Award-Winning English Tutors in Shawnee Mission, KS

...with at the same time. Once I know the concepts a student is comfortable with, I can expand from these so students can understand more complex concepts holistically rather than as different segments. I like to challenge students by questioning them as we work through a problem. By challenging students to work through a problem based on their knowledge, it allows them to see possible flaws with their logic so they will not make the...

...I have graduated from a Junior College, a University, and a Law School student. This has given me priceless insight. Through my education I have realized that there are very basic principals that remain true no matter how advanced you are in school. Though I have always done well in school, I really started applying myself once I found my life's passion in college. I have both been a student going through the motions and...

...Latin American Studies from the University of Kansas and a bachelor's degree in History from William Jewell College, I bring a rich academic background to my tutoring practice. I have over two years of experience tutoring a diverse range of subjects, including AP U.S. History, AP World History, and Spanish at various levels. My passion for teaching stems from my belief that education is a collaborative journey; I strive to connect with my students by...

...from Rockhurst University. I graduated with a BA in French/Education and I have an ESL certification. I have worked with kids in tutoring and 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...

...Loyola University Chicago and majored in Cognitive/Behavioral Neuroscience and Psychology with a minor in Spanish Language. While in high school, I tutored many students through my high school's tutoring program. I mainly tutor in Math and Spanish (specifically Algebra 1, Pre-Algebra, Algebra 2 and Spanish 1-4). I would describe my teaching style as very different depending on the student I am tutoring because I aim to find the best method of teaching that is most...

...the University of Missouri. I graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and a minor in Human Development and Family Studies with a Multicultural Certificate in May of 2020. I also obtained my Early Childhood Education Certificate, so I am licensed to teach students Birth-6th grade. I am currently pursuing my Masters in Educational School and Counseling Psychology with an emphasis in Mental Health Practices in Schools at the University...

...for seven years. My first teaching experience was at Mizzou. After getting 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...

...Greenville College where I received my Bachelor of Arts in Spanish. I am also a certified ESL instructor. Since graduation, I have taught English Literature at a bilingual school in Mexico and developed and run a reading program for inner-city children in Nashville, TN. I am passionate about language, whether English or Spanish, and I love finding creative ways to improve language skills and make learning fun. In my free time, I enjoy taking yoga...

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...

...The University of Tulsa, where I received BA degrees in Anthropology and Sociology. While studying at Tulsa, I tutored students in several subjects including, Sociology, Anthropology, and Statistics, among others. In addition, I occasionally served as a guest lecturer at the University's introductory-level Sociology courses. I offer tutoring in SAT/ACT test prep, English, Anthropology, Sociology, and Social Studies. I enjoy most working with students on writing and revising essays in any subject. When I'm tutoring,...

...final semester at the University of Kansas. I am preparing to graduate with my Bachelor of Arts in Classical Languages with a focus on Greek, Latin, and Arabic. During my time at the University of Kansas, I tutored professionally for over three years for individual classes as well as standardized test preparation. I am able to tutor a wide variety of subjects; however, my passion lies in languages and history. In my experience tutoring non-English...

...teacher. I have taught in the classroom for five years. As an educator I have a passion for learning. I want to see students excel academically as well as personally. I believe that when students feel confident in themselves academically, that confidence starts to spread to other areas of their lives. That is my goal as a tutor, to help students get that confidence in themselves, and to know that they can do math, they...

...growing up in Mexico and was able to learn the language as a native speaker. I received my teaching degree in Alberta, Canada. In my 20 years of 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...

...reputation of a skilled proofreader and writer. In high school, I was inducted into English Honors Society and National Honor Society, in addition to earning high marks in all honors and AP-level classes. I also have extensive performing arts experience, and those public speaking skills easily translate to the classroom. My five seasons spent performing Shakespeare helped develop my public speaking and presentation skills, in addition to offering me the opportunity to delve into the...

...in Latin from the University of Michigan, I found myself in unfamiliar territory. I had been a student my entire life, and suddenly, I was not. My eventual goal was (and still is) to earn a teaching certificate, but that is still a ways off. What else could I do? An idea hit me. Just because I am not a student anymore, however, does not mean I can't still dedicate myself to learning. There is...

...from Wheaton College, a B.S. in Environmental Science and a B.A. in International Relations. Through my experiences, I have developed a love for education. I am currently a Middle School science teacher in the Kansas City area. I first began tutoring while I studied abroad in Thailand. I developed personalized English language programs for Thai graduate-level students. When I returned to the United States, I taught refugee fifth grade boys in all subjects for a...

I am a third grade teacher. I graduated last May with a degree in elementary education. I am fresh out of school so I not only have teaching experience but I have completed my PRAXIS exams for my teaching license. I also work at a title 1 school and teach students who are behind in their education.

...Education with an undergraduate degree from Iowa State University. My Master of Arts degree is in Curriculum and Instruction, and I have an Education Doctorate (EdD) in Educational Leadership. My passion and area of study, since achieving my doctorate in 2002, has been to lead and teach literacy programs. I am Reading Recovery trained and also have completed two separate year-long courses in the Science of Reading. As a Reading Specialist, I have extensive experience...

Professional, responsible, positive-thinking and creative. Experience teaching IB/AP Spanish as well as English as a second language.

Studying Business Communication and Arabic at the University of Kansas. I love to tutor in History, English and geography. Enjoy running, hiking and swimming!... I always try to relate the certain subject or lesson to something in the outside world that the student knows. This helps them understand and relate to the question/lesson.... Get to know them as a person and academically, and see what level the student is at and what level they need to...