Award-Winning College Algebra Tutors in Kansas City, MO

...numbers and Mathematics but it wasn't until college that I realized this passion and strength were driving me towards education. Since then, I've enjoyed working with students of all ages and abilities to further their math skills. I believe that everyone has mathematical abilities and I enjoying working and watching these abilities grow and improve in students. In my free time, I enjoy running with my Border Collie/Lab mix, Sadya, and swimming laps. I tend...

...However, I'd say test prep is my favorite subject to tutor, as the progress has tangible results: a few points more on a standardized test that translates into more scholarships and better 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...

...am passionate about global health and helping underserved communities. I spent a summer working in Kisumu, Kenya on a malnutrition project and I plan to work in Nicaragua on a project focused on bringing clean water to underserved communities in the future. In my free time, I love playing and/or watching basketball or soccer, hiking, camping and spending time outdoors in general. I also enjoy watching movies and documentaries. Some of my favorite movies are...

...many students because I have a variety of interests such as tennis, robotics, and reading. I try to make my sessions as fun as possible so that my students will remain interested in the subject matter for a longer period of time. I teach to the level of the student and explain using terms they will understand. Teaching others can sometimes seem difficult, but I believe it is ultimately rewarding. I am working towards completing...

...Internet. For me teaching is an adventure. Everyone has different perspectives, and when you are teaching you have to be able to both provide a new perspective and to understand (so as to enlarge) someone else's perspective. In my non-teaching time, I am interested in Physics and Mathematics and working out practical problems from plumbing to electronics. I will someday go back for my Ph.D. in Physics but until then I am looking to grow...

...Introduction to Industrial Engineering course. I love helping students, and really consider it to be one of my hobbies, as I have gained so much from the education I was fortunate enough to have received and believe that I have gained the technical competencies and communication skills that allow me to help students by removing obstacles in their course of learning. I have a strong background in Math and Science and involvement in many campus...

...shadow a local high school math teacher. At SLU, I worked in their Tutoring Center for one semester and during my second semester I taught a section of College Algebra. I am able to tutor many different areas of math, including Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, and Calculus. Of these, my favorite is definitely Calculus, because I think that there are many people with misconceptions about the subject, and I enjoy showing people that there is nothing...

...Mathematics undergraduate degree at KU after taking classes for fun. While at KU, I taught classes in calculus and pre-calc as an Assistant Instructor (business graduate school) and as a TA (undergraduate). I also tutored friends on the side. I enjoy teaching and tutoring. I'm also very patient. I have a business background, including banking, accounting, and human resources. This helps me make math relevant. In my spare time, I enjoy exercising, golf, travel, and...

...and tutor. I'm currently working on a Masters Degree in Teaching. My favorite thing about teaching is helping students learn how awesome science is. Everything we interact with everyday is made possible because of it. I fully believe that anyone can become great at math or science. I am also an accomplished amatuer musician. I play piano and low brass instruments. I've played all over the world, and am very active in the Kansas City...

...on Algebra/Algebra 2, Physics, and Chemistry. Students have often said that I am a very clear, patient, and thorough tutor. I believe it's important to let students do as much of the work independently as possible so that they stay involved in the learning process, and I also find it valuable to relate previous knowledge to new material. But most of all, I just really enjoy the subjects I teach and love sharing them with...

...courses at the collegiate level, tutored privately in numerous settings, and have an advanced degree in 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 things outdoors with my...

...but I try to step outside the "ivory tower" once in a while. Outside academics, I enjoy riding my bike, playing soccer and basketball, reading, and holding rich conversation. I am a huge Chess fan and a member of Chess.com, which I visit nearly every day. Roman Catholicism is important to me, and I try to balance doctrine with ethics in the daily practice of my faith. My favorite subject to tutor is English. My...

...Club in my school. In high school I tutored many students in subjects such as AP Government and AP English Language and Composition. Furthermore in College I tutored students in Chemistry 1 and 2. Although these are higher level subjects, I work very well with children and have tutored some of my friend's younger siblings in areas like algebra and science. I am very excited for the opportunity to help scholars excel in their school...

...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. Empowering people with knowledge is extremely rewarding because they can apply it to succeed. I love learning about everything. There is so...

...even helped students with special needs. I believe that sadly, math is becoming a subject in which students across the nation are showing deficiency. I believe that all it takes to turn that around is a good teacher who is patient, kind, and fair, and a student who is willing to learn and do better. I am a reliable tutor; I respond to emails and text messages promptly, and I show up when I say...

...interest is in math, specifically algebra. As an engineer, I used mathematical formulas to specify actual dynamic systems. I was amazed at how some numbers on paper or lines on a computer screen can result in a real functioning machine. When I teach, my passion is to relay this awareness to each student. But I discovered many students had difficulty with the math. Over the years I realized the reasons are as numerous as the...

...tutoring as individuals or study groups, proctoring and grading class exams, and attendance of staff meetings on a weekly basis. I feel that this appointment has given me many tools as a tutor, instructor, and even as a learner myself. My applied experience tutoring and leading classes at a variety of levels combined with my knowledge of student learning styles and pedagogy make me an excellent candidate for tutoring assignments. I have the experience, knowledge,...

...the Air Force at 17 years old and completed a Physics major from the United States Air Force Academy. I was excited to serve my country and am very thankful I got that opportunity. What I learned most from it though was that it was not my passion and I separated from the Air Force to set out to find it. Teaching math and physics excites me and motivates me. My goal is to instill...

I am a recent graduate from the University of Central Missouri. I am an outgoing and enthusiastic academic tutor in the areas of mathematics (elementary math, algebra 1, algebra 2), German (German 1 & 2), and homework support. My hobbies and interests include computer science, tennis, games, movies, and social outings. ... My teaching philosophy is that of patience, support, and excellence. As long as a student wants me to tutor them, I will do it...

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