Award-Winning Tutors serving Leawood, KS

I am a historically high-achievement student with honors including multiple 1st place performances in Kansas state science competitions. I attended Washington University on scholarship and will graduate Spring 2021 with a Comparative Arts degree with plans of becoming a professor. I have been trained to act as a writing tutor at the collegiate level, and have experience with and passion for assisting students with disabilities.

...derailed by anxiety, missing previous information, poor study habits, or a psychological condition. I've worked with students with each of these problems (and more) and seen the vast majority improve their performance, which gives them confidence, which improves their performance even more. It's incredibly rewarding to be a positive example for students and watching their confidence grow until they forget what it was they were so worried about in the first place!

...I tutored here in VT, Geometry is my favorite because it allows students to visualize and engage with shapes in the real world. This not only helps them develop spatial reasoning, logical thinking, and problem-solving skills through visual cues, but also makes the subject more intuitive. I am passionate about helping my students build confidence in math, both in my full-time teaching role and as a tutor. My tutoring approach involves closely monitoring students as...

We all learn differently. As Albert Einstein said, "Study is not the learning of facts but the training of the mind to think." Thomas Edison said only five percent of people think; another 10 percent think they think; and 85 percent would rather die than think. Let me help you be one of the five.... We all learn differently and at our own pace. Also, we often know more than we think we do. We just...

Hello! My teaching speciality is math and science, and I truly believe that anyone can learn these subjects when they're presented in an interesting way. I am very nearly finished with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry degree at the University of Kansas. I am currently employed as a research assistant in a computational chemistry group where I'm working towards going to graduate school.

...well as giving violin lessons, providing childcare for younger to older children, and becoming a mother, I've found an abiding love for teaching one-on-one and helping people. I particularly appreciate the importance of gaining native-like pronunciation within the frame of language-learning, improving English reading and writing skills, and helping violinists to gain excellent form and tone from the beginning. My desire is to help people discover the way they best learn- visually, by doing, by...

...where I earned a Masters Degree in American History, with a focus on Environmental History. In graduate shool, I served as a teaching aid for courses ranging from Medieval Europe to the Environmental Studies Senior Capstone Course. While in school, I worked at the Paul Revere House Museum and enjoyed sharing Boston's Revolutionary History with visitors. As a teacher, my goal is to help students get past date memorization and help develop their analytical abilities....

...ACM and began to see how my knowledge could improve other students' academic standings. Ever since I've been devoted to giving others the tools and knowledge to achieve their goals. My tutoring philosophy is learning should be easy. I firmly believe that learning should be an accessible and enjoyable experience for every student. I understand that each student has a unique learning style, pace, and set of challenges. So my approach is centered around adapting...

...help students learn in a style that is most intuitive for them. I believe that a problem or concept can always be simplified in a manner that is easy to learn, and I enjoy tailoring the simplification process to best fit the individual. As someone who has been tutored in the past I understand the challenges certain courses have and want to pay it forward by helping others master these courses. I received my B.A....

...to the big picture or forcing them down any one path. I have a holistic perspective on technique; I don't mind helping a student focus on specific aspects of technique in relation to a given style of music, but I'll never push any given approach as the be-all-end-all. In the contemporary era of worldwide digital dissemination of music and constant crossbreeding of styles, it's not so clear if developing linear proficiency in a single tradition...

...tutoring students Prek- 6th grade in general or Special Education. I have taught and been an administrator for 34 years. I am certified in Elementary Education K-8 and all areas of Special Education K-12. I believe in making learning fun, setting goals, and stretching the student to meet their potential. I think it is important for students to understand strategies that personally help them to be successful. I use a wide variety of multi-sensory techniques...

...I went on to teach fifth grade in the Blue Valley School District where I was able to write the curriculum. I worked with Kindergarten through 12th grade in inner-city Kansas City, Missouri as an Instructional Coach. This gave me the ability to work with every type of learner and different curricula at every grade level assessing, teaching, reassessing, and working toward goals with the student and their teachers. That helped me to become a...

...Linguistics. Currently, I am completing a Master's of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders (Speech Pathology) at Rockhurst University. My undergraduate degree gave me a unique insight into the structure and function of language, especially English. During my time at Rockhurst University, I have worked as a Graduate Clinician at a small private school where I met with clients who struggled with spelling, writing, and reading comprehension. All three of these skills are interconnected, and...

...Saint Luke's Health Systems in areas such as Telemetry, Medical Intensive Care, Cardiothoracic Pre and Post Op Recovery. Recently, I made the decision to work towards receiving an MSN in Nursing Education because I want to continue to make a positive impact on new and upcoming nurses in the healthcare field. I am passionate about helping students because I remember what it was like in nursing school, and want to help by sharing tactics to...

...A+ program here in Missouri where I spent time tutoring students at local elementary schools on various subjects. As a student who struggled with motivation in school through much of my early childhood, I can relate to many students and help connect with them and inspire them to live up to their academic potential. In my spare time I like to exercise, read, spend time with family, and play Super Smash Bros. competitively!

...have the desire to learn new material, but sometimes they may need assistance in order to be more confident. I enjoy developing the relationships with the students I tutor and seeing their growth. I have over ten years experience teaching students at the high school level. I currently teach Algebra, Geometry, and AP Statistics. However, I have experience with all course up to Calc 3. My success rate is high and I pride myself on...

...16 years and still currently serve in this role. In addition to my full time job as an administrator, I have tutored online English Language learners for the past 3 years. It is important to me that I personally stay connected to teaching, and the online tutoring platform allows me to do so. I enjoy watching students learn new concepts. I enjoy the challenge of finding new strategies and approaches that will make a connection...

...for around 2 years now and have been an after school care provider for over 6 years. Learning is hard. It's one of the hardest things you do, but you get to do it daily. From the moment you are born, life is a learning experience. I would like to help with the struggles of learning, while gaining experience and learning along the way. I am happy to help others and enjoy seeing the light...

...learn best. I believe that effective teaching cannot be accomplished with a cookie-cutter approach, and each student requires a unique strategy based on their needs. My areas of expertise consist of video editing, augmented reality, artificial intelligence, video game design, graphic design, 2D/3D animation, and broadcast production. I've helped individuals learn programs such as Photoshop, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Cinema 4D, Unreal Engine, and multitude of industry-standard technologies. Please let me know if you have...

...teacher. Also, I have tutored several students in mathematics. I think it is important to make learning fun, engaging, and relevant. I try to break down concepts into small pieces, and I value the use of hands-on activities and manipulatives. I believe in assisting students in discovery and encouraging them to take responsibility for their own learning. I believe students need to be involved, cared for, and challenged in order to be successful.... I desire to...