Award-Winning English Tutors in Kansas City, MO

...with a variety of writing needs and abilities. I believe that everyone has something important to say, and being able to express ourselves through writing is one of the best ways to make others listen to us. I can help students mostly with English topics, such as literature, reading, essay writing, and creative writing. I can also help students who are struggling to write an essay for any subject. When I am not tutoring, I...

...student raise his or her test scores and therefore open doors for that student, and for this reason, it is by far my favorite subject to tutor. I believe that an educator must first appreciate how each individual student approaches a new concept in order to understand the most effective means for that student to progress, and for this reason, I place the utmost importance on the student rather than the subject. When I am...

...would love to help people find a method of practice that works! I am able to help those who are looking to improve their score to create a plan that makes sense to them! I also can help in other subjects, including social sciences and reading comprehension in middle and high school. I believe that all students deserve to feel confident and ready to learn! Feel free to reach out if you have any questions!

...Missouri - Columbia, where I also got minors in Psychology and Anthropology. I tutor any subject area in elementary, middle school, or high school science, as well as select areas of college science (see my subject list). My strong points are biology and chemistry, and I am Praxis and MEGA certified to teach both in the state of Missouri. I also have a strong background in Math, and can tutor these subjects at a elementary,...

I'm currently a sophomore majoring in Computer Science at Case Western Reserve University. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I'm most familiar with high school math, history, and English as well as SAT and ACT prep. In my experience tutoring I've found that students respond best to a careful walktrough of the key points in a problem, followed by an opportunity to come up with the answer a similar question on their own.

The best way to learn is by teaching. As a successful student, I have been teaching others in a variety of subjects for many years. I believe in using strengths to aid weaknesses and treat each student uniquely by tailoring my teaching style to the way they learn. ... I believe in capitalizing on each student's strengths and using those methods that come easily to them to approach their weaknesses.... Get to know them, their learning...

...seeming deviations from this calling have been becoming a pilot, playing a lot of golf, and running international schools in South America for a missionary organization. I am a relational teacher and leader, warmly personal, and a strong adherent to principle with clear personal values, I am an encourager, a good listener, and an effective communicator. I love kids(/all people) as evidenced by having 4 of my own with 10 grandchildren (so far)!

...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 travel has taken me to places like Japan and Korea. In fact I was given the opportunity to study at Seoul National University to expand my knowledge of international development. I love learning and...

...and benefited from a wide range of teaching pedagogies and educational perspectives. To this end, I work for the kids, stressing their need for solid instruction in a rapidly changing educational economy, and want nothing less than a foundational approach to their learning that suits them and their goals. My teaching specialties are SAT and ACT test prep, K-12 mathematics, and college calculus. (I am also open to teach and explore more advanced topics if...

...think and enjoy life. I work in cancer clinical research, growing up with a medical condition, I desire to make sure others don't have too. I tutor because I want to help others succeed in life and to let them understand that learning is profitable and doesn't just have to be school, but life experiences as well. So, there I am in a nutshell, I hope to be able to help you with getting past...

...native speaker of Chinese and have more than 12 years of teaching experience. I also speak fluently English and French. I received my Master's degree in Linguistics in 2009. Since 2010, I have worked as a middle school teacher in a Chinese immersion school in California for 10 years. I also taught History and Theater in Chinese. I have experience in tutoring students of various ages. My biggest joy is to see my students speak...

...in Japanese Literature and Language as well as Linguistics. Additionally, I hold a certificate of global awareness from my semester abroad in Nagoya, Japan. My next goals are to obtain government proficiency in Japanese (JLPT N2) and Chinese (TOCFL level 3). I most enjoy teaching languages as they are forms of expression. As a result, I have ample experience writing essays and crafting statements in and outside of the English language. Aside from teaching, I...

Adapting to provide a one on one learning experience is something invaluable. I feel that need is often unmet in many schooling situations. I hope to provide these opportunities to students and help them learn to the best of their abilities

...love spooky works of any kind, such as The King in Yellow, the Resident Evil series, Midsommar, and more. I am also a big fan of sci-fi works, such as Childhood's End, Fallout, or A Scanner Darkly. I am open to all kinds of work, and I would be thrilled to explore new works or genres at another's suggestion. I also love writing my own works, and I have two published essays; I hope to...

...years old. I know how frustrating it can be to not understand something while it is being taught in the classroom. As a result, I can connect with most of students pretty well. I let them know right off the bat that they are not alone and they can learn the material. After that we get right to work. If there is anything else you would like to know about me just let me know.

...value I hold dearest. Rather than tutor for the sake of hours, I hope to spend my time and the time of my clients effectively. I aim to not only improve test scores, but to set students up so they may efficiently study without a tutor. I hope to not only have an impact on students during the few hours I see them, but to improve their study habits for a lifetime's impact.

...teaching English, Math, and Computer Skills in a resource-poor environment. I am enthusiastic and creative, and am constantly scanning the latest pedagogical literature to keep abreast of current teaching theories. My strengths lie in verbal expression, although I have a background in science (especially biology) as well. My specialty is helping to improve language/reading scores and writing/editing skills, as my perfect scores in the verbal portions of the SAT and the GRE demonstrate. I have...

...important soft skills to develop not only professionally, but academically as well. Leadership and confidence translates into drive, and drive translates to motivation, tenacity, and self-enterprise. I am an avid trivia geek, a giant science nerd, and a musician! I love to incorporate my hobbies into my study skills and tutoring skills, I find that the more I can relate to the student, the easier it will be to bridge the abstract, hard knowledge into...

...possess both the desire and ability to learn at high levels. It is the responsibility of the educator to bring learning to life and to ensure the success of every student. It is this commitment that has helped me reach significant academic growth for the various students that I have worked with over the years. Learning should be both fun and intentional. My lessons are jam packed with games, activities, and targeted learning objectives. I...

...to apply my Algebra in some Computer Science coursework. Music: I have a Music Minor with my first BS. At a young age, I learned to play the violin by ear through the Suzuki Violin Method and have just started giving my own son of 4 years his first violin lessons! I thoroughly enjoy helping people with some musical passion learn the skills and tools they need to express themselves through music.... Given enough encouragement and...