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Mark: Leawood tutor
Certified Tutor in Leawood, KS
I'm a recent graduate of Kansas State University with a degree in Life Sciences. I am able to help students with many subjects but I feel best when teaching life sciences (obviously), as well as history and Latin. In my free time I enjoy reading, playing video games, learning new things, and watching and talking about films, TV, etc. I look forward to helping people succeed.
Education & Certification
Kansas State University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Sara: Leawood tutor
Certified Tutor in Leawood, KS
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!
Education & Certification
Wichita State University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
ACT English: 32
ACT Reading: 33

Anita: Leawood tutor
Certified Tutor in Leawood, KS
...only decided to do it because my high school offered two free years of community college upon the completion of 50 hours of peer tutoring. However, as I spent time with my peers who were taking much of the same classes I was but just weren't getting it, I stumbled upon a passion I didn't know I had. I genuinely care about my students. I want them to succeed and feel confident in their knowledge....
Education & Certification
University of Central Missouri - Bachelor of Science, Occupational Safety & Health
ACT English: 31
ACT Reading: 33

Alma: Leawood tutor
Certified Tutor in Leawood, KS
...family moved to Kansas and enrolled me in Kindergarten two weeks later. I was fortunate to have a teacher that was patient and creative as she thought me the English language. Growing up in a bilingual household made me appreciate language and culture. I took formal Spanish courses throughout high-school and college. During college, I was a tutor in Finance, Economics and Spanish. Today, I continue to utilize my Spanish on a daily basis as...
Education & Certification
Kansas State University - Bachelors, Finance

Kristin: Leawood tutor
Certified Tutor in Leawood, KS
...is what makes life fun. It is my goal to help you learn while having fun. I've been teaching for 20 years and have my PhD in Molecular Biosciences, but my teaching and tutoring experience ranges from Writing to Chemistry and all sorts of Biology. I love to teach and tutor! My favorite thing is to explain difficult concepts in simple and straight-forward ways. I am a very interactive tutor, and I always encourage questions...
Education & Certification
University of Northern Colorado - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
University of Kansas - Doctor of Philosophy, Molecular Biology

Christian: Leawood tutor
Certified Tutor in Leawood, KS
...I am currently in the process of preparing to apply to and attend medical school in the 2016 school year. After graduating from William Jewell, I had the opportunity to teach experiential Marine Biology on Catalina Island in California (Catalina Island Marine Institute). I worked with students of all ages (3rd-12th grade), and besides biology, I taught students how to snorkel, kayak, and love the outdoors! I am certified by Varsity Tutors to teach general...
Education & Certification
William Jewell College - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General

Patrick: Leawood tutor
Certified Tutor in Leawood, KS
...is Ryan McAnany (legal name Patrick) and I'm here to help you think, choose, and score better in the world of academia! My specialty is English grammar and writing skills, but I've also tutored previously for study skills, social studies, and much more. I'm excited to connect on a personal level and get you to the place you need to be, academically. We are all called to be the best version of ourselves possible, so...
Education & Certification
University of Dallas - Bachelor in Arts, History

Hannah: Leawood tutor
Certified Tutor in Leawood, KS
...fellow classmate. I approach tutoring as an opportunity for the student to come to the answer on their own with minimal guidance from me. My job is to simply watch the student work and if needed, lead them to the right answer. Ultimately, my goal is to help them see the bigger picture. I want every student to not only see the "how" of mathematics but the "why", as well. Outside of school and math,...
Education & Certification
Northwest Missouri State University - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 32

Jalana: Leawood tutor
Certified Tutor in Leawood, KS
...MU where I counseled students on selecting a major, creating a four-year plan of study and to pursue internships compatible with their career goals. In addition to subject knowledge, I offer an encouraging and supportive plan of action and customized advising approach to my tutoring. I am also interested in working with students to decide which college is right for them and to help with admission essays. In my spare time I enjoy time with...
Education & Certification
University of Glamorgan - Bachelor of Science, Social Sciences
University of Missouri-Columbia - Masters in Education, Education

Seri: Leawood tutor
Certified Tutor in Leawood, KS
...English and science teacher in Missouri for grades 5-9. My dual certification gives me an edge when it comes to integrating writing and reading in the science classroom. I understand that all students have a variety of learning styles and that it is important to differentiate my teaching in order to accommodate everyone. I am a pretty easy-going person and find it easy to build relationships with my students to help them succeed in their...
Education & Certification
University of Missouri-Columbia - Bachelors, Education

Michael: Leawood tutor
Certified Tutor in Leawood, KS
...the Kansas City metro area and received a Bachelor's in English and a 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 to tutoring more in the future.
Education & Certification
University of Kansas - Bachelor in Arts, English
University of Kansas - Masters in Business Administration, Accounting

Jeffrey: Leawood tutor
Certified Tutor in Leawood, KS
...meantime, I am looking to share my passion for gaining knowledge, specifically in STEM, by educating the up and coming members of such a great field. I have experience tutoring both Calculus and Physics at Notre Dame, as well as experience as a Student Assistant for Differential Equations and Mechanics. I believe the key to learning is much deeper than learning to solve problems and that seeking knowledge is one of the best means for...
Education & Certification
University of Notre Dame - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Rice University - Doctor of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 31

Robert: Leawood tutor
Certified Tutor in Leawood, KS
...30 years and in seven countries, we supported the learning of students, many of whom were American but many others who came from at least 50 other countries and whose home languages were diverse but who were learning in an American-curriculum, English language based school much like the best independent schools here in the U.S. So now I am happily retired here in Lawrence, enjoying being close to family but missing that special satisfaction of...
Education & Certification
Sonoma State University - Bachelors, Biology, General
University of Kansas - Masters, Science Curriculum and Instruction

