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

I'm an Undergraduate student studying Mechanical Engineering and Linguistics at the University of Kansas. I specialize in Mathematics and English, and I enjoy helping others reach their goals in their academic careers. I believe anyone can learn a skill or subject, once they view it from the right perspective!

...that I truly enjoy, and I love finding new ways to engage and inspire my students. I have extensive volunteer experience; I taught an ESL class for adults while living in New Orleans; at the end of the term, 100% of my regularly attending students elected to sign up for more classes. I am a recently returned Peace Corps Volunteer; I spent over a year working in a small school in Namibia (Southern Africa) teaching...

...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 help a language "click" with a student. Languages are like puzzles and once a student figures out the patterns of a language it becomes a fun game. I would love to...

...Mechanical Engineering student at Rockhurst University, currently in my junior year! One great thing to know about me is that I love working with students and helping them achieve their academic goals (and beyond!). I currently am part of my university's Student Senate, where I am involved in a myriad of duties regarding issues with the administration, staff, faculty, and the student body. I am a promoter of leadership and self confidence, as they are...

I am a student at the University of Kansas majoring in Political Science and minoring in French. I am qualified to tutor for many AP Courses (U.S. Government, U.S. History, and French Language) in addition to ACT and further language and English tutoring. I am not far removed from these courses and tests and am therefore able to help students uniquely as I remember being in there situations.

...As a past tutor with an After 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 connect well with kids, teens, and adults, and would love to be of...

...am Board Certified in both General Surgery and Plastic Surgery. I belong to the Civil War Round Table of Kansas City, various Philosophy Clubs, a Science group, and am sponsor of a group called American History Enthusiasts. A teacher must also be a student. As a former practicing plastic and reconstructive surgeon I have gained a practical knowledge of anatomy, physiology, patient care and the art of dealing with patients and their families. I taught...

...City metro area and received a Bachelor's in English and a Master's in Accounting from the University of Kansas. Between my Bachelor's and Master's degrees, I taught English as a Foreign Language in the Czech Republic. While completing my Master's degree, I tutored students accounting in a variety of accounting classes. I found these tutoring sessions to be enjoyable and very rewarding, and I look forward to tutoring more in the future.

...in Elementary Education with an undergraduate degree from Iowa State University. My Master of Arts degree is in Curriculum and Instruction, and I have an Education Doctorate (EdD) in Educational Leadership. My passion and area of study, since achieving my doctorate in 2002, has been to lead and teach literacy programs. I am Reading Recovery trained and also have completed two separate year-long courses in the Science of Reading. As a Reading Specialist, I have...

...degree in Public Health. I am from Kansas City, Missouri. During my years at the University of Arkansas I have had the chance to be able to tutor and mentor elementary and middle school students in a range of subjects. I am very passionate about reading and math. I believe that one-on-one tutoring is effective for students when trying to better understand a certain subject. I enjoying working out in my running and yoga in...

...this reason, I utilize a multilinguistic approach that simultaneously targets word-level spelling and reading, vocabulary expansion, spelling and writing conventions,and the use and comprehension of complex sentence structures. This approach can be tailored to each individual based on their needs and skill level. I firmly believe that competence in spelling, writing and reading comprehension are integral to continued academic success, and it is for this reason that I focus on improving these skills with those...

...humiliation that comes with doing poorly in a subject. I pride myself on being able to communicate with my students on a deeper level so I know exactly what they need from me, and how to cater to their needs specifically. I try to keep my own knowledge current. I'm able to tutor the subjects that I do because they're things I enjoy not just in an academic conext, but also on my own spare...

...In 2015, I was fortunate enough to receive the Mentor of the Year Award from the university, an award voted on by the students that I tutored. I very much enjoyed my time as a Calculus II tutor at Washington University in St. Louis, and was sad to see my work come to an end due to graduation. This summer, I am excited for the opportunity to share my knowledge and passion for math with...

...my favorite to teach is reading. Reading is necessary for every subject, so I love having the chance to work with students on their reading skills. My teaching style is very student-centered. I know what needs to be taught, but I adjust the way I am teaching it to fit the needs of the student I am working with. In my spare time, I enjoy running outside, working on things around my house, and relaxing...

...be graduating this May 2019. I have 9 years of experience working with students in academic based summer programs, private tutoring, and in the classroom. I just finished up interning in a kindergarten classroom this fall. In the Spring, I will finish up my interning in a second grade classroom. I have a passion for teaching and instilling the value of being a lifelong learner. I look forward to helping you, or your student work...

Teaching mathematics is the best hobby .

...High School for The Arts, and I have been working on my degrees since. I've received two awards throughout my schooling for being an Advanced Math Student - Once in 8th grade and another in Sophomore Year. I always excelled in math subjects and my students feel the difference! I truly love math and I like to think of it as a puzzle to solve. I also believe that there are no unintelligent students. There...

...and teaching. I am a firm believer in never giving up and we can all succeed with a little help from YOUR village. I am a retired Army Veteran who served over 23 years. I spent the last 4 years of my military career in the adult learning arena teaching organizational leadership. I volunteered with Junior Achievement to teach elementary school kids about finance. I love learning and teaching others to help them succeed.

We all have something new to learn everyday, and how we embrace this knowledge is what defines our education.

...English & Reading test prep; English Grammar and Mechanics; Vocabulary; ESL/ELL; American History; Geography; Essay editing; Social Studies; and Study Skills & Organization. My experience also includes being an instructor at MU for Health Sciences Seminar and Learning Strategies. The courses included teaching students: study techniques, academic planning, professional development, time management, motivation, campus involvement, stress management and other academic related skills. I was also an academic adviser at MU where I counseled students on...