Award-Winning Tutors serving Jackson County, KS

...student at the University of Kansas, pursuing family medicine and maternal health. While I've tutored a variety of subjects in the past, I am especially passionate about teaching math and science. These are two subjects I am personally very interested in and have had success passing on my excitement to students. I also enjoy preparing...

...expereince from my teaching, as well as from my time spent working for the Boys and Girls Club of Lawrence and tutoring peers in my academic fraternity. My favorite subjects are chemistry and biology, and I am growing an interest in computer programming and statistics. When I'm not working, I enjoy cooking, hiking, reading, and...

...The teachers I have had who have stood out to me all had common characteristics: they presented their subjects in a way that caught my interest. clarified difficult topics and led me through complex problems, and put knowledge into context that was relevant to me and my life. I view myself as a facilitator of...

...the language? Wanting to have extra help in preparation for your move to a German speaking country? Or are you looking to have an experienced tutor show you the ropes of a new and exciting language? You found the perfect German tutor to get you where you want to go. Having completed a Masters in...

...years. My first teaching experience was at Mizzou. After getting my master's, I joined Teach For America and taught high school English for two years. Most recently, I taught composition and developmental English at Penn Valley Community College. My approach to tutoring is non-directive. I ask questions to help guide students to answers, which helps...

...law and modern British history. I believe education is more than simply learning enough material to pass. Instead, I use my enthusiasm and knowledge to motivate students to not only get the best scores possible, but to learn real skills they will use throughout their education and in their lives. I strive to motivate students...

...we learn and see the real-world implications in our daily life. I believe that learning isn't just the accumulation of knowledge, but the rewiring of the way we think and solve problems. I do my best to lead students to make their own connections regarding what they are learning, developing their critical thinking and problem-solving...

...academic potential is maximized. I have mainly tutored high-school students and college students. In high school, as a junior and senior, I tutored many different math courses and I also tutored in biology/chemistry. In university, I have tutored in general chemistry. My favorite subjects to teach are general chemistry and biology. I have also enjoyed...

...well as Critical Reading and Writing test prep. I hope that my students come away from our sessions with both the factual foundation that will they need to succeed, and a broader understanding of the subject's importance. In my free time, I love, reading, creative writing, riding horses, playing with my dogs and spending as...

...Master's in Accounting from the University of Kansas. Between my Bachelor's and Master's degrees, I taught English as a Foreign Language in the Czech Republic. While completing my Master's degree, I tutored students accounting in a variety of accounting classes. I found these tutoring sessions to be enjoyable and very rewarding, and I look forward...

...and culture! I am a native English speaker who fell in love with the language early on and had great, passionate teachers to encourage me to keep going. I hope to be this person for you! I bring energy, enthusiasm and a lot of experience to the table--can't wait to help you!

...my Mandarin accent is very standard and I'm also very knowledgeable about local expressions in addition to standard Mandarin. I am an American who has put a lot of time and effort into studying Chinese so I am extremely patient and understanding with students and know how to explain Mandarin Chinese in a way that...

...entire life and have classroom experience with all grades from elementary to high school. Tutoring for over five years and getting to know individual students has become my true passion. My greatest achievement is being a mom of three, with a senior and two recent graduates. With a Master's Degree in Education from the University...

...creative learning environment and meet your/your students individual needs. My experience includes classical education, private education, adult education, parent and student education, middle school students, college prep, college level English courses, and homeschooling my own children. I enjoy outdoor life: especially the hanging in my hammock in the mountains with a great book!

...Science Degrees in Chemistry and Biochemistry. I could be that nerd that they base TV characters on, though I have excellent communication skills. Teaching has always come easily to me, and my students claim to learn well from my flexible teaching styles. I can effectively relate the material to students' lives so they can understand...

...used mathematical formulas to specify actual dynamic systems. I was amazed at how some numbers on paper or lines on a computer screen can result in a real functioning machine. When I teach, my passion is to relay this awareness to each student. But I discovered many students had difficulty with the math. Over the...

There no better way to learn than with someone who genuinely cares about your success. I believe that everyone can learn anything, it just takes the time and the right kind of methods for them.

...on fundamental knowledge. There is something truly wonderful about seeing something "click" for a student. My teaching philosophy is simple: Nobody is simply "bad at math!" Most people have convinced themselves of this, but it simply not true. They simply haven't found someone with the patience and background to guide them to a solid understanding....

...can draw upon for tutoring in these subjects. I strive to tutor in a manner that is informative, engaging, and enjoyable, as I feel that it is possible to include all three of these elements into a tutoring experience without compromising on the quality and efficacy of the learning taking place. I am looking forward...

...Education from Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota. Over the last five years I have tutored elementary and middle school students in literacy and math. Additionally, I have spent countless hours in classrooms as I observed seasoned teachers, and taught lessons in all content areas for students Kindergarten through sixth grade. I truly love helping students...