Award-Winning Tutors serving Independence, MO

...concept can always be simplified in a manner that is easy to learn, and I enjoy tailoring the simplification process to best fit the individual. As someone who has been tutored in the past I understand the challenges certain courses have and want to pay it forward by helping others master these courses. I received...

...needs to succeed and I truly enjoy helping students become successful in reading. I believe all students are capable of being a successful learner, we just have to find what works best for them. When I am not teaching or tutoring I enjoy traveling, reading, going to the movies, and having game nights with my...

...each of these problems (and more) and seen the vast majority improve their performance, which gives them confidence, which improves their performance even more. It's incredibly rewarding to be a positive example for students and watching their confidence grow until they forget what it was they were so worried about in the first place!

...am a high school ELA teacher in Texas. I have a bachelors in English Language and Literature and a Masters in English. I am passionate about English and literature! I am especially proficient in academic writing, analyzing texts, literary theory, and essay writing. Soon I will be enrolling in my Doctoral degree for Literature!

...as Latin, Religious Studies, English Language Arts, and Basic Computer training. During my teacher training and after graduation, I taught students from 6th - 12th grades Latin, Etymology and German. I have taught English to non-native English speakers from 4 - 18 years old, in both Kansas City, MO and Seoul, South Korea. Though I...

...Washburn University. I received my 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...

We all learn differently. As Albert Einstein said, "Study is not the learning of facts but the training of the mind to think." Thomas Edison said only five percent of people think; another 10 percent think they think; and 85 percent would rather die than think. Let me help you be one of the five.

...help from YOUR village. I am a retired Army Veteran who served over 23 years. I spent the last 4 years of my military career in the adult learning arena teaching organizational leadership. I volunteered with Junior Achievement to teach elementary school kids about finance. I love learning and teaching others to help them succeed.

...majoring in biology with minors in chemistry and psychology. I'm especially interested in genetics. I love both making and listening to music. I lived in Estonia for about a year and learned to speak Estonian so that part of the world has a special place in my heart. I like to meet new people and...

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...the University of Central Missouri, with my Bachelor's degree in Speech and Language Pathology. I am a Kindergarten - 2nd grade special education teacher, with an emphasis on 1st grade. I am currently working on my Master's degree in Special Education. I tutor early elementary subjects, but focus on reading and writing. I love teaching...

...My sub scores for my highest score from each section are listed below: Math: 33 English: 35 Science: 30 Reading: 29 As you can see, I am very knowledgeable of the math and English section. I also have some success in the reading and science section. I like to work with students to find methods...

...Middle School Mathematics. On top of academic exposure to an array of math classes, I tutored many peers while in high school. Aside from traditional tutoring, I have exposure to teaching vital lessons to students of all backgrounds through my volunteer work at the University of Missouri and time spent in Guatemala.

...and Physics required in this field. My teaching philosophy focuses on teaching concepts and problem solving skills. I believe it is important to develop a deep understanding of the material and how to apply it, rather than learning simply to pass a test. I work best with students who are motivated to learn and willing...

...around 30 students twice per week. In this class, we discussed some of the difficult concepts of the previous lesson, we worked through several problems, and I was in charge of giving the class a small quiz at the end. Outside of my academic work, I love traveling, spending time with my two dogs, running,...

...be life long music makers. I believe that music education enhances life experiences and exercises the brain, improving critical thinking skills, multitasking, and literacy and fluency, therefore transferring critical skills into various other subjects. In my opinion, it is imperative that learning music is fun, engaging, and challenging and I have no shortage of fun...

...years of experience working with students in academic based summer programs, private tutoring, and in the classroom. I just finished up interning in a kindergarten classroom this fall. In the Spring, I will finish up my interning in a second grade classroom. I have a passion for teaching and instilling the value of being a...

...and show them how taking the time to develop a foundation of knowledge will make future learning easier and help them learn on their own. My approach to ACT tutoring differs from how I teach just biology or chemistry. The ACT covers such a range of topics that complete understandings of everything is sometimes impractical....

The best way to learn is by teaching. As a successful student, I have been teaching others in a variety of subjects for many years. I believe in using strengths to aid weaknesses and treat each student uniquely by tailoring my teaching style to the way they learn. ... I believe in capitalizing on each student's strengths and using those methods that come easily to them to approach their weaknesses.

...including English, ESL, Political Science, Sociology, and History for high school students and college students for over six 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...