Award-Winning High School English Tutors serving Kansas City, MO

...plan for those achievements should focus on flexibility and differentiation, as well as learning styles and previous achievements and challenges. I do this through an initial diagnostic and continuous analysis of learning data in order to adjust for each student as they need. I have worked in education since 2004. I have taught elementary school fourth and fifth grades, as well as middle school American history and middle school math. I have spent time tutoring...

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.

A teacher who is passionate about History and passionate about teaching. I love students and I love teaching motivated learners.

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.

...BS in Education and MS in Curriculum and Instruction. My area of specialization is the sciences. I enjoy reading, being outdoors, and spending time with my family and friends. I look forward to helping others achieve their academic goals. For my hobbies I enjoy being outdoors and outdoor activities including camping, hiking, backpacking and canoeing. I also like traveling. Conversational spanish is a skill that I acquired while traveling. I love spending time with my...

...also pursuing a Global Awareness Certificate. I am an IB diploma graduate, with a 6 overall. I teach math at every level, as well as French. I also do a lot of work with elementary level students and art students. My teaching style is very gentle. I believe that students' confidence in their abilities is fundamental to long-term success. My focus for students is to understand the current material, while also giving them the tools...

I am a PhD student in English eager to work with some fantastic students! With over ten years of experience in Education as an academic tutor, teacher, and graduate student, I love helping students reach their full potential.

I am passionate about helping students find what makes them feel successful, inside or outside of the classroom. I have experience in special education and law, have spent over a decade in the classroom, and love being able to share my experiences to help students build their own success toolkits for their future careers.

...of guidance on how best to tackle the pressures of mastering key concepts while giving their all on test day. While my experience with junior and high school students has been varied, my work regarding adults centers around professional and career development, having facilitated a number of group and one-one-one trainings on developing eye-catching resumes and cover letters along with identifying and cultivating marketable skills to stay competitive in the workplace. Moreover, on a personal...

...several teaching assistant positions that enabled me to clearly explain course concepts to students with various backgrounds. Instead of lecturing students, I subscribe to a learn by doing method that enables students to articulate core concepts in their own words after hearing an explanation and always provide guidance that aid in understanding. Each of us has a different way of absorbing new ideas and frameworks, and to be aware of those critical differences in learning...

I think that in order to teach someone you have to figure out how they learn. I've been tutoring for about 4 years and I love it!... Everyone learns in different ways and at different speeds. To really help someone learn, you have to figure out what works best for them.... During the first tutoring session with a new student, I like to get to know a little about them, find out where they think they...

I have been tutoring in various subjects for nearly 15 years now. I can tutor various subjects with my strengths being in Reading, Languages, Literature, History and Science. I am best with math through 12th grade. I have experience helping students pass their GED and I can help with all of the sections including math, science, and reading. I am fairly proficient in Spanish, though I read and comprehend it better than I speak it.

...a concentration in Genetics, and a minor in German. Since then, I have worked in the healthcare industry, first as a Consulting Analyst for electronic medical records software products, and currently as a Physician Documentation Assistant at the University of Kansas Health System while applying to medical schools. Currently, I am preparing to switch gears and return to school for a linguistics program. The majority of my tutoring experience came during college, while working with...

...interest in both the sciences and the humanities has led me to pursue a career in medicine. My favorite subjects to learn and teach include English reading and writing, Mandarin, math, and biology. I am especially passionate about teaching English reading and writing because as someone who personally went through the process of learning English from scratch, I deeply understand the challenges involved in honing one's language skills. I hope to use the lessons I...

...of industries. This work has given me a deep appreciation of the power of the written word and the importance of writing in every walk of life. I believe the ability to write clearly can give anyone an advantage in a highly competitive job market and in career advancement. Equally important is an appreciation of what others have written. Reading and thinking about great literature, both fiction and nonfiction, opens minds to ideas that can...

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.

...taught communication and methods courses to undergraduate students at UMKC, KU, and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, where I also taught graduate students. Since my professor days, I've provided tutoring and writing help to students across the United States. I particularly enjoy helping students with public speaking and writing - especially because I'm a published author and speaker myself! I know how challenging it can be while also being so rewarding to share your...

Just graduated from the University of Arkansas with my B.S. in kinesiology and a minor in spanish. I am now attending medical school at KUMC. I enjoy exercise, current events/following the news, investing, spending time outdoors, and going out with friends

...subjects in a way that caught my interest. clarified difficult topics and led me through complex problems, and put knowledge into context that was relevant to me and my life. I view myself as a facilitator of learning, rather than someone who simply delivers information to students. When working with students, I am always conscious of their different learning styles and rates. Furthermore, feedback from students has been vital to my process of growth as...

...triple major in History, English, and Classics. I tutored for my high school extensively, working with students of all ages in many different subjects. My approach is generally to provide guidance for the students to work through problems themselves. I can explain concepts or material, but everything I do will be for the purpose of leading students to be able to solve problems and do classwork themselves. My favorite subject to tutor is English because...