Award-Winning Biology Tutors serving Shawnee, KS

I have over eight years experience tutoring, mostly in math and science, but other subjects as well. I attempt to find analogous concepts from a student's other interests or daily experiences to make abstract concepts more understandable. I believe that generally, grasping a concept follows on from realizing it's not so foreign as we used...

...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 help where needed. My end goal is to provide the student with the problem solving skills needed to self teach new information, eventually using me only as a...

...of experiences working with high school and college students. I was an A+ tutor in high school and worked with high schoolers during Upward Bound Math and Science last summer. As a college student, I have spent 2.5 years working in biology and chemistry labs as well as tutoring natural sciences for the last year....

...be that nerd that they base TV characters on, though I have excellent 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...

...cell replication to plant and animal physiology and especially ecosystem-level processes. Through my experiences in Biology and Environmental Science, however, I have learned to appreciate and thoroughly enjoy math as well. The majority of my tutoring experience has been in Math, particularly Algebra 1; however, my favorite subjects are Biology and Environmental Science! Because of...

...Applied Behavioral Science with an emphasis in Early Childhood Research and a minor in Psychology along with completing a pre medical track. I have studied and found a great interest in psychology and counseling but I also have much experience with the natural sciences as I did study, prepare, and take the MCAT. Studying has...

...part of being a 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...

...learn new things. I continually read about science and study biology, genetics, history, philosophy. I am Board Certified in both General Surgery and Plastic Surgery. I belong to the Civil War Round Table of Kansas City, various Philosophy Clubs, a Science group, and am sponsor of a group called American History Enthusiasts. A teacher must...

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!

...biology at UMKC. I am passionate about teaching because I believe education is the best legacy you can give to a child. I have worked with students across different age groups and across different grade levels. From my experience, engaging students by making them part of whatever subject you are teaching makes it much easier...

I am a recent graduate from Wichita State University. While there, I majored in Biological Sciences and minored in Anthropology. I am passionate about biology and using biological education to make the world a better, cleaner, healthier place. I believe everyone can learn to love science if given the right opportunities!

...of Kansas majoring in Biology with a minor in business. I have a lot of experience with tutoring students of all ages in many different science and math subjects. I have also taken Spanish for 4 years and am able to tutor beginner levels in that. My philosophy is to try and relate the topics...

...I have high expectations for my students, but I will never ask you to do anything. I haven't done myself. I believe in each, and everyone of you, that each of you, with perseverance and dedication, can accomplish any goal you set for yourself. I believe in walking with you every step of the way,...

...grades in multiple biology courses, including Genetics, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Developmental Biology, and Evolutionary Biology. However, I've tutored other classmates in German, Spanish, chemistry, and physics. In addition to college courses, I've worked with classmates and colleagues to improve their GRE and MCAT scores, with the most improvement seen in the Critical Reading sections. I'm happy...

...a missionary helping others. I was called to serve in Chile for two years, I did not return home for the entirety of the time I served. I love teaching and helping others understand concepts that they have struggled with. The feeling when a student "gets it" or the "lightbulb" moment is one that is...

...solve problems. The most important aspect of many of these courses is to teach the student how to recognize what is being asked of them, and then working on developing the methods for reaching answers with ease. I am very effective at breaking down problems for the student so that they can develop the skills...

...to their own bodies. I particularly like to use questions to help students determine what they are , and are not, understanding about their coursework. Though I consider tutoring as enjoyable as any of my hobbies, when I'm not tutoring I'm usually hiking, walking with my dogs, taking care of my chickens, enjoying nature and...

...reviewing personal statements, or offering support in challenging subjects like Biology and Chemistry areas of study that I am passionate about. I discovered the profound impact mentorship can have on one's educational journey. My strengths lie not only in my academic background but also in my interpersonal skills and empathetic nature, qualities essential for fostering...

The best way to learn is by teaching. As a successful student, I have been teaching others in a variety of subjects for many years. I believe in using strengths to aid weaknesses and treat each student uniquely by tailoring my teaching style to the way they learn. ... I believe in capitalizing on each student's strengths and using those methods that come easily to them to approach their weaknesses.

...Different explanations make sense to different people, so I am happy to use literal and technical language, analogies, or a combination thereof to explain scientific concepts. I know firsthand that studying science can feel daunting, but it can also be incredibly fun. My goal is to provide high-quality instruction and unconditional encouragement so that every...