Award-Winning Summer Tutors serving Shawnee Mission, KS

...from 2016-2017, and I was a teacher assistant (paraprofessional) at Park Hill High School, which is in the Park Hill School District, from 2006-2016. I earned a Graduate Certificate in Special Education from Walden University, an M.S.Ed. in Reading from Northwest Missouri State University, and a B.S. in Secondary Education - Social Science from the University of maine at Farmington. I enjoy working with students of all ages, and I am comfortable with both in-person...

...decide which of the many opportunities I shall take. I really enjoy tutoring math and writing. Math is incredible -- I love how numbers are meant to work out to a perfect answer and when students that I tutor "get it" I feel greatly rewarded. Writing is an excellent way of expressing ourselves and should never be intimidating or "scary". So, in those moments when students feel accomplished in writing, I feel like the world...

...sciences. I enjoy reading, being outdoors, and spending time with my family and friends. I look forward to helping others achieve their academic goals. For my hobbies I enjoy being outdoors and outdoor activities including camping, hiking, backpacking and canoeing. I also like traveling. Conversational spanish is a skill that I acquired while traveling. I love spending time with my family and friends and I am advance rescue certified in SCUBA diving.

...in the fall. I most enjoy tutoring math because I understand the struggles and frustration that the subject can cause. My favorite part about tutoring is seeing all of a student's hard work and perseverance pay off when that concept finally clicks in their mind. Learning is a passion of mine, and I love being able to share it with students of all ages. When I am not busy with school and extra curricular activities,...

An energetic, ambitious, responsible and intelligent individual who has developed a mature and responsible approach to any tasks undertaken. Experienced, creative, adaptable and bright individual with an excellent motivation towards learning and helping others. ... I have two teaching philosophies as a tutor: to get students to think about science (and other classes) as a process, and to individualize their learning experiences.... In a typical first session with a student I will introduce myself and then...

...is my personal mission to enable students by giving them the necessary tools to find success. l believe every student deserves the chance to succeed in achieving and surpassing their goals. I want to empower my students to approach new or challenging subjects with confidence. Most important of allI, I want to make a positive difference in their lives, helping them become better citizens and members of society as they improve academically.... Never give up! There...

...a Master of Arts in French at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. I am certified to teach French K-12 in the state of Missouri (and have the qualifications for Kansas). I enjoyed teaching at both the middle school and the high school level as part of my training. During my undergraduate studies, I tutored both writing and French. I am now substitute teaching at a French immersion school in the area, and I had fun...

...Kansas, my wife and I became teachers in international schools, working in some of the best schools in the world with the children of diplomats and business professionals posted abroad. For nearly 30 years and in seven countries, we supported the learning of students, many of whom were American but many others who came from at least 50 other countries and whose home languages were diverse but who were learning in an American-curriculum, English language...

...I subscribe to a learn by doing method that enables students to articulate core concepts in their own words after hearing an explanation and always provide guidance that aid in understanding. Each of us has a different way of absorbing new ideas and frameworks, and to be aware of those critical differences in learning styles is tantamount to your success. In some rigorous coursework, it can be so tempting to give up and settle for...

I am a recent graduate from the University of Central Missouri. I am an outgoing and enthusiastic academic tutor in the areas of mathematics (elementary math, algebra 1, algebra 2), German (German 1 & 2), and homework support. My hobbies and interests include computer science, tennis, games, movies, and social outings. ... My teaching philosophy is that of patience, support, and excellence. As long as a student wants me to tutor them, I will do it...

...old or young, experienced or novice, gifted or challenged can learn to use their tools effectively. I know first hand of the anxiety that comes from having no idea where to start on any given problem, which is why I believe that when it comes to doing well on tests, the best first step is to take a first step! Outside of school, I am an avid video gamer, a devoted husband, and an amateur...

...believer than learning occurs in a much different way than the traditional lecture method given in schools. Schools are teaching hard facts and not showing students how subjects can be applied to real life. Students miss out on many wonderful realizations in their daily lives because they don't understand how chemistry helped create computers, or the historical context that has created the current political climate. Tutoring sessions with me are structured much differently than a...

...show these students that with some motivation and extra support they are able to reach their highest reading potential. I love to see the light in their eyes when they realize they are able to open up a new book they never thought they could read. My tutoring style is to create an environment where students feel they are having fun and playing games. I like to create activities that include the students common interests...

...fun and diverse ways. Adapting to each individual's needs depending on their learning style is the key to overall success. My tutoring experiences in all subjects have been extremely rewarding. One-on-one tutoring is advantageous in the fact that a student can really grasp the material lost in a large classroom setting. Some students do not share my passions for science subjects, yet I try to make learning and understanding the content as interesting as possible.

...professional with Title One, Special Education and ESOL students. I am comfortable with a number of different subjects but I truly enjoy English, literature and language. My tutoring style is to be patient, flexible and focus on the needs and motivations of my students. I do my best to be prepared for each lesson and I expect my students to take responsibility for their work, too. In my personal time I enjoy trying new recipes,...

...born with a desire to learn and that, with the right light, we can each continue on that journey throughout or lives. No one person understands or internalizes each lesson in exactly the same way, although many of the basic principles are the bases for this understanding and future growth. It is here where we are charged to help others understand in a manner that best accommodates their learning, and then empower them with the...

...for two semesters. I'm also a member of an NGO called Global Learning Exchange that works directly with impoverished and underprivileged schools in Guatemala. I traveled there in 2013 as the Training Specialist where I trained five Guatemalan teachers in their native language on how to perform our reading program. I have a Bachelor's in Spanish and a Master's in Romance Languages and Literature. I have a proficiency in French from three semesters taken during...

...despite its name, is a large, 6A suburban school) where I took mainly AP and honors classes. I have a passion for learning that I hope to pass onto you. My core teaching philosophy revolves around the fact that all students learn differently and have different interests and it is my job to find ways to engage my students in a way that they are willing and able to learn. While I certainly am not...

...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 a masters in elementary...

...interwoven and how they affect those around them. I get really excited about learning/re-discovering things and subsequently about teaching those things to my students. I believe that education is the best way to expand not only your mind, but to improve your situation and quality of life. When I'm not teaching, I love to read, make jewelry, travel, watch Doctor Who and play with my cat, Oedipus. I am also just starting to train for...