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!

...in a small school in Namibia (Southern Africa) teaching English, Math, and Computer 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 perfect scores in the verbal portions of...

...name is Whitney and I am a fluent German speaker and a native English speaker. I have over 20 years tutoring experience and I would love to help you 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....

...of leadership and self confidence, as they are important soft skills to develop not only professionally, but academically as well. Leadership and confidence translates into drive, and drive translates to motivation, tenacity, and self-enterprise. I am an avid trivia geek, a giant science nerd, and a musician! I love to incorporate my hobbies into my study skills and tutoring skills, I find that the more I can relate to the student, the easier it will...

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.

...can achieve their academic goals with the right help. 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,...

...both the teacher and the student. I enjoy teaching about the wonders of biology, the intricacies of history, and seeing the excitement of students as they learn new things. I continually read about science and study biology, genetics, history, philosophy. I 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...

...Kansas 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.

...Science of Reading. As a Reading Specialist, I have extensive experience teaching students in literacy lessons tailored to their learning needs. I believe learning to read should be fun and engaging. With 32 years of teaching experience, my in-depth experience and knowledge of phonics, phonemic awareness, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension instruction will make the difference for your reading and writing needs. I love to build on strengths and use highly engaging texts, activities, and manipulatives...

...the University of Arkansas. I am currently pursing a 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...

...small private school where I met with clients who struggled with spelling, writing, and reading comprehension. All three of these skills are interconnected, and progress in these areas requires use and understanding of complex syntax, morphology, phonetics, orthography and semantics. For 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...

...a passion I didn't know I had. I genuinely care about my students. I want them to succeed and feel confident in their knowledge. As a tutor, and as a student who once needed a tutor, I understand the frustration and 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...

...a tutor for that class. During my two years as a Calculus II tutor, I deepened my passion for mathematics, and honed valuable teaching skills. I fine-tuned my understanding of the course material, while helping students improve their own as well. 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...

...learn in different ways and I don't believe that should cause them to fall behind, so I love how tutoring allows me to teach in the way that works best for each child. I tutor all subjects for grades K-4, but 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...

...Emporia State University-KC majoring in Elementary Education. I will 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...

Teaching mathematics is the best hobby .

...Teachers' certification from Praxis. I also graduated from Tuacahn 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...

...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.

...of Missouri (MU). My present goal is to work individually with students to help them excel at their academic work. I am certified to tutor online, or can tutor in-person. Subjects I tutor include but are not limited to: Reading; Writing; ACT 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...