Award-Winning Tutors serving Kansas City, MO

...science and helping students understand how to ask questions and develop procedures to answer those questions. When working with students one on one I make sure to evaluate their current knowledge and make sure there's a strong foundation on which we can build. I especially enjoy using visual and hands-on tools to help make abstract principles more concrete. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family, reading, crocheting, sewing, cooking and learning...

...education classes and student taught elementary, middle school and high school students. I am a life long student of Physics and other Physical Sciences. I have plans to become either a high school teacher or professor of physics because teaching is one of the best ways to learn. I subscribe to the constructionist theory of learning. I believe that all students can learn any subject with the right simultaneous. My teaching methods center around inquire...

...have taught First Grade and Second Grade in the district. I have been an after school tutor for the past 3 years, working with students in the grades mentioned previously. I have also worked with the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Kansas City as a Summer School teacher and after school group tutor. I tutor all concepts and skills in both math and reading. I also enjoy tutoring organizational, social, and behavior skills. My...

...a variety of interests such as tennis, robotics, and reading. I try to make my sessions as fun as possible so that my students will remain interested in the subject matter for a longer period of time. I teach to the level of the student and explain using terms they will understand. Teaching others can sometimes seem difficult, but I believe it is ultimately rewarding. I am working towards completing a computer engineering major.

...career. I want to give back to my community and I have an extensive academic background. I enjoy teaching students of all ages and I can provide them with powerful insights into academic achievement as well as provide them with the skills and academic fundamentals needed for subjects like English, American Literature, Political Science, American History, Social Studies, and Legal Studies. I have years of experience with regard to academic achievement and my approach to...

...for two reasons. The first is critical thinking skills and probing questions such as those I ask my students will help them succeed in the higher echelons of educations. And secondly, it is very important for a student to advocate for his or her own education. They need to understand where they need help and, more importantly, why they need the help they are getting (i.e. what part of that subject they are struggling with)....

...of experience. I am a Diagnostic Medical Sonography graduate of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. I've traveled all over the country as a sonographer and love teaching and mentoring students. I have a grown son with mild autism, and seeing his struggles inspired me to make sure students with learning difficulties have the extra help they need to succeed. In my spare time, I love to read and spend time outdoors with my...

...by making them part of whatever subject you are teaching makes it much easier for them to learn. I got my undergraduate degree in Biochemistry from Nigeria. Master's degree was in biomedical science from Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences, and like I said previously I am currently doing my Ph.D. at UMKC. I have experience teaching high school biology and chemistry spanning several years. I have also taught at the undergraduate level and...

I have a passion for language education and am a life-long advocate for second language acquisition. I am a native speaker of Mandarin Chinese and have studied English for over 10 years, and am fluent with academic proficiency. I also am a graduate from the University of Kansas with a Bachelor's degree in Linguistics. My educational background means that I understand language at a fundamental level and am able to explain the technical side as...

...as I can remember. I even tutored my peers in high school! I have professionally taught all elementary subjects in both public and elementary school. My favorite subjects are math, science, language arts and theater. I am a full time father, an occasional actor and improvisational performer as well a basketball coach. I have multiple college degrees but the most satisfaction I receive comes from working with kids. Combining enthusiastic energy with positive reinforcement and...

I love working with students, building connections, and helping students achieve their goals. My favorite subjects to tutor are math, French, and English. I am excited to work with students of all backgrounds!... Be kind and scaffold. Do research together.... I ask what he or she loves and hates about math. I also ask if they can think of any time they use math in their lives.... Help them to find math in their worlds.... I...

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!

...I received my undergraduate degree in Classical Languages and History, and went on to receive my Master's in Curriculum and Instruction in Secondary Social Studies Education from UMKC. I have taught everywhere from high school to second grade. I am most passionate about teaching history to all ages of students and reading and writing to upper elementary students. I firmly believe that everyone can learn and because of this I also have a background of...

...With over 15 years of teaching and tutoring experience, I love teaching and very much enjoy creating curriculum specific to students' interests and needs. I believe that engaging lessons, enjoyable classes, and a positive attitude create the best learning environment. I have taught Spanish to all ages from Kindergarten to Adults. From Spanish 1 to College-Level courses, I have taught a diverse group of learners. At the graduate level, I have studied General Education, Curriculum...

...recent high school graduate and will be attending the University of Kansas. I have worked with students in math and science tutoring at my high school as well as working with students for ACT prep after school. I find tutoring to be something I enjoy, and I love helping my students understand and grasp the concepts. I find learning to be something that involves hard work, a good work ethic, persistence, and an eagerness to...

...what most Chinese teachers skip over: fundamentals. I emphasize the need to teach the fundamentals of grammar to allow an easier, clearer, and more natural progression in learning language and building new skills. I also believe that culture and language are inseparable and am especially interested in Chinese folk opera, history, and the development of language and culture over time. Since my study has been done in Northern China, my Mandarin accent is very standard...

...Missouri, with a BS in Actuarial Science and Mathematics. I had the wonderful opportunity of tutoring Math throughout college, as well as GED prep classes with a women's rehabilitation center for inmates wanting to obtain their GED before re-entering into society. I have taught students ranging in all races, classes, and ages, and find fun and interesting ways to reach each student according to their individual needs. There's nothing like watching the "light go on"...

...a Math Tutor for Pre-College Mathematics (Ratios, Percents, etc.) up to Calculus 2 (Differentiation, Integration, etc.) - an organization that I've been a part of from October of 2019 to July of 2023. I have participated within both small and large organizations in leadership and otherwise (Marching Bands, Jazz Bands, Student Organizations and others), developing my ability to communicate and work with as many personalities as possible to pursue a common goal. "If there's a...

..."liberal arts" education has convinced me that learning to communicate effectively precedes learning all other skills. However, besides English and Reading, I also like to tutor for Mathematics (particularly Algebra and Geometry and anything new building towards them) and Latin, which I have studied for five years. I also offer ACT, PSAT, and Advanced Placement (AP) Test Prep. I'm a patient fellow and therefore can afford to support the Socratic Method; I feel that students...

...moved to South Korea to teach ESL. There, I taught a range of ages and skill levels, from kindergarten phonics to university-level English literature courses. I also have extensive experience teaching test preparation strategies and skills, having prepared my ESL students to take the international baccalaureate English entrance exam (iBT TOEFL). While in Korea, I was promoted to Head Instructor and oversaw a team of five teachers, mentoring them and encouraging them to make classes...