Award-Winning Literature Tutors serving Overland Park, KS

...at Kansas City (UMKC). I'm licensed in Missouri. I recently retired after 20 years as a lawyer in the Federal Government (Social Security Disability Law). I enjoy teaching and I have mentored legal writers throughout my career. I want to give back to my community and I have an extensive academic background. I enjoy teaching students of all ages and I can provide them with powerful insights into academic achievement as well as provide them...

...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....

...working towards a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. Since graduating from Sumner, I've volunteered to work with other students from my High School before seeking official employment at Metropolitan Community College - Penn Valley as a Math Tutor for Pre-College Mathematics (Ratios, Percents, etc.) up to Calculus 2 (Differentiation, Integration, etc.) - an organization that I've been a part of from October of 2019 to July of 2023. I have participated within both small...

...with honors and with distinction as a Global Scholar. I am now a law student at Washington University in St. Louis School of Law, a top 20 Law school according to US News. I enjoy tutoring for standardized tests, particularly the LSAT, as well as helping students improve in history, reading, and writing skills. When I'm not working or going to school I enjoy spending time with dog Loki, swimming, reading, and planning my next...

...University. I have tutored for several years through both my previous high school and through family. I love and have a large passion for English studies and was recently the Editor-in-Chief of Liberty North High School's yearbook, which received national and state-wide recognition. As of recently I find that I enjoy photography as a hobby and spending time with my family. I would love to make a difference in yours or your family's life, so...

I think that in order to teach someone you have to figure out how they learn. I've been tutoring for about 4 years and I love it!... Everyone learns in different ways and at different speeds. To really help someone learn, you have to figure out what works best for them.... During the first tutoring session with a new student, I like to get to know a little about them, find out where they think they...

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

...State University in Engligh Education and recently finished my Masters in Urban Education from U.M.K.C. I was an 8th grade Literature teacher for English Langaguage Learners for 6 years in San Francisco before moving back home to Kansas City. The last 4 years, I have taught Literature in a local, alternative high school. I absolutely love teaching and learning. I have had the opportunity to work with a variety of students. I am skilled at...

...student at Washington University in St.Louis, majoring in Biology with a Biochemistry emphasis and minoring in Music, on the pre-med track. I am passionate about healthy living, mentally and physically. I love to tutor students in a variety of subjects, but I specifically enjoy and have experience in tutoring on ACT/SAT, college applications, and AP classes. I think that every human has the potential to learn and succeed in their field of interest with perseverance...

...of Arts in Classical Languages with a focus on Greek, Latin, and Arabic. During my time at the University of Kansas, I tutored professionally for over three years for individual classes as well as standardized test preparation. I am able to tutor a wide variety of subjects; however, my passion lies in 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...

...important qualities include passion, leadership, and content knowledge. Tutors accommodate the academic, social, and emotional needs of all of their students. An effective tutor engages all students into each lesson so they feel like they are part of the classroom community helping them become more active in the learning process. An outstanding tutor is also very knowledgeable about the content being presented. It is important that tutors teach a lesson dynamically in order to cater...

...a Bachelor of Science in Education and a 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...

...Teach For America and taught high school English for two years. Most recently, I taught composition and developmental English at Penn Valley Community College. My approach to tutoring is non-directive. I ask questions to help guide students to answers, which helps them practice critical thinking skills and deduction, rather than rote memorization. Overall, this leads to a greater understanding of concepts and a better ability to recall information and perform academic tasks independently.

...Bachelor's in General Studies from Emporia State University which was a self-programmed public relations degree. 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 something the student enjoys. My...

...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 how to use it rather than just what was given to learn...

I am passionate about teaching reading and writing. I went to KSU, have my masters degree and 25 years experience being a kindergarten teacher. I love to see my students succeed. I can provide the skills and tools to help my students thrive in the classroom.

I'm a software engineer who loves coming up with intuitive ways to think about things, and I'm here to help!

I'm an energetic and experienced ESL teacher with an extensive background in teaching middle and high school, as well as college. I love helping people reach their goals - that's why I became a teacher! I believe in a wholistic approach, where we work on communicating and listening in tandem. All our lessons will be fun and tailored to what you need.

...Park University (upcoming). I am currently working towards my bachelors in English with a Marketing minor. I have been tutoring for over 7 years. I have worked with elementary students in the district all the way up to High School through my position with Blue Springs Schools. I tutor many subjects. I excel in English, reading, and writing. I love to tutor English. I am an author, so encouraging others to write and express their...

...Languages and Literature. I absolutely love to travel and experience different cultures! After graduating from KU in 2013, I spent a year in Northeastern Germany working as an au pair. I am most passionate about and have the most experience with German and English as a Second Language, however I am also very interested in History. That said, I am excited for all of the challenges that come with tutoring, and I am determined to...