Award-Winning PRAXIS Tutors in Kansas City, MO

I believe that education is the best, and sometimes only, way to level the playing field. I'm currently studying to be an elementary teacher and love working with students of all ages. Working with students on a daily basis has helped me to hone in on how to tailor lessons to individual students needs. I am excited to get the opportunity to continue this work through varsity tutors!

I love working with students of all ages. I enjoy learning about my students, and how I can help them. I believe it is important to tailor my lessons to each individual student, focusing on their preferred modality of learning, and using their strengths to improve their weaknesses. I have taught elementary school for eight years now, and worked with ESL and special needs students. I believe that everyone has something to offer and should...

I love math but I know not everyone feels the same way! I specialize in building a student's skills and confidence in mathematics. I have a Bachelor's degree from Emporia State University, a Master's degree from Baker University, and have been teaching for 8 years and tutoring privately for 6 years. I have taught so many types of students: gifted, disenfranchised, learning disabled, unmotivated, and driven students. I have taught everything from Algebra I to...

I am a suma cum laude graduate of the University of New Orleans, with a BA in History, as well as a magna cum laude graduate with a Master's degree in Education from the University of Kansas. I am licensed in general and special education, as well as ESL. I also lived as an exchange student in Germany, and enjoyed the process of learning another language. I have 7 years of teaching experience in special...

...graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Master of Arts in Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL). I have 9 years of teaching experience as a Preschool, Elementary & College level instructor. I've taught general education courses, ESL, Spanish Native Language Literacy and a University Writing course. I love teaching! My favorite subjects to tutor are ESL, Reading, Writing, Grammar and Spanish. My tutoring style involves getting to know each other and sharing our interests,...

Hi! My name is Meaghan and I am finishing up my Bachelor's Degree in Music Education at the UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance. I love teaching all ages, but will most likely be teaching middle school or high school choir. I am a certified K-12 substitute teacher, and upon completing my student teaching in 2017, will be a licensed K-12 educator in both MO and KS. I am here to help, please feel free...

...City, and I am currently in coursework for my Masters in Music Education and Vocal Pedagogy from the University of Kansas. I have been teaching choir in public schools for seven years and I direct with an auditioned Youth Chorus in Kansas City. My expertise and passion lie with teaching middle school students to be life long music makers. I believe that music education enhances life experiences and exercises the brain, improving critical thinking skills,...

...tools and guides. Every child is different and learns in a different way, and I believe it is our job as educators to meet the child where he or she is at and implement tools and techniques that allow the child to successfully grow. I would say that I have a strong background in education and have had many diverse experiences with children. I do have a bachelors from Emporia State in integrated studies and...

Former fifth grade teacher seeking to facilitate students' academic ambitions. My first degree was in psychology at KU. I graduated Summa Cum Laude from UMKC for my teaching degree. I taught 5th grade for 10 years in Raytown.

Just graduated from the University of Arkansas with my B.S. in kinesiology and a minor in spanish. I am now attending medical school at KUMC. I enjoy exercise, current events/following the news, investing, spending time outdoors, and going out with friends

...first grade and I am currently in my fifth year of teaching as a K-5 teacher of English Learners. I have experience teaching adult language learners through a community college, and I truly love working with students of all ages! I have tutored elementary reading, math, writing, and language through after-school academic tutoring programs. My teaching philosophy centers around creating a meaningful connection between content and skills so students can see the benefits of what...

I currently work as the special education teacher for student with significant behavioral and emotional disorders for the Basehor Linwood School District. I have a BS in Elementary Education and MA in Special Education and a MS in Curriculum and Instruction at KU. I truly love my job and feel like it is a gift I have that I can connect with these tough kids and build relationships. I love teaching all students and hope...

Hi there! Thank you for taking the time to get to know me. 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...

...to incorporate into my lessons the psychology behind how we learn new concepts and thereby discover how to apply them appropriately. With both a tech and an artistic background, Im particularly interested in using technology to teach concepts in visual, interactive, and fun ways. Lately, when Im not working remotely as a CRM consultant or shooting photography, Ive been working on Prezi presentations and reviewing various test prep books to gather meaningful and common practice...

...from high school with my IB diploma, I attended New York University, where I majored in Politics and Spanish. I then attended Loyola Marymount University where I received my master's degree in Urban Education. I have worked in education for the past 6 years, beginning as a 2012 Teach For America corps member in Los Angeles. I have taught nearly every subject in middle school classrooms, and I have taught both biology and algebra to...

...worked with children of all ages and I've tutored students in all of the core subjects, mostly focusing on math and reading. I've also taught preschool and tested preschool children. I've taught English to refugees from several nations, mostly adults, although children were sometimes in the classes. I love working with students. I love to help them learn and I enjoy getting to know them. My hobbies are reading, cross-stitch, knitting, and taking online classes....

...out how best they learn, and catering everything to them specifically. Everyone is different and so are their learning styles. It is my job as a one to one tutor to best explain difficult ideas in a way that allows the student to understand them clearly. Teaching and tutoring have always been passions of mine and for the past year I have been tutoring full-time and could not have enjoyed it more. The focus of...

...that that needs to be explored. Always be seeking, improving, and wondering. I have taught middle school for 12 years and try to pass on my love of learning to each and everyone of my students. I believe all students can be successful learners, although they may learn best in a wide variety of ways. When a student gets it, I get excited. I always do everything I can to make my students experience success....

An AP English teacher for over 20 years, Jennifer also works for College Board and ETS scoring SAT essays and AP essays for over ten years now. Mrs. Barbknecht is an award-winning teacher who firmly believes that every student can learn how to be successful both in academically rigorous courses and on difficult standardized tests. Her students have earned perfect scores and gained admittance to Ivy League universities and colleges.... Teaching is all about figuring out...

...they enhance their skills in writing and literature. English has always been my passion even in elementary school. In fact, I even remember my first experience with English and can still remember my first official publication in high school. I have been blessed within my life and career to have good teachers/mentors who have continued to impact my life as well as support my decision to become a connoisseur in the craft of teaching and...