Top English Tutors serving Overland Park
Colton: Overland Park English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Overland Park, KS
...my free time, I enjoy listening to and performing music, reading, soccer, surfing the web, and traveling. In terms of experience, I've worked publicly at my high-school for an after-school program, tutoring subjects from Spanish literature and English grammar to organic chemistry and calculus. Similarly, I've worked as a private tutor in SAT prep, AP test prep, and French, as the latter is my native language. For that reason, I like tutoring foreign languages, since...
Education & Certification
Brown University - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34
Sid: Overland Park English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Overland Park, KS
...high school students, and have been doing 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...
Education & Certification
University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36
Annie: Overland Park English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Overland Park, KS
...from Colorado State University in Engligh Education 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...
Education & Certification
Colorado State University - Bachelor in Arts, English Education
University of Missouri - Kansas City - Master of Arts, Education Administration
State Certified Teacher
Kyle: Overland Park English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Overland Park, KS
...currently a Neurology Resident at Kansas University Medical Center. I am ready to tutor a number of subjects, but I would like to help students with MCAT or GRE test preparation. I favor the Sciences but I would be happy to tutor in any subject. I was a TA in college and taught other learners in medical school and residency. In my free time I like to ride, exercise, play with my dogs and explore...
Education & Certification
Central College - Bachelor in Arts, Chemistry
Des Moines University - Non Degree Doctorals, Medicine
Chris: Overland Park English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Overland Park, KS
...the captain of the soccer team and president of the environmental club. After high school, I chose to attend Harvard in order to pursue a degree in Neurobiology and Spanish. During my time at Harvard I have continued playing soccer with the Harvard Club Soccer team. In addition to playing on the club soccer team, I also have become and a certified EMT and served a member of the Harvard Emergency Medical System. I am...
Education & Certification
Harvard University - Bachelor in Arts, Neurobiology and Spanish
Colin: Overland Park English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Overland Park, KS
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
Drew: Overland Park English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Overland Park, KS
...life! When my students learn something new, the knowledge they obtain will be a 'tool' in their 'tool belt' for the rest of their lives. I have worked closely with many students of all ages, and I find that, no matter how old, every person has areas they can improve in. It is important to me to know what each of my students wants to accomplish in their time with me, and how they think...
Education & Certification
University of Kansas - Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering
ACT Composite: 31
ACT Math: 35
ACT Reading: 33
Maggie: Overland Park English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Overland Park, KS
...in the education field working with students in elementary and middle schools. I am considering a masters degree, but will first need to decide which of the many opportunities I shall take. I really enjoy tutoring math and writing. Math is incredible -- I love how numbers are meant to work out to a perfect answer and when students that I tutor "get it" I feel greatly rewarded. Writing is an excellent way of expressing...
Education & Certification
University of Colorado-Colorado Springs - Bachelor in Arts, English
Lauren: Overland Park English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Overland Park, KS
Graduate MBA student based in Kansas City, MO looking to 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....
Education & Certification
Valparaiso University - Bachelors, Theology
Rockhurst University - Masters, Business Administration and Management
ACT English: 34
Olivia: Overland Park English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Overland Park, KS
...City. Prior to this, I spent two years at William Jewell College studying elementary education with a concentrated area of study in English. I have worked as an assistant teacher in 4th, 5th, and 6th grade classrooms, as well as in homeschool settings. I have also worked as a tutor for children ages 5-15 with learning disabilities: I taught phonemic awareness as a means to increase fluency and accuracy in reading and spelling. I have...
Education & Certification
University of Missouri Kansas City - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Howard: Overland Park English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Overland Park, KS
...for over a year in a virtual environment. Before that, I taught in the classroom for three years. My main career was in air traffic control. That lasted about 28 years, during which I trained all ages of people. I have an associate's degree in liberal arts from Johnson County CC. I tutor air traffic control subjects along with math. I am very patient with the people I teach and will work very hard to...
Education & Certification
Johnson County Community College - Associate in Arts, Liberal Arts and Sciences
Russell: Overland Park English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Overland Park, KS
...chemistry and classics. Because I am proficient in both the sciences and the humanities, and because classics is such a broad field, I am able to teach a wide variety of topics. Classics, which could be broadly defined as the study of ancient world, demands proficiency not only in Greek and Latin but also history, literary criticism, and of course persuasive writing. I can consequently teach subjects ranging from Latin to English literature and composition....
