Award-Winning Tutors serving Independence, MO

Hi, I'm Aimee. I am currently in my 21st year of teaching . I taught middle school/ high school Special Education for 16 years and have taught Pre-K sped for 4 years. I love to work with kids and feel that every child has great potential.

...were students. I would spend hours playing and pretending that I was the instructor. Now that I have experienced being the teacher for 18 years, I just can't get enough of working with children. This is why I am now a tutor. Working with children to learn has allowed me to live my dream over...

...studied abroad at the University of Madrid in Spain and have taught Spanish to adolescents and adults. I also have a Masters Degree in Business Administration from Baker University and a Masters Degree in Pastoral Care and Counseling from Central Baptist Theological Seminary. I love working with individuals who have the desire to learn Spanish...

...to foster my skills as I was part of the Drama club, School Leadership committee, Music Scholars as well as an graduate of the Inroads Business Program. It seemed only logical that I pursue a career in education, as my background was so eclectic. When I began my undergraduate career, I had the opportunity to...

Hello! I am a certified Math teacher for 7-12 grade. Math has always been fun for me, so I made it my career to share my love of math with the next generation. I love helping people understand new concepts and apply them. I would love the opportunity to help you!

...my time in college, I realized the importance of forming an argument, as well as the importance of social studies skills. In college, I helped numerous friends re-write papers by helping them to create stronger evidence-based arguments. This experience allowed me to see the true impact of having strong social studies skills, as well as...

Learning is a challenge that is fun and rewarding, but can also be difficult at times. During those difficult times it is acceptable to ask for help, as we all need help from time to time!

...in our medical school's anatomy lab. Before medical school I lived in Nicaragua for several years where I became fluent in Spanish. To help you learn, I believe in using real world examples and the concept of see one, do one, teach one; meaning we'll go through examples together and you'll eventually be teaching me....

...I have taught English Literature at a bilingual school in Mexico and developed and run a reading program for inner-city children in Nashville, TN. I am passionate about language, whether English or Spanish, and I love finding creative ways to improve language skills and make learning fun. In my free time, I enjoy taking yoga...

...Writing, and English Literature. I focus on approaching these topics with a holistic attitude, tying history to the present and reading/writing to applicable life skills. While I still tutor in these subjects (and love working with students in them), I also am passionate about helping students who are planning on entering law school with improving...

I love chemistry and love helping other people understand it. I have studied chemistry for 14 years and an a chemist in my day job. My expertise is in organic chemistry, but I have a lot of experience tutoring general chemistry and biochemistry at the college level. I've tutored friends in many standardized tests, including...

...failing classes to understanding and discovering new concepts in classes. I am able to relate to students, as I was a student myself. Education is a key element for success later in life and if we do not provide a strong backbone for our kids, they will not be able to achieve the goals or...

...a nearby center called "Perfect Tutors" and from helping classmates at my after school academic resource center. I really enjoy getting to know and helping kids learn. I've worked with kids from the age of 4 in summer camps up to high schoolers. Whether I'm teaching Math, Science, or Reading, the best part about my...

...provide a safe environment where students are invited to share their ideas and take risks. "I believe that there are five essential elements that are conducive to learning. (1) The teacher's role is to act as a guide. (2) Students must have access to hands-on activities. (3) Students should be able to have choices and...

...shine through from there. To give myself some credit, I have been studying German since 2004, I have a completed minor in German at UMKC (awaiting graduation this fall.) I have read Faust by Goethe three times, along with eleven other books in the German language. I currently watch German films and TV shows to...

...University with a degree in physics and chemistry. My postgraduate work was completed at Bristol University where I achieved the PGCE (Certificate in Education) teaching qualification with a main subject specialism in physics and secondary specialisms in integrated science and TEFL. I became a teacher in the UK covering physics, chemistry, biology, ecology, and mathematics....

...the way up through the age of my current peers. In preparation for college, I took the ACT multiple times and in the process learned a great deal of tips and strategies that are useful for raising scores. I believe in helping students truly understand the material, not just memorize it. I look forward to...

...learning data in order to adjust for each student as they need. I have worked in education since 2004. I have taught elementary school fourth and fifth grades, as well as middle school American history and middle school math. I have spent time tutoring pre-service teachers to take their licensure exams. I have also been...

...tutoring other students. I also spent hours and hours tutoring others over the Internet. For me teaching is an adventure. Everyone has different perspectives, and when you are teaching you have to be able to both provide a new perspective and to understand (so as to enlarge) someone else's perspective. In my non-teaching time, I...

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