Award-Winning IB Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches Tutors for Students in Lenexa, KS

...have always had a passion for helping others learn and succeed. In the past, I've tutored students in Science, English Language Arts, and Chemistry, but the subject I'm most passionate about is Math. Math has always been my strongest subject and the one I enjoy the most. I love the challenge of solving problems and finding different ways to explain concepts, so they truly make sense to students. Helping student go from feeling stuck to...

My name is Sandra Lugo, I worked at the university for 26 years where for my first 18 years I taught Calculus I and II, along with Static, Dynamic and Materials for Construction. I think my experience and my passion for teaching are my best introduction.

...machine! Though not a chemist, I also enjoy teaching Chemistry. Over the course of many years I have learned that it is usually the math within chemistry that bogs students down. I have developed a sure fire way of breaking through that barrier in the classroom and would love to share that in private tutoring sessions! I also have much experience teaching freshman success which entails organization, attitude control, test prep and test taking, note...

I am bilingual. I speak English and French. I graduated with a double honors degree in English and French. I do teach, English and French, and translate/interpret from English to and vice versa. I am excited to meet you and help you in your journey and achieve your goal. I also work as a Technical project manager in IT and enjoy helping others and love languages, which is why I am here.

...help them learn on their own. My approach to ACT tutoring differs from how I teach just biology or chemistry. The ACT covers such a range of topics that complete understandings of everything is sometimes impractical. I believe repetition helps immensely with the ACT. Taking multiple practice tests followed by careful analysis over the missed questions helps students find their weak areas and work on those specifically. I prefer having the student take practice tests...

The best way to learn is by teaching. As a successful student, I have been teaching others in a variety of subjects for many years. I believe in using strengths to aid weaknesses and treat each student uniquely by tailoring my teaching style to the way they learn. ... I believe in capitalizing on each student's strengths and using those methods that come easily to them to approach their weaknesses.... Get to know them, their learning...

...eager to learn. The past few years of my life have been spent studying, traveling, and exploring interests; currently I'm working as an apprentice on an organic vegetable farm just north of Kansas City, MO. I have had several teaching/tutoring positions, with a wide variety of ages. During my year abroad in Germany, I taught children's English at two elementary schools in Wiesbaden, Germany. During this time I also offered private English lessons to two...

My name is Orlando. I love math and I love to teach it. I also love to play the piano especially classical piano; Chopin, Beethoven, etc.

...to accomplish. I approach teaching and learning in a flexible and creative way! Believe it or not learning should be great fun! I am a mother to two college students, ( a 21 year old son and an 18 year old daughter), and the owner of a fabulous German Shorthair Pointer.I love keeping busy by working in my yard, reading a good book, walking my dog, exercising, and spending quality time with family and friends....

...what information the student knows and what they are struggling with. This enables me to encourage the student and compliment them on what they know, while still targeting the other areas they are not as comfortable with at the same time. Once I know the concepts a student is comfortable with, I can expand from these so students can understand more complex concepts holistically rather than as different segments. I like to challenge students by...

...currently work as a compliance specialist in the banking sector. Prior to this, I received my Masters of Science in Economics from the University of St. Andrews in Scotland in 2019, and my BA in Economics from DePaul University in 2017. During my junior year of undergrad, I was an exchange student at Sciences Po's campus in Reims, France. I enjoy helping others learn things that they may struggle with or dislike, and I always...

...seeing how other cultures approach mathematics. I earned a math degree from Truman State University. After that, I went to graduate school at the University of Missouri in Columbia. I have a bachelor's degree in mathematics, and a masters degree in statistics I tutor all levels of algebra, along My favorite subject to tutor is statistics. Every day we see statistics in the real world, and I like that I get to teach students how...

...finish with my PhD in experimental social psychology in 2015. Along the way I have picked up ample experience in Academic Writing, Research Methodology, and Statistics. As I am now an adjunct professor teaching Psychology classes, I feel I should offer my services to tutor students whenever possible. Though Psychology and Statistics are the topics that I am most familiar with teaching, I also enjoy tutoring Writing and Mathematics due to my background and education....

...pulled me many directions. I have since settled into a career doing digital forensics for investigations and love the challenges of keeping up with technology. Through my extensive training I have come to greatly appreciate those with not only the gift of knowledge and intelligence, but with the added gifts of communication and generosity. I enjoy sharing my love of learning, unraveling the psychology of testing and demystifying technology for all.

...they have in fact learned the material. I have tutored 10 students individually and been evaluated as having "outstanding" knowledge, organization, communication skills, attitude and overall tutoring ability. They have said that "he is thoroughly helpful and explains concepts in great detail", he models "good study methods and strategies", and he "describes equations and provides tips to solve them faster on tests." While I may specialize in tutoring intro level college chemistry and high school...

...both in the state of Missouri. I also have a strong background in Math, and can tutor these subjects at a elementary, middle, or high school level. Feel free to contact me with other specific subject questions. I tutor my students after school 2-4 days per week so I have plenty of experience. I currently live in North Kansas City with my wife and my pets (dog, cat, and lizard). Science is my lifelong passion,...

...and college students with no real-world experience to seasoned professionals who work at the world's biggest live events such as the Super Bowl and the NBA Finals. My teaching philosophy is centered around understanding the student's goals and how they learn best. I believe that effective teaching cannot be accomplished with a cookie-cutter approach, and each student requires a unique strategy based on their needs. My areas of expertise consist of video editing, augmented reality,...

...applied physics and engineering management at Honeywell FM&T in Kansas City. Since I retired in 2006 I have tutored physics at Johnson County Community College and high school students in the greater Kansas City area. I adapt my tutoring approach to each student based on his/her level of understanding concepts, math skills, and English language proficiency. My personal interests and activities include birding and nature photography with my wife of 57+ years, physical fitness workouts,...

...Minor in Spanish. I graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Master of Arts in Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL). I have 9 years of teaching experience as a Preschool, Elementary & College level instructor. I've taught general education courses, ESL, Spanish Native Language Literacy and a University Writing course. I love teaching! My favorite subjects to tutor are ESL, Reading, Writing, Grammar and Spanish. My tutoring style involves getting to know each other...

...a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies and French. I enjoy writing, reading, learning new languages and I love to travel. I am a dual citizen from Canada and the U.S. and I dream of one day pursuing an international career focused on human rights. I just got accepted to Teach for America, so I will be moving to Kansas City in May. Lastly, I love to eat, shop and watch lots of Netflix!