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Sneha: Leawood tutor
Certified Tutor in Leawood, KS
...study. I started questioning the world around me, and slowly began to piece together the relevance of the knowledge I had accumulated over the past 12 years. These lessons made me realize this: people are not born with knowledge, they work hard for it. While every field of study is not everyone's "cup of tea," it's important to understand its value in a larger framework. My job is to facilitate this process, as well as...
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University of Kansas - Bachelor of Science, Economics
Jacqueline: Leawood tutor
Certified Tutor in Leawood, KS
...here to help! Let me know what your goals are, what in particular is giving you issues? Having trouble reading with both hands? Having trouble singing while you play? Wondering how all those players do those fast bluesy sounding runs? I can help. Everyone hits pitfalls in this journey, but the good news is, most of us have struggled with the same challenges, so if you're having trouble or simply want another way to approach...
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Leah: Leawood tutor
Certified Tutor in Leawood, KS
Hi, I'm Leah! I am a teacher with five years of teaching experience in the lower elementary grades. I am passionate about teaching students and helping them to meet their learning goals. My favorite area to teach is phonics, because I think it is the most important part of reading and can help a young student in so many academic areas. ... I believe each student is unique, similar to a crayon in a full box...
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Drake University - Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education
University of Saint Mary - Master of Arts, Master of Education with Teacher Leader Emphasis
Julian: Leawood tutor
Certified Tutor in Leawood, KS
Biology, chemistry, and related electives are tough courses that demand rigorous study. As a tutor and soon to be medical student, I am passionate about helping students master these subjects. I know firsthand how difficult these classes can be and how important success is for acceptance into a professional school. My goal is to facilitate your learning in the most effective way possible by empowering you to be successful.... First, I like to find out what...
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University of Missouri-Kansas City - Bachelors, Biology, General
Kenneth: Leawood tutor
Certified Tutor in Leawood, KS
...work with different students with a variety of learning styles is my favorite part of being a tutor. I love getting to establish a friend relationship first with my students so that they feel most comfortable and can really enjoy and get the most out of their tutoring sessions. Everyone has a different way that they like to learn, and I love the opportunity to help students find and establish the best learning techniques for...
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Oklahoma State University-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
Molly: Leawood tutor
Certified Tutor in Leawood, KS
...college, and graduate levels. I hold teaching certification in English, Social Studies, Speech, and theatre, and have also taught Humanities and tutored ESL at the college level. I have a Master's Degree in Curriculum and Teaching as well as an ESL Certification. I enjoy tutoring a wide range of subjects in the area of English and the Humanities. My favorite subjects are history and literature. Outside of teaching and tutoring, I love to garden, read,...
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University of Kansas - Bachelor in Arts, English
University of Kansas - Master of Arts Teaching, Curriculum and Instruction
ACT English: 31
Michael: Leawood tutor
Certified Tutor in Leawood, KS
...teaching YOU English and writing fundamentals, too. Some days, I miss being in the classroom...so, that's where you come in. All of my work encompasses self-empowerment and self-care and is geared towards youth and family development. I'm also a published author! Writing, talking, and writing again are my passion. Reminders that I tell myself quite OFTEN: Michael- you're only human. Give yourself grace and let your humanity show! When you're in tough times, remember that...
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Truman State University - Bachelor in Arts, Interdisciplinary - Education
UMKC / PARK University - Master of Arts, Social Psych. / Family Development
Craig: Leawood tutor
Certified Tutor in Leawood, KS
...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 teaching focuses on the individual needs of the student and does not attempt to impose one academic approach. I have found that flexibility in teaching is key and that kids and young adults need that flexibility if they are to do their best. I'm an individual who is...
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University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelor of Science, Political Science and Government
University of Missouri-Kansas City - Doctor of Laws, Legal Studies
Emily: Leawood tutor
Certified Tutor in Leawood, KS
We all have something new to learn everyday, and how we embrace this knowledge is what defines our education.
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All-State Career School-Pittsburgh - Bachelor in Arts, English
Mani: Leawood tutor
Certified Tutor in Leawood, KS
...student has varying learning styles. Accordingly, I strive to adapt my teaching style for each of my students so that their 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...
