Top Reading Tutors serving Overland Park
Laura: Overland Park Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Overland Park, KS
My name is Laura, and I am a medical student at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. I love to work with students to help them reach their fullest potential.
Education & Certification
University of Missouri-Kansas City - Bachelor in Arts, Liberal Arts and Sciences
University of Missouri-Kansas City - Doctor of Medicine, Molecular Medicine
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 34
ACT Reading: 34
John: Overland Park Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Overland Park, KS
...passionate about helping students who are planning on entering law school with improving their LSAT performance. I believe that with any standardized test, the key is to eliminate the fear factor by prepping for the unknown. Through practice and learning key techniques, I work with students to replace that fear with a strong belief in their own preparedness. When I am not working, I am a voracious reader, a fisherman, and a bit of a...
Education & Certification
Kansas State University - Bachelor of Science, History
University of Kansas City Law School - Juris Doctor, Law
Shah: Overland Park Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Overland Park, KS
...with a minor in economics. I am also very confident in tutoring for math subjects as I have tutored many students successfully in Geometry and Algebra. I will be attending the University of Kansas Medical School in the Fall of 2020. I know the stress of studying and I've learned several study tricks that have helped me along the way. I am excited to give back what I know to my students. I have previous...
Education & Certification
University of Kansas - Bachelor of Science, Molecular Biology
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 33
ACT Science: 31
Nancy: Overland Park Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Overland Park, KS
...that you feel successful and confident. Together we can achieve the goals and objectives you are striving to accomplish. I approach teaching and learning in a flexible and creative way! Believe it or not learning should be great fun! I am a mother to two college students, ( a 21 year old son and an 18 year old daughter), and the owner of a fabulous German Shorthair Pointer.I love keeping busy by working in my...
Education & Certification
University of Missouri Columbia, Missouri - Bachelors, Secondary Education Social Studies/Behavioral Science
Pittsburg State University - Masters, Secondary Administration/ ELL
Lizz: Overland Park Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Overland Park, KS
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.
Education & Certification
University of Missouri-Kansas City - Bachelor of Education, Elementary School Teaching
Molly: Overland Park Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Overland Park, KS
...of! I have over 15 years of experience working with students at the middle school, high school, college, and graduate levels. I hold teaching certification in English, Social Studies, Speech, and theatre, and have also taught Humanities and tutored ESL at the college level. I have a Master's Degree in Curriculum and Teaching as well as an ESL Certification. I enjoy tutoring a wide range of subjects in the area of English and the Humanities....
Education & Certification
University of Kansas - Bachelor in Arts, English
University of Kansas - Master of Arts Teaching, Curriculum and Instruction
ACT English: 31
Claire: Overland Park Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Overland Park, KS
...am currently a Library Media Specialist and have spent 17 years in education across various grade levels. My passion lies in making learning enjoyable and engaging, utilizing technology and interactive methods to connect with my students. I believe that fostering a love for reading is essential, as it enhances comprehension across all subjects. I strive to create a supportive environment where students feel confident to explore and learn. Outside of teaching, I enjoy reading and...
Education & Certification
Baker University - Master's/Graduate, Education
State Certified Teacher
Aidan: Overland Park Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Overland Park, KS
...through various means. The most important being the Learning Center (tutoring area), that has allowed me to spread that love to others. I tutored each level of the Japanese program at the university, so I am well equipped in understanding the needs of university level Japanese courses. Outside of school my love of travel has taken me to places like Japan and Korea. In fact I was given the opportunity to study at Seoul National...
Education & Certification
University of Missouri-Kansas City - Bachelor of Science, Political Science and Government
Shanice: Overland Park Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Overland Park, KS
...is Shanice Robinson, I am currently a 4th year medical student at Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine. I have had the pleasure of being an admissions committee student member during my second year of medical school. While in undergraduate at Spelman College, I was a Biology major with a pre-medicine concentration. I have 4 years of experience with tutoring and I have truly enjoyed it. I look forward to helping you achieve!
Education & Certification
Spelman College - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Wright State University-Main Campus - Doctor of Medicine, General Studies
Catherine: Overland Park Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Overland Park, KS
I'm a full-time college student and part time Undergraduate Learning Assistant. I currently help teach algebra courses on my campus, and one of my absolute favorite things is watching a student grow and progress in their skills! I've worked with students of all ages and enjoy the unique challenges and rewards each age group presents.
Education & Certification
University of Missouri-Kansas City - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics and Statistics
Miyako: Overland Park Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Overland Park, KS
I have been tutoring in various subjects for nearly 15 years now. I can tutor various subjects with my strengths being in Reading, Languages, Literature, History and Science. I am best with math through 12th grade. I have experience helping students pass their GED and I can help with all of the sections including math, science, and reading. I am fairly proficient in Spanish, though I read and comprehend it better than I speak it.
Education & Certification
University of Missouri-Kansas City - Bachelor in Arts, Liberal Arts and Sciences
Stephanie: Overland Park Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Overland Park, KS
...Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education with a focus on special education. After graduation I began teaching in the Gardner/ Edgerton school district. During my five years as an educator, I had the opportunity to teach a variety of grade levels including 6th, 4th, and 2nd. While I tutor a variety of subjects, I am most passionate about math and reading. There is nothing more fulfilling than helping a young person recognize their potential and...
Education & Certification
Washburn University - Bachelor in Arts, Elementary Education
State Certified Teacher
Matt: Overland Park Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Overland Park, KS
I graduated Summa Cum Laude graduate from Park University with a Bachelor of Arts in Communications. I am a Writer and Editor with over fifteen years of experience. I can help my students to improve their essay writing skills, sharpen editing skills, or become better at writing in general. I can also help with Social Studies subjects across all grade levels.
