Award-Winning English Tutors in Overland Park, KS

...students at the middle school, high school, college, and graduate levels. I hold teaching certification in English, Social Studies, Speech, and theatre, and have also taught Humanities and tutored ESL at the college level. I have a Master's Degree in Curriculum and Teaching as well as an ESL Certification. I enjoy tutoring a wide range of subjects in the area of English and the Humanities. My favorite subjects are history and literature. Outside of teaching...

...Art K-9. After 32 years of teaching I have recently retired. While I have experience teaching all grade levels, I especially enjoy upper elementary, middle and high school ages. During my years teaching, I taught all academic subjects as well as life skills. Teaching reading, science and math are my passions. My teaching style is a cross between direct instruction and inquiry-based learning, which focuses on student investigation and hands-on learning. I use a strong...

...a very similar approach to teaching students that were more well-versed in biology when I taught Fundamentals of Microbiology Laboratory, where I focused on providing not only hand-written notes but also hands-on demonstrations. My approach to teaching is a comprehensive approach I encourage students to learn material with all of their senses by writing, speaking, drawing, and listening in order to not only remember concepts but truly understand them. I engage with my students on...

...in tutoring for math subjects as I have tutored many students successfully in Geometry and Algebra. I will be attending the University of Kansas Medical School in the Fall of 2020. I know the stress of studying and I've learned several study tricks that have helped me along the way. I am excited to give back what I know to my students. I have previous experience as a TA and private tutor for Organic Chemistry....

...am an freshman at Northwestern University looking to major in Math and Computer Science. I got into tutoring during high school, as it was a requirement for being a part of my school's Math Honor Society. I enjoyed it far more than I expected and wanted to do more of it. While I can tutor on a variety of STEM topics, I enjoy tutoring with Math related subjects the most. I can help with anything...

...challenges. I do this through an initial diagnostic and continuous analysis of learning data in order to adjust for each student as they need. I have worked in education since 2004. I have taught elementary school fourth and fifth grades, as well as middle school American history and middle school math. I have spent time tutoring pre-service teachers to take their licensure exams. I have also been trained in various capacities, such as social, emotional...

...where I also taught graduate students. Since my professor days, I've provided tutoring and writing help to students across the United States. I particularly enjoy helping students with public speaking and writing - especially because I'm a published author and speaker myself! I know how challenging it can be while also being so rewarding to share your ideas in clear, evidence-based, powerful ways. I'm honored to have won several awards for teaching/mentoring students, and whether...

...better understand these courses and in the process develop a newfound appreciation for these subjects. My teaching style focuses on "learn and teach back", utilizing visual learning and memorization tactics, mnemonics among a variety of other tools and exercises. I have experience tutoring students from college level through elementary school level in courses relating to science, math, English and social studies. I have experience in tutoring a middle school student over the span of two...

...lessons in teaching patiently and creatively. Each student and academic situation are unique, and as such, requires varying teaching methods. I do not use a one-size-fits-all approach, but instead, strive to meet each student where they are and adapt the content to fit each students learning needs and preferences. Some of my other interests include traveling the globe, running long distance, all things outdoors (kayaking, camping, horseback riding, and the like), spending time with my...

...papers. Outside of school/work, I am an adventurer. I love exploring new places (urban or wild). While in California, I got hooked on snorkeling and spearfishing. In Missouri, I focus my free time on cultivating relationships around the city, woodworking, thinking about international travel and spending time with my girlfriend! I also currently work part-time as a substitute teacher. I have spent a lot of time teaching and talking with teachers about student achievement. I...

After graduating high school in Kansas City, I attended Park University where I earned my Bachelor's degree in 3 years. I want to pursue getting my Master's degree and ultimately become a professor. I love learning and want to help others love learning too!

...My name is Brittany and I am a licensed teacher in America and the U.K for elementary grades K-6. I have a bachelors degree in Elementary Education and I am close to obtaining my Master's in Children's Literature and Literacies from the University of Glasgow. I am a passionate teacher who has 3 years of professional teaching experience, but before I was licensed I was required to do 200 hours of practicum in elementary schools...

...a former teacher who loves learning and seeing students learn things they never thought they could learn. I have lived in KC for almost 4 years and am really falling in love with the city. I taught high school Spanish 1 for two years and taught theater for three years. My teaching style is structured, but fun. I am firm believer in practicing as much as possible and getting friends and family in on your...

I am a professional teacher and writer with more than a decade of experience teaching students of all ages. I have a Bachelor's and a Master's degree in English as well as a Master of Education with a focus on teaching culturally and linguistically diverse and exceptional learners. I love learning new things and seeing the world, and I feel honored to share my experience and curiosity with my students.

...for an undergraduate communication research class at the University of Missouri. As a result, I have ample experience working with students in both large and small groups and a plethora of experience teaching all elements of the communication process. Moreover, I have lots of experience with academic writing that I could help to teach to any level of writer. My writing has helped me to be awarded a Fulbright Canada Mitacs Globalink Research Internship, a...

I have my masters in biomedical sciences and my bachelors in mathematics. I love hiking, walking my dog, and being with family. I am passionate about helping students understand material and feeling confident in their courses!

I enjoy helping students reach their highest potential. My philosophy is that all people can learn and finding their intelligence is my goal in tutoring.

...love learning and teaching. I am a firm believer in never giving up and we can all succeed with a little help from YOUR village. I am a retired Army Veteran who served over 23 years. I spent the last 4 years of my military career in the adult learning arena teaching organizational leadership. I volunteered with Junior Achievement to teach elementary school kids about finance. I love learning and teaching others to help them...

...am a recent college grad working in one of the largest IT Healthcare firms in the US. While working, I intend to return to college for a Bachelors of Art in German, and in doing so, am putting myself in the shoes of those I hope to help. During my college career, I found myself helping a variety of people with a number of subjects ranging from history to science to writing- not to mention...

We all learn differently. As Albert Einstein said, "Study is not the learning of facts but the training of the mind to think." Thomas Edison said only five percent of people think; another 10 percent think they think; and 85 percent would rather die than think. Let me help you be one of the five.... We all learn differently and at our own pace. Also, we often know more than we think we do. We just...