Award-Winning ASPIRE Tutors in Overland Park, KS

...also scored 168 on the LSAT and graduated in the top ten percent of my law school class. My teaching experience includes two years' teaching Latin and Myth at the college level and two years' private tutoring of subjects ranging from the LSAT and GRE to languages such as Latin and Greek. My true love is language, and I would gladly spend all my time doing nothing but analyzing grammar if I could!

...have been teaching for 12 years and I love all grade levels and helping students meet their academic goals. I received my bachelors and masters degree at Kansas State University. My bachelors degree is in Elementary Education with an endorsement as English as Second Language and my masters degree is in Curriculum and Instruction with emphasis in Reading and Language Arts with a reading specialist certification. I recently just received my post-doctorate degree at Grand...

...area, focusing on ACT/SAT prep, academic subjects, and multiple levels of standardized testing. I also have a strong background as a Reading Specialist, both on standardized tests and in general literacy and reading comprehension. I have experience as a Curriculum Developer for standardized tests as well, particularly in Reading, Writing/Language, and Science. I graduated summa cum laude from Arizona State University (B.A., Theatre) and am an alumnus of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in...

...important qualities include passion, leadership, and content knowledge. Tutors accommodate the academic, social, and emotional needs of all of their students. An effective tutor engages all students into each lesson so they feel like they are part of the classroom community helping them become more active in the learning process. An outstanding tutor is also very knowledgeable about the content being presented. It is important that tutors teach a lesson dynamically in order to cater...

...emphasis on gender and race in 20th century America. I received my Bachelor's degree from UC-Berkeley in 2008, where I majored in American History and minored in Gender and Women's Studies. In between undergraduate and graduate school, I was the Assistant Director of a tutoring company in Wisconsin for three years, where I tutored students of all ages in a variety of subjects, including test prep, math (through advanced algebra), writing, reading, phonics, and study...

...teacher certification program at University of Missouri – St. Louis. I plan to get certified in both Math and Social Studies. My experiences, patience, content knowledge and communication skills all make me a great tutor. I have worked with students from the age of 8-18, with students in remedial classes and others in Advanced Placement classes. There are many ways for children to learn. I personally learn visually and with repetition, but I willingly adapt...

...skills and knowledge they need to improve their academic performance. This past year I taught 9th grade geology and 10th grade chemistry at Tilden High School in Chicago and volunteered to serve as a tutor for underprivileged students in Revive’s Homework Help Program. I graduated from the University of Michigan with a B.A. in Economics in May 2013 and am currently a graduate student in the Master of Arts in Mathematics Education (Ma.M.Ed.) program at...

...as a teacher I give you one corner, and it is for you to find the other three.-Confucius As a tutor it is my goal to not only teach my students the material they need to learn, but to better their core understanding of a subject and their methods of learning for the future. This way, they can continue to learn at an advanced level long after they no longer require the service of a...

...learning in my students, so they do not feel pressured in the process of advancing their knowledge in the subject area being taught. This helps both the student and the teacher to move forward with the process in a much smoother and enjoyable manner. My favorite subject has been - and is still is - math at all levels, followed by science. In my spare time I enjoy sports (cardio, running, biking), and reading.

...Literature from Bar Ilan University in 2014. I enjoy helping students uncover their potential and helping them discover the magic of learning. I have tutored students of all ages for the past two years in mostly English related subjects. English is my favorite subject to tutor because I believe that communication is one of our most powerful tools as human beings. Helping students improve their communication skills whether it be reading, writing, or speaking, is...