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Colton: Overland Park Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in Overland Park, KS
...native language. For that reason, I like tutoring foreign languages, since a foreign language is a process that doubles one's ability to communicate with others without the need for a translator or dictionary. However, I'd say test prep is my favorite subject to tutor, as the progress has tangible results: a few points more on a standardized test that translates into more scholarships and better chances for admission into more schools. Tutoring for me is...
Education & Certification
Brown University - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34
Mady: Overland Park Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in Overland Park, KS
...an extensive background in math, science and the humanities from both university and high school. In the future, I plan to attend law school or a Master’s program in public policy or international relations. I discovered I enjoy tutoring while helping my younger brother with his homework and tutoring my friends for the ACT. Empowering people with knowledge is extremely rewarding because they can apply it to succeed. I love learning about everything. There is...
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University of Kansas - Current Undergrad, Political Science and Economics
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35
Colin: Overland Park Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in Overland Park, KS
As a tutor, I would like to foster not only mastery of individual subjects, but a strengthened approach to academia in general. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy playing and writing music on the guitar, watching movies, playing basketball with my friends, and hanging out with my animals.
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University of Kansas - Current Undergrad Student, Behavioral Sciences
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 31
ACT Reading: 31
Hanna: Overland Park Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in Overland Park, KS
I am a pre-med student at the University of Kansas. I am studying molecular, cellular and developmental biology. ... Practice, practice, and practice some more!... Find out their strengths and weaknesses within the subject and with their overall study methods.... Talk through the steps of solving an unknown problem, including where to look for the answer, so they can begin to learn how to do it on their own.... Remind them why we are studying and...
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University of Kansas - Current Undergrad, Molecular, cellular, and developmental biology, pre-medicine
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 31
ACT Reading: 34
Katherine: Overland Park Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in Overland Park, KS
...show it. I've tutored high-school students in East Harlem; created curriculum and taught classes for adult English language learners; engaged pre-K children in science experiments; and assisted my peers with coursework 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,...
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University of Notre Dame - Bachelors, Political Science and Government
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34
Andrew: Overland Park Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in Overland Park, KS
...and by seeing students wrestle with and eventually grasp the concept for themselves. For me, teaching is a way of "living vicariously" through students by experiencing the joy of learning once more. As a tutor, I teach every concept that a student is struggling to learn very thoroughly. I give a lot of examples. I break problems down into carefully thought-out steps. Because I studied physics and math myself, I can anticipate certain roadblocks a...
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Princeton University - Bachelor in Arts, Astrophysical Sciences
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 33
Sid: Overland Park Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in Overland Park, KS
...either the ACT or the SAT, and feel as though this will help me better empathize with specific concepts and areas students are struggling with. I graduated high school with enough credits to obtain a minor in mathematics from the University of Minnesota. Finally, I have significant experience tutoring middle school math as I have been doing so for the past several years through programs at my high school as well as independent tutoring.... I center...
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University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36
Matt: Overland Park Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep 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.
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Park University - Bachelor in Arts, Communications
Brian: Overland Park Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in Overland Park, KS
I work to give all of my students the tools and strategies they need to be successful. As an experienced music teacher, this means developing critical listening and practice skills. For test takers, this takes the shape of understanding test and question format, strategies for breaking down complex material, and educated guessing. My goal is to make the test work for the way you think, and I excel in creative ways to relay this information.
Education & Certification
SUNY College at Potsdam - Bachelors, Music Performance
University of Kansas - PHD, Music Performance
GRE Verbal: 162
John: Overland Park Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in Overland Park, KS
...to shadow a local high school math teacher. At SLU, I worked in their Tutoring Center for one semester and during my second semester I taught a section of College Algebra. I am able to tutor many different areas of math, including Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, and Calculus. Of these, my favorite is definitely Calculus, because I think that there are many people with misconceptions about the subject, and I enjoy showing people that there is...
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Rockhurst University - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35
Anna: Overland Park Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in Overland Park, KS
...at the Universit du Havre and minored in during college. I believe that curiosity is the most important ingredient in learning. As a tutor, I ask questions to help students come to right answers on their own, and I show students how to ask their own questions as well. I believe in giving my students resources that help them continue learning after tutoring is finished and throughout their lives. In addition, using my knowledge of...
