Award-Winning Middle School Tutors in Shawnee Mission, KS

...I have served in the Army as a Combat Medic during Operation Iraqi Freedom to Operation Enduring Freedom. I love our Country and am proud to be one of the few that volunteered to serve our people. As a Combat Medic I was in charge of teaching basic life skills to other company's soldiers. I would then assess their progress to determine if they were ready to adequately provide life saving measures for their peers....

The minute I choose to walk into a classroom is the minute I choose to be open-minded and to create a rich diverse learning environment for my students. I had always been passionate about English, and growing up in a household that valued language and reading so much, I was reading and writing short stories ever since I was little.

...not be scary. Students should feel free to ask questions and be wrong, or right, or close. Fear of being wrong keeps a student from realizing how close they are to "getting it". Teaching is collaboration. Rewarding and positive correction are the best ways to encourage students to keep trying even after a mistake is made. I also think that due to the nature of learning over time, focusing too long on one mistake, especially...

...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 at...

...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, I also provide tutoring...

...goals to be the best instructor I can be. To complete this goal I have been doing research into teaching methods for the past few years. Fortunately, most of my family are or were teachers. I often go to them for advice on becoming a better educator. Since as early as 3rd grade I have dreamed of getting a PhD. That is why I am going to continue my education at Kansas State University this...

...in the process develop a newfound appreciation for these subjects. My teaching style focuses on "learn and teach back", utilizing visual learning and memorization tactics, mnemonics among a variety of other tools and exercises. I have experience tutoring students from college level through elementary school level in courses relating to science, math, English and social studies. I have experience in tutoring a middle school student over the span of two years in various subjects facilitating...

...I am great with kids and can tutor any middle school courses and under. When tutoring high school level students I prefer areas like Math, Physics, Science, Art, and Organizational Skills. When instructing a student, I aim to help them arrive at the correct answer on their own, providing help where needed. My end goal is to provide the student with the problem solving skills needed to self teach new information, eventually using me only...

As a teacher with over a decade of classroom teaching experience on four continents, I look forward to working one-on-one with students! Helping students achieve success is the reason I became an educator, and I look forward to getting back to the heart of my profession through tutoring. I have a B.A. from King's College in Politics, Philosophy, and Economics and an M.A. in English and Special Education from Xavier University of Louisiana.

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.

...is the value I hold dearest. Rather than tutor for the sake of hours, I hope to spend my time and the time of my clients effectively. I aim to not only improve test scores, but to set students up so they may efficiently study without a tutor. I hope to not only have an impact on students during the few hours I see them, but to improve their study habits for a lifetime's impact.

...students at the end of each semester and have been receiving positive feedback. The summer after college, I was studying for the Dental Admissions Test in which I received a 20 Academic Average. The subjects of this test are Organic Chemistry, Quantitative Reasoning, General Chemistry, Biology, and Reading Comprehension. While studying, I held a part time tutoring position at the Huntington Learning Center. I lead private tutoring sessions for students K-12 to help them receive...

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,...

...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 anxiety...

I'm a master's student looking for a side gig over the summer. I enjoy teaching; I've student taught my peers through my own education plus two years of TA at a middle school. I like to make learning fun - riddles, puzzles, creative thinking over just filling in the right steps :)

...wanted to be a teacher, but I have always enjoyed tutoring my friends 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 colors. It was during this time that...

I believe when people know you care about them and their goals they are willing to work harder. My goal is to show my students I do care and work with them to reach their educational goals.

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

Never stop learning.

Learning is a challenge that is fun and rewarding, but can also be difficult at times. During those difficult times it is acceptable to ask for help, as we all need help from time to time!