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

...break from teaching to stay home when I had my baby in April 2022. But I couldn't stay away from teaching - so I started tutoring here! I have now returned to the classroom as an elementary special education teacher but I have continued tutoring in my spare time because I just love working with students. My favorite part of teaching is that lightbulb moment: when you see the student grasp the skill you've been...

...the multifaceted world of chemistry and would love to do so again. I feel I have the skills necessary for this position. I am able to successfully communicate complicated topics in a way that students understand, as shown through my success as a TA in raising student's grades. I have the knowledge necessary to teach the subjects at hand, as indicated by my majors. And I have a lot of practice working with children, as...

...is a lot for an instructor to learn from that interaction since you put apart the problem you are trying to teach. You learn details you never thought were there. I got my bachelor's degrees from UMKC in computer science and math and I'm passionate about both and especially about AI as its a wonderful combination of both. Currently I'm pursuing my Master's in computer science with a concentration in data science. I'm tutoring Python,...

...that loves what I do, and loves to learn. I am self motivated and will often engage in self-learning through online courses and teaching apps, such as Duolingo and edx.org. I feel education is the most important thing one can strive for in life no matter the age. I want to help bring that love of learning to others, and to try and make certain topics and concepts less of a chore.

...I am a Special Education Teacher of 11 years, experience in the public school systems, as well as in the hospitalized and special day school settings. I live in the Midwest with my two daughters, and my husband, who has just joined the field of wind energy. I have always loved academia, with particular strengths in the arts and research. I enjoy reading, incorporating creativity into my teaching practices, and teaching students how to mark...

...be open to learn though and a great teacher can help to open a mind to that. Learning can be fun and especially when you work one-on-one with someone. The lessons can be focused to exactly what one needs and that really helps things to move along more quickly. After being in education for over 20 years, I am excited to work with new people and to experience teaching in a whole new way!

An energetic, ambitious, responsible and intelligent individual who has developed a mature and responsible approach to any tasks undertaken. Experienced, creative, adaptable and bright individual with an excellent motivation towards learning and helping others. ... I have two teaching philosophies as a tutor: to get students to think about science (and other classes) as a process, and to individualize their learning experiences.... In a typical first session with a student I will introduce myself and then...

...growing up with a medical condition, I desire to make sure others don't have too. I tutor because I want to help others succeed in life and to let them understand that learning is profitable and doesn't just have to be school, but life experiences as well. So, there I am in a nutshell, I hope to be able to help you with getting past your roadblocks and appreciate learning to the fullest. We all...

...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. After 15 years in Japan I returned to the states and earned my MS in Global and International Education through Drexel University. Most recently I have worked as a para professional with Title One, Special Education and ESOL students. I am comfortable with a number of different subjects but I...

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I have over eight years experience tutoring, mostly in math and science, but other subjects as well. I attempt to find analogous concepts from a student's other interests or daily experiences to make abstract concepts more understandable. I believe that generally, grasping a concept follows on from realizing it's not so foreign as we used to think.

I have been tutoring for close to 20 years. I enjoy helping students fill in the gaps when it comes to mathematics, preferably upper level subjects such as algebra, geometry and trigonometry. I also enjoy helping students improve their ACT scores with better test taking strategies.

...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 places like Japan and Korea. In fact I was given the opportunity to study at Seoul National University to expand my knowledge of international development. I love learning and know how to make others feel the same!

...Science, American History, Social Studies, and Legal Studies. I have years of experience with regard to academic achievement and my approach to teaching focuses on the individual needs of the student and does not attempt to impose one academic approach. I have found that flexibility in teaching is key and that kids and young adults need that flexibility if they are to do their best. I'm an individual who is excited about academics and I...

...joined the Air Force at 17 years old and completed a Physics major from the United States Air Force Academy. I was excited to serve my country and am very thankful I got that opportunity. What I learned most from it though was that it was not my passion and I separated from the Air Force to set out to find it. Teaching math and physics excites me and motivates me. My goal is to...

...their math courses, and if I need to find new methods of teaching to make this happen, I will. I am committed to helping students gain a firm understanding of the material they need to know. In my free time, I really enjoy baking and music. I play the trombone and piano, and I was in the marching band in high school as well as college. My most recent baking adventure involved 3-D dinosaur and...

...I was a substitute teacher for the Hickman Mills School District, grades K-8th. During my entire college career, I have always had a job working with kids. After graduation, I always tried to make sure that I still had an opportunity to work with kids on the enhancement of their education and tutoring became a great way to do so. I have now been a tutor for 8 years, and I have loved every minute...

...is the right motivation! Through the application of real-world experience, gained through successfully teaching in elementary school, middle school, high school, and college I am well equipped to tutor students at any level. I have a master's degree of science in educational administration as well as my bachelors of science in elementary education. I am a licensed teacher with multiple state departments of education credentials. I am certified in elementary K-6, English Language Learners, Library...

...should be interactive, a team effort. Let me help you gain a foundation and confidence and we will both see you soar. I love animals and that is probably what aids in my compassion. They don't judge and aren't afraid to fail and try again. We can learn so much from them. When I come home they help take all my worries away and have truly made me who I am today.... When a student has...

...help senior engineers with development tasks, and I would have a great passion in tutoring students here at Varsity Tutors. I have high flexibility and commitment and look forward to helping the next generation overcome their obstacles in pursuit of knowledge and skills attainment. I like to teach fundamentals, and having put in a lot of hard work, myself over the years, I hope to be able to share my successes and failures to jump...