Award-Winning IB Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches Tutors for Students in Independence, MO

I have been tutoring for close to 20 years. I enjoy helping students fill in the gaps when it comes to mathematics, preferably upper level subjects such as algebra, geometry and trigonometry. I also enjoy helping students improve their ACT scores with better test taking strategies.

...need to know that they will not be judged for making mistakes and I certainly do not judge my students for their missteps (like accidentally dropping a negative sign or misspelling a variable name). By creating a friendly, and at times mildly silly, environment where my students feel safe to explore the subject without judgement,...

...student myself, I understand the struggles some students may face academically. Seeing students understand the content and seeing that "ah-ha!" moment is what I strive for when I tutor and it is what drives me to tutor. Seeing other people be successful makes me want to become a better person and knowing that I contributed...

...from Rockhurst University. I am a licensed physical therapist with over 15 years of teaching experience at the college level, where I taught a wide variety of physical therapy topics and a majority of our graduating classes had a 100% first time pass rate on their board exam. As a tutor, I provide students with...

...high school or college. I love reading and writing and hope to pass some enthusiasm on to all my clients. I am not judgmental. I start where you are as a student and build on that knowledge. I can make learning fun and move at your pace. I would be honored to teach you my...

Teaching has always been a passion of mine since I was little. My father taught for 44 years, I taught elementary school (1-4 grades) for 33 years. My goal is to help every student improve on his/her skills.

...my experiences at KU, but what could be more cool than learning about subjects that apply directly to your own body. I think it is important that people have a general understanding of how their bodies are put together and work, and I take pride in being able to help others gain this knowledge. My...

...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.

...most out of their session. Communication is essential to the learning process, and I strive to communicate concepts and ideas in a way that is easy to understand for students. Most importantly, my philosophy is that with hard work, achieving the score or grade of your desire is at your fingertips.... I believe that every student requires an individual approach that targets their strengths and weaknesses! With hard work and practice, achieving the desired score or...

I am passionate about helping students find what makes them feel successful, inside or outside of the classroom. I have experience in special education and law, have spent over a decade in the classroom, and love being able to share my experiences to help students build their own success toolkits for their future careers.

My personal philosophy of education is that anything you teach should encourage further lifelong learning and independent work on their own.

...willing to struggle throughout the process, then they are able to succeed. I have lived a very fortunate life and have had the opportunity to grow academically. Practice had been the key for me to succeed academically. If you want to be the master of anything, then: "Don't practice until you get it right. Practice...

...in Business Education. I enjoy helping people achieve success in whatever they aim to do. I love exploring the creativity of world building in a story as much as I love helping someone get over their nervousness when speaking in public. I pride myself in being able to identify and implement strategies to achieve goals....

...is to help my students raise their grades/test scores and let them grow into the wordsmiths they were meant to be! My sessions include: -learning about my student and their reason for hiring a tutor -setting goals and a time frame for achieving them -assessing their skills -providing assistance with their assignments, test prep, and...

...in making difficult concepts comprehensible to students. I take great satisfaction from helping students succeed. I have taught everything from middle school math and science to 12th grade, including AP Calculus, IB Mathematics Higher Level, IB ToK, IB Extended Essay and have extensive experience tutoring students preparing for the SAT and ACT exams.

...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...

...my very best in every tutoring session and do everything I can to help a student achieve their goals. I just graduated from Oklahoma State University as a biochem major, and tutored at the university for three years, and am well trained in learning strategies and helping students master the content of their course material.

Recent graduate of the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Pharmacy. Currently working as adjunct faculty and precepting pharmacy students in a Drug Information Center. I love watching students grow confident in their skills and making evidence-based recommendations.

...I've always enjoyed Chemistry and enjoy sifting confusion with it. I was a teaching assistant at the University of Iowa and a tutor for chemistry. While there I also receive the "excelling@iowa" award for being "the most helpful person in a student's successful transition from high school to college". I really don't want people to...

...improve your German speaking and writing skills. I have two Bachelor's degrees - one in German and one in Journalism. I lived and worked in Germany and Austria for two and a half years and my family and I go back to both countries regularly. I enjoy tutoring German because it is always exciting to...