Award-Winning Biology Tutors in Shawnee, KS

...chances for admission into more schools. Tutoring for me is a transfer of knowledge that the typical classroom of one teacher to twenty or so students doesn't allow--it's more personal. By use of whiteboards, practice problems, constant repetition, and positive encouragement, students start to understand the problems themselves and are more likely to be able...

...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...

...students. Yet, I am comfortable not only with college students, but with high school, middle school and even elementary school students. I am especially comfortable tutoring 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...

...been a principle of mine that any scientific concept, fact, or theory should be explainable in everyday language, and be understood by someone with no scientific training. If an instructor can explain a complex principle or theory in simple language, that instructor thoroughly understands what they are teaching. I start with this, and introduce terms...

...over 400 students, and graded exams. Aside from being a student teacher, I also did private tutoring for human anatomy and physiology for a year while at KU. I tutor for human anatomy, physiology, and basic biology. Of these subjects my favorite subject to tutor is anatomy, or combined anatomy and physiology. I am very...

...tutor. I love getting to establish a friend relationship first with my students so that they feel most comfortable and can really enjoy and get the most out of their tutoring sessions. Everyone has a different way that they like to learn, and I love the opportunity to help students find and establish the best...

...background includes two bachelor's degrees in psychology and general science. I know firsthand how frustrating and time-consuming it can be to study science, and I love helping students master difficult concepts and gain confidence. I also enjoy helping students prepare for standardized tests such as the SAT, ACT, and GRE. It can be particularly challenging...

I am interested in tutoring with Varsity Tutors because I value education, and enjoy helping other students learn. I specialize in anthropology, both biological and cultural, as well as human anatomy and French.

...a great teacher can help to open a mind to that. Learning can be fun and especially when you work one-on-one with someone. The lessons can be focused to exactly what one needs and that really helps things to move along more quickly. After being in education for over 20 years, I am excited to...

There is power in hard work, perseverance, and community. Anyone can learn and succeed given an equal platform. I can only hope to be a step along a greater journey to that success.

...but my favorites are Algebra, Calculus, and Physics. When working with a student, I have found that showing the student that you are excited and interested in the subject, as well as connecting it to a real world situation or profession makes the atmosphere fun and relaxed. Under those circumstances, learning is easier and the...

Just graduated from the University of Arkansas with my B.S. in kinesiology and a minor in spanish. I am now attending medical school at KUMC. I enjoy exercise, current events/following the news, investing, spending time outdoors, and going out with friends

...elementary up to high school level. I am great with kids and can tutor any middle school courses and under. When tutoring high school level students I prefer areas like Math, Physics, Science, Art, and Organizational Skills. When instructing a student, I aim to help them arrive at the correct answer on their own, providing...

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.

...quizzes and tests to ensure that the lessons on the whiteboard are translating to results when the pressure is on. I find that students and parents alike appreciate the flow of feedback that I provide, and being able to see one's results improving is marvelous for student confidence. In my free time, I am an...

...Chemistry and Political Science. I have lived on Kansas City all my life. While growing up I played on my school's tennis and soccer team. Additionally I participated in National Honor Society, and was the President of Ping pong Club in my school. In high school I tutored many students in subjects such as AP...

...subjects, but I would like to help students with MCAT or GRE test preparation. I favor the Sciences but I would be happy to tutor in any subject. I was a TA in college and taught other learners in medical school and residency. In my free time I like to ride, exercise, play with my...

...have always enjoyed being able to share interesting things with people they never knew and do so in a variety of unique ways so they could understand it. I personally believe that to help remember and understand something, it needs to be tied to something that was memorable. This is why meaningful relationships with teachers...

...an education in the sciences opens a window to the wonders and mysteries of Nature. Scientific inquiry is a way of seeking the truth about the natural world. My goal in helping others learn science is not only to assist them in their academic endeavors but also to share my appreciation and enthusiasm for science...

...I have extensive volunteer experience; I taught an ESL class for adults while living in New Orleans; at the end of the term, 100% of my regularly attending students elected to sign up for more classes. I am a recently returned Peace Corps Volunteer; I spent over a year working in a small school in...