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Colton: Merriam tutor
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...to communicate with others without the need for a translator or dictionary. However, I'd say test prep is my favorite subject to tutor, as the progress has tangible results: a few points more on a standardized test that translates into more scholarships and better chances for admission into more schools. Tutoring for me is a...
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Brown University - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34
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...driving me towards education. Since then, I've enjoyed working with students of all ages and abilities to further their math skills. I believe that everyone has mathematical abilities and I enjoying working and watching these abilities grow and improve in students. In my free time, I enjoy running with my Border Collie/Lab mix, Sadya, and...
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University of Northern Iowa - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics Teaching
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 33
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...on isn't so strange after all! Before beginning to work with Varsity Tutors in August of 2014, I worked in a K-8 school as an intervention math teacher. There, I tutored elementary- and middle-school students in math in small groups. Working in that setting taught me more about how to explain abstract concepts simply and...
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University of Kansas - Bachelors, Biology, Environmental Studies
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 36
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...the past, and I also tutored Algebra 1 for a year when I was in high school. My ultimate goal is to help students get to a point where they feel confident enough about a subject that they can answer questions without any help and feel prepared for their exams. I can't wait to get...
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University of Missouri-Kansas City - Current Undergrad, 6 year medical program
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36
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...I strive to help every student I tutor gain the necessary skills and habits to achieve whatever score they are aiming for. Standardized testing and school in general can be a huge stress on students, and as a tutor I want to help mediate some of that stress by not only better preparing you as...
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University of Southern California - Bachelor of Science, Computational Science
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 770
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I am a pre-med student at the University of Kansas. I am studying molecular, cellular and developmental biology. ... Practice, practice, and practice some more!... Find out their strengths and weaknesses within the subject and with their overall study methods.... Talk through the steps of solving an unknown problem, including where to look for the answer, so they can begin to learn how to do it on their own.
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University of Kansas - Current Undergrad, Molecular, cellular, and developmental biology, pre-medicine
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 31
ACT Reading: 34
Chris: Merriam tutor
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...have always enjoyed teaching. During college, I would tutor my friends in Calculus and Organic Chemistry, both to help them prepare for exams and to master the material myself. Last summer, I was fortunate enough to teach a pharmacology class to 15 Kansas University students. Yet, I am comfortable not only with college students, but...
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Harvard University - Bachelor in Arts, Neurobiology and Spanish
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...able to learn. While I certainly am not perfect, I will work as hard as my students do to ensure that they have a successful learning experience. Ultimately, it is my goal to not only teach students the material, but teach them a process for thinking and problem solving that will help them in all...
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University of Kansas - Bachelor of Science, Economics
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 32
Mady: Merriam tutor
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...attend law school or a Master’s program in public policy or international relations. I discovered I enjoy tutoring while helping my younger brother with his homework and tutoring my friends for the ACT. Empowering people with knowledge is extremely rewarding because they can apply it to succeed. I love learning about everything. There is so...
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University of Kansas - Current Undergrad, Political Science and Economics
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35
Stephanie: Merriam tutor
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...level, tutored privately in numerous settings, and have an advanced degree in a critical thinking field. I love teaching and building relationships with my students. I try to make my students feel comfortable around me and learn their study habits in order for me to tailor my lessons to help them learn in the most...
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Brigham Young University - Bachelor of Science, Exercise Science
Brigham Young University - Master of Science, Exercise Physiology
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Certified Tutor in Merriam, KS
...I was also involved in tutoring, working with students in a range of subjects from College Algebra to Calculus in math, and all sorts of science courses, including Genetics, Physics, and Molecular Cell Biology. I tutor a wide range of math and science classes, but my favorites are Algebra, Calculus, and Physics. When working with...
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Park University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Annie: Merriam tutor
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...the more advanced, such as college essays. In my free time, I play in a local bluegrass band and am often found running along the streets of KC as I like to train for races around the country. In the summers, I travel back to California and work as a white, water rafting guide down...
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Colorado State University - Bachelor in Arts, English Education
University of Missouri - Kansas City - Master of Arts, Education Administration
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Kacey: Merriam tutor
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...and family when they came to me asking for help. After I graduated, I tutored a woman who was studying for the citizenship test to become a U.S. Citizen. As a native Spanish speaker, she had trouble pronouncing and understanding certain words. After two months of tutoring, she took the test and passed with flying...
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University of Missouri-Columbia - Bachelors, Spanish
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 33
Matt: Merriam tutor
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...Park University with a Bachelor of Arts in Communications. I am a Writer and Editor with over fifteen years of experience. I can help my students to improve their essay writing skills, sharpen editing skills, or become better at writing in general. I can also help with Social Studies subjects across all grade levels.
