Award-Winning Tutors serving Jackson County, KS

...of philosophy and was also awarded the outstanding graduate student award as well as the outstanding teaching assistant award for that year. I then transferred to the Ohio State University, which was at the time ranked 10th in the world in my chosen field of study, philosophy of mind and cognitive science. After obtaining my...

...always had a job working with kids. After graduation, I always tried to make sure that I still had an opportunity to work with kids on the enhancement of their education and tutoring became a great way to do so. I have now been a tutor for 8 years, and I have loved every minute...

...teaching career of 20 years. I began with challenging youth with Missouri DYS at the Kansas City Youth Center. I created my own programs to motivate young men who needed a belief in themselves. I went on to teach special education at the high school level at many different settings. I have worked both small...

...the "Why". I believe that this not only enhances a deeper understanding of a subject but also encourages overall retention. In my spare time, I enjoy a work-life balance that includes weight-lifting, podcast binging, meditation and yoga, reading and novel writing along with an occasional visit to Children's Mercy Park to see KC Sporting win...

...be able to tutor and mentor elementary and middle school students in a range of subjects. I am very passionate about reading and math. I believe that one-on-one tutoring is effective for students when trying to better understand a certain subject. I enjoying working out in my running and yoga in my spare time. I...

...where I student taught in third grade. In addition to this, I preservice taught in grades 1-5, taught at two preschools and worked for an after school program. I have wanted to be an educator for as long as I can remember. My favorite thing about teaching is the relationships that I get to build with...

...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 the...

...background in Symbolic Systems, where I studied everything from computer science to psychology, neuroscience, philosophy, and linguistics. This blend of fields shapes how I approach teaching and coaching, allowing me to think about problems from different angles and help others do the same. I run my own coaching and consulting business where I focus on...

...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;...

...College where I received my Bachelor of Arts in Spanish. I am also a certified ESL instructor. Since graduation, 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...

...that is valuable for everyone, and that accessibility to education depends on the different person. I've been in education and training for the last ten years, and teaching both middle and high school for the last five, and I know that it takes more than one way to teach a person to know whether or...

...life. I work in cancer clinical research, growing up with a medical condition, I desire to make sure others don't have too. I tutor because I want to help others succeed in life and to let them understand that learning is profitable and doesn't just have to be school, but life experiences as well. So,...

...student learns differently, and I tailor my approach to meet their unique needswhether they're building reading skills, exploring science concepts, or strengthening academic confidence overall. With a focus on critical thinking, communication, and long-term understanding, I aim to create a supportive learning environment where students feel empowered to grow and succeed in any subject.

...Missouri State University with a BS in Chemistry, emphasis in biochemistry. In my final semester of college, I tutored chemistry online, and I can honestly say it was the most enjoyable job I've ever had. I am a scientist, so I mainly tutor chemistry, but I am also an excellent essay writer, editor, and test...

...and books) to discuss the importance of disaster preparedness, literacy, and resourcefulness. Additionally, as an ACT Instructor with Kaplan Test Prep, I facilitated two classes of high school juniors who were passionate about reaching their dreams, but just needed a bit of guidance on how best to tackle the pressures of mastering key concepts while...

...took a ten week course on Spanish medical interpreting. Learning is a life-long process and a passion of mine. I'm available to tutor Spanish (academic & conversational). My teaching style is flexible based on your language needs and learning style (e.g., visual, auditory, etc.). I have experience in working with students across multiple age groups...

I am a recent graduate from Wichita State University. While there, I majored in Biological Sciences and minored in Anthropology. I am passionate about biology and using biological education to make the world a better, cleaner, healthier place. I believe everyone can learn to love science if given the right opportunities!

...college co-ops as they were hired to help senior engineers with development tasks, and I would have a great passion in tutoring students here at Varsity Tutors. I have high flexibility and commitment and look forward to helping the next generation overcome their obstacles in pursuit of knowledge and skills attainment. I like to teach...

...Science. I taught advanced computer science courses (C#, programming, Algorithms) for 6 years for graduate students at the university. My classes usually had more than 25 students. I'm passionate about teaching, especially programming, and love to make an influence on my students and see them succeed. I also enjoy academic writing and research.

My personal philosophy of education is that anything you teach should encourage further lifelong learning and independent work on their own.