Education & Certification
The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelors, Chemistry & Classics
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36
Samuel: Overland Park English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Overland Park, KS
...Honors and General Chemistry, and Honors and General Biology, Forensic Science, Biomedical Science, and Anatomy & Physiology. I got both my Masters in Science Education and my Bachelors in Biology from the University of Missouri - Columbia, where I also got minors in Psychology and Anthropology. I tutor any subject area in elementary, middle school, or high school science, as well as select areas of college science (see my subject list). My strong points are...
Education & Certification
University of Missouri-Columbia - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
University of Missouri-Columbia - Masters in Education, Science Teacher Education
ACT Composite: 34
ACT Math: 35
ACT Reading: 36
Benjamin: Overland Park English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Overland Park, KS
My dream job is to have my own research lab for idiopathic disease. This is due to scoliosis and polycystic kidney disease running in the family. My best subjects are Biology, Chemistry (biochemistry), and Calculus. I enjoy music as a means of relaxing and have classical training from my musician parents. I also enjoy calligraphy in my spare time as well as video games. Ich spreche Deutsche zu. (I speak German too).
Education & Certification
Rockhurst University - Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
ACT Reading: 32
Andrew: Overland Park English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Overland Park, KS
...sure my students can experience the joy of knowing they won't need a tutor for life. So, who am I? I grew up homeschooled and in a large family, so tutoring my siblings became part of the school day. I am a photographer because I enjoy finding the detail even in the subjects that cause us pain and seeing the beauty in the frustration that leads to success. I am a world traveler that enjoys learning...
Education & Certification
Johnson County Community College - Associate in Science, Health Information Technology
University of Kansas - Bachelor of Science, Business Administration and Management
Natalie: Overland Park English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Overland Park, KS
I have my masters in biomedical sciences and my bachelors in mathematics. I love hiking, walking my dog, and being with family. I am passionate about helping students understand material and feeling confident in their courses!
Education & Certification
William Jewell College - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
Andi: Overland Park English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Overland Park, KS
...especially how art and society influenced each other, and by understanding one, you could begin to understand the other. I returned to Ohio State for my Masters of Education degree in Elementary Education. I went on to teach in Minnesota and in Kansas, primarily in kindergarten classrooms and early childhood classrooms. Along the way, I received my Masters of Science in early childhood unified (special education and general education) from Emporia State University. This is...
Education & Certification
Ohio State - Bachelor in Arts, History of Art
Ohio State and Emporia State - Unknown, Elementary Ed and Early Childhood Ed
State Certified Teacher
Libby: Overland Park English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Overland Park, KS
...in Anthropology, with honors and with distinction as a Global Scholar. I am now a law student at Washington University in St. Louis School of Law, a top 20 Law school according to US News. I enjoy tutoring for standardized tests, particularly the LSAT, as well as helping students improve in history, reading, and writing skills. When I'm not working or going to school I enjoy spending time with dog Loki, swimming, reading, and planning...
Education & Certification
University of Kansas - Bachelor in Arts, History
ACT Reading: 31
Darel: Overland Park English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Overland Park, KS
...my Bachelor of Arts in Classical Languages with a focus on Greek, Latin, and Arabic. During my time at the University of Kansas, I tutored professionally for over three years for individual classes as well as standardized test preparation. I am able to tutor a wide variety of subjects; however, my passion lies in languages and history. In my experience tutoring non-English speakers, I have learned how to solidify short-term knowledge to the long term...
Education & Certification
University of Kansas - Bachelor in Arts, Classical Languages
Kristen: Overland Park English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Overland Park, KS
...a minor in English Literature. Upon graduating, I became certified to teach both elementary education (grades 1-6) and English Language Arts (grades 5-9) in the state of Missouri. I have spent the past two years teaching seventh grade reading and writing, and I have loved every minute of it! Not only do I love helping my students understand new concepts in my subject areas, but I also really enjoy sharing literature, both classics and new...
Education & Certification
Rockhurst University - Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education and English minor
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 34
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