Top Middle School Math Tutors serving Kansas City
Lee: Kansas City Middle School Math tutor
Certified Middle School Math Tutor in Kansas City, MO
...because I have a variety of interests such as tennis, robotics, and reading. I try to make my sessions as fun as possible so that my students will remain interested in the subject matter for a longer period of time. I teach to the level of the student and explain using terms they will understand. Teaching others can sometimes seem difficult, but I believe it is ultimately rewarding. I am working towards completing a computer...
Education & Certification
JCCC - Bachelor of Science, Computer Engineering
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35
Andrew: Kansas City Middle School Math tutor
Certified Middle School Math Tutor in Kansas City, MO
...anticipate certain roadblocks a student may encounter and will be able to steer a student in the right direction should he or she initially misinterpret a certain principle. Having tutored high school students in math and science for a number of years, I know how to help students get past what can initially appear to be daunting conceptual barriers. Last, but not least, I know what it's like to struggle. I am not a math...
Education & Certification
Princeton University - Bachelor in Arts, Astrophysical Sciences
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 33
Colin: Kansas City Middle School Math tutor
Certified Middle School Math Tutor in Kansas City, MO
As a tutor, I would like to foster not only mastery of individual subjects, but a strengthened approach to academia in general. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy playing and writing music on the guitar, watching movies, playing basketball with my friends, and hanging out with my animals.
Education & Certification
University of Kansas - Current Undergrad Student, Behavioral Sciences
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 31
ACT Reading: 31
Sarah: Kansas City Middle School Math tutor
Certified Middle School Math Tutor in Kansas City, MO
...received and believe that I have gained the technical competencies and communication skills that allow me to help students by removing obstacles in their course of learning. I have a strong background in Math and Science and involvement in many campus and community organizations that honed my interpersonal skills. I studied abroad in the Czech Republic during my time at Kansas State and caught the travel bug, so am currently planning my return trip to...
Education & Certification
Kansas State University - Bachelor of Science, Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering
Sid: Kansas City Middle School Math tutor
Certified Middle School Math Tutor in Kansas City, MO
...formal tutoring since 2013. Much of my teaching philosophy centers around one word: "why". Pushing students to understand why and how something works on their own significantly improves long term recall, instead of simply feeding them formulae and rules for them to regurgitate on an examination. As a 23 year old, I am not very far removed from either the ACT or the SAT, and feel as though this will help me better empathize with...
Education & Certification
University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36
Allison: Kansas City Middle School Math tutor
Certified Middle School Math Tutor in Kansas City, MO
...about the subject. Throughout those 11 years, I have had the privilege of working with many types of students with many different skill levels. I've loved these experiences because it has given me the opportunity to develop a large tool box of strategies when working with students. And even though I could teach 100 years and still have things to learn, I feel like I have a good armory of techniques to help any learner.
Education & Certification
Missouri State University - Bachelor of Science, Math Education
State Certified Teacher
Stephanie: Kansas City Middle School Math tutor
Certified Middle School Math Tutor in Kansas City, MO
...the collegiate 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 effective manner. I love to run, bike, ride horses, and mostly do things outdoors with my husband and...
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Brigham Young University - Bachelor of Science, Exercise Science
Brigham Young University - Master of Science, Exercise Physiology
Annie: Kansas City Middle School Math tutor
Certified Middle School Math Tutor in Kansas City, MO
...and recently finished my Masters in Urban Education from U.M.K.C. I was an 8th grade Literature teacher for English Langaguage Learners for 6 years in San Francisco before moving back home to Kansas City. The last 4 years, I have taught Literature in a local, alternative high school. I absolutely love teaching and learning. I have had the opportunity to work with a variety of students. I am skilled at teaching the basics, such as...
Education & Certification
Colorado State University - Bachelor in Arts, English Education
University of Missouri - Kansas City - Master of Arts, Education Administration
State Certified Teacher
Kimberly: Kansas City Middle School Math tutor
Certified Middle School Math Tutor in Kansas City, MO
...them reach their maximum potential. As a current college student, I have tutored students in elementary school all the way up through the age of my current peers. In preparation for college, I took the ACT multiple times and in the process learned a great deal of tips and strategies that are useful for raising scores. I believe in helping students truly understand the material, not just memorize it. I look forward to working with...
Education & Certification
Kansas State University - Current Undergrad, Life Science
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 33
Christopher: Kansas City Middle School Math tutor
Certified Middle School Math Tutor in Kansas City, MO
...until I can teach it to someone else. Because of that, when I was in school I would regularly be tutoring other students. I also spent 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...
