Award-Winning Middle School Math Tutors for Students in Olathe, KS

...nearly 30 years and in seven countries, we supported the learning of students, many of whom were American but many others who came from at least 50 other countries and whose home languages were diverse but who were learning in an American-curriculum, English language based school much like the best independent schools here in the U.S. So now I am happily retired here in Lawrence, enjoying being close to family but missing that special satisfaction...

...understand the importance of education and have been exposed to and benefited from a wide range of teaching pedagogies and educational perspectives. To this end, I work for the kids, stressing their need for solid instruction in a rapidly changing educational economy, and want nothing less than a foundational approach to their learning that suits them and their goals. My teaching specialties are SAT and ACT test prep, K-12 mathematics, and college calculus. (I am...

...of tutoring. When I taught, I had 120 students who learning and reading levels spanned seven grade levels (4th through 10th). A significant amount of my students were English Language Learners and almost all my students had different learning modalities or styles. This taught me how to identify and adapt. My tutoring style is much similar. Identifying your student's reading and leaning level as well as his or her learning modality or style is always...

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.

...deeper passion for mathematics. I became fascinated with math at a young age and I enjoy sharing my enthusiasm with others in order to help kindle their curiosity about the world. My goal is to help students understand that math can be intriguing and fun to explore, and mastering its ways are not as hard as they might seem. In my spare time, I enjoy playing rhythm and dance music games, such as Dance Dance...

Hi! My name is Dylan and I am a recent graduate of Ottawa University with a Bachelor's Degree in Biology. Outside of my studies, I'm a big sports fan and love playing music. I have loved helping others in the classroom over the years and look forward to helping you succeed in your academic endeavors!

...elementary special education teacher who enjoys tutoring as a secondary job. My certifications are Kansas and Missouri elementary general education and K-12 special education. I love working with all students, but my passion is for people with autism. I have experience tutoring and teacher PreK-9th grade in both general and special education. My favorite subjects include math, reading, social and emotional development, and executive functioning. My bachelor's degree is in vocal pedagogy and performance with...

...been working with youth in academics beginning in my sophomore year in college on to now. Currently, I have a master's in Engineering Management by way of a degree in Chemical Engineering. I have always been told I have a natural ability to encourage youth toward academic success regardless of the level of understanding. And it is true! If you are looking for assistance in Math or need help with a study plan, I am...

...years old and a Full Sail University graduate. I have experience tutoring in courses ranging from elementary up to high school level. 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...

I am Ed, the Educator and Entrepreneur! I love working with students of all levels and building critical thinking and reasoning skills!

...foreign languages. Growing up in Stockholm, Sweden, I learned the importance of different cultures and languages at a young age. Helping my students become successful learners is truly a job I consider myself lucky to have. I believe that being a patient and caring educator is what helps students achieve their fullest potential. Recognizing that all students learn differently is a key factor in reaching educational goals, which is why I teach content using differentiated...

...tutored many of my friends throughout high school. I am currently attending the University of Kansas. I am pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry on a Pre-Medicine track. I tutor in lots of different types of math and chemistry. My style is to first make sure you know the background content needed to understand the actual topic at hand. Outside of tutoring, I love to play basketball and football with my friends. I enjoy...

...many different areas of math, including Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, and Calculus. Of these, my favorite is definitely Calculus, because I think that there are many people with misconceptions about the subject, and I enjoy showing people that there is nothing to afraid of, and that it can actually be fun! Outside of math, my hobbies include video games and watching movies. I also can be persuaded to perform some card tricks from time to time.

...of Central Missouri for my graduate degree in Teaching, Curriculum and Instruction. I have tutored at Metropolitan Community College, and also taught some math classes. Right now I am tutoring Middle School, 9th and 10th grade, and hope to soon add Pre-Calculus and Algebra II to my repertoire. I am a visual learner, but am also both brained: technical and creative. I play disc golf, I bicycle, and gardening is currently a passion of mine.

...at KU after taking classes for fun. While at KU, I taught classes in calculus and pre-calc as an Assistant Instructor (business graduate school) and as a TA (undergraduate). I also tutored friends on the side. I enjoy teaching and tutoring. I'm also very patient. I have a business background, including banking, accounting, and human resources. This helps me make math relevant. In my spare time, I enjoy exercising, golf, travel, and reading.

...literature. I am a true English nerd - I love Shakespeare and poetry and writing stories. I see it as a personal challenge to share my love of all things English Language Arts with my students because I know so many students find that topic boring or difficult. I am a firm believer in meeting students where they are and helping them grow and learn in the best way possible for them. Everyone learns differently...

...at an elementary school. After graduation I moved to Japan and gained extensive experience in teaching English as a second language. I worked with students of all ages (2-88!), in one on one lessons, small classes as well as large corporate workshops. Some of my more unique experiences included training a student for a speech contest, learning lines with a Japanese actor for a role in an American film, and developing original curriculum for classes....

...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 a...

...subjects hold in the world of today and the world of tomorrow. I am currently an undergraduate student at the University of Kansas, double majoring in math and computer science. A great tenacity has made my college career fruitful with a high GPA, Honors coursework, recognition at department events, as well as lab research work. I look to translate this hard-working nature to my tutoring sessions, and keep adapting and working until the material at...

...helping my students build confidence in math, both in my full-time teaching role and as a tutor. My tutoring approach involves closely monitoring students as they work through problems independently, identifying any misconceptions, and correcting them. I strive to create a relaxed and supportive atmosphere during sessions to alleviate any pressure they may feel. Students have shared that my voice tone during tutoring sessions is calm and encouraging, which helps create a positive and supportive...