Education & Certification
Park University - Bachelor in Arts, Communications
Helen: Overland Park Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Overland Park, KS
...professional skills to tutor outside the schoolhouse. In addition, I have been afforded the opportunity to collectively teach over 6,000 English online classes. By instructing and mentoring with a wide variety of techniques, my students have been able to escalate their knowledge base and develop into confident learners. It is always an honor; they return to thank me! It is nice to meet you. Welcome! I look forward to a positive educational outcome for you!
Education & Certification
University of Kansas - Bachelor in Arts, Communications Technologies
Lina: Overland Park Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Overland Park, KS
...I have experience working with students through volunteer work which allowed me to help students learn how to read one-on-one. Additionally, as a student myself, I know the time that a student chooses to get help is sacred time, as everyone lives such busy lives. Because of this, I do not believe in simple busy work or wasting any students time. Because of my experience as a medical student, I have a lot of exposure...
Education & Certification
University of Missouri-Kansas City - Bachelor in Arts, Cellular and Molecular Biology
University of Missouri-Kansas City - Doctor of Medicine, Molecular Medicine
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 34
Jason: Overland Park Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Overland Park, KS
...your potential, and fine tune the areas where we need to improve. I will meet you where you are at, and invite you to take the next step on your learning curve. I also learn from these interactions, and will continue to develop as a teacher as we work through material. Personally, I am a married father of 3. I studied mechanical engineering in college and went to law school afterward. I have a passion...
Education & Certification
Villanova University - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Brooklyn Law School - Juris Doctor, Political Science and Government
Michelle Elaine: Overland Park Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Overland Park, KS
...years. I hold an interdisciplinary doctoral degree in Education Curriculum and Instruction and Social Sciences from the University of Missouri. I further completed 18 hours in Masters of TESOL at GCU as well as hold an English teaching certification. I possess over six years of experience teaching English to diverse learners (1) American common core English for 9th to 12th grades and (2) English for college level adults. Based on my professional experience and my...
Education & Certification
University of Missouri-Kansas City - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
University of Missouri-Kansas City - Doctor of Education, Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
Megan: Overland Park Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Overland Park, KS
Getting students where they need to be in the academic world is one of my passions, because I had to work really hard in school as well to get where i really wanted to be. Let me motivate, tutor, and teach you in your learning style so that you can get over your own academic hurdles.
Education & Certification
Truman State University - Bachelor in Arts, English
Braden: Overland Park Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Overland Park, KS
...with a minor in economics from the University of Oklahoma living in Overland Park, Kansas. I have a passion for teaching college, high school, and middle schoolers math from Algebra to College Calculus, chemistry, and physics. In high school I took a variety of AP Tests: AP Chemistry-5, AP Physics 1-4, AP Calculus AB-5 AP US History-4, AP English Composition-4. I hope we are a great fit, and I can't wait for the opportunity to...
Education & Certification
University of Oklahoma Norman Campus - Chemical Engineer, Chemical Engineering
Melony: Overland Park Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Overland Park, KS
...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, discovering my student's goals and preferred learning styles, and having fun while we learn! My interests outside of academia include reading, running, hiking with my two young daughters, travelling, eating sushi and attending concerts...
Education & Certification
University of Central Missouri - Bachelors, Elementary Education
University of Central Missouri - Masters, Teaching English as a Second Language
Private Reading Tutoring in Overland Park, KS
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Overland Park Reading Tutoring FAQ
Reading is a core subject in public schools outlined by the Common Core Standards. At each grade level, students are expected to have specific skill sets, such as making inferences from text; reading key ideas; understanding why individuals, events, and ideas develop; and what certain words and phrases mean. The level of complexity of which your son or daughter is expected to learn increases with every grade level. In early stages, a tutor may be helpful in boosting word recognition or vocabulary, but identifying cause and effect, or speeding up the decoding process, will be necessary later. Your student must excel in the basics prior to going forward, and will not progress unless they do. Varsity Tutors can find your youngster a reading tutor in Overland Park, KS, who could break down the basic concepts of reading, to make sure they understand the big picture.
Tutors have an innate power to point out specific weaknesses, and create personalized lessons around these. They will give attention to the exact topics of concern, as opposed to use a "one size fits all" approach. If your student happens to be fumbling over affixes and roots, their tutor can put up a complete lesson on these. They're able to give attention to summarizing, rhyme, cause and effect, or vocabulary. Reading accuracy can be improved. It is often hard for a classroom teacher to stop and address one child's problems. If you're seeking reading tutoring in Overland Park, KS, for your child, You may get assistance in locating a private tutor from the educational directors at Varsity Tutors, who can work one-on-one with your student to try to get them caught up.
In addition to targeting instruction predicated on individual strengths and weaknesses, each Overland Park reading tutor can be extremely flexible. They will meet at a time and place that best suits your schedule, even in your own house. Lessons can take place after dinner or on the weekend. If your child's schedule is that hectic, a live learning platform even enables reading tutors to meet face-to-face online.
As your child gains an ability to understand compound words, characters, and figurative language, you'll see a rise in confidence. Tutors can instill an enthusiasm in reading that drives your youngster to want more. Let your student achieve their maximum potential with a professional reading tutor in Overland Park. As opposed to giving attention to what they already know, the tutor could fill out any fluency gaps and move your youngster on the path to full reading comprehension.
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