Kylie: Leawood tutor
Certified Tutor in Leawood, KS
...students learn in different ways and I don't believe that should cause them to fall behind, so I love how tutoring allows me to teach in the way that works best for each child. I tutor all subjects for grades K-4, but my favorite to teach is reading. Reading is necessary for every subject, so I love having the chance to work with students on their reading skills. My teaching style is very student-centered. I...
Education & Certification
University of Central Missouri - Bachelor of Science, Elementary School Teaching
Northwestern University - Masters in Education, Educational Administration

Robert: Leawood tutor
Certified Tutor in Leawood, KS
...things work, especially on the atomic level. My first feat was understanding the periodic table and finding both rhyme and reason to its madness. This understanding led me to majoring in chemistry. With all of the analytical science under my belt, the math just came naturally. Minoring in mathematics made sense because of the critical role the subject plays in chemistry. I can tutor students with topics such as: chemistry, physical science, quantitative analysis, laboratory...
Education & Certification
California State University-Dominguez Hills - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry

Chad: Leawood tutor
Certified Tutor in Leawood, KS
...subject to tutor is physics because I feel like learning to apply a few fundamental principles to different real world situations is extremely useful in any discipline. While tutoring I try to help students master the fundamentals so they can apply them to the material we're working on as well as future material. Outside academia, I help look after my four siblings and play more League of Legends online than is perhaps healthy.
Education & Certification
Dartmouth College - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 35

Pricilia: Leawood tutor
Certified Tutor in Leawood, KS
I am bilingual. I speak English and French. I graduated with a double honors degree in English and French. I do teach, English and French, and translate/interpret from English to and vice versa. I am excited to meet you and help you in your journey and achieve your goal. I also work as a Technical project manager in IT and enjoy helping others and love languages, which is why I am here.
Education & Certification
University of Buea, Cameroon - Bachelor in Arts, English

Danielle: Leawood tutor
Certified Tutor in Leawood, KS
...sharing the knowledge we have been given by others with the hope that someday, in someway, it will again be passed on!" Hello, my name is Danielle. I have been teaching for 6 years. I love learning and also helping people get concepts that might have been hard at first. Outside of teaching I love to coach volleyball, be outside, exercise and spend time with my family. I have 4 boys and a fabulous husband....
Education & Certification
University of Central Missouri - Bachelor of Science, Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
University of Central Missouri - Masters in Education, Special Education

Daniel: Leawood tutor
Certified Tutor in Leawood, KS
...patients and their families. I taught surgery residents and nurses about operative techniques and patient care. This background nicely translates into my ability to teach and relate to students and their families. I am patient, laid back, humorous, and can establish a rapport with people of any age. I prepare diligently for each session that I teach and make certain my student understands the material. Each session must be rewarding to both student and teacher.
Education & Certification
John Carroll University - Bachelors, Biology, General
Medical College of Wisconsin (Marquette College of Medicine) - PHD, Medicine

Abigail: Leawood tutor
Certified Tutor in Leawood, KS
I began tutoring two years ago at Rockhurst University, and I grew to love working with students one-on-one to help them succeed academically. One of my main goals in life is to make education and literacy something attainable and worthwhile (and fun!) for all people. In addition to my tutoring endeavors, I enjoy hanging out with friends and family, watching (an re-watching) all of my favorite T.V. shows, reading, writing, and exploring Kansas City.
Education & Certification
Rockhurst University - Bachelor in Arts, English
ACT Reading: 36
ACT Science: 31
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Leawood is a city located in Johnson County, Kansas. It is part of the Kansas City Metropolitan Area and is less than 30 minutes from Kansas City, MO. There are 31,900 residents who live in Leawood, and because of its close proximity to Kansas City, many residents commute across state lines for work.
Residents living in Leawood are serviced by two school districts: Shawnee Mission and Blue Valley. There are also four private academies, including the Phoenix Montessori School, a college prep academy that gives students the skills needed to enter into college. To try to get an edge on the competition and potentially increase your chances of getting into the best schools, the Leawood, KS, tutors specialize in private test prep tutoring and instruction, both online and in-home. Most of Leawood's residents attend the award-winning Blue Valley High School. This institution has challenging curriculum that can prepare you for success outside of education. If you are interested in private test prep instruction, Leawood, KS, tutoring is a great solution. It is available either online or in-home, and is an excellent way to supplement your studies.
Before you enter a college around the area, you will need to complete the SAT or ACT. Online or in-person Leawood, KS, tutoring might help you stay on top of your test prep. There are a number of universities in nearby Overland Park, like Wright Career College, National American University - Overland Park, and the Cleveland Chiropractic College. If you are interested in attending an institution in Kansas City, MO, then you can check out Avila University or the University of Missouri Kansas City.
Leawood is a quiet suburb of Kansas City, so there isn't much to do in terms of entertainment. There are two shopping centers in the area: Park Place and Town Center Plaza. Both have unique shops and restaurants, and can be an enjoyable way to spend a Saturday or Sunday afternoon.
If you're looking for more entertainment options, take a short trip to Kansas City, MO. There, you can walk through the art museum and sculpture gardens at Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, or you can spend the day at the aquarium at Crown Center. If professional sports interest you, then make sure you catch a Kansas City Chiefs' football game at Arrowhead Stadium, or watch the Kansas City Royals play at Kauffman Stadium. Kansas City also hosts various performances throughout the year at its Uptown Theater.
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