Award-Winning Literature Tutors serving Kansas City, MO

...to teaching others a process they can go out and implement on their own. Though tutoring writing is my first passion, I also tutor law students and lawyers preparing for the Uniform Bar Exam. I have taken this exam in multiple states and have developed several strategies for digesting vast quantities of information in limited amounts of time. When I'm not tutoring or practicing law, you can find me knitting, watching scary movies, or taking...

...languages and history. In my experience tutoring non-English speakers, I have learned how to solidify short-term knowledge to the long term and apply this not only to languages, but many other subjects, as well. I am a strong believer in the value and necessity of education, which is why I intend to make it my life long career. As such, I try to encourage a fun but results oriented learning environment for all of my...

...valuable for everyone, and that accessibility to education depends on the different person. I've been in education and training for the last ten years, and teaching both middle and high school for the last five, and I know that it takes more than one way to teach a person to know whether or not they understand what was told. I think this is an essential part of learning and actually understand what is taught and...

...I enjoy learning about my students, and how I can help them. I believe it is important to tailor my lessons to each individual student, focusing on their preferred modality of learning, and using their strengths to improve their weaknesses. I have taught elementary school for eight years now, and worked with ESL and special needs students. I believe that everyone has something to offer and should be respected as the unique individual they are....

Hello! Kansas City was my home growing up, before traveling to the University of Vermont for a Bachelor of Arts in Film and Japanese Studies, with a minor in History. I want to help students get into their own dream schools-- All it takes is the perseverance to study! I can help tutor ACT/SAT prep and all humanities, especially English and History!

...way to create success. However, I also understand that our current school system is not tailored to help individual students. As such, I aim to give students the extra help they need but cannot get in the classroom. I am in school at Grand Canyon University and am working on obtaining a degree in Elementary Education. I currently work full-time as a literacy interventionist in a local elementary school. I'm very good at staying organized...

...years collegiate teaching 6 years prep school teaching American History, European History, US History, World History, Comparative Politics, US Government, Western Civ, AP Certified in European History, U.S. Government, Comparative Government, American Literature As a comparative literature major, tutoring literature is my favorite. My tutoring style is to let the student set the agenda and pace. I want to maximize your time and to strive to have my students learn the material for themselves and...

...have a broad range of education. I tutor Spanish, English, American Literature, English as a Second Language, Reading, and Writing. I'm passionate about these subjects and I encourage my students to set high goals for themselves while I also challenge them to set new goals each day. As a tutor, I constantly assess how my students are doing so that I may adjust my instruction to benefit their learning. When I am not tutoring, I...

...a broad range of subjects, I am passionate about comparative religion, Spanish and SAT prep. I am a believer in practical based application and will always bring learning back to the "Why". I believe that this not only enhances a deeper understanding of a subject but also encourages overall retention. In my spare time, I enjoy a work-life balance that includes weight-lifting, podcast binging, meditation and yoga, reading and novel writing along with an occasional...

...humanities has led me to pursue a career in medicine. My favorite subjects to learn and teach include English reading and writing, Mandarin, math, and biology. I am especially passionate about teaching English reading and writing because as someone who personally went through the process of learning English from scratch, I deeply understand the challenges involved in honing one's language skills. I hope to use the lessons I have learned from my experience to help...

...test tutor with Varsity Tutors. Test prep combines the challenge of adapting to different learning styles with the high degree of reward that comes from helping a student raise his or her test scores and therefore open doors for that student, and for this reason, it is by far my favorite subject to tutor. I believe that an educator must first appreciate how each individual student approaches a new concept in order to understand the...

...pain and seeing the beauty in the frustration that leads to success. I am a world traveler that enjoys learning about different cultures and seeing how different people think and enjoy life. I work in cancer clinical research, growing up with a medical condition, I desire to make sure others don't have too. I tutor because I want to help others succeed in life and to let them understand that learning is profitable and doesn't...

...and American Literature in the IB program. In regards to public speaking, I spent my high school career as a member of our Speech and Debate Team and was recognized as one of the top speakers in the state. I've carried on this dedication to public speaking in my work for University Governance, where I chair the Student Retention Board at the University of Kansas. My goal is to unlock your academic potential through conceptual...

...the pressures of mastering key concepts while giving their all on test day. While my experience with junior and high school students has been varied, my work regarding adults centers around professional and career development, having facilitated a number of group and one-one-one trainings on developing eye-catching resumes and cover letters along with identifying and cultivating marketable skills to stay competitive in the workplace. Moreover, on a personal note, as a pre-teen I assisted my...

Hi! My name is Meaghan and I am finishing up my Bachelor's Degree in Music Education at the UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance. I love teaching all ages, but will most likely be teaching middle school or high school choir. I am a certified K-12 substitute teacher, and upon completing my student teaching in 2017, will be a licensed K-12 educator in both MO and KS. I am here to help, please feel free...

Hello! My name is Jennifer. I am a certified English Language Arts teacher and currently teach 7th grade English Language Arts. I have experience teaching Pre-K through high school. I have previously worked as a tutor teaching reading skills and intervention to students in grades K-12. I specialize in reading comprehension.... I believe that all students can learn and advance, and not every student learns in the same way. I believe that teaching is relational.... In...

...have more than 12 years of teaching experience. I also speak fluently English and French. I received my Master's degree in Linguistics in 2009. Since 2010, I have worked as a middle school teacher in a Chinese immersion school in California for 10 years. I also taught History and Theater in Chinese. I have experience in tutoring students of various ages. My biggest joy is to see my students speak Chinese with passion and confidence....

...to the table. I have served a variety of students as a special education professional, but have also collaborated with the regular education population. Math and Reading instruction are my relative areas of instructional strength; however, I have assisted students in every academic genre. I have experience to some degree with all grade levels K-12. My goal is to assist and mentor young adults through their trials and tribulations. I look forward to learning from...

...delights me to see them realize their true potential, and all that they are capable of! I have over 15 years of experience working with students at the middle school, high school, college, and graduate levels. I hold teaching certification in English, Social Studies, Speech, and theatre, and have also taught Humanities and tutored ESL at the college level. I have a Master's Degree in Curriculum and Teaching as well as an ESL Certification. I...

...the opportunity to delve into the history, politics, literature, and culture of Elizabethan England. High School English Courses: British Literature Honors, Contemporary Literature Honors, AP Language and Composition, AP Literature and Composition College English Courses: Sophomore Writing Seminar (Medicine and Literature) High School History Courses: Global History I Honors, AP World History, AP American History, AP European History College History Courses: 18th Century European History, Myth and History of Robin Hood, Religious Tolerance in Medieval...