Certified Tutors From University of Kansas

...of helping students prepare for and meet career goals. I particularly enjoy teaching the more complex subjects, such as the LSAT analytical reasoning and the GMAT quantitative comparison. I know how difficult some of this material can be because I have worked very hard to master it myself! Due to my time spent studying foreign...

...helped me achieve the position of valedictorian in my high school and continue to help me today. School does not have to be the enemy. My infatuation with math and science started in childhood. For years, I used math to stave off boredom. Being raised by two collegiate level professors, my adolescence became entwined with...

...as a professor at Grinnell College, The University of Iowa, and Dickinson College. I have lived in Spain for two years during my undergraduate studies and in Argentina for one year with a Fulbright Fellowship. Thus I possess a keen awareness of the differences between Peninsular and Latin American Spanish, and the major differences in...

...believe my past experience is most relevant, but feel I am competent to advise students on reading comprehension portions of many tests, which benefit from a logical approach. I'm a believer in studying hard, but building balance into your life and schedule. A tutor should help you to study better and more efficiently so you...

...my students do to ensure that they have a successful learning experience. Ultimately, it is my goal to not only teach students the material, but teach them a process for thinking and problem solving that will help them in all disciplines in school and life. I enjoy teaching all subjects, but I particularly enjoy test...

...student. When the traditional teacher and classroom setting have been ineffective, the best course of action is to try a more personable style of teaching. This is what I do best, and I am entirely committed to ensuring every one of my students break through the barriers preventing them from reaching their full potential. My...

...on to students are confidence in themselves, and the ability to think critically while solving problems on their own. My tutoring is entirely built around those two principles. I have 2 semesters' worth of teaching at the college level as well as extensive experience in one-on-one and group tutoring scenarios. I taught a total of...

...involved in one-on-one learning sessions, lecturing, and classroom management. I taught Principles of Biology Laboratory independently for classrooms of 12 students. In order to engage more with non-biology majors, I reiterated complex concepts by illustrating hand-drawn diagrams as well as verbal explanations. I took a very similar approach to teaching students that were more well-versed...

...cause. My favorite part about tutoring is seeing all of a student's hard work and perseverance pay off when that concept finally clicks in their mind. Learning is a passion of mine, and I love being able to share it with students of all ages. When I am not busy with school and extra curricular...

...biology to students who were non-majors in biology was a rewarding learning experience (pun intended). Every student is different, and we all learn in different ways. I understand that different learning styles require different teaching styles, yet the most common approach leading to the road of success is identifying any weak areas and addressing them....

...degree in the States. While in college, I tutored calculus, economics and Chinese, and I enjoyed helping English speakers practice speaking Chinese the most. I will not only help you succeed academically but also enjoy the learning experience. You don't need to be intimidated by mastering the tones, nor frustrated with character memorization. Let the...

...working at it, studied abroad again at the University of Bonn, and earned my Bachelor's degree in German! I was able to apply these skills as an educator when I taught English in Austrian high schools for two years. I have worked with K-adult learners, and I hope to be meeting you soon! Thanks/Danke!... As most educators, I believe in being student-centered. While this may be an easy philosophy to believe in, educational implementation can be...

...goals. I am very thankful that God gave me the ability to think subjects like Calculus and Chemistry to be interesting, so I want help others to see that they can learn a hard course in a fun way. I am very patient when comes to problem explaining, and I would always come up different...

...concepts they are studying to real-world phenomena and helping to foster a deeper passion for mathematics. I became fascinated with math at a young age and I enjoy sharing my enthusiasm with others in order to help kindle their curiosity about the world. My goal is to help students understand that math can be intriguing...

...of Arts in Political Science. I am passionate about improving the university for everyone and that is where my involvement in Student Senate comes in. I have an extensive background in math, science and the humanities from both university and high school. In the future, I plan to attend law school or a Master's program...

...the past I understand the challenges certain courses have and want to pay it forward by helping others master these courses. I received my B.A. in Human Biology with a concentration in Anthropology and am happy to help my students improve and ultimately succeed in the sciences. In my free time I love traveling, practicing...

...process. An outstanding tutor is also very knowledgeable about the content being presented. It is important that tutors teach a lesson dynamically in order to cater to all students ' diverse learning styles. An outstanding tutor is also a good listener. Students seek a tutor's guidance on a variety of issues and so it is...

...Two guideposts on writing for me have been 1) George Orwell's "Politics and the English Language", an essay he wrote in 1948 that speaks to the repercussions of fuzzy writing, and 2) Strunk and White, "The Elements of Style". Both of these are not only entertaining, but timeless and worth reading and rereading. Both speak...

...can help students feel like they finally understand a concept they have been struggling with for a while. Getting to see when a student has a light bulb moment is the most rewarding part. With just a little bit of individual attention, learning can become fun and interesting. Through positive encouragement, I want to instill...

...overall success. My tutoring experiences in all subjects have been extremely rewarding. One-on-one tutoring is advantageous in the fact that a student can really grasp the material lost in a large classroom setting. Some students do not share my passions for science subjects, yet I try to make learning and understanding the content as interesting...