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Cornell University - Bachelor of Science, Applied and Engineering Physics
Delft University of Technology - Master of Science, Applied Physics
Anna: Kansas City Middle School Math tutor
Certified Middle School Math Tutor in Kansas City, MO
...using my knowledge of science, math, the arts, and the humanities, I make connections between different subjects to help my students see how what we're working 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...
Education & Certification
University of Kansas - Bachelors, Biology, Environmental Studies
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 36
William: Kansas City Middle School Math tutor
Certified Middle School Math Tutor in Kansas City, MO
...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 disciplines in school and life. I enjoy teaching all subjects, but I particularly enjoy test prep and math because I think those are the subjects where I can see students learning not only concepts,...
Education & Certification
University of Kansas - Bachelor of Science, Economics
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 32
Haley: Kansas City Middle School Math tutor
Certified Middle School Math Tutor in Kansas City, MO
...Mathematics but it wasn't until college that I realized this passion and strength were 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 swimming laps. I tend to spend...
Education & Certification
University of Northern Iowa - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics Teaching
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 33
Colton: Kansas City Middle School Math tutor
Certified Middle School Math Tutor in Kansas City, MO
...Tutoring for me is a transfer of knowledge that the typical classroom of one teacher to twenty or so students doesn't allow--it's more personal. By use of whiteboards, practice problems, constant repetition, and positive encouragement, students start to understand the problems themselves and are more likely to be able to solve similar problems by themselves in the future. When I can see the student understands a troubling concept so that s/he can explain it to...
Education & Certification
Brown University - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34
Vivek: Kansas City Middle School Math tutor
Certified Middle School Math Tutor in Kansas City, MO
...come from working at a nearby center called "Perfect Tutors" and from helping classmates at my after school 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.... I am generally...
Education & Certification
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus - Current Undergrad, Neuroscience
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 36
Constanze: Kansas City Middle School Math tutor
Certified Middle School Math Tutor in Kansas City, MO
My name is Constanze, and I love math! I understand that many others don't, and that is why I am becoming a teacher. I have over two years of experience tutoring beginner's algebra through calculus, and I truly enjoy helping others understand mathematical concepts.... I would first like to get to know them a bit by asking what their favorite and least favorite subjects and activities are. That way I can begin to formulate a plan...
Education & Certification
Central Methodist University-College of Graduate Extended Studies - Current Undergrad, Mathematics
Central Methodist University-College of Graduate Extended Studies - Current Grad Student, Mathematics
Ayesha: Kansas City Middle School Math tutor
Certified Middle School Math Tutor in Kansas City, MO
I believe that education is the best, and sometimes only, way to level the playing field. I'm currently studying to be an elementary teacher and love working with students of all ages. Working with students on a daily basis has helped me to hone in on how to tailor lessons to individual students needs. I am excited to get the opportunity to continue this work through varsity tutors!
Education & Certification
University of Missouri-Kansas City - Bachelor in Arts, Elementary School Teaching
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 34
ACT Reading: 32
Jackie: Kansas City Middle School Math tutor
Certified Middle School Math Tutor in Kansas City, MO
...- Curriculum and Instruction and an Education Specialist degree in Adminstration/Superintendency. I taught a variety of subjects grades K-8, but the majority of my teaching career was in the area of middle school math. I have been a middle school assistant principal for 16 years and still currently serve in this role. In addition to my full time job as an administrator, I have tutored online English Language learners for the past 3 years. It...
Education & Certification
University of Missouri-Kansas City - Bachelor in Arts, Elementary School Teaching
Webster University - Master of Arts, Curriculum and Instruction
Hannah: Kansas City Middle School Math tutor
Certified Middle School Math Tutor in Kansas City, MO
...life are God and mathematics. My goal is to help other students see the wonders and beauty that math can bring to everyday life. I have worked with several students in this area before, both as a paid tutor and as an unpaid fellow classmate. I approach tutoring as an opportunity for the student to come to the answer on their own with minimal guidance from me. My job is to simply watch the student...
Education & Certification
Northwest Missouri State University - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 32
Micaela: Kansas City Middle School Math tutor
Certified Middle School Math Tutor in Kansas City, MO
I'm excited for the opportunity to help students with math as it is a subject I thoroughly enjoy.
Education & Certification
Truman State University - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
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