Award-Winning Tutors serving Merriam, KS

...have a wide variety in music I enjoy and can teach not limited to any certain genre. I have given a variety of lessons throughout my time as a musician and am comfortable teaching any age. I currently perform with two symphonies and work around the time I spend with them. I would be happy...

...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...

...State University. I've enjoyed a variety of teaching scenarios and love watching the "light turn on" when students master their objective. My first passion is writing, especially composition and research papers. My second passion is drawing and painting. I'm in the process of completing two children's books that I have written and illustrated. I'm also...

...a 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...

...up a new book they never thought they could read. My tutoring style is to create an environment where students feel they are having fun and playing games. I like to create activities that include the students common interests and hobbies. My tutoring style is more laid back and student driven. I feel this way...

...way I have travelled in Africa and Latin America, lived in Mexico--where I studied as a Fulbright Scholar--and in Canada, where I taught at McGill University. I started teaching test-prep classes (GRE, LSAT, SAT, and GMAT) twenty years ago and have taught for several national companies. Teaching these classes has always been immensely gratifying due...

...I learn things every day and I embrace education at it's core. I enjoy new challenges and I recognize the importance of true learning. I embrace all cultures and enjoy sharing knowledge with my students working towards a common goal. On a personal note I enjoy culinary arts and music. Specifically guitar. I live in...

...age. I obtained a bachelors and masters degree in history at Kansas State University before pursuing a masters degree in teaching from Pittsburg State University. Over the last four years, I have worked with students of every age group (except college) and ability level and enjoy seeing students have that "a ha" moment where they...

...I enjoy learning about my students, and how I can help them. I believe it is important to tailor my lessons to each individual student, focusing on their preferred modality of learning, and using their strengths to improve their weaknesses. I have taught elementary school for eight years now, and worked with ESL and special...

...student. Therefore, in addition to my GPA, I believe that I would be an excellent contributing member to the Varsity Tutors team because I have 1.5 years of experience in tutoring and supplemental instructing through UMKC's Academic Support and Mentoring. I was promoted to lead tutor last semester, and I was promoted to peer mentor...

Studying Business Communication and Arabic at the University of Kansas. I love to tutor in History, English and geography. Enjoy running, hiking and swimming!... I always try to relate the certain subject or lesson to something in the outside world that the student knows. This helps them understand and relate to the question/lesson.... Get to know them as a person and academically, and see what level the student is at and what level they need to...

...applying to medical schools. Currently, I am preparing to switch gears and return to school for a linguistics program. The majority of my tutoring experience came during college, while working with classmates to help raise their grades in multiple biology courses, including Genetics, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Developmental Biology, and Evolutionary Biology. However, I've tutored other classmates...

...State University working to obtain my Bachelor's of Science degree. As a lover of learning, I fully believe that every student should be able to feel comfortable in their schooling and take pride in their academic achievements. That is why I am dedicated to helping students gain a better comprehension of certain subjects and foster...

...and seeing students learn things they never thought they could learn. I have lived in KC for almost 4 years and am really falling in love with the city. I taught high school Spanish 1 for two years and taught theater for three years. My teaching style is structured, but fun. I am firm believer in...

...tutor students whenever possible. Though Psychology and Statistics are the topics that I am most familiar with teaching, I also enjoy tutoring Writing and Mathematics due to my background and education. My tutoring style is dynamic and I strive to adapt my methods to those which work best for the student. I tend to be...

...Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) profiles. My neurodivergent perspective gives me unique insights into their behavior and learning needs, enabling me to create a supportive and understanding learning environment where these students can thrive academically and personally. Engaging and Interactive Lessons: I utilize a digital...

...of details; I believe that students gain deeper understanding of the material when they are the ones to draw connections and solve problems. Different explanations make sense to different people, so I am happy to use literal and technical language, analogies, or a combination thereof to explain scientific concepts. I know firsthand that studying science...

...information in a variety of ways to help my students with understanding. Additionally, I like to help my students take responsibility for their own learning during our sessions. Aside from teaching, I enjoy spending time with my roommates and our animals, watching shows and movies, going to sporting events, and taking advantage of the nice...

...tutoring I was a teaching assistant for a physics class. Being a teacher/tutor is one of the great joys of my life. I have made it one of my life's goals to be the best instructor I can be. To complete this goal I have been doing research into teaching methods for the past few...

...you smart is understanding how you learn. Individuals have the civil right to learn how to read. Proficient literacy is one of the most dynamic ways to master knowledge. Readers are leaders and life long learners. I embrace all people and am willing to help people understand their academic super power. My tutoring style is...