Award-Winning Essay Editing Tutors serving Lee's Summit, MO

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.

Through 10 years of teaching at three different colleges, I know that great learning comes through individual advising sessions and conversations that allow students to address their concerns, develop their skills, and work on their goals.

...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 equate to winning; it is not the complete absence of failure. On the contrary, success is a measurement of progress contingent on each individual's...

...I genuinely care about my students. I want them to succeed and feel confident in their knowledge. As a tutor, and as a student who once needed a tutor, I understand the frustration and humiliation that comes with doing poorly in a subject. I pride myself on being able to communicate with my students on...

...style is to let the student set the agenda and pace. I want to maximize your time and to strive to have my students learn the material for themselves and to use me as a resource for their own learning and understanding. When I am not teaching and tutoring, I enjoy reading, listening to music,...

...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...

...from Knox College and a Masters from UMKC, both in economics. I currently teach college level economics while I'm working on finishing my PhD. In addition to economics I tutor math and writing. When not reading, writing, and teaching I like to sing, play music (accordion and guitar), and play ultimate frisbee.

...(and former high-school French teacher). I am certified to teach English (grades 6-12), History/Government/Social Studies (grades 6-12), Psychology (grades 6-12), Health (grades PreK-12), General Music (grades PreK-12), and French (grades PreK-12). I have also taught AP French and college-level French. I have a B.A. in Modern Languages (French) and Sociology, an M.A. in Modern Languages...

An energetic, ambitious, responsible and intelligent individual who has developed a mature and responsible approach to any tasks undertaken. Experienced, creative, adaptable and bright individual with an excellent motivation towards learning and helping others. ... I have two teaching philosophies as a tutor: to get students to think about science (and other classes) as a process, and to individualize their learning experiences.

...their work while capitalizing upon their own interest, abilities, and goals. Every student deserves a tutor willing to try different strategies to find what works best for them; this is something I always do when working with students! In my spare time, I enjoy doing a variety of workouts and weightlifting, cooking and eating great...

...myself I learn things every day and I embrace education at it's core. I enjoy new challenges and I recognize the importance of true learning. I embrace all cultures and enjoy sharing knowledge with my students working towards a common goal. On a personal note I enjoy culinary arts and music. Specifically guitar. I live...

...so strange after all! Before beginning to work with Varsity Tutors in August of 2014, I worked in a K-8 school as an intervention math teacher. There, I tutored elementary- and middle-school students in math in small groups. Working in that setting taught me more about how to explain abstract concepts simply and creatively, and...

...subjects but I truly enjoy English, literature and language. My tutoring style is to be patient, flexible and focus on the needs and motivations of my students. I do my best to be prepared for each lesson and I expect my students to take responsibility for their work, too. In my personal time I enjoy...

...high school and college students as well as the understanding needed to motivate young people through such challenges. While previously residing in Lawrence, KS, I was able to work closely alongside student athletes at the University of Kansas where I gained insight to anticipate the varying degrees of involvement needed to ensure the success of...

...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!

...5-9. My dual certification gives me an edge when it comes to integrating writing and reading in the science classroom. I understand that all students have a variety of learning styles and that it is important to differentiate my teaching in order to accommodate everyone. I am a pretty easy-going person and find it easy...

...learning curve. I also learn from these interactions, and will continue to develop as a teacher as we work through material. Personally, I am a married father of 3. I studied mechanical engineering in college and went to law school afterward. I have a passion for language and logic, as well as extensive experience teaching...

...I counseled students on selecting a major, creating a four-year plan of study and to pursue internships compatible with their career goals. In addition to subject knowledge, I offer an encouraging and supportive plan of action and customized advising approach to my tutoring. I am also interested in working with students to decide which college...

...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...

...student learns differently, and I tailor my approach to meet their unique needswhether they're building reading skills, exploring science concepts, or strengthening academic confidence overall. With a focus on critical thinking, communication, and long-term understanding, I aim to create a supportive learning environment where students feel empowered to grow and succeed in any subject.