Award-Winning HSPT Tutors in Lee's Summit, MO

...du Havre and minored in during college. I believe that curiosity is the most important ingredient in learning. As a tutor, I ask questions to help students come to right answers on their own, and I show students how to ask their own questions as well. I believe in giving my students resources that help...

...law school, I practiced law in New York City for ten years before deciding to go back to school for Classics. I am currently developing a publication on the relative clause in Ancient Greek and I hope to begin a PhD program in the fall. I completed my MA with a 4.0 GPA and received...

...strategies, creative problem-solving skills, time management, and effective study habits. I also understand that standardized tests and high-pressure academics can be a tremendous source of anxiety. I view tutoring as an opportunity to mentor students through this process so they can actually enjoy learning and reaching their full potential. For the past five years, I've...

...Curriculum and Instruction. My area of specialization is the sciences. I enjoy reading, being outdoors, and spending time with my family and friends. I look forward to helping others achieve their academic goals. For my hobbies I enjoy being outdoors and outdoor activities including camping, hiking, backpacking and canoeing. I also like traveling. Conversational spanish...

...at the UMKC Dream Project, an organization in which we tutor middle school and high school students from the Kansas City area. As a current medical student at UMKC, I am able to tutor higher level science courses, but I am also comfortable with helping my clients with math courses and test prep. My goal...

...School Program, I know what it takes to motivate and encourage students of any age. I am a very patient and kind teacher, but I also enjoy a few quips to keep things light throughout the learning process. I think a sense of humor is sometimes necessary in order to get through complicated lessons! I...

...do as much of the work independently as possible so that they stay involved in the learning process, and I also find it valuable to relate previous knowledge to new material. But most of all, I just really enjoy the subjects I teach and love sharing them with others! Tutoring is very fulfilling for me,...

...all good tutoring experiences are built on a trusting, respectful relationship, so I really try to get to know my students. Tutoring is more fun for everyone involved if we can bring in some of our interests: one thing I learned from a former student is that ice skating can be a great way to...

...subjects. As a student who struggled with motivation in school through much of my early childhood, I can relate to many students and help connect with them and inspire them to live up to their academic potential. In my spare time I like to exercise, read, spend time with family, and play Super Smash Bros....

...to teaching for KCKPS, I spent 10 years as a teacher assistant (paraprofessional) in the Park Hill School District. I earned a Graduate Certificate in Special Education from Walden University in 2016, an M.S.Ed. in Reading from Northwest Missouri State University in 2014, and a B.S. in Secondary Education – Social Science in 1999. I...