Award-Winning History Tutors serving Independence, MO

I am a second year medical student at the University of Kansas School of Medicine with an interest in surgery. I hope to make a difference in the world, be it large or small and through teaching I can accomplish that!

An energetic, ambitious, responsible and intelligent individual who has developed a mature and responsible approach to any tasks undertaken. Experienced, creative, adaptable and bright individual with an excellent motivation towards learning and helping others. ... I have two teaching philosophies as a tutor: to get students to think about science (and other classes) as a process, and to individualize their learning experiences.

I'm a structural engineer by trade who is interested in helping others accomplish their educational goals. I believe the most effective way to learn a subject is through mastering core fundamentals, and then refining with repetitive exercises.

...translates to motivation, tenacity, and self-enterprise. I am an avid trivia geek, a giant science nerd, and a musician! I love to incorporate my hobbies into my study skills and tutoring skills, I find that the more I can relate to the student, the easier it will be to bridge the abstract, hard knowledge into...

...I tutored throughout high school, primarily in English language and literature. I also tutored elementary literacy after college. The topics I currently tutor are American, European, and Latin American history, Spanish, and Language Arts. I love tutoring Spanish because it gives me a chance to practice my Spanish with others. I love learning about my...

...tutor in-person. Subjects I tutor include but are not limited to: Reading; Writing; ACT English & Reading test prep; English Grammar and Mechanics; Vocabulary; ESL/ELL; American History; Geography; Essay editing; Social Studies; and Study Skills & Organization. My experience also includes being an instructor at MU for Health Sciences Seminar and Learning Strategies. The courses...

...as well as the many ways these skills can enhance writing for other disciplines. I believe students may struggle to learn these skills in school due to the name-and-date way of teaching social studies, but I also believe this is where a good tutor can help. My tutoring style relies on student involvement. I believe...

...school social studies teacher for 10 years with a bachelor's degree in secondary education from Benedictine College and master's degree from the University of Kansas. I enjoy helping students learn from history and those who changed the world. It is important for the content to be relatable as well as help students to be well...

...teaching concepts and problem solving skills. I believe it is important to develop a deep understanding of the material and how to apply it, rather than learning simply to pass a test. I work best with students who are motivated to learn and willing to put in the effort necessary to do so.

...students to face future writing/reading/English-involving situations with confidence and skill. For several years I taught privately as a violin teacher, and since violin is considered one of (if not the) most challenging instruments to learn, this experience gave me valuable lessons in teaching patiently and creatively. Each student and academic situation are unique, and as...

...video tour of a pyramid tomb. Struggling with vocabulary? Try discovering the etymology of words by taking a look at some Latin manuscripts written by monks centuries ago! As you can see, I like to draw in a lot of historic visual references to help learning a lot more dynamic and exciting. I love teaching...

...Europe to the Environmental Studies Senior Capstone Course. While in school, I worked at the Paul Revere House Museum and enjoyed sharing Boston's Revolutionary History with visitors. As a teacher, my goal is to help students get past date memorization and help develop their analytical abilities. Understanding the context of events is crucial to succeeding in...

...struggled with. By also having office hours frequently, I became well-versed in different learning styles of students and answering their questions. Additionally, weekly meetings were held with the professor and other teaching assistants to ensure student success by discussing their responses and preparing for administering the material for the following week. Through this experience, I...

Hello! I love to help people of every grade level.

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.

...from there. To give myself some credit, I have been studying German since 2004, I have a completed minor in German at UMKC (awaiting graduation this fall.) I have read Faust by Goethe three times, along with eleven other books in the German language. I currently watch German films and TV shows to keep myself...

...well as large corporate workshops. Some of my more unique experiences included training a student for a speech contest, learning lines with a Japanese actor for a role in an American film, and developing original curriculum for classes. After 15 years in Japan I returned to the states and earned my MS in Global and...

Hello! I am a dog loving lawyer in the KC area. I love tutoring as a part time job and have been doing it for years through various companies. I tutor a variety of subjects, and enjoy tailoring my approach to the specific needs of my clients.

...currently a sophomore majoring in Computer Science at Case Western Reserve University. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I'm most familiar with high school math, history, and English as well as SAT and ACT prep. In my experience tutoring I've found that students respond best to a careful walktrough of the key points...

...and I love helping students work through their own analysis and interpretations. That being said, I am passionate about all of the subjects I tutor in, and one of my biggest goals is to help each of my students feel some of that passion. Outside of the academic realm, I am an NCAA cross country...