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

...lessons fun and interesting, and I believe that my students learn better when they are helping others learn. My passion for teaching comes from my personal philosophy that the human mind is a person's greatest asset, and to seek to develop it and understand the world around you is the loftiest ambition there is.

...I've always been passionate about both and I am widely read. I can help you understand the context of history or the meaning of a novel and help you succeed. I obtained a 5 on the AP US Gov, AP US History, AP Lit and AP Language examinations, and can thus help for test prep...

...to tackle. I think the keys to my success in overcoming anxiety was my teacher's ability to not only pinpoint concepts I was struggling with, but also her willingness to calmly guide me through tasks and bring out confidence. Drawing from my experiences, I am happy to help students succeed in their science subjects.... In a first session with a student, I would begin by introducing myself and my background. I would ask about the student's...

...to master the information, but also to experience a variety of teaching styles. I know first hand how important it is to tailor teaching towards an individual and always work to make the most of my time spent with those I tutor. In my spare time I enjoy playing and listening to music, singing karaoke,...

...they were struggling with in class, they were able to grasp concepts right away. I have tutored peers in many subjects that they found difficult to grasp in class and I have experience tutoring middle and high school students, both in group and individual settings. Im from a small town in southern Illinois, where I...

...in Spanish or Biology but also have experience in Liberal Arts and Social Studies. To engage my students, I find ways to make the material relevant to their own lives, and make the tutoring experience comfortable and enjoyable. I aim to inspire passion and pride in my students so that they are striving to be...

...explained to us in a way that caters to our strengths. I love math and the predictive nature of numbers. If I'm not in school you can probably find me in front of the box score of a basketball or football game trying to make two completely different worlds make sense together.

...taught children's English at two elementary schools in Wiesbaden, Germany. During this time I also offered private English lessons to two high school students and a woman who worked at one of the elementary schools in town. During my last year and a half at Truman State University, I tutored German students in small groups;...

...after completing undergrad. My primary goal as a tutor is to build confidence in my students by improving their study habits and their ability to tackle academic weaknesses. I plan on achieving this by going through fundamental questions of the particular discipline and then working with the student in the specific areas of the discipline...

...to me, and my students claim to learn well from my flexible teaching styles. I can effectively relate the material to students' lives so they can understand it in their own terms. If the student doesn't reach the answer on his own, then it won't be meaningful or committed to memory. I find a way...

...For example, he didn't realize how much math there is in music--both in rhythm and melody. He didn't know or care why the beat on eighth notes is twice as fast as the beat on quarter notes or why the sound of C and G sounds more "perfect" than the sound of C and F#....

...it is in this way that the student will advance. My goal is to facilitate this advancement of knowledge with the main theme of my teaching philosophy being reasoned thought and repeatable habits. The goal is to encourage thinking in rational ways in the classroom, in groups and when distance learning outside the classroom. I...

...or just beginning your mathematical adventure, know that my commitment to your growth knows no bounds. Together, we'll unravel the beauty of numbers, conquer challenging equations, and build a foundation for a lifelong love of learning. Your success in my priority, and I'm here to support you every step of the way. Let's turn challenges...

...have wanted to be a teacher since I was in first grade, so I am very passionate about helping students. I have been an Elementary Teacher for five years now. I know most students learn in different ways and I don't believe that should cause them to fall behind, so I love how tutoring allows...

...aspire every day to help my students reach their goals and to become successful in all of their pursuits. I am hard working, patient, kind, and very knowledgeable of the subjects I teach and tutor. My goal as your tutor is simple; to help and assist you in anyway possible so that you feel successful...

...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...

...order to be more confident. I enjoy developing the relationships with the students I tutor and seeing their growth. I have over ten years experience teaching students at the high school level. I currently teach Algebra, Geometry, and AP Statistics. However, I have experience with all course up to Calc 3. My success rate is...

...been an administrator for 34 years. I am certified in Elementary Education K-8 and all areas of Special Education K-12. I believe in making learning fun, setting goals, and stretching the student to meet their potential. I think it is important for students to understand strategies that personally help them to be successful. I use...

...I met someone (outside of college) who became a mentor and friend to me. He helped me realize my professional and educational goals. He even challenged me daily to make sure that I was retaining the information that we would talk about. I began succeeding in school and life. That event inspired me to teach...

...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 clicks. Often that moment comes by relating a troubling concept to...