Award-Winning Phonics Tutors serving Shawnee Mission, KS

...school and high school educator for over 10 years. I received a B.A. 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...

...years removed from academia, I still consider myself an intellect at heart. Stints at New York University's Stern School of Business and Northwestern University have given me extensive scholastic training, and running my own private tutoring service throughout college as a means of making a living has helped me exercise and refine my skill set as a personal academic instructor. Partnering up with Varsity Tutors has provided me with a golden opportunity to continue helping...

...from Rockhurst University. I graduated with a BA in French/Education and I have an ESL certification. I have worked with kids in tutoring and mentoring since I was about 16 years old. I know how frustrating it can be to not understand something while it is being taught in the classroom. As a result, I can connect with most of students pretty well. I let them know right off the bat that they are not...

I began tutoring two years ago at Rockhurst University, and I grew to love working with students one-on-one to help them succeed academically. One of my main goals in life is to make education and literacy something attainable and worthwhile (and fun!) for all people. In addition to my tutoring endeavors, I enjoy hanging out with friends and family, watching (an re-watching) all of my favorite T.V. shows, reading, writing, and exploring Kansas City.

...be a teacher. I remember holding "classes" for my siblings in the basement of our home when I was in grade school. I taught the lessons, corrected the papers, and gave assignments. I was called to teach and I absolutely love what I do!! Being a child of two educators probably had a little bit to do with it as well. My father was a college professor at the University of Nebraska. He instilled in...

The minute I choose to walk into a classroom is the minute I choose to be open-minded and to create a rich diverse learning environment for my students. I had always been passionate about English, and growing up in a household that valued language and reading so much, I was reading and writing short stories ever since I was little.

...My family and I just moved to Kansas City from New Jersey. I have been a teacher for six years. I have been a Kindergarten and a First Grade teacher. I have my Master's in Elementary Eduation focusing on Curriculum. I am confident in my skills that I will be a successful tutor in Literacy, Math, Phonics, Science and Social Studies. In my tutoring sessions your student will be exposed to high quality lessons with...

I attended St. Mary's University and received a Bachelor's in Music and Elementary Education. Then I taught for 7 years in elementary schools in Kansas and in Phoenix, Arizona. I taught General Music in Phoenix for four years. In 2007, I received my Master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction. I have also been a tutor for several years and taught in a reading lab for a year.

...certified in Elementary Education K-8 and all areas of Special Education K-12. I believe in making learning fun, setting goals, and stretching the student to meet their potential. I think it is important for students to understand strategies that personally help them to be successful. I use a wide variety of multi-sensory techniques to meet each child's needs. My students know I care about them as we work hard to do our best.

...of Missouri Western University. I received my Master's in Building Leadership from there, but I received my Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from the University of Central Missouri. I have wanted to be a teacher since I was in first grade, so I am very passionate about helping students. I have been an Elementary Teacher for five years now. I know most students learn in different ways and I don't believe that should cause...

...the education world for over 20 years. I love teaching students because it never feels like a job, it is fun! Every session is an adventure filled with learning for my students. My philosophy of education is that all children are unique and need a stimulating educational environment where they can grow physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially. I have my Bachelor's in Education from Washburn University in Topeka and a Masters in Leadership from Baker...

...the knowledge we have been given by others with the hope that someday, in someway, it will again be passed on!" Hello, my name is Danielle. I have been teaching for 6 years. I love learning and also helping people get concepts that might have been hard at first. Outside of teaching I love to coach volleyball, be outside, exercise and spend time with my family. I have 4 boys and a fabulous husband. I...

We all learn differently. As Albert Einstein said, "Study is not the learning of facts but the training of the mind to think." Thomas Edison said only five percent of people think; another 10 percent think they think; and 85 percent would rather die than think. Let me help you be one of the five.... We all learn differently and at our own pace. Also, we often know more than we think we do. We just...

...you make great learning achievements! I believe that tailoring a plan for those achievements should focus on flexibility and differentiation, as well as learning styles and previous achievements and challenges. I do this through an initial diagnostic and continuous analysis of learning data in order to adjust for each student as they need. I have worked in education since 2004. I have taught elementary school fourth and fifth grades, as well as middle school American...

I have a passion for education and I love being able to guide students on their journey to better themselves. I strive to make sure that you are walking away from me with more knowledge and confidence.

...State University with a degree in History of Art. I loved my coursework, 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...

...my passion. I have been teaching in one capacity or another all of my adult life. I currently teach high school ELL and enjoy my job and students very much. I aspire every day to help my students reach their goals and to become successful in all of their pursuits. I am hard working, patient, kind, and very knowledgeable of the subjects I teach and tutor. My goal as your tutor is simple; to help...

...College in 2012 with a B.A. in English Language and Literature. I also hold a minor degree in Spanish. While in university, I studied abroad in Oxford, England as part of my school's honors program and caught the travel bug. After working for a software company for a few years, I moved to South Korea to teach ESL. There, I taught a range of ages and skill levels, from kindergarten phonics to university-level English literature...

...with a strong academic foundation and a nearly 3.9 GPA, my mission is to provide flexible, student-centered tutoring across a variety of subjects, including literacy, science, health, and environmental studies. I believe every student learns differently, and I tailor my approach to meet their unique needswhether they're building reading skills, exploring science concepts, or strengthening academic confidence overall. With a focus on critical thinking, communication, and long-term understanding, I aim to create a supportive learning...

I think that in order to teach someone you have to figure out how they learn. I've been tutoring for about 4 years and I love it!... Everyone learns in different ways and at different speeds. To really help someone learn, you have to figure out what works best for them.... During the first tutoring session with a new student, I like to get to know a little about them, find out where they think they...