Award-Winning English Tutors in Overland Park, KS

...for an after school program. I have wanted to be an educator for as long as I can remember. My favorite thing about teaching is the relationships that I get to build with my students and their families. While, I teach all subjects I am most passionate about phonics because of the foundation that it creates and role it plays in students becoming the best possible readers and writers they can be.

...with a desire to learn and that, with the right light, we can each continue on that journey throughout or lives. No one person understands or internalizes each lesson in exactly the same way, although many of the basic principles are the bases for this understanding and future growth. It is here where we are charged to help others understand in a manner that best accommodates their learning, and then empower them with the tools...

...my own private tutoring service throughout college as a means of making a living has helped me exercise and refine my skill set as a personal academic instructor. Partnering up with Varsity Tutors has provided me with a golden opportunity to continue helping students hone their own academic performance across a wide array of subjects, and my own tutoring background, coupled with my flexible schedule as a by-day real estate investor and independent business owner...

...experience as a tutor. I tutored throughout high school, primarily in English language and literature. I also tutored elementary literacy after college. The topics I currently tutor are American, European, and Latin American history, Spanish, and Language Arts. I love tutoring Spanish because it gives me a chance to practice my Spanish with others. I love learning about my students and finding out their goals and interests to tailor the tutoring sessions to them. I...

Hi, I'm Leah! I am a teacher with five years of teaching experience in the lower elementary grades. I am passionate about teaching students and helping them to meet their learning goals. My favorite area to teach is phonics, because I think it is the most important part of reading and can help a young student in so many academic areas. ... I believe each student is unique, similar to a crayon in a full box...

I am extremely passionate about foreign languages, especially Japanese. I feel strongly that learning foreign languages and cultures is the first step to bringing the world closer together. I learned Japanese with the goal to become native level and I will strive to teach my students the same.

...your student's reading and leaning level as well as his or her learning modality or style is always the first step. After that, in helping my students, I take a very inquiry-based approach to tutoring, creating leading questions that force the student to find the answer themselves rather than simply being given the answer from the tutor. I do this for two reasons. The first is critical thinking skills and probing questions such as those...

...mentoring since I was about 16 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...

...students' interests and needs. I believe that engaging lessons, enjoyable classes, and a positive attitude create the best learning environment. I have taught Spanish to all ages from Kindergarten to Adults. From Spanish 1 to College-Level courses, I have taught a diverse group of learners. At the graduate level, I have studied General Education, Curriculum and Instruction, and Spanish, earning degrees that have given me amazing tools that I use to make learning efficient, interesting,...

...to read should be fun and engaging. With 32 years of teaching experience, my in-depth experience and knowledge of phonics, phonemic awareness, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension instruction will make the difference for your reading and writing needs. I love to build on strengths and use highly engaging texts, activities, and manipulatives to keep students on track for their learning goals! The first step is to get to know you as a learner and make a...

I believe when people know you care about them and their goals they are willing to work harder. My goal is to show my students I do care and work with them to reach their educational goals.

After having been through the stresses of applying for colleges, grad schools, and other types of programs, to give back and ensure that you have the tools and skills necessary to reach your academic goals. I have taught and tutored a variety of core subjects for many years, and am happy to share knowledge and best practices for successful preparation!

...I worked closely with college freshman to help them transition from high school to working at the university level. Many of them were first generation college students coming from low-income homes. I, myself, came from a low-income home and know firsthand how intimidating navigating education can be. I can and will do the legwork it takes to understand not just how to comprehend subject but how to thrive within the system of education. I worked...

...learners for the past 3 years. It is important to me that I personally stay connected to teaching, and the online tutoring platform allows me to do so. I enjoy watching students learn new concepts. I enjoy the challenge of finding new strategies and approaches that will make a connection between the student and the content. I would love to meet you and help you with whatever academic challenges you may be experiencing.

I am passionate about teaching reading and writing. I went to KSU, have my masters degree and 25 years experience being a kindergarten teacher. I love to see my students succeed. I can provide the skills and tools to help my students thrive in the classroom.

...at, and I am confident that I can share some of my expertise. With my engineering background and literary skills, I am prepared to tutor a variety of subjects. That being said, some of the subjects I tutor most are ACT, various branches of math, engineering, reading, and Spanish. I am so grateful for this opportunity to tutor because for me, it doesn't feel like work. I cherish the opportunity to help students who want...

History has been my passion from an early age. I obtained a bachelors and masters degree in history at Kansas State University before pursuing a masters degree in teaching from Pittsburg State University. Over the last four years, I have worked with students of every age group (except college) and ability level and enjoy seeing students have that "a ha" moment where they figure out the answer or see something with a new perspective.

I attended St. Mary's University and received a Bachelor's in Music and Elementary Education. Then I taught for 7 years in elementary schools in Kansas and in Phoenix, Arizona. I taught General Music in Phoenix for four years. In 2007, I received my Master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction. I have also been a tutor for several years and taught in a reading lab for a year.

...Meaghan and I am finishing up my Bachelor's Degree in Music Education at the UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance. I love teaching all ages, but will most likely be teaching middle school or high school choir. I am a certified K-12 substitute teacher, and upon completing my student teaching in 2017, will be a licensed K-12 educator in both MO and KS. I am here to help, please feel free to contact me!

...taking the time to get to know me. I am a Special Education Teacher of 11 years, experience in the public school systems, as well as in the hospitalized and special day school settings. I live in the Midwest with my two daughters, and my husband, who has just joined the field of wind energy. I have always loved academia, with particular strengths in the arts and research. I enjoy reading, incorporating creativity into my...