Certified Tutors From University of Kansas

...taught at McGill University. I started teaching test-prep classes (GRE, LSAT, SAT, and GMAT) twenty years ago and have taught for several national companies. Teaching these classes has always been immensely gratifying due to the satisfaction of helping students prepare for and meet career goals. I particularly enjoy teaching the more complex subjects, such as...

...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 the sciences from an early age. Weekend hikes to examine native plant species and days spent helping my mom pipette in exchange for skittles were commonplace...

...of Kansas, then five years 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,...

...mathematics can be applied to real-world problems, and how much a little attention to writing and communication can help those who are already technically proficient in math and science. I specialize in math and science courses where I believe my past experience is most relevant, but feel I am competent to advise students on reading comprehension...

...different interests and it is my job to find ways to engage my students in a way that they are willing and able to learn. While I certainly am not perfect, I will work as hard as my students do to ensure that they have a successful learning experience. Ultimately, it is my goal to...

...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 process involves an individual, connected explanation of the content, discussing problem-solving strategies to make testing much easier than it seems, encouraging practice and the growth of...

...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 3 sections of College Algebra (MATH 101) at the University of Kansas to undergraduate students in the 2012-13 academic year as an employee of the Kansas...

...Symposium as well as published an honors thesis in the Journal of Undergraduate Research. My honors curricula focused extensively on oral and written communication in addition to community outreach. As an Undergraduate Teaching Assistant, I was directly involved in one-on-one learning sessions, lecturing, and classroom management. I taught Principles of Biology Laboratory independently for classrooms...

...because I understand the struggles and frustration that the subject can 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...

...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. I have had wonderful instructors who have done exactly that and have left a lasting impression on me; I know what it's like to have amazing...

...my Bachelor's degree and law 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...

...I learned German fin Germany when I was on the year-long Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange program in high school. I went to Germany knowing only a few words, so I definitely know language learning frustrations first-hand. I kept working at it, studied abroad again at the University of Bonn, and earned my Bachelor's degree in German!...

...assistant. Also I am a student tutor for tutoring websites, and I tutored students from more than 20 classes through them. I feel great when I can help students understand the problems and help them achieve their goals. I am very thankful that God gave me the ability to think subjects like Calculus and Chemistry...

...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 and fun to explore, and mastering its ways are not as hard as they might seem. In my spare time, I enjoy playing rhythm and dance...

...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 in public policy or international relations. I discovered I enjoy tutoring while helping my younger brother with his homework and tutoring my friends for the ACT....

...believe that a problem or concept can always be simplified in a manner that is easy to learn, and I enjoy tailoring the simplification process to best fit the individual. As someone who has been tutored in the past I understand the challenges certain courses have and want to pay it forward by helping others...

...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 important that the teacher demonstrates leadership skills while helping students be successful in working...

...part of my formal role has included writing articles, creating newsletters, interviewing executives, and designing and writing content for marketing materials around the insurance and employee benefits industry. I'm a big advocate of learning how to write well. Two guideposts on writing for me have been 1) George Orwell's "Politics and the English Language", an essay...

...in the classes we are enrolled in together as well as those I have already taken. I enjoy being in school and I want other students to feel the same way. For me, tutoring is important because it can help students feel like they finally understand a concept they have been struggling with for a...

...in Lawrence, Kansas, pursuing the majors of Biology and Psychology. I love to help others learn new material in fun and diverse ways. Adapting to each individual's needs depending on their learning style is the key to overall success. My tutoring experiences in all subjects have been extremely rewarding. One-on-one tutoring is advantageous in the...