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Jenna: Merriam tutor
Certified Tutor in Merriam, KS
...of Kansas. I love tutoring kids because learning how to do concepts properly means spending less time struggling on homework and more time doing things you enjoy! I have previously tutored kids for the ACT and IB Math. I like tutoring for the ACT because it is so important for college these days. Having a...
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University of Kansas - Bachelor in Architecture, Architecture
ACT Composite: 32
ACT Math: 34
ACT Science: 35

Violet: Merriam tutor
Certified Tutor in Merriam, KS
...to express ourselves through writing is one of the best ways to make others listen to us. I can help students mostly with English topics, such as literature, reading, essay writing, and creative writing. I can also help students who are struggling to write an essay for any subject. When I am not tutoring, I...
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Southern Utah University - Bachelors, English
ACT English: 32
ACT Reading: 34

Saketh: Merriam tutor
Certified Tutor in Merriam, KS
...at Case Western Reserve University. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I'm most familiar with high school math, history, and English as well as SAT and ACT prep. In my experience tutoring I've found that students respond best to a careful walktrough of the key points in a problem, followed by an opportunity...
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Case Western Reserve - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

Karen: Merriam tutor
Certified Tutor in Merriam, KS
...II, Geometry, and Trigonometry. Of all the math subjects 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....
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Fort Hays State University - Master of Science, Mathematics
State Certified Teacher

Krista: Merriam tutor
Certified Tutor in Merriam, KS
...and also have completed two separate year-long courses in the Science of Reading. As a Reading Specialist, I have extensive experience teaching students in literacy lessons tailored to their learning needs. I believe learning to read should be fun and engaging. With 32 years of teaching experience, my in-depth experience and knowledge of phonics, phonemic...
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Iowa State University - Bachelor of Science, Elementary School Teaching
University of Kansas - Master of Arts, Curriculum and Instruction
University of Missouri-Kansas City - Doctor of Education, Educational Administration
Emporia State University - Certificate, Reading Teacher Education

Elijah: Merriam tutor
Certified Tutor in Merriam, KS
...person who wishes to make a contribution to their field, find themselves at a higher position in their job, become a better communicator, or otherwise present their ideas in a clear manner. As the area of communication that allows for the most thought and time before its final form becomes set, the written word can...
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Pittsburg State University - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government

Emily: Merriam tutor
Certified Tutor in Merriam, KS
I am passionate about teaching reading and writing. I went to KSU, have my masters degree and 25 years experience being a kindergarten teacher. I love to see my students succeed. I can provide the skills and tools to help my students thrive in the classroom.
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Kansas State University - Masters in Education, Education
State Certified Teacher

Michael: Merriam tutor
Certified Tutor in Merriam, KS
...part-time at a Maryland area college. My specialties include Certification Preparation, Cyber Security Competitions, Patch Management, Firewalls and Cloud Computing. Interests include Cyber Competitions and Gamification of learning objectives Industry Certification Exam Prep Tactile Learning Japan and JET Program I would enjoy connecting with people that have similar or opposing views. (The strongest outcomes are...
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University of Kansas - Bachelor of Science, Economics
Capitol Technology University - Master's/Graduate, Cyber and Information Security
State Certified Teacher

Jay: Merriam tutor
Certified Tutor in Merriam, KS
...AA (with emphasis in Robotics from KCKCC in Kansas City, Kansas), a BLS (in Communication and Visual Arts from BGSU in Bowling Green, Ohio), and an MBA (emphasis in Business Administration from University of Saint Mary in Leavenworth, Kansas). I have been passionate in helping students achieve a basic learning knowledge on various subject matters...
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Bowling Green State University-Main Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Communication, General
University of Saint Mary - Master of Arts, Business Administration and Management

Dylan: Merriam tutor
Certified Tutor in Merriam, KS
...taught introductory and intermediate German language and culture courses at the college level. My teaching style was heavily influenced during the pandemic and can be adapted to what you are looking for in the language. I emphasize teaching in the target language in the higher level courses and using a balanced mixture for those who...
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Arkansas State University-Beebe - Master of Philosophy, Germanic Languages, General

Jessica: Merriam tutor
Certified Tutor in Merriam, KS
I have a passion for learning and for helping others. My math and science knowledge and skills have helped me to become successful in school and in my career and I want to help other students to be successful as well.
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University of Nebraska-Lincoln - Bachelor of Science, Industrial Engineering
University of Nebraska-Lincoln - Current Grad Student, Business Administration and Management
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34

Eric: Merriam tutor
Certified Tutor in Merriam, KS
...educator has been to promote life-long learning in areas of life that assist the learner in rising to new heights of understanding, productivity, and healthy relationships. Some seeming deviations from this calling have been becoming a pilot, playing a lot of golf, and running international schools in South America for a missionary organization. I am...
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University of Kansas - Doctor of Education, Philosophy

John: Merriam tutor
Certified Tutor in Merriam, KS
...tying history to the present and reading/writing to applicable life skills. While I still tutor in these subjects (and love working with students in them), I also am passionate about helping students who are planning on entering law school with improving their LSAT performance. I believe that with any standardized test, the key is to...
Education & Certification
Kansas State University - Bachelor of Science, History
University of Kansas City Law School - Juris Doctor, Law

