Award-Winning Middle School Tutors in Kansas City, MO

...the most certain 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...

...enjoy sharing stories and books with students and prompting them to discover how characters handle the various situations which befall them. After seven years in the language and reading classroom I added a credential to teach Spanish grades K-12. Learning and teaching Spanish was exciting for me because I traveled to Saltillo, a city in northern Mexico, to increase my exposure to native speakers and to experience another culture. I have eight years experience teaching...

...my BA in biology and am now working on my MD. Through my years of education, I have struggled through countless classes until I found the perfect way to work through problems. I am hoping I can help others find that path, and eventually have my students become proficient self learners! I have experience working with students through volunteer work which allowed me to help students learn how to read one-on-one. Additionally, as a student...

...have over six years experience combined teaching at the K-12 and college level. My educational background includes a Bachelors degree in Social Sciences, and a Masters degree in Education from the University of Missouri (MU). My present goal is to work individually with students to help them excel at their academic work. I am certified to tutor online, or can tutor in-person. Subjects I tutor include but are not limited to: Reading; Writing; ACT English...

I am a young professional born and raised in Kansas City, Mo. I received my BA in Psychology and Sociology from the University of Missouri in 2013, and I am now pursuing my MBA at UMKC. I am a young marketing professional with good industry knowledge and experience.

...have learned that a great teacher can alleviate so much stress. The knowledge that someone is by your side and is truly passionate about you achieving your goals is something that has no substitute. That is why I started tutoring 4 years ago. Every subject I tutor is one that I consider myself to be an expert at, and I am confident that I can share some of my expertise. With my engineering background and...

...differently and deserves individualized attention. Through my experience working with elementary-age students, I've developed expertise in breaking down complex concepts into digestible pieces that match each child's learning style. I excel at identifying areas where students are struggling and developing creative solutions to help them overcome challenges. Whether it's using manipulatives to teach math concepts, incorporating movement into phonics lessons, or finding real-world applications for science topics, I make learning both meaningful and fun. I...

...to "click". Focusing on one issue a student isn't grasping causes more harm than good when it causes the child to become so frustrated that they simply shut down and stop trying to learn at all. Assessing learning styles after repeated issues with problems is necessary. If a student needs to sing, they can sing their reading assignment to hear the errors. They can tap their body as they learn the stronger math concepts. They...

...associates degree from Hutchinson Community college and additional education from Kansas State University and Washburn University in Topeka. But as most have done, my computer education was sitting in front of a computer controlling a small world all my own. I tutor software development specifically web development. I have taught English as a second language but I am an expert at JavaScript and specifically Game AI which sounds fancy but is simply the art and...

There is power in hard work, perseverance, and community. Anyone can learn and succeed given an equal platform. I can only hope to be a step along a greater journey to that success.

...education. I graduated with a Master of Arts in Elementary Teacher Education and a Specialist degree in Educational Leadership from the University of Phoenix, and a Master of Science degree in Educational Leadership from Western Governors University. Upon receiving my teaching credentials, I became an elementary teacher and literacy coach and then was promoted to become an elementary principal. I also obtained certification as a K-12 special education teacher and worked as a special education...

...a tutor through the university, working one on one with students from all walks of life. The one semester that I wasn't tutoring I was a teaching assistant for a physics class. Being a teacher/tutor is one of the great joys of my life. I have made it one of my life's goals to be the best instructor I can be. To complete this goal I have been doing research into teaching methods for the...

...learn. What makes you smart is understanding how you learn. Individuals have the civil right to learn how to read. Proficient literacy is one of the most dynamic ways to master knowledge. Readers are leaders and life long learners. I embrace all people and am willing to help people understand their academic super power. My tutoring style is patient, I try to understand what you already know, understand your goals and determine an agreed plan...

...evolution, anatomy and physiology, ecology as well as a variety of higher-level specialized science courses. Furthermore, I have experience in a variety college-level courses relating to English, statistics, psychology, world religions, Spanish, archeology, calculus and philosophy. Working in the corporate healthcare technology industry, I have developed skills pertaining to public speaking, computer literacy (both basic and advanced), as well as time-management and organizational skills which are applicable across a variety of settings and industries. My...

...intervention, ELA, creative writing, and executive functioning skills. Here are specific details about why I am the ideal choice: Proven Experience: With over two decades of experience as an educator, I deeply understand students' diverse needs and learning styles across various age groups, from preschool to adult learners. Reading Intervention Specialist: My work as a reading intervention teacher in public and Montessori schools has equipped me with the skills to address reading challenges effectively. I...

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

I am a junior at the University of Kansas studying Mathematics. I will be tutoring math up to Calculus I (or AP Calculus AB); I will also be tutoring the entirety of the ACT.

...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 students is to understand the current material, while also giving them the tools they need to be as successful as possible in the classroom. *I have strong experience with students who struggle with ADHD and...

...8th grade ELA and reading support) while working on my bachelor's degree; after graduation, I worked as a kindergarten aide for 2 years, a para for 1 year, and then began teaching elementary school special education. My first year of teaching was the infamous COVID year so I finished that year teaching online. The following school year, I remained the remote special education teacher for students from my school. I took a break from teaching...