Award-Winning Essay Editing Tutors serving Kansas City, MO

...writing personal statements, reading comprehension and verbal reasoning. I have also taught Cultural Anthropology courses for the past 12 years at the college level. I am a people person who enjoys getting to know new people and forming new relationships. I love to tutor and to teach as it allows me to help a student in need develop new skills and strengths through aiding them along with their learning process. It is very satisfying to...

...a Minor in Spanish. I graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Master of Arts in Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL). I have 9 years of teaching experience as a Preschool, Elementary & College level instructor. I've taught general education courses, ESL, Spanish Native Language Literacy and a University Writing course. I love teaching! My favorite subjects to tutor are ESL, Reading, Writing, Grammar and Spanish. My tutoring style involves getting to know each...

...I love to read, write, draw, and hang out with friends. I recently graduated from UMKC where I studied by Bachelor's Degree in French! I am fluent in French and can also speak basic Arabic. I worked as a tutor for the last two years to help ESL students to learn English, or write college-level academic papers. I also have experience tutoring various math subjects, and I enjoy this just as much as tutoring English...

...his lessons nightly at the kitchen table and have never forgotten how important it is to plan for each and every subject. Being a tutor gives me the rare opportunity to do that for each and every student as well. I graduated from the University of Nebraska with a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education with a minor in music. I moved to Lenexa, Kansas i, and began teaching elementary school in the urban area of...

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.

My name is Ted Kepes and I have taught as a high school teacher and have been a university professor for 20 years. I have earned a Ph.D. and two M.A.'s from Loyola University in Chicago and Boston College. I love to teach and to help others to learn. I am kind, compassionate, patient and encouraging. I hope to have the opportunity to work with you to help you reach your fullest potential.

...have recently graduated from Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies and French. I enjoy writing, reading, learning new languages and I love to travel. I am a dual citizen from Canada and the U.S. and I dream of one day pursuing an international career focused on human rights. I just got accepted to Teach for America, so I will be moving to Kansas City in May. Lastly, I love to...

...appreciate the importance of gaining native-like pronunciation within the frame of language-learning, improving English reading and writing skills, and helping violinists to gain excellent form and tone from the beginning. My desire is to help people discover the way they best learn- visually, by doing, by listening, etc - and finding the most accessible way of explaining a concept for them individually. When approached from a familiar and personally appealing angle, learning can be much...

...helping a student raise his or her test scores and therefore open doors for that student, and for this reason, it is by far my favorite subject to tutor. I believe that an educator must first appreciate how each individual student approaches a new concept in order to understand the most effective means for that student to progress, and for this reason, I place the utmost importance on the student rather than the subject. When...

...am passionate about the pursuit and communication of truth through language, questions, and logic. I tutor many language-related fields, such as reading, English, grammar, New Testament Greek, Biblical Hebrew, linguistics, and others. I have a B.S. in Journalism and a B.A. in Linguistics from the University of Kansas and an M.Div from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. I have taught students from elementary age well into adulthood in formal and informal environments on a wide range...

...received a scholarship to complete a semester at Oxford University where I studied the philosophy of law and modern British history. I believe education is more than simply learning enough material to pass. Instead, I use my enthusiasm and knowledge to motivate students to not only get the best scores possible, but to learn real skills they will use throughout their education and in their lives. I strive to motivate students and pass my passion...

...in what they are trying to achieve whether it be spelling words, essay writing, math facts, phonics and beginning reading, algebra, oganization and study skills, getting prepared to take the ACT or SAT to get into the college of their choice to studying for exams in high school and college. I have had the opportunity to work with students of all ages in all academic areas and can't wait to help you! Your success is...

I began tutoring two years ago at Rockhurst University, and I grew to love working with students one-on-one to help them succeed academically. One of my main goals in life is to make education and literacy something attainable and worthwhile (and fun!) for all people. In addition to my tutoring endeavors, I enjoy hanging out with friends and family, watching (an re-watching) all of my favorite T.V. shows, reading, writing, and exploring Kansas City.

...you to do anything. I haven't done myself. I believe in each, and everyone of you, that each of you, with perseverance and dedication, can accomplish any goal you set for yourself. I believe in walking with you every step of the way, and I also believe deeply that failure is simply an opportunity towards success. It's OK if you don't get something the first time, it's OK if something doesn't make sense. I'm here...

...have tutored and taught 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...

...also obtained certification as a K-12 special education teacher and worked as a special education director and teacher. Throughout my career, I have tutored all subject areas in grades K-6 as well as reading, writing, and math in grades 7-8. As an avid reader and writer, I am most passionate about tutoring reading and writing. I love watching students grow as readers building a lifelong passion for reading, and the natural progression in their writing....

...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 or true/false. With this mindset, and my past experience virtually tutoring, I look forward to helping you with...

I graduated from Missouri Western State University with my bachelor's degree in English Education. I have since been a nanny, a tutor, and worked in a women's shelter helping children with their homework. I am dedicated to helping others see the fun and importance in education. With hard work and perseverance, both students and tutors alike can benefit greatly through tutoring programs!

...skills and academic fundamentals needed for subjects like English, American Literature, Political Science, American History, Social Studies, and Legal Studies. I have years of experience with regard to academic achievement and my approach to teaching focuses on the individual needs of the student and does not attempt to impose one academic approach. I have found that flexibility in teaching is key and that kids and young adults need that flexibility if they are to do...

...love working with students of all ages. I enjoy learning about my students, and how I can help them. I believe it is important to tailor my lessons to each individual student, focusing on their preferred modality of learning, and using their strengths to improve their weaknesses. I have taught elementary school for eight years now, and worked with ESL and special needs students. I believe that everyone has something to offer and should be...