Award-Winning Science Tutors serving Springfield, MO

...& Instruction, specializing in Mathematics Education. I received my Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Educational Psychology, specializing in Gifted and Talented education. I received my Ph.D. in Curriculum & Instruction, specializing in Mathematics Education. I taught elementary and middle school for 15 years in Texas, Virginia, West Virginia and Colorado before earning my Ph.D....

...Western Illinois University. College can be challenging, but it also teaches many lessons and life skills as well as study skills. I played tennis for four years in college. Otherwise, I plan to pursue a career in chemical engineering. Besides tennis and science, my other love is language. My home country is Montenegro, so I...

The most rewarding moments of my life have been spent developing talent from all backgrounds.

Hi! My name is Cole Grandel, and I'm happy to help you out in a wide range of subjects. My goal here is to help you move beyond the need for tutors by developing deep understanding and lifelong habits of learning.

...back to school and became a school counselor, because I felt the need to help students at a more social and emotional level. I have a Bachelor's Degree and 2 Master's Degrees, one in Education and one in Counseling from John Brown University in Siloam Springs, AR. I have the ability to tutor all subjects...

...can sidestep the 'hard' part. Just think of how many colors of green we have in our world. What makes one shade of green a bit different than another shade? When weather turns cool and the days shorter WHY do the green leaves turn yellow, orange, or red? What's up with photosynthesis and cellular respiration's...

...essays, scholarship essays, and advanced coursework in AP Language. Over the years, I have had the privilege of mentoring students from diverse backgrounds, hailing from various corners of the globe, including the Netherlands, Dubai, Korea and across the Western, Central, and Eastern United States. My students' achievements speak to the effectiveness of my approach, as...

...how frustrating learning can be! I've always enjoyed teaching throughout my career and try my best to approach each student differently and help them learn in a way that suits them best. I have been tutoring for over 8 years and have a flexible approach to accommodate a variety of different learning styles.

...full-time teaching position. There, I taught at a variety of student levels in upper elementary for three years. I have experience working with students in a broad range of subjects, from learning basic reading skills to complex math problems. (Curriculums including: iReady, MyMath, Illustrative Math, and worked without one) I have worked with entire classes,...

...subjects to teach are phonics and reading. I love watching the excitement as kids realize that they really are learning to read, and I feel its important to foster a love of reading that will last a lifetime. I also enjoy tutoring in math. I believe kids learn most effectively when they are actively engaged...

...am the Spanish tutor at my university and have had the opportunity to work with children in daycare and preschool settings, students in elementary ESL programs, junior high and high school ESL students, as well as a variety of students in Spanish classrooms at the junior high, high school, and college levels. I love learning...

...have learned that a confident learner is an independent learner. One of the most important keys to success is to grow confident in a subject. I love chemistry! And I have learned how to move past the 'word problem' into a deep understanding of the subject. I also enjoy teaching Spanish; as a native speaker...

...philosophy on education is that all students can grow and learn, but how they grow and learn might look different from the kid sitting next to them. I enjoy building upon students strengths and understanding students desires for life, even at the youngest ages. I have experience with all kinds of disabilities and students with...

...on early childhood and elementary grades and content areas as that is my degree and certification. But, I have tutored students in middle and high school. I love encouraging students to develop a love of literacy and all content areas. I believe relationship building comes before the content areas. A student must feel loved, safe,...

...of Louisville in 2001 in Social Studies. I followed this up with a Masters of Teaching from Drury University in Springfield, Missouri. Finally, I received my Masters of Administration for Secondary Education from Lindenwood University in St. Charles, Missouri in 2009. I have taught or tutored a wide variety of classes including: algebra 1 and...

...to help them learn all they can. I have taught elementary and high school students in the areas of math, English, and Special Education. I received my Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and worked within the business, and marketing realm before becoming an educator. I received my Master's degree in Educational Administration and have been...

...capability and positive reinforcement makes a student less afraid of the material. its about making them recognize their potential. i have seen many students who are able to answer questions with me but cannot during class again, its about making a comfortable environment. I encourage students to encapsulate themselves in other hobbies to break up...

...of weaknesses so they can strive to be a well-rounded individual. My goal was to be a positive role model in their life and help them with whatever homework they had. Volunteering here has showed me that each student learns differently and once you understand them you can find ways to help them learn. As...

.../ Geosynthetics) at the University of Oklahoma. I am currently a Registered Professional Engineer in Oklahoma, USA. I am also a certified "Project Management Professional" by PMI. While I tutor a broad range of Civil Engineering and Math related subjects, I am most passionate about the topics in Geotechnical Engineering, Project Management and Math. I...

It is my belief that all students can learn. Students need the right teacher to show them in the way they understand. I have taught for 28 years. I have experience with grades K-12. I have had regular education experience and now special needs experience for 16 years.