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University of Kansas - Bachelor in Arts, Biochemistry
Dhruv: Leawood tutor
Certified Tutor in Leawood, KS
...a recent graduate of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with a BS in Electrical Engineering and an MS in Electrical and Computer Engineering. At university, I taught courses in Robotics and Computing for several semesters, and was consistently named to the list of Teachers Ranked as Excellent based on student evaluations. My academic passion lies in robotics, in which my work and teaching experience allows me to tutor a wide variety of subjects, including Electrical...
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Master of Science, Electrical Engineering
Emily: Leawood tutor
Certified Tutor in Leawood, KS
...to learn mathematics and learn to think like a mathematician! I have taught high school math for over 5 years, and am experienced with Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, and College Algebra. I have a Master's Degree from the University of Missouri in Learning, Teaching, and Curriculum with an emphasis on secondary math education. I am currently taking additional graduate math classes to finish my certification to teach dual-credit courses. I love teaching math...
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University of Missouri - Bachelor's, Secondary Math Education
University of Missouri - Master's/Graduate, Secondary Math Education
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Sadie: Leawood tutor
Certified Tutor in Leawood, KS
...hang out with friends. I recently graduated from UMKC where I studied by Bachelor's Degree in French! I am fluent in French and can also speak basic Arabic. I worked as a tutor for the last two years to help ESL students to learn English, or write college-level academic papers. I also have experience tutoring various math subjects, and I enjoy this just as much as tutoring English related subjects. I enjoy working with students...
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University of Missouri-Kansas City - Bachelors, Language and Literature - French
Todd: Leawood tutor
Certified Tutor in Leawood, KS
...long 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...
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Northeastern Illinois University - Bachelor in Arts, Education
Alexander: Leawood tutor
Certified Tutor in Leawood, KS
...others and help them to find success in whatever field I can. I've worked closely with peers and younger students through my time in high school and college, and I have great proficiency in many areas of the physical sciences and math. I believe with enough work than any student can find success in and even enjoy any topic they've struggled with. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy working with electronics as a hobby and playing...
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Northwestern University - Bachelor of Science, Computer Engineering, General
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36
Jacob: Leawood tutor
Certified Tutor in Leawood, KS
...had. I am a scientist, so I mainly tutor chemistry, but I am also an excellent essay writer, editor, and test taker. As a result I am well equipped to tutor chemistry, physics, biology, math, essay writing, report writing, editing, and ACT Prep. I love seeing students with a genuine interest in chemistry and giving them the guidance and tools to understand its toughest concepts. In my spare time, I am an avid video gamer,...
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Missouri State University - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34
Olivia: Leawood tutor
Certified Tutor in Leawood, KS
...knowledge of English. This is also my favorite subject to teach, which I attribute to my love of books and literature. 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...
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University of Missouri Kansas City - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Ariana: Leawood tutor
Certified Tutor in Leawood, KS
I am a former middle-school English teacher (and former high-school French teacher). I am certified to teach English (grades 6-12), History/Government/Social Studies (grades 6-12), Psychology (grades 6-12), Health (grades PreK-12), General Music (grades PreK-12), and French (grades PreK-12). I have also taught AP French and college-level French. I have a B.A. in Modern Languages (French) and Sociology, an M.A. in Modern Languages (French/Second-Language Acquisition), and an M.A. in Teaching (Secondary).
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Kansas State University - Bachelor in Arts, French
Kansas State University - Master of Arts, Teaching French as a Second or Foreign Language
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 33
Shyam: Leawood tutor
Certified Tutor in Leawood, KS
...tutoring, helping mow a neighbor's lawn, or giving a friend a ride somewhere. I tutored many of my friends throughout high school. I am currently attending the University of Kansas. I am pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry on a Pre-Medicine track. I tutor in lots of different types of math and chemistry. My style is to first make sure you know the background content needed to understand the actual topic at hand. Outside...
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University of Kansas - Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 33
Ayesha: Leawood tutor
Certified Tutor in Leawood, KS
I believe that education is the best, and sometimes only, way to level the playing field. I'm currently studying to be an elementary teacher and love working with students of all ages. Working with students on a daily basis has helped me to hone in on how to tailor lessons to individual students needs. I am excited to get the opportunity to continue this work through varsity tutors!
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University of Missouri-Kansas City - Bachelor in Arts, Elementary School Teaching
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 34
ACT Reading: 32
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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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