Award-Winning History Tutors serving Olathe, KS

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!

...and subtraction. I read with my brother, a six-year-old and recent Kindergarten graduate, to have him practice his phonics and sight words. I can't help but smile as he attempts to pronounce something new. In my senior year of high school, I volunteered at a local elementary school, providing classroom assistance to teachers of Kindergarten through Sixth Grade. I worked with kids of widely-spanning ages on skills from alphabet citation to the formation of complex...

...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 law school with improving their LSAT performance. I believe that with any standardized test, the key is to eliminate the fear factor by prepping for the unknown. Through practice and learning key techniques, I work with students to replace that fear with a strong belief in their...

...currently attending the 6 year BA/MD program at UMKC. My 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...

I'm a recent Baker University graduate with majors in Accounting and Finance and a minor in Economics. During my time in school, I ran cross country and track, and was a member of a fraternity where I served in multiple leadership positions including Treasurer. I currently work for an accounting firm in downtown KC and I'm taking the CPA exam. I'd love to put my experiences to work and help!

...Studies Bachelor's in Comparative Literature 10 years collegiate teaching 6 years prep school teaching American History, European History, US History, World History, Comparative Politics, US Government, Western Civ, AP Certified in European History, U.S. Government, Comparative Government, American Literature As a comparative literature major, tutoring literature is my favorite. My tutoring style is to let the student set the agenda and pace. I want to maximize your time and to strive to have my students learn...

...Jamie Gorham. I have been an educator for the past 5 years in the elementary setting. I am also a provisionally certified reading specialist. I obtained my B.S. in Elementary Education from Park University and have nearly finished my B.A. in U.S. History. This December I will complete my M.A. in Language and Literacy. Education is my passion and I love to watch students grow, learn, and reach their goals. As a Varsity Tutor it...

...pleasure of supporting the academic and creative interests of young adults and adults alike. As a Media Instructor with the Gulf South Youth Action Corps, I used various forms of media (magazines, commercials, movies, and books) to discuss the importance of disaster preparedness, literacy, and resourcefulness. Additionally, as an ACT Instructor with Kaplan Test Prep, I facilitated two classes of high school juniors who were passionate about reaching their dreams, but just needed a bit...

...the University of Kansas (Rock Chalk!) with a B.A. in History and a B.A. in Anthropology, with honors and with distinction as a Global Scholar. I am now a law student at Washington University in St. Louis School of Law, a top 20 Law school according to US News. I enjoy tutoring for standardized tests, particularly the LSAT, as well as helping students improve in history, reading, and writing skills. When I'm not working or...

As a teacher with over a decade of classroom teaching experience on four continents, I look forward to working one-on-one with students! Helping students achieve success is the reason I became an educator, and I look forward to getting back to the heart of my profession through tutoring. I have a B.A. from King's College in Politics, Philosophy, and Economics and an M.A. in English and Special Education from Xavier University of Louisiana.

...the way, and I also believe deeply that failure is simply an opportunity towards success. It's OK if you don't get something the first time, it's OK if something doesn't make sense. I'm here to help things make sense, and to be a steppingstone along your path towards the future. I am so grateful and thankful for the opportunity to work with you and find solutions to those challenges that you are facing.

...and well-organized. As a history major, most of my major assignments were writing assignments. Most of these assignments were either papers or exam essays. In eight history classes, I have gotten seven A's and one A-. I attribute much of my success largely to my writing skills, especially my outlining and revising strategies. I have also done very well in my standardized tests, including a 34 on my ACT, a 168 on my LSAT, and...

I am Ed, the Educator and Entrepreneur! I love working with students of all levels and building critical thinking and reasoning skills!

...Pharmacology lab to wildlife management. I enjoy learning about and teaching all the sciences (including math); I also like music, exercise, and almost anything outdoors. I believe the most important skills to pass on to students are confidence in themselves, and the ability to think critically while solving problems on their own. My tutoring is entirely built around those two principles. I have 2 semesters' worth of teaching at the college level as well as...

...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 and seeing how different people think and enjoy life. I work in cancer clinical research, growing up with a medical condition, I desire to make sure others don't have too. I tutor because I want to help others succeed in life and to let them understand that learning...

...MA in Latin from the University of Michigan, I found myself in unfamiliar territory. I had been a student my entire life, and suddenly, I was not. My eventual goal was (and still is) to earn a teaching certificate, but that is still a ways off. What else could I do? An idea hit me. Just because I am not a student anymore, however, does not mean I can't still dedicate myself to learning. There...

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.

...working in a small school in Namibia (Southern Africa) teaching English, Math, and Computer Skills in a resource-poor environment. I am enthusiastic and creative, and am constantly scanning the latest pedagogical literature to keep abreast of current teaching theories. My strengths lie in verbal expression, although I have a background in science (especially biology) as well. My specialty is helping to improve language/reading scores and writing/editing skills, as my perfect scores in the verbal portions...

...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...

...purpose of leading students to be able to solve problems and do classwork themselves. My favorite subject to tutor is English because I love breaking down literature and poetry, 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...