Rockhurst. I've always been passionate about both and I am widely read. I can help you understand the context of history or the meaning of a novel and help you succeed. I obtained a 5 on the AP US Gov, AP US History, AP Lit and AP Language examinations, and can thus help for test prep as well.

...moved to South Korea to teach ESL. There, I taught a range of ages and skill levels, from kindergarten phonics to university-level English literature courses. I also have extensive experience teaching test preparation strategies and skills, having prepared my ESL students to take the international baccalaureate English entrance exam (iBT TOEFL). While in Korea, I was promoted to Head Instructor and oversaw a team of five teachers, mentoring them and encouraging them to make classes...