Award-Winning English Tutors in Overland Park, KS

...of Education from the University of Texas at Austin. As a high school teacher, I focused on Biology and Environmental Science and as a middle school teacher I focused on Physical and Earth Science. I am most passionate about tutoring science and helping students understand how to ask questions and develop procedures to answer those questions. When working with students one on one I make sure to evaluate their current knowledge and make sure there's...

I am a full time student at the University of Missouri Kansas City. I am pursuing a degree in middle school education with an emphasis in mathematics. Though I find all aspects of education important, I have a passion for mathematics. I want to share my love with mathematics with others. While tutoring or educating, I strive to make learning fun and interesting for all my students. In my free time I enjoy traveling, cheerleading,...

My name is Constanze, and I love math! I understand that many others don't, and that is why I am becoming a teacher. I have over two years of experience tutoring beginner's algebra through calculus, and I truly enjoy helping others understand mathematical concepts.... I would first like to get to know them a bit by asking what their favorite and least favorite subjects and activities are. That way I can begin to formulate a plan to make their current math content more enjoyable and accessible for them.

...my B.A. in Theatre-Performance and French. I also attended the British American Drama Academy at Oxford University. Though I tutor a range of subjects, I specialize in writing, public speaking, French, and also work as a pronunciation consultant for singers. My experience as an actress enables me to assist students struggling with issues related to public speaking. I am also a published writer, and can help you at any level of French, whether you are...

...I am working on my Master's in Teaching English to Speakers of other Languages at the University of Kansas. My tutoring experience includes working with a twelve-year-old English language learner in Portland, OR for a year. Together, we worked on speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Additionally, I taught English for two years in Cambodia with the Peace Corps. I taught English at a local high school in a rural village to students in grades 10,...

...in Occupational Therapy. I have previously completed a Psychology minor and will complete the Bachelor of Occupations Studies degree in May 2015. During my education, I have been involved across my campus in coordinating Alternative Spring Breaks and New Student Orientation. In the past, I worked for the University of Kansas Athletics tutoring student athletes and have also tutored several college students in various writing and literature courses for the past year. I am most...

...styles of learning make me see new perspectives. I mainly teach foreign languages, English, and verbal sections of standardized tests because I am most interested in language and its logic. I have a long background in the arts and literature. I completed a BFA in Painting at the University of Iowa, a JD at the University of Tulsa and an MA in Classics at the University of Kansas. After law school, I practiced law in...

...Education with a minor in English Literature. Upon graduating, I became certified to teach both elementary education (grades 1-6) and English Language Arts (grades 5-9) in the state of Missouri. I have spent the past two years teaching seventh grade reading and writing, and I have loved every minute of it! Not only do I love helping my students understand new concepts in my subject areas, but I also really enjoy sharing literature, both classics...

...my master's, I joined Teach For America and taught high school English for two years. Most recently, I taught composition and developmental English at Penn Valley Community College. My approach to tutoring is non-directive. I ask questions to help guide students to answers, which helps them practice critical thinking skills and deduction, rather than rote memorization. Overall, this leads to a greater understanding of concepts and a better ability to recall information and perform academic...

...Civilizations. During my junior year of college, I studied abroad at Oxford University where I focused on Medieval British history. While in College, I taught a group of 9th grade students at a local synagogue. My class focused on the role of women in some of the most pivotal stories in the bible. This experience gave me first hand experience in tailoring subjects to the learning styles of my students and also taught me how...