Award-Winning Math Tutors for Students in Overland Park, KS

...my students to succeed in their math courses, and if I need to find new methods of teaching to make this happen, I will. I am committed to helping students gain a firm understanding of the material they need to know. In my free time, I really enjoy baking and music. I play the trombone and piano, and I was in the marching band in high school as well as college. My most recent baking...

...undergraduate education in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Notre Dame, I have developed a mastery of various subjects, but also a desire to share this knowledge with others. Because of this, I am enrolled in the Mechanical Engineering PhD program at Rice University which will begin Fall 2020, and I am hoping to return to academia as a professor after earning my PhD. In the meantime, I am looking to share my passion for...

...student has varying learning styles. Accordingly, I strive to adapt my teaching style for each of my students so that their academic potential is maximized. I have mainly tutored high-school students and college students. In high school, as a junior and senior, I tutored many different math courses and I also tutored in biology/chemistry. In university, I have tutored in general chemistry. My favorite subjects to teach are general chemistry and biology. I have also...

...taught for over 30 years at the high school level and now the community college level. In those years, I have learned a lot about student learning. Obviously, not every student learns the same way. I try to present topics from different points of view with different methods of solving them whenever possible. I want math to be as painless as possible for students. Since I have taught for so long, I can anticipate some...

...more unique experiences included training a student for a speech contest, learning lines with a Japanese actor for a role in an American film, and developing original curriculum for classes. After 15 years in Japan I returned to the states and earned my MS in Global and International Education through Drexel University. Most recently I have worked as a para professional with Title One, Special Education and ESOL students. I am comfortable with a number...

...name is Joel and I am currently attending the University of Missouri with a double major of Chemistry and Political Science. I have lived on Kansas City all my life. While growing up I played on my school's tennis and soccer team. Additionally I participated in National Honor Society, and was the President of Ping pong Club in my school. In high school I tutored many students in subjects such as AP Government and AP...

...Varsity Tutors to be part of the educational journey for students. I believe that any student can become a grade A student with help of a tutor or a mentor. Through my tutoring experiences, I have been able to see students go from failing classes to understanding and discovering new concepts in classes. I am able to relate to students, as I was a student myself. Education is a key element for success later in...

...claim to learn well from my flexible teaching styles. I can effectively relate the material to students' lives so they can understand it in their own terms. If the student doesn't reach the answer on his own, then it won't be meaningful or committed to memory. I find a way to lead with questions so the students can feel the small triumphs of answering questions on the road to learning how to solve problems on...

My name is Laura, and I am a medical student at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. I love to work with students to help them reach their fullest potential.

I believe all students can learn if met where they are. I enjoy helping students solidify math concepts and develop lasting math skills.

...range of education courses, all of which tended to reinforce and solidify my intense interest in teaching. I've also had the opportunity to study a number of subjects in the social sciences and they have been both enjoyable and enlightening, providing me with a new and different perspective on the world in which we live. In the realm of education, I have plethora of experiences. My career began by receiving my BA in education. I...

Hello! I love to help people of every grade level.

...raise their grades/test scores and let them grow into the wordsmiths they were meant to be! My sessions include: -learning about my student and their reason for hiring a tutor -setting goals and a time frame for achieving them -assessing their skills -providing assistance with their assignments, test prep, and skill development -wrapping up our sessions with quick assessments to test their knowledge I am eager to tutor students in essay writing, college applications, 4th-10th grade...

...a KU student studying Computer Science, Film and Media, and French. I am also pursuing a Global Awareness Certificate. I am an IB diploma graduate, with a 6 overall. I teach math at every level, as well as French. I also do a lot of work with elementary level students and art students. My teaching style is very gentle. I believe that students' confidence in their abilities is fundamental to long-term success. My focus for...

I am a Kansas City educator with 5+ years of teaching experience. I am passionate about helping students and being a part of their academic growth. Currently I work for the University of Kansas and have teaching experience in public, private, and charter schools. My degrees include a Master of Science in Education from Johns Hopkins University and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Sociology from the University of Minnesota, with minors in French...

...with over the years. Learning should be both fun and intentional. My lessons are jam packed with games, activities, and targeted learning objectives. I seek to create meaningful relationships with my students. This allows me to better understand their character as well as what drives them to do well. I am looking forward to working with your student and helping them grow in their academic achievements. Let's partner together for the success of your child....

My name is Orlando. I love math and I love to teach it. I also love to play the piano especially classical piano; Chopin, Beethoven, etc.

...of Science in Mechanical Engineering and a minor in materials science and engineering. I primarily tutor subjects in math and science because I love helping students break through obstacles to understanding tough concepts. I believe that sometimes all it takes to tackle a difficult problem is a fresh perspective, which is how I like to approach my tutoring sessions. I love to hike, I'm an avid board game player, and I'm currently teaching myself to...

...to learn mathematics and learn to think like a mathematician! I have taught high school math for over 5 years, and am experienced with Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, and College Algebra. I have a Master's Degree from the University of Missouri in Learning, Teaching, and Curriculum with an emphasis on secondary math education. I am currently taking additional graduate math classes to finish my certification to teach dual-credit courses. I love teaching math...

...Kansas, The University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kansas, and Johnson County Community College in Olathe, Kansas. I am currently working on a Biotechnology degree after changing from an Aerospace Engineering degree after getting married. I have extensive experience in Mathematics and Science, and I am a very capable writer as well. I can tutor nearly any S.T.E.M course up through highschool (and some college), along with English and grammar - more specifically paper writing -...