Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors serving Shawnee Mission, KS

The minute I choose to walk into a classroom is the minute I choose to be open-minded and to create a rich diverse learning environment for my students. I had always been passionate about English, and growing up in a household that valued language and reading so much, I was reading and writing short stories ever since I was little.

...have tutored students in a variety of subjects such as: elementary and intermediate math, social studies, and reading. However, U.S. History is my passion!!! I love discussing Westward expansion, Constitutional Law, and 19th Century U.S. History to name a few. When discussing historical topics, investigating what happened and why it happened fosters understanding. Similar to working in the classroom, I encourage students to think critically about a subject and analyze it it from a variety...

David believes that language supports all other academic studies. He has pursued language study through both a BFA and an MFA in Writing. He is qualified to teach writing of all kinds, English structure and history, and literature of every era. David's passion is language; his vision is to share and help grow that passion in others.

...arts, mathematics, social studies, science, or practical life skills, I have been afforded the lifelong privilege to work with students to achieve tangible results. Having taught as the lead teacher in a conventional classroom for ten years, I regularly use my 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...

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.

...in Comparative Literature 10 years collegiate teaching 6 years prep school teaching American History, European History, US History, World History, Comparative Politics, US Government, Western Civ, AP Certified in European History, U.S. Government, Comparative Government, American Literature As a comparative literature major, tutoring literature is my favorite. My tutoring style is to let the student set the agenda and pace. I want to maximize your time and to strive to have my students learn the material...

...to Head Instructor and oversaw a team of five teachers, mentoring them and encouraging them to make classes as fun and interactive as possible. I am passionate about meeting students where they are at and using unique ways of keeping them engaged, such as lesson-relevant games, situational dialogue, and real objects whenever possible. After three years abroad, I'm excited to be back in the Kansas City area and working with students from where I grew...

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I am Ed, the Educator and Entrepreneur! I love working with students of all levels and building critical thinking and reasoning skills!

Hi! My name is Dylan and I am a recent graduate of Ottawa University with a Bachelor's Degree in Biology. Outside of my studies, I'm a big sports fan and love playing music. I have loved helping others in the classroom over the years and look forward to helping you succeed in your academic endeavors!

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,...

...as an undergraduate at Notre Dame. I believe learning looks different for everyone, and a little patience and creativity can go a long way in tutoring. My day job in refugee resettlement utilizes my communication skills and my ability to solve real-life logic problems, like those on the LSAT and college admissions tests. I specialize in writing as a professional skill and personal hobby; I like to read, eat, paint, and travel for fun.

...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 passion for teaching, I believe I can benefit students by enhancing all their educational experiences. I follow the ideal that all students can achieve.

...from Rockhurst University. I graduated with a BA in French/Education and I have an ESL certification. I have worked 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...

...B.A. in Anthropology, with honors and with distinction as a Global Scholar. I am now a law student at Washington University in St. Louis School of Law, a top 20 Law school according to US News. I enjoy tutoring for standardized tests, particularly the LSAT, as well as helping students improve in history, reading, and writing skills. When I'm not working or going to school I enjoy spending time with dog Loki, swimming, reading, and...

...subjects to tutor include biology, genetics, anatomy and physiology, psychology, English and statistics. I found myself at one point struggling with these courses in the past and through the struggle I found ways to leverage my abilities and resources to find methods and tools to allow me to better understand these courses and in the process develop a newfound appreciation for these subjects. My teaching style focuses on "learn and teach back", utilizing visual learning...

...level coursework was very writing and reading intensive, but my years spent in high school and college also earned me the reputation of a skilled proofreader and writer. In high school, I was inducted into English Honors Society and National Honor Society, in addition to earning high marks in all honors and AP-level classes. I also have extensive performing arts experience, and those public speaking skills easily translate to the classroom. My five seasons spent...

...University's introductory-level Sociology courses. I offer tutoring in SAT/ACT test prep, English, Anthropology, Sociology, and Social Studies. I enjoy most working with students on writing and revising essays in any subject. When I'm tutoring, I think it is most important to talk through issues with my students and try to ascertain how they're thinking about the problems they're trying to solve. If you're thinking about the fundamentals of a problem in the correct way, any...

...During my time at UMKC, I was a Supplemental Instruction (SI) Leader for introductory calculus-based physics. SI is, in essence, collaborative group tutoring, and my teaching style and philosophy stems from that. I try to make my lessons fun and interesting, and I believe that my students learn better when they are helping others learn. My passion for teaching comes from my personal philosophy that the human mind is a person's greatest asset, and to...

...while I studied abroad in Thailand. I developed personalized English language programs for Thai graduate-level students. When I returned to the United States, I taught refugee fifth grade boys in all subjects for a year. I have tutored middle school and high school students in Geometry, Algebra, Writing, and Chemistry. And I have tutored college students in Biology. For tutoring, I create personalized study strategies based on a student’s strength and weaknesses. I work interactively...