Award-Winning Italian Tutors serving Shawnee Mission, KS

I am a recent graduate from the University of Kansas. I majored in Italian Studies, which is also my native language. I am also a fluent English speaker and love tutoring English as well.

...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 get out from time to time, too. On my days off I like to read sci-fi novels, play the bass guitar, and bounce around Kansas City's awesome...

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!

...currently pursuing my Masters in English Curriculum and Instruction. I was employed as a Paraeducator and Coach for the Independence School district. I worked with 9th and 10th grade students across all subjects however the majority of my time was spent working with Math. I coached 9th and 10th grad Basketball and Middle school track...

...Since returning to the United States in mid-2013, I have taught SAT Prep for a local nonprofit, worked as a copy editor for the Italian branch of Google Ads, and performed a year of national service with the City of Philadelphia through AmeriCorps VISTA. In Fall 2016, I will begin my JD studies at the...

...kindergarten classrooms. Last year I worked at a charter high school in Boston, MA that supplied students with in-school tutoring during the day. There I tutored Algebra 1 and 2, Geometry, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Spanish and all high school levels of English. I also organized all of the clubs and activities for the school and...

...you in whatever way I can! I'm a graduate of Harvard (BA, Social Anthropology) and Columbia (MA, Human Rights) and have spent years tutoring students in a variety of subjects. I'm a firm believer that effective tutoring stems from developing a program that is tailored and highly customized to individual students. I look forward to...

...manner that will spark the most interest in them as I have found that it is always easier and more enjoyable to study for and understand a subject that one is passionate about. My hobbies include playing sports such as soccer and swimming, and I enjoy playing piano and guitar, as I have a strong...

...I lived in Uruguay for a summer to immerse myself in the Spanish Language and culture to further my perspective in my field. I plan to return back to college for a Masters in Piano Pedagogy. I have ample experience in working with private piano students, and I am passionate about connecting with students in...

...taught me more than studying ever could. I hope to be able to share my love of learning with you! I have approximately a decade's worth of study in the French language and French acquisition both domestically and abroad. Along with French, I have significant hours of study in university-level German. I am conversationally fluent...

...should be that the student attain a level of confidence that his/her goal will be achieved. While I do have the educational background in my tutoring subject areas, what is most important for the student is that the subject be explained clearly in relation to the student's desired outcome. Many students tell me that I...

...can see outside the box and be flexible enough to explain the same concept in a variety of ways, depending on the needs of the student. A tutor must be more personable with the student than a classroom teacher, who to a certain degree, must hide behind a teaching persona. Lastly, in addition to speaking...

...I learned how rewarding it is to encourage my students and to see them succeed. Here's a little about me: I am a Comparative Literature major with a minor in Jazz Studies at Washington University in St. Louis. When I am not reading, writing, or tutoring, I enjoy playing jazz piano, doing yoga, and baking.

...ever since high school, where I tutored many of my peers in algebra, calculus and French. At the University of Pennsylvania, I have had the privilege of working for our Tutoring Center, which offers private student tutors to fellow peers struggling in a particular subject. In particular, I have spent my time at Penn tutoring...

...undergraduate seniors. Additionally, I am a published writer and have worked for multiple literary magazines. I am skilled in writing, reading, editing, research, prose, language acquisition, and literary analysis. I am also proficient in Italian and am working towards fluency. I consider myself to be a very passionate and charismatic person and am excited to...

...am also proficient in Italian, I have recently spent a couple of years in Italy creating different Language Courses with the Province of Salerno. Languages can take you on incredible journeys. I started tutoring while in college and soon I realized it would become my career. I believe my passion for teaching is due to...

...at local low-income pre-schools. I planned lessons that my club members and I used to teach pre-school classes. The topics included historical events and science. Working with preschoolers was interesting as you could see the curiosity in their eyes. These lessons gave them a spark, and the importance of this spark is evident in students...

...French. In college and in university I decided to study Spanish and Italian extensively in order to work as a translator and interpreter. I have kept all of my school books, tests, exams, homework and exercise sheets since the 11th grade. I have a lot of experience teaching languages to children and teenagers. I strongly...

...a language. I have also been teaching languages on an online environment which can be a little different from teaching in a classroom. I have developed materials for teaching online which are effective especially for adults. For students I like to work with what they are learning in school. Learning a foreign language is opening...

...to study Italian, Phonetics, and Communication Disorders. I love helping people, and find teaching very rewarding. I will be your coach, offering encouragement and getting rid of fear and anxiety. I will listen to your goals, and tailor our sessions to fit your needs. If you are in love with language learning, I will share...