Top English Tutors serving Overland Park
Amy: Overland Park English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Overland Park, KS
I am an energetic educator that believes students learn best when they have an active role in their education. I believe that I can create a personalized learning experience based on the student's interests and learning style to increase retention. I believe that creating authentic learning experiences that are relevant to their life will help to engage the student in the learning process.
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MidAmerica Nazarene University - Bachelor of Science, Elementary School Teaching
Jared: Overland Park English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Overland Park, KS
...were writing assignments. Most of these assignments were either papers or exam essays. In eight history classes, I have gotten seven A's and one A-. I attribute much of my success largely to my writing skills, especially my outlining and revising strategies. I have also done very well in my standardized tests, including a 34 on my ACT, a 168 on my LSAT, and very good scores on my AP exams (three 4's and two...
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University of Kansas - Bachelor in Arts, History
LSAT: 168
Patrick: Overland Park English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Overland Park, KS
...smiles of recognition. My love for tutoring has extended into college. I have just finished my first year at The University of Dallas where I am currently pursuing all subjects under the sun; however, I am leaning towards Majors in English and Classical Philology. On Monday and Wednesday afternoons, a group of my colleagues and me visit a nearby grade school to help Fourth through Eighth Graders with their Math and Reading. I love college,...
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University of Dallas - Current Undergrad, English and Classics
Alexander: Overland Park English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Overland Park, KS
...styles vary from teacher to teacher and subject to subject, of course, but I have noticed one consistent quality shared among every great teacher or tutor I have ever hadthat is, they love to watch people succeed. This is not to say all they care about is success. Failure can be just as important, if not more. It is also not to say that they wish to see their students trump others. Success does not...
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William Jewell College - Bachelor in Arts, International Relations
ACT English: 35
John: Overland Park English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Overland Park, KS
...in law school, I tutored high school and college students in History, Writing, and English Literature. I focus on approaching these topics with a holistic attitude, tying history to the present and reading/writing to applicable life skills. While I still tutor in these subjects (and love working with students in them), I also am passionate about helping students who are planning on entering law school with improving their LSAT performance. I believe that with any...
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Kansas State University - Bachelor of Science, History
University of Kansas City Law School - Juris Doctor, Law
Sharon: Overland Park English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Overland Park, KS
...teaching and tutoring, I have encouraged students from Kindergarten through college levels. I home-schooled my 3 children for 4 years before enrolling them in a Christian School, where I taught High School Spanish for 9 years. I have a BRE (Bachelor of Religious Education); ACSI (Association of Christian Schools International); and have been a chaplain of Boy Scouts of America for 4 years. I love the Spanish language and feel that anyone who can achieve...
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Prairie Bible College - Unknown, Education
Casey: Overland Park English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Overland Park, KS
...for over 3 years and especially love the areas of English/essay writing and reading comprehension. As an avid reader myself, I love helping others be able to connect and understand the words on a page, and in congruence with that, I always love writing as well. I was probably one of the only people in my class who preferred essay answers instead of ones that had answers in front of you but were multiple choice...
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University of Missouri - Bachelor's, Business Administration
Maram: Overland Park English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Overland Park, KS
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.
Education & Certification
University of Missouri-Kansas City - Bachelor in Arts, English
University of Central Missouri - Master of Arts, High School Administration
Diana: Overland Park English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Overland Park, KS
...and teaching technical examination preparatory classes. Additionally, I have taught management and leadership topics nationally for over a decade, and I currently work as a trainer for two companies providing classes to universities and companies. I am a member of a local Toastmaster club where I regularly speak, and I have coached public speaking both in the US and the UK, in addition to winning awards internationally for speaking. For me, one of the joys...
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Durham University, UK - Bachelor, Physics & Chemistry
Bristol University, UK - Master's/Graduate, Education
Diana: Overland Park English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Overland Park, KS
...I received my Master of Arts in Management and Leadership, with an emphasis in Human Resources Management and my Bachelor of Arts in General Studies with a minor in Psychology. I am a certified Holistic Nutritionist and Vegan Nutritionist, and I am Level II Operations Security (OPSEC) certified. I have helped many college students from undergraduate through PhD. and Doctorate levels obtain their degrees by editing essays, homework assignments, and dissertations. I am a strong...
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Louisiana Tech University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Webster University - Master of Arts, Organizational Leadership
Catherine: Overland Park English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Overland Park, KS
I'm a full-time college student and part time Undergraduate Learning Assistant. I currently help teach algebra courses on my campus, and one of my absolute favorite things is watching a student grow and progress in their skills! I've worked with students of all ages and enjoy the unique challenges and rewards each age group presents.
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University of Missouri-Kansas City - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics and Statistics
Saketh: Overland Park English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Overland Park, KS
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.
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Case Western Reserve - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Angela: Overland Park English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Overland Park, KS
...This is Angela, I am from Spain but I have been living in USA for 3 years. I am currently working as SPED teacher and ELL interventionist in a school. I work with kids from K to 8th grade. I graduated as Elementary teacher with endorsement in Special Education in Universidad Autonoma de Madrid in 2019. Right now, I am studying a Master's as Spanish teacher as a second language. I don't like to teach my...
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Brennan: Overland Park English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Overland Park, KS
...clearer way. Through education, one can more deeply understand things he or she previously understood only superficially. Another part of my educational philosophy is that every academic subject has a valid part to play in the world. Although some subjects more practically fit into the needs of our modern world (e.g. science, business, and math), others remind the world of the importance of the human spirit and the dignity of the human person (e.g. literature,...
Education & Certification
Benedictine College - Bachelor in Arts, Theology
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 35
Eamon: Overland Park English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Overland Park, KS
...probably my weakest skill early on), but I knew when to seek help when I was struggling. I've both tutored and been tutored. I stayed in Kansas for college, and studied Computer Science and Theatre Arts at Benedictine College. I love math, and see comp sci as a natural extension of that... but I'm also a people person. Hence the theatre studies! Theatre is a very human art, and if for any reason you have...
Education & Certification
Benedictine College - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
ACT Composite: 32
Philip: Overland Park English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Overland Park, KS
I am a recent graduate with a Master's of Science in Medical Physiology from the University of Illinois and a Bachelor's of Science in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin. I will be attending the University of Illinois College of Medicine in 2018, and I am excited to assist fellow students be successful in their courses. I am most passionate tutoring students in Biology, Anatomy, Physiology, Psychology, and preparation for the MCAT.
Education & Certification
University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelor of Science, Psychology
University of Illinois at Chicago - Master of Science, Physiology
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