Award-Winning Math Tutors for Students in Olathe, KS

...knowledge into context that was relevant to me and my life. I view myself as a facilitator of learning, rather than someone who simply delivers information to students. When working with students, I am always conscious of their different learning styles and rates. Furthermore, feedback from students has been vital to my process of growth as an educator. I learn from them just as much as they learn from me. In my free time, I...

...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 please don't hesitate to contact me. My schedule is relatively fluid and I can often...

...K-9. After 32 years of teaching I have recently retired. While I have experience teaching all grade levels, I especially enjoy upper elementary, middle and high school ages. During my years teaching, I taught all academic subjects as well as life skills. Teaching reading, science and math are my passions. My teaching style is a cross between direct instruction and inquiry-based learning, which focuses on student investigation and hands-on learning. I use a strong phonics...

...history and the English language. I find It is important to learn about the mistakes and triumphs of the past in order to understand how our actions today can have a positive or negative impact in the future. And I truly believe that effective communication is key in every aspect of life, from getting to know other people, to being able to evaluate situations intelligently, and spreading worthwhile ideas, both verbally and in written form....

...attained through a constant struggle. I believe that if one practices enough in anything and is willing to struggle throughout the process, then they are able to succeed. I have lived a very fortunate life and have had the opportunity to grow academically. Practice had been the key for me to succeed academically. If you want to be the master of anything, then: "Don't practice until you get it right. Practice until you can't get...

...eager to share my knowledge with others and help them to find success in whatever field I can. I've worked closely with peers and younger students through my time in high school and college, and I have great proficiency in many areas of the physical sciences and math. I believe with enough work than any student can find success in and even enjoy any topic they've struggled with. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy working with...

...an end due to graduation. This summer, I am excited for the opportunity to share my knowledge and passion for math with the students of Varsity Tutors. My tutoring style is centered around the development of organizational skills. I firmly believe that in order to succeed in math, it is important to have organized thoughts. In my sessions, I will present material to students in an organized manner, and will make sure that they are...

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...tutoring for math subjects as I have tutored many students successfully in Geometry and Algebra. I will be attending the University of Kansas Medical School in the Fall of 2020. I know the stress of studying and I've learned several study tricks that have helped me along the way. I am excited to give back what I know to my students. I have previous experience as a TA and private tutor for Organic Chemistry. I...

...a recent graduate of The Ohio State University with a degree in philosophy. I look forward to tutoring as an opportunity to help students discover their strengths in subjects they find difficult or unnecessarily complicated. I believe that anyone can learn anything, as long as they are taught well. Given my background in philosophy, I am familiar with transforming the unbearably boring into the deeply fascinating. I hope to help students learn that such transformations...

...for several semesters, and was consistently named to the list of Teachers Ranked as Excellent based on student evaluations. My academic passion lies in robotics, in which my work and teaching experience allows me to tutor a wide variety of subjects, including Electrical Engineering, Computer Science and Programming, and the underlying Math and Physics required in this field. My teaching philosophy focuses on teaching concepts and problem solving skills. I believe it is important to...

"If a child can't learn the way we teach, maybe we should teach the way they learn." Ignacio Estrada

The exchange of information and education is a passion for me! Creating a comfortable and fun atmosphere will allow learning to be enjoyable and memorable for all parties involved!... Keep it entertaining! I love using innovative and contemplative approaches to teaching; learning should be permanent and fun!... Breaking the ice and laughing is always a good idea for a first lesson! Introductions and getting to know someone is exciting, and I would have a few questions,...

...of School Leadership. With my degrees, I have taught for 6 years for grades K-5th. My experience involves teaching general education to grades 1st-4th, along with being a STEM teacher to all grades, all classes K-5th. While I teach a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Math, Literature and Science. With helping struggling students prepare for Standardized Tests, we always seem to have the most fun (with remarkable advancements) in understanding a...

I understand how math and science can be a struggle, epecially in high school. I used to be that struggling student! But math, science, logic, computers, and programming are my passion and I am a degreed engineer. I have helped tutor and mentor high school and college students over the years and hopefully I can help you out too.

...something they were struggling with in class, they were able to grasp concepts right away. I have tutored peers in many subjects that they found difficult to grasp in class and I have experience tutoring middle and high school students, both in group and individual settings. Im from a small town in southern Illinois, where I was valedictorian of my high school class. Currently, I am a medical student at University of Missouri-Kansas City where...

I received a Bachelors Degree from Knox College and a Masters from UMKC, both in economics. I currently teach college level economics while I'm working on finishing my PhD. In addition to economics I tutor math and writing. When not reading, writing, and teaching I like to sing, play music (accordion and guitar), and play ultimate frisbee.

...to take the bar exam. Tutoring is a challenging yet rewarding experience for me. Everyone learns a little bit differently from someone else, and to be able to help another student succeed in their academic life is a privilege for me. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy running, reading, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. I lived in France and England for a few years in college, so I've worked with many people from...

...Thank you for taking the time to get to know me. I am a Special Education Teacher of 11 years, experience in the public school systems, as well as in the hospitalized and special day school settings. I live in the Midwest with my two daughters, and my husband, who has just joined the field of wind energy. I have always loved academia, with particular strengths in the arts and research. I enjoy reading, incorporating...

...and accommodating student's needs resulting in positive feedback at the end of each semester with my students. Prior to college, I have had tutoring experience with students from K-12 years in many different subjects including Reading and Comprehension, Mathematics (Algebra to Calculus 3), Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Science), and History. Leading sessions in these subjects with students helped them improve their proficiency in all areas and build on their learning skills. Having this knowledge,...