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University of Kansas - Bachelors, Biology, Environmental Studies
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 36
Andrea: Overland Park Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in Overland Park, KS
...For the past few years, I have also tutored students independently, primarily focusing on Algebra/Algebra 2, Physics, and Chemistry. Students have often said that I am a very clear, patient, and thorough tutor. I believe it's important to let students do as much of the work independently as possible so that they stay involved in the learning process, and I also find it valuable to relate previous knowledge to new material. But most of all,...
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Washington University in St Louis - Bachelor in Arts, Physics
University of Washington - Seattle - Master of Science, Physics
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 35
William: Overland Park Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in Overland Park, KS
...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 perfect, I will work as hard as my students do to ensure that they have a successful learning experience. Ultimately, it is my goal to not only teach students the material, but teach them a process for thinking and problem solving that will help them in...
Education & Certification
University of Kansas - Bachelor of Science, Economics
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 32
Henry: Overland Park Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in Overland Park, KS
I love standardized tests. It might sound weird, but they're usually straightforward, you can sit with them for hours, and, most importantly, you CAN get better at them through practice. That's what I hope to help you do as you prepare for the LSAT, SAT, ACT or any other subject. I also have a blast editing essays, so make sure to use all of these services to their fullest potential!
Education & Certification
University of Kansas - Bachelor of Science, Economics
University of Kansas - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 34
Harli: Overland Park Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in Overland Park, KS
I think that in order to teach someone you have to figure out how they learn. I've been tutoring for about 4 years and I love it!... Everyone learns in different ways and at different speeds. To really help someone learn, you have to figure out what works best for them.... During the first tutoring session with a new student, I like to get to know a little about them, find out where they think they...
Education & Certification
Ozarks Technical Community College - Current Undergrad, General Education
ACT Reading: 35
Jessica: Overland Park Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in Overland Park, KS
...along with tutoring students online. Right now I help with some online math courses targeted at students from other countries. It's been interesting seeing how other cultures approach mathematics. I earned a math degree from Truman State University. After that, I went to graduate school at the University of Missouri in Columbia. I have a bachelor's degree in mathematics, and a masters degree in statistics I tutor all levels of algebra, along My favorite subject...
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Truman State University - Bachelor of Technology, Mathematics
University of Missouri-Columbia - Master of Arts, Statistics
Nicki: Overland Park Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in Overland Park, KS
Hi. My name is Nicki. I have taught English for 44 years. Most of my experience is with high school or college. I love reading and writing and hope to pass some enthusiasm on to all my clients. I am not judgmental. I start where you are as a student and build on that knowledge. I can make learning fun and move at your pace. I would be honored to teach you my skills. ... My...
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University of Central Missouri - Associates, English
University of Missouri-Columbia - Masters, English
Meg: Overland Park Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in Overland Park, KS
...little English for Speakers of Other Languages. I am from the midwest, "where the women are strong and the children are above average". I went to Kansas State University for my undergraduate degree and to University of Central Missouri for my graduate degree in Teaching, Curriculum and Instruction. I have tutored at Metropolitan Community College, and also taught some math classes. Right now I am tutoring Middle School, 9th and 10th grade, and hope to...
Education & Certification
Kansas State University - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
University of Central Missouri - Master of Arts, Curriculum and Instruction
Erin: Overland Park Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in Overland Park, KS
...ways to present the material and I passionately believe that everyone can be successful in math if given the chance and the right help. Math does not have to be scary! I have tutored students at all ages from elementary to adults in college, and I know how much fear, anxiety, and frustration math can cause. I believe that math does not have to be the enormous obstacle we have made it out to be;...
Education & Certification
Truman State University - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
Truman State University - Master of Arts, Education
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
Jessica: Overland Park Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in Overland Park, KS
I have a passion for learning and for helping others. My math and science knowledge and skills have helped me to become successful in school and in my career and I want to help other students to be successful as well.
Education & Certification
University of Nebraska-Lincoln - Bachelor of Science, Industrial Engineering
University of Nebraska-Lincoln - Current Grad Student, Business Administration and Management
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34
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