Award-Winning History Tutors serving Kansas City, MO

...where I earned a Masters Degree in American History, with a focus on Environmental History. In graduate shool, I served as a teaching aid for courses ranging from Medieval 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....

...senior at Washington University in St. Louis and will be attending law school next year. My areas of expertise are Political Science and Government, History, Writing, and ACT prep. I teach a weekly course to underserved youth for ACT prep and have done well personally on both the ACT and the LSAT. My philosophy is to guide you in your search to find the correct answers - not to give them to you. I am...

...college, such as English and History. Tutoring give me an opportunity to get back in touch with subjects. I have had the opportunity to work one on one with several students as a homebound instructor. In addition I have a reading endorsement. I used to teach illiterate adults how to read and I have seen the devastating effects of not being able to read as an adult. So making sure kids master fundamental reading skills...

...including Reading and Comprehension, Mathematics (Algebra to Calculus 3), Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Science), and History. Leading sessions in these subjects with students helped them improve their proficiency in all areas and build on their learning skills. Having this knowledge, I also provide tutoring services for the ACT. As a future medical student, I have had great review over MCAT related subjects including Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Reading and Comprehension, Psychology, and Sociology.

...school fourth and fifth grades, as well as middle school American history and middle school math. I have spent time tutoring pre-service teachers to take their licensure exams. I have also been trained in various capacities, such as social, emotional learning, English language, learning, and training for professional development within the school district. I have obtained my bachelors and masters of arts in education and am currently a licensed teacher in the state of Kansas.

I have over eight years experience tutoring, mostly in math and science, but other subjects as well. I attempt to find analogous concepts from a student's other interests or daily experiences to make abstract concepts more understandable. I believe that generally, grasping a concept follows on from realizing it's not so foreign as we used to think.

We all learn differently. As Albert Einstein said, "Study is not the learning of facts but the training of the mind to think." Thomas Edison said only five percent of people think; another 10 percent think they think; and 85 percent would rather die than think. Let me help you be one of the five.... We all learn differently and at our own pace. Also, we often know more than we think we do. We just...

...which our future depends and it is important to ensure that they receive the best education possible. However, learning and teaching is a two way street. The teacher must be prepared and must enthuse the student and the student must be willing to learn and put in the necessary effort to absorb the material. If these conditions are met the process will be rewarding for both the teacher and the student. I enjoy teaching about...

...nearing my Senior year as an English Major at Columbia College. For years now I have been passionate about all things Englishputting words down effectively (and beautifully) on paper, reading classic (and sometimes not-so-classic) literature, and mastering the nuts and bolts of the language. My goal as a tutor is (obviously) to help you understand and master these subjects adequately enough to pass your test or class, but also, I hope to inspire in each...

...in addition to offering me the opportunity to delve into the history, politics, literature, and culture of Elizabethan England. High School English Courses: British Literature Honors, Contemporary Literature Honors, AP Language and Composition, AP Literature and Composition College English Courses: Sophomore Writing Seminar (Medicine and Literature) High School History Courses: Global History I Honors, AP World History, AP American History, AP European History College History Courses: 18th Century European History, Myth and History of Robin Hood,...

...subject to tutor is physics because I feel like learning to apply a few fundamental principles to different real world situations is extremely useful in any discipline. While tutoring I try to help students master the fundamentals so they can apply them to the material we're working on as well as future material. Outside academia, I help look after my four siblings and play more League of Legends online than is perhaps healthy.

...those with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) profiles. My neurodivergent perspective gives me unique insights into their behavior and learning needs, enabling me to create a supportive and understanding learning environment where these students can thrive academically and personally. Engaging and Interactive Lessons: I utilize a digital library of fun and interactive lessons to keep students engaged and excited about learning. These resources...

...Kansas State University. I received my Bachelor of Science in History with a minor in Political 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...

Hello! Kansas City was my home growing up, before traveling to the University of Vermont for a Bachelor of Arts in Film and Japanese Studies, with a minor in History. I want to help students get into their own dream schools-- All it takes is the perseverance to study! I can help tutor ACT/SAT prep and all humanities, especially English and History!

...tutoring experience, I can find a way to help most any student succeed. I earned a Bachelor's in General Studies from Emporia State University which was a self-programmed public relations degree. Over the years I have found myself conducting classes for preschoolers, corporate executives, and every skill level in between. But I have found the tutoring model of one-to-one instruction brings quicker results. I enjoy helping students achieve those "ah ha" moments when a concept...

...from College Algebra or Intermediate Mathematics classes (my students and others) could sit down for tutoring as individuals or study groups, proctoring and grading class exams, and attendance of staff meetings on a weekly basis. I feel that this appointment has given me many tools as a tutor, instructor, and even as a learner myself. My applied experience tutoring and leading classes at a variety of levels combined with my knowledge of student learning styles...

...eye-catching resumes and cover letters along with identifying and cultivating marketable skills to stay competitive in the workplace. Moreover, on a personal note, as a pre-teen I assisted my father in his studies to obtain his GED. In this sense, my student's self-evident belief that knowledge will empower them and their pursuit of that knowledge through Varsity Tutors hits very close to home and makes me even more so invested in their success.

...Eric. I have graduated from a Junior College, a University, and a Law School student. This has given me priceless insight. Through my education I have realized that there are very basic principals that remain true no matter how advanced you are in school. Though I have always done well in school, I really started applying myself once I found my life's passion in college. I have both been a student going through the motions...

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.

...educator with over 13 years of experience. I have a Master's Degree in Education and am a certified teacher in the State of Missouri. I have experience working with students from preschool through high school, and I have worked with adults as well. I have taught all over the world, in Kansas City, Mexico, and South Korea. I have experience teaching virtually as well. I believe that learning should be engaging and focus on critical...