Award-Winning GRE Tutors in Kansas City, MO

...a publication on the relative clause in Ancient Greek and I hope to begin a PhD program in the fall. I completed my MA with a 4.0 GPA and received a perfect score on the verbal GRE. I also scored 168 on the LSAT and graduated in the top ten percent of my law school class. My teaching experience includes two years' teaching Latin and Myth at the college level and two years' private tutoring...

...classes. I am a recently returned Peace Corps Volunteer; I spent over a year working in a small school in Namibia (Southern Africa) teaching English, Math, and Computer Skills in a resource-poor environment. I am enthusiastic and creative, and am constantly scanning the latest pedagogical literature to keep abreast of current teaching theories. My strengths lie in verbal expression, although I have a background in science (especially biology) as well. My specialty is helping to...

David believes that language supports all other academic studies. He has pursued language study through both a BFA and an MFA in Writing. He is qualified to teach writing of all kinds, English structure and history, and literature of every era. David's passion is language; his vision is to share and help grow that passion in others.

...In 2015, I was fortunate enough to receive the Mentor of the Year Award from the university, an award voted on by the students that I tutored. I very much enjoyed my time as a Calculus II tutor at Washington University in St. Louis, and was sad to see my work come to an end due to graduation. This summer, I am excited for the opportunity to share my knowledge and passion for math with...

...can relate to the struggles of a student that wishes to pursue the medical field. Therefore, my goal is to use my past experiences to tutor students efficiently and allow them to feel comfortable with the material. The MCAT and these subjects are intimidating, but I will do my very best to work with you, patiently and honestly, until you feel confident and ready. Finally, I am passionate about helping others and I would like...

I majored in environmental engineering at Tufts University, then woke up one day and decided to go to business school at the University of Kansas. At KU, I lived in a dorm and helped dozens of freshmen with math and English homework. I love being able to help people and take pride in my students doing well, so I'd like to continue doing that with Varsity Tutors.

After teaching college for eight years and moving to the corporate world, I want to use my experience to help others improve their skills and understanding of English, Speaking, Business and Government. During my spare time, I can be found at a Royals game, reading, exploring the Nelson or at the Lake of the Ozarks.... While I believe in an element of lecture, I much prefer discussion and working through tangible issues together - whether a real-life scenario, essays, or personal outlook. I believe in application of materials, and not regurgitation.

...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 I am not tutoring or substitute teaching, I enjoy playing guitar, watching football...

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.

...aged children. Afterwards, As a student at KU, I worked as an athletic tutor for the KU Men's and Women's Basketball team. I had individual and group sessions with athletes, tutoring psychology and philosophy classes. I graduated with an honors B.A. in Psychology at the University of Kansas before earning my M.S. in Research and Counseling Psychology. I'm also a licensed professional counselor in the state of Kansas. I also work as a freelance screenwriter,...

I work to give all of my students the tools and strategies they need to be successful. As an experienced music teacher, this means developing critical listening and practice skills. For test takers, this takes the shape of understanding test and question format, strategies for breaking down complex material, and educated guessing. My goal is to make the test work for the way you think, and I excel in creative ways to relay this information.

...the beginning of their educational career. I take very seriously the positive effect a teacher can have on a child, and I am grateful that my career has allowed me the opportunity to be that positive influence on children's lives. While I do love my job- teaching beginning readers and writers, and instilling a love of learning that will last a lifetime- I also enjoy spending time with my own children. We read together, play...

...School of Medicine. My educational background includes two bachelor's degrees in psychology and general science. I know firsthand how frustrating and time-consuming it can be to study science, and I love helping students master difficult concepts and gain confidence. I also enjoy helping students prepare for standardized tests such as the SAT, ACT, and GRE. It can be particularly challenging to raise verbal, English, and reading scores on these exams, but it can be accomplished...

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!

...as a tutor is to make sure the student is comfortable with the material and hopefully I can spread the passion for learning that I have! I have tutored at K-State for dynamics, fluid mechanics and calculus III. My background has allowed me to become an expert in nearly every math subject up to calc 3, in physics (primarily mechanical), and most mechanical engineering subjects (ie dynamics, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics). I also have some experience...

...I've tutored other classmates in German, Spanish, chemistry, and physics. In addition to college courses, I've worked with classmates and colleagues to improve their GRE and MCAT scores, with the most improvement seen in the Critical Reading sections. I'm happy to work with students in these subjects, and many others. In my free time, I love going to trivia nights, rock wall climbing, kayaking, running, cooking, reading, supporting local theater, and seeing a wide variety...

Proficient in Mandarin(Native), Graduate Management Admission Test Math (or below this level), and GRE Math(or below this level). I have got 50/51 in GMAT Quantitive Test and 164/170 in GRE Quantitive, both prior to 86% test takers. If you need help, I am the ironman here!

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.

...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 of concepts and a better ability to recall information and...

...help students succeed. I have even helped students with special needs. I believe that sadly, math is becoming a subject in which students across the nation are showing deficiency. I believe that all it takes to turn that around is a good teacher who is patient, kind, and fair, and a student who is willing to learn and do better. I am a reliable tutor; I respond to emails and text messages promptly, and I...