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Kathryn: Merriam tutor
Certified Tutor in Merriam, KS
...of Medicine. My educational background includes two bachelor's degrees in psychology and general science. I know firsthand how frustrating and time-consuming it can be to study science, and I love helping students master difficult concepts and gain confidence. I also enjoy helping students prepare for standardized tests such as the SAT, ACT, and GRE. It...
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MidAmerica Nazarene University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
University of Missouri-Kansas City - Current Grad Student, Physician Assistance
ACT Composite: 31
GRE: 325
GRE Verbal: 165
Clayton: Merriam tutor
Certified Tutor in Merriam, KS
...I go to my parents' house to have lunch and spend time with my family. When I lived in Hong Kong, this was something that I really missed a lot! My interest in music is rooted in the fact that I was in band all through school and college. I can play the Euphonium, a...
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Missouri Western State University - Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education
William Woods University - Master of Science, Elementary Administration

Daniele: Merriam tutor
Certified Tutor in Merriam, KS
...subjects, I am most passionate about Latin, English, and Social Studies. I am fascinated by how language, literature and culture are interwoven and how they affect those around them. I get really excited about learning/re-discovering things and subsequently about teaching those things to my students. I believe that education is the best way to expand...
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Missouri State University - Bachelor in Arts, German and Latin
University of Missouri Kansas City - Master of Arts, TESOL
State Certified Teacher
Sebastian: Merriam tutor
Certified Tutor in Merriam, KS
...tutor subjects besides Spanish in the Kansas City area, including Math and English language skills, even though Spanish holds a special place in my heart. When I am not teaching Spanish, I enjoy reading books (currently the Hunger Games series), watching movies, playing video games (I am a Mario addict), and exploring different restaurants. My...
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University of Missouri Columbia - Bachelor in Arts, Spanish
Rockhurst University - Masters in Education, Education
State Certified Teacher
Lauren: Merriam tutor
Certified Tutor in Merriam, KS
...Social Studies with a focus on Early American History and East Asian History. I am most passionate about Early American History and East Asian History, though I tutor many other subjects. In my experience, helping struggling students with preparation and study skills leads to self-sufficient learners who are capable of tackling any challenges they encounter....
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Northwest Missouri State University - Bachelor of Education, Social Studies Teacher Education

Bianca: Merriam tutor
Certified Tutor in Merriam, KS
...instruction. My primary focus is tutoring Chemistry I, but I also have experience supporting students in Biology, Anatomy, Drafting, and Psychology. With each student, I adapt my teaching style to fit their unique learning needs and strengths. My approach goes beyond explaining concepts I aim to help students understand how they learn best, develop effective...
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University of Arkansas at Little Rock - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Theater Design and Stagecraft

Natalie: Merriam tutor
Certified Tutor in Merriam, KS
I have my masters in biomedical sciences and my bachelors in mathematics. I love hiking, walking my dog, and being with family. I am passionate about helping students understand material and feeling confident in their courses!
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William Jewell College - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics

Ronnie: Merriam tutor
Certified Tutor in Merriam, KS
...in International Business with an Emphasis in Italian and Western Europe. During my time at SDSU I was able to study abroad for a semester at the University of Bocconi in Milan, Italy. I have also taken the initiative of submerging myself in the Italian culture to further my Italian proficiency by living in Italy...
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San Diego State University - Bachelor in Arts, International Business

Apryl: Merriam tutor
Certified Tutor in Merriam, KS
...of learning even if they dont like the subject. I foster a fun and creative learning environment and meet your/your students individual needs. My experience includes classical education, private education, adult education, parent and student education, middle school students, college prep, college level English courses, and homeschooling my own children. I enjoy outdoor life: especially...
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Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary - Bachelor of Science, Education
Madison: Merriam tutor
Certified Tutor in Merriam, KS
After graduating high school in Kansas City, I attended Park University where I earned my Bachelor's degree in 3 years. I want to pursue getting my Master's degree and ultimately become a professor. I love learning and want to help others love learning too!
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Park University - Bachelor in Arts, Organizational Communication