John: Merriam tutor
Certified Tutor in Merriam, KS
...computer education was sitting in front of a computer controlling a small world all my own. I tutor software development specifically web development. I have taught English as a second language but I am an expert at JavaScript and specifically Game AI which sounds fancy but is simply the art and science of adding the...
Education & Certification
Hutchinson Community College - Associate in Arts, Computer Science
Kansas State University - non degree, Computer Science

Conor: Merriam tutor
Certified Tutor in Merriam, KS
...learning. (1) The teacher's role is to act as a guide. (2) Students must have access to hands-on activities. (3) Students should be able to have choices and let their curiosity direct their learning. (4) Students need the opportunity to practice skills in a safe environment. (5) Technology must be incorporated into the school day.
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Emporia State University - Master of Arts, Library and Information Science
State Certified Teacher

Ahmad: Merriam tutor
Certified Tutor in Merriam, KS
I have a Ph.D. in Computer Science. I taught advanced computer science courses (C#, programming, Algorithms) for 6 years for graduate students at the university. My classes usually had more than 25 students. I'm passionate about teaching, especially programming, and love to make an influence on my students and see them succeed. I also enjoy...
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Georgia University of Science and Technology - Bachelor of Science, Computer and Information Sciences, General
Georgia University of Science and Technology - Master of Science, Computer Science
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus - Doctor of Science, Computer Science

Mallory: Merriam tutor
Certified Tutor in Merriam, KS
...a sophomore math major at the University of Kansas. People think I'm crazy to major in math, but I just tell them how much I have always loved the subject. I enjoy spending time with the girls in my sorority, scoping out new coffee shops around town, and volunteering around my community.
Education & Certification
University of Kansas - Current Undergrad, Mathematics
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 31

Christopher: Merriam tutor
Certified Tutor in Merriam, KS
...BFA in Painting at the University of Iowa, a JD at the University of Tulsa and an MA in Classics at the University of Kansas. After law school, I practiced law in New York City for ten years before deciding to go back to school for Classics. I am currently developing a publication on the...
Education & Certification
University of Iowa - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Art
University of Kansas - Master of Arts, Classics
LSAT: 168

Jack: Merriam tutor
Certified Tutor in Merriam, KS
...University. I have a lot of high school tutoring experience, and I was a teacher's aid for three different high school courses. I also was a debate instructor at my local middle school for four years. Outside of school, I was a volunteer martial arts instructor for five years. I am excited about helping students...
Education & Certification
Purdue University-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Industrial Engineering

Michael: Merriam tutor
Certified Tutor in Merriam, KS
...teacher. I am currently working on my Masrers in Math Education and will be certified to teach college level math. I have been a teacher for 18 years and have tutored math for 5 additional years in high school and college. I am looking forward to helping math students reach their potential.
Education & Certification
Northwest Missouri State University - Master of Science, Mathematics
State Certified Teacher
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Kansas is known for its flat land, sunflowers, delicious BBQ food, and of course, for the popular movie the Wizard of Oz. Located in this conservative state is the city of Merriam. Merriam is situated in Johnson County, and it is considered to be a part of the Kansas City Metropolitan Area. The population is around 11,000, and the city was named in honor of Charles Merriam, a one-time treasurer of Kansas City. Merriam is known for its outdoor recreation, family-friendly fun, and for being one of the top 100 small towns across America.
Merriam is served by the Shawnee Mission School District. It's top-rated High School is Shawnee Mission Northwest High School. If you're an upperclassman at this institution and you find yourself struggling in your studies and tests, skilled in-person or online Merriam tutors might help you improve in your courses or test prep with one-on-one tutoring sessions. In-home or online private tutoring in Merriam, KS, for both subject instruction and test prep might help you get into the best schools. Kansas Christian College, Brown Mackie College, and St. Luke's College are located within an hour from the heart of Merriam. If you plan on applying to either of these prestigious higher learning facilities, Merriam, KS, tutors could help you try to gain admission into the school of your dreams.
Merriam is about a 15 minute drive from Kansas City. Kansas City offers a variety of fun, interesting, and educational activities and points of interest, including the National World War I Museum and Memorial, Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Strawberry Hill Museum, and National Airline History Museum. The National Airline History Museum is the perfect daytrip destination if you have an interest in aviation, and it offers a number of different aircrafts you can tour and check out along with many fun and exciting flight simulators. Great Wolf Lodge Kansas City is a wonderful family-friendly spot for a day outing. This amusement park provides its guests with a water park that has a variety of waterslides, lazy pools, and wave pools.
Located just a mile away from Great Wolf is Legends Outlet Mall. Legends is home to about 30 outlet stores, including Adidas, Bath and Body Works, Carter's, and Old Navy. For great food, locals venture out to Slap's BBQ Restaurant, Taco Republic, Blue Koi Noodles and Dumplings, and Room 39. Room 39 is known for its grilled chicken salad, tomato and mozzarella salad, and perfectly made risotto. For a good hike or camping spot, head to Amity Woods Nature Park. Amity Woods Nature Park offers camping sites, hiking trails, cycling trails, and plenty of shaded space for an afternoon picnic.
Hoping to further your education through private instruction? Tutors in Merriam look forward to tutoring you for your course or test prep, either in-home or online.
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