Award-Winning Elementary School English Tutors serving Shawnee Mission, KS

...have been in the field of education for 30 years. I have a Bachelor's of Arts in Elementary Education, Master's of Arts in Teaching - Curriculum and Instruction and an Education Specialist degree in Adminstration/Superintendency. I taught a variety of subjects grades K-8, but the majority of my teaching career was in the area of middle school math. I have been a middle school assistant principal for 16 years and still currently serve in this...

...am a medical student currently attending the 6 year BA/MD program at UMKC. My interest in both the sciences and the humanities has led me to pursue a career in medicine. My favorite subjects to learn and teach include English reading and writing, Mandarin, math, and biology. I am especially passionate about teaching English reading and writing because as someone who personally went through the process of learning English from scratch, I deeply understand the...

...am currently a student at the University of Missouri. While there I have been able to pursue my love of academic excellence through various means. The most important being the Learning Center (tutoring area), that has allowed me to spread that love to others. I tutored each level of the Japanese program at the university, so I am well equipped in understanding the needs of university level Japanese courses. Outside of school my love of...

...I am 22 years old and will be graduating from Pittsburg State University in May 2020 with a degree in Elementary Education. I will be working as a 5th grade teacher in Leavenworth, KS in August of 2020. I am currently student teaching in a 2nd grade classroom and we have now moved over to online teaching. During my off time, I like to hang out at my house with my animals, drink coffee, prepare...

Classical literature and Italian Renaissance art have dictated the course of my education and interests over the years. I have taught art history at several universities, among them the University of Oregon, the University of Kentucky, and the University of Georgia Overseas Program (Cortona, Italy). Altogether, I have almost six years of college teaching experience. I spent years helping both my children with their English assignments, and...

The minute I choose to walk into a classroom is the minute I choose to be open-minded and to create a rich diverse learning environment for my students. I had always been passionate about English, and growing up in a household that valued language and reading so much, I was reading and writing short stories ever since I was little.

Hello! My name is Gracie! I have been teaching for over 8 years in a variety of academic settings. I specialize in English Language and Literature, but I would say I have a great foundational knowledge in every subject!

...academic success. Regular progress updates and a collaborative approach ensure that everyone is aligned on goals and strategies. I take pride in celebrating small victories while maintaining high expectations that encourage students to reach their full potential. Beyond academic instruction, I focus on nurturing students' natural curiosity and love of learning. I believe that helping children develop confidence in their abilities and excitement about education creates a foundation for lifelong learning. I hold a Bachelor's degree...

...am a graduate of Loyola University Chicago and majored in Cognitive/Behavioral Neuroscience and Psychology with a minor in Spanish Language. While in high school, I tutored many students through my high school's tutoring program. I mainly tutor in Math and Spanish (specifically Algebra 1, Pre-Algebra, Algebra 2 and Spanish 1-4). I would describe my teaching style as very different depending on the student I am tutoring because I aim to find the best method of...

...am an elementary special education teacher who enjoys tutoring as a secondary job. My certifications are Kansas and Missouri elementary general education and K-12 special education. I love working with all students, but my passion is for people with autism. I have experience tutoring and teacher PreK-9th grade in both general and special education. My favorite subjects include math, reading, social and emotional development, and executive functioning. My bachelor's degree is in vocal pedagogy and...