Award-Winning High School English Tutors serving Shawnee Mission, KS

...my students, I take a very inquiry-based approach to tutoring, creating leading questions that force the student to find the answer themselves rather than simply being given the answer from the tutor. I do this for two reasons. The first is critical thinking skills and probing questions such as those I ask my students will help them succeed in the higher echelons of educations. And secondly, it is very important for a student to advocate...

...intend to return to college for a Bachelors of Art in German, and in doing so, am putting myself in the shoes of those I hope to help. During my college career, I found myself helping a variety of people with a number of subjects ranging from history to science to writing- not to mention the number of programs I helped debug and the number of people I worked with to remember a variety of...

I am a scholar with a Masters in History from UMKC and a BA in English/History of Rockhurst. I've always been passionate about both and I am widely read. I can help you understand the context of history or the meaning of a novel and help you succeed. I obtained a 5 on the AP US Gov, AP US History, AP Lit and AP Language examinations, and can thus help for test prep as well.

...Engineering graduate with a minor in economics from the University of Oklahoma living in Overland Park, Kansas. I have a passion for teaching college, high school, and middle schoolers math from Algebra to College Calculus, chemistry, and physics. In high school I took a variety of AP Tests: AP Chemistry-5, AP Physics 1-4, AP Calculus AB-5 AP US History-4, AP English Composition-4. I hope we are a great fit, and I can't wait for the...

...their ideas and present them with confidence began during my undergraduate at the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC). While earning my BA in communication studies, I also worked as a writing consultant at the UMKC Writing Center and fell in love with tutoring and teaching. I also fell in love with communication, philosophy, journalism, literature, and the social sciences. From there, I went to graduate school at KU and specialized in interpersonal, organizational, and small...

...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 learning needs. I believe learning to read should...

...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 to find ways to engage my students in...

...in Religious Studies. While in college, I served as Student Government President, Slam Poetry Club President, received all-conference softball honors, and was selected as the Outstanding Woman of the Year for my graduating class. I then spent two years teaching Reading, Remedial English, Religious Studies, History, and Service Learning at a private middle school in Massachusetts. I also ran the school's Slam Poetry Club, and coached both softball and volleyball. While teaching full-time in Massachusetts,...

...motivation! Through the application of real-world experience, gained through successfully teaching in elementary school, middle school, high school, and college I am well equipped to tutor students at any level. I have a master's degree of science in educational administration as well as my bachelors of science in elementary education. I am a licensed teacher with multiple state departments of education credentials. I am certified in elementary K-6, English Language Learners, Library Media Specialist, Earth...

...experience the joy of knowing they won't need a tutor for life. So, who am I? I grew up homeschooled and in a large family, so tutoring my siblings became part of the school day. I am a photographer because I enjoy finding the detail even in the subjects that cause us pain and seeing the beauty in the frustration that leads to success. I am a world traveler that enjoys learning about different cultures...

I attended St. Mary's University and received a Bachelor's in Music and Elementary Education. Then I taught for 7 years in elementary schools in Kansas and in Phoenix, Arizona. I taught General Music in Phoenix for four years. In 2007, I received my Master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction. I have also been a tutor for several years and taught in a reading lab for a year.

...Science. After graduation I moved to the Northwest and worked for the Portland Trail Blazers living an hour from Mt. Hood and the Pacific coast was a wonderful experience. Continuing my passion for education, I returned to Lewis and Clark College pursuing my degree in Elementary Education. After graduation I had the privilege of teaching 5th grade for three years in the Kansas City Kansas Public School District. I thoroughly enjoyed learning with my students...

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.

...French. I also attended the British American Drama Academy at Oxford University. Though I tutor a range of subjects, I specialize in writing, public speaking, French, and also work as a pronunciation consultant for singers. My experience as an actress enables me to assist students struggling with issues related to public speaking. I am also a published writer, and can help you at any level of French, whether you are just beginning, more advanced, or...

...Science in History from Kansas State University. Both while at K-State and in law school, I tutored high school and college students in History, Writing, and English Literature. I focus on approaching these topics with a holistic attitude, tying history to the present and reading/writing to applicable life skills. While I still tutor in these subjects (and love working with students in them), I also am passionate about helping students who are planning on entering...

...are capable of! I have over 15 years of experience working with students at the middle school, high school, college, and graduate levels. I hold teaching certification in English, Social Studies, Speech, and theatre, and have also taught Humanities and tutored ESL at the college level. I have a Master's Degree in Curriculum and Teaching as well as an ESL Certification. I enjoy tutoring a wide range of subjects in the area of English and...

...building of over 700 students and 70 staff this coming school year. I have been effective at building solid student, teacher and parent relationships. I have met the challenge of holding teachers accountable for their students learning in turn being a part of student growth and success. I can identify, teach, and coach the Common Core standards for elementary students as well as transfer my knowledge of effective research based strategies to meet the college...

I love standardized tests. It might sound weird, but they're usually straightforward, you can sit with them for hours, and, most importantly, you CAN get better at them through practice. That's what I hope to help you do as you prepare for the LSAT, SAT, ACT or any other subject. I also have a blast editing essays, so make sure to use all of these services to their fullest potential!

...qualities include passion, leadership, and content knowledge. Tutors accommodate the academic, social, and emotional needs of all of their students. An effective tutor engages all students into each lesson so they feel like they are part of the classroom community helping them become more active in the learning process. An outstanding tutor is also very knowledgeable about the content being presented. It is important that tutors teach a lesson dynamically in order to cater to...

...a desire to learn and that, with the right light, we can each continue on that journey throughout or lives. No one person understands or internalizes each lesson in exactly the same way, although many of the basic principles are the bases for this understanding and future growth. It is here where we are charged to help others understand in a manner that best accommodates their learning, and then empower them with the tools (and...