Abigail: Merriam tutor
Certified Tutor in Merriam, KS
...with students one-on-one to help them succeed academically. One of my main goals in life is to make education and literacy something attainable and worthwhile (and fun!) for all people. In addition to my tutoring endeavors, I enjoy hanging out with friends and family, watching (an re-watching) all of my favorite T.V. shows, reading, writing,...
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Rockhurst University - Bachelor in Arts, English
ACT Reading: 36
ACT Science: 31

Asia: Merriam tutor
Certified Tutor in Merriam, KS
...advocacy and education. I am currently attending Law School at Washburn University as I wanted to obtain a career to use my reading and writing skills for advocacy. I enjoy teaching English, Reading, and Writing skills as they are the foundation for any academic or professional opportunity. During undergraduate I ran my own mentoring program...
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Rockhurst University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Washburn University - Juris Doctor, Legal Studies

Andrew: Merriam tutor
Certified Tutor in Merriam, KS
...and doesn't just have to be school, but life experiences as well. So, there I am in a nutshell, I hope to be able to help you with getting past your roadblocks and appreciate learning to the fullest. We all have mental roadblocks, we just need someone to help us think around them.
Education & Certification
Johnson County Community College - Associate in Science, Health Information Technology
University of Kansas - Bachelor of Science, Business Administration and Management

Timothy: Merriam tutor
Certified Tutor in Merriam, KS
...psychology; my master's and doctoral degrees are in clinical psychology. I have worked for 35 years as a clinician, in many different settings and with a variety of problem areas. Along with my clinical work, I have done a significant amount of teaching, at both undergraduate and graduate levels, at a variety of academic settings....
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Pittsburg State University - Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Forest Institute of Professional Psychology - Doctor of Philosophy, Clinical Psychology
Michael: Merriam tutor
Certified Tutor in Merriam, KS
...and a Master's in Accounting from the University of Kansas. Between my Bachelor's and Master's degrees, I taught English as a Foreign Language in the Czech Republic. While completing my Master's degree, I tutored students accounting in a variety of accounting classes. I found these tutoring sessions to be enjoyable and very rewarding, and I...
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University of Kansas - Bachelor in Arts, English
University of Kansas - Masters in Business Administration, Accounting

Brian: Merriam tutor
Certified Tutor in Merriam, KS
...testing and having spent years tutoring the ACT, I believe that everyone can excel at any multiple choice exams. It boils down to two factors: 1) Knowing the material and 2) Applying bulletproof test taking strategies. To prove to myself that I was an expert learner and test taker, I recently passed the Introductory Sommelier...
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor in Arts, Spanish Teacher Education
William: Merriam tutor
Certified Tutor in Merriam, KS
I have been tutoring for close to 20 years. I enjoy helping students fill in the gaps when it comes to mathematics, preferably upper level subjects such as algebra, geometry and trigonometry. I also enjoy helping students improve their ACT scores with better test taking strategies.
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William Jewell College - Non Degree Bachelors, Mathematics

Amber: Merriam tutor
Certified Tutor in Merriam, KS
...correction and don't focus on mistakes for too long per session, because we can always revisit it as lessons go on. Learning should not be scary. Students should feel free to ask questions and be wrong, or right, or close. Fear of being wrong keeps a student from realizing how close they are to "getting...
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University of Central Arkansas - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Liberal Arts and Sciences

Tyler: Merriam tutor
Certified Tutor in Merriam, KS
...Master of Arts in Teaching degrees in Middle School Mathematics. On top of academic exposure to an array of math classes, I tutored many peers while in high school. Aside from traditional tutoring, I have exposure to teaching vital lessons to students of all backgrounds through my volunteer work at the University of Missouri and...
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University of Missouri-Columbia - Bachelor of Science, Health Sciences, General
University of Central Missouri - Masters in Education, Middle School Teaching
ACT Math: 33
ACT Science: 32
Jaagruthi: Merriam tutor
Certified Tutor in Merriam, KS
...quite a bit of experience teaching students about the multifaceted world of chemistry and would love to do so again. I feel I have the skills necessary for this position. I am able to successfully communicate complicated topics in a way that students understand, as shown through my success as a TA in raising student's...
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Westmont College - Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences - Doctor of Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
SAT Math: 750
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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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