Award-Winning Middle School Math Tutors for Students in Missouri

I am passionate about teaching reading and writing. I went to KSU, have my masters degree and 25 years experience being a kindergarten teacher. I love to see my students succeed. I can provide the skills and tools to help my students thrive in the classroom.

...years through both my previous high school and through family. I love and have a large passion for English studies and was recently the Editor-in-Chief of Liberty North High School's yearbook, which received national and state-wide recognition. As of recently I find that I enjoy photography as a hobby and spending time with my family....

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

...school English for two years. Most recently, I taught composition and developmental English at Penn Valley Community College. My approach to tutoring is non-directive. I ask questions to help guide students to answers, which helps them practice critical thinking skills and deduction, rather than rote memorization. Overall, this leads to a greater understanding of concepts...

...job is to teach the material in a way that best aligns with individual students' needs. I especially love teaching math because many students seem to dislike math and assume they are not "good" at math. It's fun to see them recognize that they can develop skills to comprehend much more than they ever thought...

...that is passionate about tutoring to increase students' understanding of and comfortability with course concepts. Practiced in detecting gaps in student understanding and reducing complex subjects to simpler ideas for students. I specialize in tutoring Math and Physics from middle school to graduate level, and love helping with ACT/SAT prep as well as introductory chemistry.

...Manufacturing Systems Engineering and have just moved back home to the Kansas City area to start my job at Deloitte Consulting in the near future. During the time I was pursuing my undergraduate degree I tutored for introductory engineering courses such as Chemistry and Physics, and helped grade and guide students on their lab reports...

...The most important being the Learning Center (tutoring area), that has allowed me to spread that love to others. I tutored each level of the Japanese program at the university, so I am well equipped in understanding the needs of university level Japanese courses. Outside of school my love of travel has taken me to...

...for becoming your personal best and for changing the world. I graduated from Elmira College with a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies. During college I was a peer tutor and a reading tutor at an elementary school. After graduation I moved to Japan and gained extensive experience in teaching English as a second language....

...State University which was a self-programmed public relations degree. Over the years I have found myself conducting classes for preschoolers, corporate executives, and every skill level in between. But I have found the tutoring model of one-to-one instruction brings quicker results. I enjoy helping students achieve those "ah ha" moments when a concept clicks. Often...

...always been my passion, and I've been told that I'm a good educator and that I can get ideas across clearly and concisely. So when I found out about Varsity Tutors, it seemed like a dream come true! My goal is to help students not only reach their academic goals, but to surpass them. Outside...

...when a student learns a topic he or she previously thought was unattainable; I watch for that light bulb going off in their head. Except for college and the Air Force, I have lived here locally. I consider myself an entrenched Midwesterner. After graduating from Ruskin High School, I attended Louisiana Tech University, where I...

There no better way to learn than with someone who genuinely cares about your success. I believe that everyone can learn anything, it just takes the time and the right kind of methods for them.

...help motivate other students to grow and succeed. I believe that knowledge is power, and learning to overcome obstacles is one of the most valuable skills in life. Learning and knowledge go far beyond the classroom, and I believe that good collaboration, communication, and application are key to making students feel excited to learn.... No student is unteachable, and not all students learn the same way. Finding what works for each individual student is key to...

...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 English Language and Composition....

...National Merit Scholar and have 3 masters degrees). I am currently a statistician by trade and training, but my former career was in music theory and music instructor. I have worked with children as young as 4 all the way through graduate students studying computational statistics. I look forward to learning with you!

Adapting to provide a one on one learning experience is something invaluable. I feel that need is often unmet in many schooling situations. I hope to provide these opportunities to students and help them learn to the best of their abilities

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.

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,...

...the experience, knowledge, confidence, and patience to manage the needs of a wide variety of students in many fields of both mathematics and the natural sciences. As an undergraduate at a liberal arts University I gained proficiency in a wide variety of subjects including: organismal biology, molecular biology and microbiology, cell structure and function, anatomy...