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Park University - Bachelor in Arts, Communications
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...academic resource center. I really enjoy getting to know and helping kids learn. I've worked with kids from the age of 4 in summer camps up to high schoolers. Whether I'm teaching Math, Science, or Reading, the best part about my job is seeing when a kid understands a concept after struggling for so long.
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University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus - Current Undergrad, Neuroscience
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 36
Andrea: Merriam tutor
Certified Tutor in Merriam, KS
...have also tutored students independently, primarily focusing on Algebra/Algebra 2, Physics, and Chemistry. Students have often said that I am a very clear, patient, and thorough tutor. I believe it's important to let students do as much of the work independently as possible so that they stay involved in the learning process, and I also...
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Washington University in St Louis - Bachelor in Arts, Physics
University of Washington - Seattle - Master of Science, Physics
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 35
Brian: Merriam tutor
Certified Tutor in Merriam, KS
...students the tools and strategies they need to be successful. As an experienced music teacher, this means developing critical listening and practice skills. For test takers, this takes the shape of understanding test and question format, strategies for breaking down complex material, and educated guessing. My goal is to make the test work for the...
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SUNY College at Potsdam - Bachelors, Music Performance
University of Kansas - PHD, Music Performance
GRE Verbal: 162
Christopher: Merriam tutor
Certified Tutor in Merriam, KS
...hours and hours tutoring others over the Internet. For me teaching is an adventure. Everyone has different perspectives, and when you are teaching you have to be able to both provide a new perspective and to understand (so as to enlarge) someone else's perspective. In my non-teaching time, I am interested in Physics and Mathematics...
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Cornell University - Bachelor of Science, Applied and Engineering Physics
Delft University of Technology - Master of Science, Applied Physics
Brion: Merriam tutor
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I have a Journalism Degree, with a love for exploring the world of math. Let me guide and create the perfect lesson plan to make your child successful in Algebra and Geometry.
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University of Missouri-Kansas City - Bachelor in Arts, Mass Communications
Jacob: Merriam tutor
Certified Tutor in Merriam, KS
...I am also an excellent essay writer, editor, and test taker. As a result I am well equipped to tutor chemistry, physics, biology, math, essay writing, report writing, editing, and ACT Prep. I love seeing students with a genuine interest in chemistry and giving them the guidance and tools to understand its toughest concepts. In...
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Missouri State University - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34
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Kansas is known for its flat land, sunflowers, delicious BBQ food, and of course, for the popular movie the Wizard of Oz. Located in this conservative state is the city of Merriam. Merriam is situated in Johnson County, and it is considered to be a part of the Kansas City Metropolitan Area. The population is around 11,000, and the city was named in honor of Charles Merriam, a one-time treasurer of Kansas City. Merriam is known for its outdoor recreation, family-friendly fun, and for being one of the top 100 small towns across America.
Merriam is served by the Shawnee Mission School District. It's top-rated High School is Shawnee Mission Northwest High School. If you're an upperclassman at this institution and you find yourself struggling in your studies and tests, skilled in-person or online Merriam tutors might help you improve in your courses or test prep with one-on-one tutoring sessions. In-home or online private tutoring in Merriam, KS, for both subject instruction and test prep might help you get into the best schools. Kansas Christian College, Brown Mackie College, and St. Luke's College are located within an hour from the heart of Merriam. If you plan on applying to either of these prestigious higher learning facilities, Merriam, KS, tutors could help you try to gain admission into the school of your dreams.
Merriam is about a 15 minute drive from Kansas City. Kansas City offers a variety of fun, interesting, and educational activities and points of interest, including the National World War I Museum and Memorial, Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Strawberry Hill Museum, and National Airline History Museum. The National Airline History Museum is the perfect daytrip destination if you have an interest in aviation, and it offers a number of different aircrafts you can tour and check out along with many fun and exciting flight simulators. Great Wolf Lodge Kansas City is a wonderful family-friendly spot for a day outing. This amusement park provides its guests with a water park that has a variety of waterslides, lazy pools, and wave pools.
Located just a mile away from Great Wolf is Legends Outlet Mall. Legends is home to about 30 outlet stores, including Adidas, Bath and Body Works, Carter's, and Old Navy. For great food, locals venture out to Slap's BBQ Restaurant, Taco Republic, Blue Koi Noodles and Dumplings, and Room 39. Room 39 is known for its grilled chicken salad, tomato and mozzarella salad, and perfectly made risotto. For a good hike or camping spot, head to Amity Woods Nature Park. Amity Woods Nature Park offers camping sites, hiking trails, cycling trails, and plenty of shaded space for an afternoon picnic.
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