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Vania: Merriam tutor
Certified Tutor in Merriam, KS
...and I really enjoy interaction with students. I think there is a lot for an instructor to learn from that interaction since you put apart the problem you are trying to teach. You learn details you never thought were there. I got my bachelor's degrees from UMKC in computer science and math and I'm passionate...
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University of Missouri-Kansas City - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics and Computer Science
University of Missouri-Kansas City - Master of Science, Mathematics and Computer Science

Rebecca: Merriam tutor
Certified Tutor in Merriam, KS
...I received a Bachelor of Arts in English and a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing with an emphasis in publishing and editing. I have always been fond of English as a subject and during my college years, I tutored fellow students with a focus on essay writing and test prep. In my spare...
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University of California, Fresno - Bachelor in Arts, English
University of California, Fresno - Master of Arts, Creative Writing

Aimee: Merriam tutor
Certified Tutor in Merriam, KS
...eyes when they have learned something. I appreciate that what might be appropriate goals for one student may not be appropriate for another. I want to help students to be as independent as they can be and function on their own as much as possible. While I have primarily worked with children before they go...
Education & Certification
University of Kansas - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
University of Kansas - Masters in Education, Early Childhood Special Education

John: Merriam tutor
Certified Tutor in Merriam, KS
...very easily to my life, so I can usually come up with good teaching examples from my personal experience. I get passionate about whatever subject I am tutoring. I try to move from known to unknown and from concrete to abstract in the mind of the learner. I also try to use as few words...
Education & Certification
Benedictine College - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy and Religious Studies, General
Catholic Distance University - Master of Arts, Theology

Mirella : Merriam tutor
Certified Tutor in Merriam, KS
We never stop learning. We learn something new everyday. New knowledge to teach new people. Effort is what matters where there's a well there's a must into learning.
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Universidad de Guanajuato - Bachelor of Science, English
Metropolitan Community College-Penn Valley - Associate in Science, Early Childhood Education

Michael: Merriam tutor
Certified Tutor in Merriam, KS
...tough times, remember that It's the hottest fire that makes the hardest steel; so, don't give up! Oh, and just when the Caterpillar thought life was over, she became a butterfly. Hmm.. Perhaps the butterfly is proof that you can go through a great deal of darkness, yet become something beautiful. So, shine on, my...
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Truman State University - Bachelor in Arts, Interdisciplinary - Education
UMKC / PARK University - Master of Arts, Social Psych. / Family Development

Thomas: Merriam tutor
Certified Tutor in Merriam, KS
...experience, I bring a real-world perspective to concepts in math, chemistry, and physics. My goal is to not only help students excel academically but also inspire confidence and curiosity in these subjects. I believe every student can achieve success with the right guidance and support, and I tailor my approach to meet individual learning needs....
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University of Nebraska-Lincoln - Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering

Jim: Merriam tutor
Certified Tutor in Merriam, KS
...proponent of education, believing that it is the key to a happy and successful life and I believe in motivating and inspiring my students and clients to work hard to reach their true potential. I believe in providing a high-quality education that meets the needs of a wide-variety of learners. In my free time, I...
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The Pennsylvania State University - Bachelor of Science, Secondary Education

Tejal: Merriam tutor
Certified Tutor in Merriam, KS
...great at time management so that students can gain the most out of their session. Communication is essential to the learning process, and I strive to communicate concepts and ideas in a way that is easy to understand for students. Most importantly, my philosophy is that with hard work, achieving the score or grade of...
Education & Certification
University of Missouri-Kansas City - Current Undergrad, 6 Year Medical Program
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 31

Zach: Merriam tutor
Certified Tutor in Merriam, KS
Just graduated from the University of Arkansas with my B.S. in kinesiology and a minor in spanish. I am now attending medical school at KUMC. I enjoy exercise, current events/following the news, investing, spending time outdoors, and going out with friends
Education & Certification
University of Arkansas - Bachelor of Science, Exercise Science
University of Kansas - Current Grad Student, Sports Medicine
ACT Composite: 31

Eli: Merriam tutor
Certified Tutor in Merriam, KS
I have over eight years experience tutoring, mostly in math and science, but other subjects as well. I attempt to find analogous concepts from a student's other interests or daily experiences to make abstract concepts more understandable. I believe that generally, grasping a concept follows on from realizing it's not so foreign as we used...
Education & Certification
University of Missouri Kansas City - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Malik: Merriam tutor
Certified Tutor in Merriam, KS
Unlock your potential with personalized tutoring that transforms challenges into triumphs. Tailored support, expert guidance, and a passion for learning--let's achieve your academic goals together!
Education & Certification
South University-Novi - Bachelor in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
Western Governors University - Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management

Melanie: Merriam tutor
Certified Tutor in Merriam, KS
...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,...
Education & Certification
University of Nebraska-Lincoln - Bachelor of Education, Elementary School Teaching
University of Kansas - Masters in Education, Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision

Samuel: Merriam tutor
Certified Tutor in Merriam, KS
...Arizona State University. I have helped tutor my peers throughout my educational career. My approach is all about helping the student understand "Why" something works the way it does and not just "How". I have found that this helps students retain information better because it gives them a more complete understanding of the material.
Education & Certification
Arizona State University - Bachelor in Business Administration, Finance
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 34

Megan: Merriam tutor
Certified Tutor in Merriam, KS
...personal learning style so they may have the most success. As I identify their learning style and what is most effective, I also equip them with knowledge and tools related to their learning style so they may become an independent scholar. As an biomedical engineer, my strengths are in the sciences (biology, anatomy, physics, etc)...
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University of Rochester - Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
New Jersey Institute of Technology - Doctor of Philosophy, Biomedical Engineering

Seri: Merriam tutor
Certified Tutor in Merriam, KS
...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...
Education & Certification
University of Missouri-Columbia - Bachelors, Education

Andi: Merriam tutor
Certified Tutor in Merriam, KS
...were first generation college students coming from low-income homes. I, myself, came from a low-income home and know firsthand how intimidating navigating education can be. I can and will do the legwork it takes to understand not just how to comprehend subject but how to thrive within the system of education. I worked with many...
Education & Certification
Southern Connecticut State University - Master of Arts, Creative Writing

Semra: Merriam tutor
Certified Tutor in Merriam, KS
...variety of ages. During my year abroad in Germany, I taught children's English at two elementary schools in Wiesbaden, Germany. During this time I also offered private English lessons to two high school students and a woman who worked at one of the elementary schools in town. During my last year and a half at...
Education & Certification
Truman State University - Bachelor in Arts, International Business Admin

Bricen: Merriam tutor
Certified Tutor in Merriam, KS
High school social studies teacher for 10 years with a bachelor's degree in secondary education from Benedictine College and master's degree from the University of Kansas. I enjoy helping students learn from history and those who changed the world. It is important for the content to be relatable as well as help students to be...
Education & Certification
University of Arkansas - Masters in Education, Education
State Certified Teacher

Katelyn: Merriam tutor
Certified Tutor in Merriam, KS
...majoring in Elementary Education. I will be graduating this May 2019. I have 9 years of experience working with students in academic based summer programs, private tutoring, and in the classroom. I just finished up interning in a kindergarten classroom this fall. In the Spring, I will finish up my interning in a second grade...
Education & Certification
Emporia State University - Bachelor of Education, Elementary School Teaching
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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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