Award-Winning GRE Tutors in Overland Park, KS

...also got minors in Psychology and Anthropology. I tutor any subject area in elementary, middle school, or high school science, as well as select areas of college science (see my subject list). My strong points are biology and chemistry, and I am Praxis and MEGA certified to teach both in the state of Missouri. I also have a strong background in Math, and can tutor these subjects at a elementary, middle, or high school level....

Future academic that is passionate about tutoring to increase students' understanding of and comfortability with course concepts. Practiced in detecting gaps in student understanding and reducing complex subjects to simpler ideas for students. I specialize in tutoring Math and Physics from middle school to graduate level, and love helping with ACT/SAT prep as well as introductory chemistry.

I am a former middle-school English teacher (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 (French/Second-Language Acquisition), and an M.A. in Teaching (Secondary).

...20 years I have taught math in the classroom, grades 6-12. Even though I have been in the classroom for two decades, I have even more experience as a tutor. I have been tutoring students in math for over 30 years. I am comfortable teaching all levels of math and/or statistics. I also have decades of experience helping students prepare for Standardized Tests. I believe that in order to excel at math, you must master...

...Valley School District where I was able to write the curriculum. I worked with Kindergarten through 12th grade in inner-city Kansas City, Missouri as an Instructional Coach. This gave me the ability to work with every type of learner and different curricula at every grade level assessing, teaching, reassessing, and working toward goals with the student and their teachers. That helped me to become a much better instructor that can understand and assess children where...

...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...

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!

I am a young professional born and raised in Kansas City, Mo. I received my BA in Psychology and Sociology from the University of Missouri in 2013, and I am now pursuing my MBA at UMKC. I am a young marketing professional with good industry knowledge and experience.

...satisfying for everyone involved - parents, students and teachers. What an exciting way to help others become more successful 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...

...lot of logic, which allows you to understand and learn concepts that will stick with you rather than learning them for a test and then discarding this information. I would like to describe my teaching philosophy as a means of challenging students. It is essential to initially evaluate what information the student knows and what they are struggling with. This enables me to encourage the student and compliment them on what they know, while still...

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.

...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 no better way to do that than to help...

...Along the way I have travelled in Africa and Latin America, lived in Mexico--where I studied as a Fulbright Scholar--and in Canada, where I taught at McGill University. I started teaching test-prep classes (GRE, LSAT, SAT, and GMAT) twenty years ago and have taught for several national companies. Teaching these classes has always been immensely gratifying due to the satisfaction of helping students prepare for and meet career goals. I particularly enjoy teaching the more...

...prep combines the challenge of adapting to different learning styles with the high degree of reward that comes from 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...

...and frameworks, and to be aware of those critical differences in learning styles is tantamount to your success. In some rigorous coursework, it can be so tempting to give up and settle for a grade that does not reflect your true potential. However, with the right attitude and patience, you will be on the fast track to getting the most value out of a class because I am willing to go to great lengths to...

...performing well in Calculus II, the university offered me a position as a tutor for that class. During my two years as a Calculus II tutor, I deepened my passion for mathematics, and honed valuable teaching skills. I fine-tuned my understanding of the course material, while helping students improve their own as well. In 2015, I was fortunate enough to receive the Mentor of the Year Award from the university, an award voted on by...

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...