Award-Winning High School English Tutors serving Olathe, KS

...Marketing. While studying at Webster, I was a substitute teacher for the Hickman Mills School District, grades K-8th. During my entire college career, I have always had a job working with kids. After graduation, I always tried to make sure that I still had an opportunity to work with kids on the enhancement of their education and tutoring became a great way to do so. I have now been a tutor for 8 years, and...

...nurturing and engaging learning environment where students feel empowered to explore their interests and overcome challenges. I understand that every learner is unique, and I strive to build strong relationships with my students, encouraging them to share their thoughts and questions openly. By fostering this bond, I can tailor my teaching methods to suit each individual's learning style, ensuring they get the most out of our time together. I specialize in a wide range of...

...from computer science to psychology, neuroscience, philosophy, and linguistics. This blend of fields shapes how I approach teaching and coaching, allowing me to think about problems from different angles and help others do the same. I run my own coaching and consulting business where I focus on well-being in the workplace. My goal is to help organizations build programs that support not just productivity, but also the mental, emotional, and spiritual health of their employees....

...Kansas. I study 20th and 21st century American fiction with a distinct emphasis on African American women writers. While I am passionate about my research, I also love teaching. Since 2019, I have tutored and taught in the subjects of reading, writing, literature, and rhetoric more broadly. While my favorite subject to teach is literature, my favorite subject to tutor is writing. When I teach a composition course, I am always suprised by how intimidated...

...and a B.A. in International Relations. Through my experiences, I have developed a love for education. I am currently a Middle School science teacher in the Kansas City area. I first began tutoring while I studied abroad in Thailand. I developed personalized English language programs for Thai graduate-level students. When I returned to the United States, I taught refugee fifth grade boys in all subjects for a year. I have tutored middle school and high...

...distinction from the University of Kansas with a Bachelor's degree in English. I completed my Master's in English two years later, publishing my thesis in Structuralist Review, a publication of the City University of New York. For two years, I taught undergraduate English Composition and Literature at KU and later taught Composition and Literature at a community college in Kansas City, Kansas. I am now a professional writer, having authored three children's books, some 20...

...Arts in Spanish. I am also a certified ESL instructor. Since graduation, I have taught English Literature at a bilingual school in Mexico and developed and run a reading program for inner-city children in Nashville, TN. I am passionate about language, whether English or Spanish, and I love finding creative ways to improve language skills and make learning fun. In my free time, I enjoy taking yoga classes, painting, and drinking good coffee.

I am a lifelong educator. A student 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 in KCMO with my Basset Hound "Sundae".

...member of the University Honors Program. I grew up in Topeka, KS and went to high school at Washburn Rural High School (which, despite its name, is a large, 6A suburban school) where I took mainly AP and honors classes. I have a passion for learning that I hope to pass onto you. My core teaching philosophy revolves around the fact that all students learn differently and have different interests and it is my job...

...major in Special Education. I hold a Missouri teaching certificate in the areas of Learning Disabled, Educable Mentally Retarded and Art K-9. After 32 years of teaching I have recently retired. While I have experience teaching all grade levels, I especially enjoy upper elementary, middle and high school ages. During my years teaching, I taught all academic subjects as well as life skills. Teaching reading, science and math are my passions. My teaching style is...

...feel like I can relate to many students because I have a variety of interests such as tennis, robotics, and reading. I try to make my sessions as fun as possible so that my students will remain interested in the subject matter for a longer period of time. I teach to the level of the student and explain using terms they will understand. Teaching others can sometimes seem difficult, but I believe it is ultimately...

...am preparing to graduate with my Bachelor of Arts in Classical Languages with a focus on Greek, Latin, and Arabic. During my time at the University of Kansas, I tutored professionally for over three years for individual classes as well as standardized test preparation. I am able to tutor a wide variety of subjects; however, my passion lies in languages and history. In my experience tutoring non-English speakers, I have learned how to solidify short-term...

There is power in hard work, perseverance, and community. Anyone can learn and succeed given an equal platform. I can only hope to be a step along a greater journey to that success.

...school and my natural talent for explaining concepts in a variety of ways began to emerge. My patient and caring nature allows me to reach a variety of students and help them reach a new level of understanding and knowledge. I enjoy tutoring all types of students and learners in all different subject areas. As a current 4th grade teacher, I value education and enjoy working with all types of students in both the classroom...

...be open to learn though and a great teacher can help to open a mind to that. Learning can be fun and especially when you work one-on-one with someone. The lessons can be focused to exactly what one needs and that really helps things to move along more quickly. After being in education for over 20 years, I am excited to work with new people and to experience teaching in a whole new way!

I am a special education teacher at Center High School, which is in the Center School District in Kansas City, Missouri. I taught at F. L. Schlagle High School in the Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools from 2016-2017, and I was a teacher assistant (paraprofessional) at Park Hill...

...the most part, without even knowing that it was happening. Whether it was teaching, or getting taught, in some way or another, my life was being changed. As Sir Francis Bacon famously quoted, "with knowledge comes power" and learning this concept early on has been life-changing. Being able to teach/correct a student that is having trouble with a concept, idea, or a lesson gives a sense of satisfaction to not only the tutor but the...

...children to learn has always been a dream of mine. When I was a young girl I would cherish the times when I was the teacher (play) and my friends and relatives were students. I would spend hours playing and pretending that I was the instructor. Now that I have experienced being the teacher for 18 years, I just can't get enough of working with children. This is why I am now a tutor. Working...

...University. My Master of Arts degree is in Curriculum and Instruction, and I have an Education Doctorate (EdD) in Educational Leadership. My passion and area of study, since achieving my doctorate in 2002, has been to lead and teach literacy programs. I am Reading Recovery trained and also have completed two separate year-long courses in the Science of Reading. As a Reading Specialist, I have extensive experience teaching students in literacy lessons tailored to their...

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...