Award-Winning Psychology Tutors serving Shawnee Mission, KS

The exchange of information and education is a passion for me! Creating a comfortable and fun atmosphere will allow learning to be enjoyable and memorable for all parties involved!... Keep it entertaining! I love using innovative and contemplative approaches to teaching; learning should be permanent and fun!... Breaking the ice and laughing is always a good idea for a first lesson! Introductions and getting to know someone is exciting, and I would have a few questions,...

...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 alone and they can learn the material. After that we get right to work. If there is anything else...

...through my own education. I also tutor ACT help! Through my own journey, I was able to improve my score by 7 points! I understood how stressful it was to choose resources, or how to complete practice questions, and would love to help people find a method of practice that works! I am able to help those who are looking to improve their score to create a plan that makes sense to them! I also...

...enjoy preparing students for test prep (ACT) and elementary and middle school-age students. My approach to teaching is to understand the student as an individual. I like to understand the student's strengths and weaknesses and work from there to expand their knowledge in a given subject. My goal is to push each of my students to venture beyond their limits and understand each concept, rather than learning the steps of a process.

...that I tell myself quite OFTEN: Michael- you're only human. Give yourself grace and let your humanity show! When you're in tough times, remember that It's the hottest fire that makes the hardest steel; so, don't give up! Oh, and just when the Caterpillar thought life was over, she became a butterfly. Hmm.. Perhaps the butterfly is proof that you can go through a great deal of darkness, yet become something beautiful. So, shine on,...

...and memorization tactics, mnemonics among a variety of other tools and exercises. I have experience tutoring students from college level through elementary school level in courses relating to science, math, English and social studies. I have experience in tutoring a middle school student over the span of two years in various subjects facilitating in raising her GPA and adopting a variety of studying and learning tools. Outside of academia, I have a variety of interests...

...absolutely love to travel and experience different cultures! After graduating from KU in 2013, I spent a year in Northeastern Germany working as an au pair. I am most passionate about and have the most experience with German and English as a Second Language, however I am also very interested in History. That said, I am excited for all of the challenges that come with tutoring, and I am determined to do my very best...

...and test prep (including ACT). As someone with an appreciation for languages, I especially like tutoring English and French. Since I am a certified teacher, I am prepared to present information in a variety of ways to help my students with understanding. Additionally, I like to help my students take responsibility for their own learning during our sessions. Aside from teaching, I enjoy spending time with my roommates and our animals, watching shows and movies,...

...awesome chemistry demonstrations for a variety of audiences, from elementary school kids to the general public. While we enjoyed using silly skits to engage with the audience, our primary goal was always to foster enthusiasm toward science. This gave me unexpected training in how to tailor an explanation to the audience receiving the information, while also keeping their attention and helping them have fun (okay, okay... the fiery explosions might've helped a bit). During my...

...2004, I have a completed minor in German at UMKC (awaiting graduation this fall.) I have read Faust by Goethe three times, along with eleven other books in the German language. I currently watch German films and TV shows to keep myself up to par. I have plenty of experience in tutoring other undergraduates but will have no problem tutoring those who may be in high school or otherwise. I hope to be able to...

...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 about different cultures and seeing how different people think and enjoy life. I work in cancer clinical research, 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...

...a time and the process can easily be derailed by anxiety, missing previous information, poor study habits, or a psychological condition. I've worked with students with each of these problems (and more) and seen the vast majority improve their performance, which gives them confidence, which improves their performance even more. It's incredibly rewarding to be a positive example for students and watching their confidence grow until they forget what it was they were so worried...

I am a recent graduate with a Master's of Science in Medical Physiology from the University of Illinois and a Bachelor's of Science in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin. I will be attending the University of Illinois College of Medicine in 2018, and I am excited to assist fellow students be successful in their courses. I am most passionate tutoring students in Biology, Anatomy, Physiology, Psychology, and preparation for the MCAT.

...subject has a valid part to play in the world. Although some subjects more practically fit into the needs of our modern world (e.g. science, business, and math), others remind the world of the importance of the human spirit and the dignity of the human person (e.g. literature, philosophy, history). In fact, I firmly believe that each subject plays its necessary part in the world. Lastly, my philosophy is strongly centered in the belief that...