Award-Winning Tutors serving Prairie Village, KS

...Before beginning to work with Varsity Tutors in August of 2014, I worked in a K-8 school as an intervention math teacher. There, I tutored elementary- and middle-school students in math in small groups. Working in that setting taught me more about how to explain abstract concepts simply and creatively, and about how to use quizzes and evaluations to track student progress. During college, I helped my peers learn French both individually and in small...

...for learning that I hope to pass onto you. My core teaching philosophy revolves around the fact that all students learn differently and have different interests and it is my job to find ways to engage my students in a way that they are willing and able to learn. While I certainly am not perfect, I will work as hard as my students do to ensure that they have a successful learning experience. Ultimately, it...

...variety of interests such as tennis, robotics, and reading. I try to make my sessions as fun as possible so that my students will remain interested in the subject matter for a longer period of time. I teach to the level of the student and explain using terms they will understand. Teaching others can sometimes seem difficult, but I believe it is ultimately rewarding. I am working towards completing a computer engineering major.

...me asking for help. After I graduated, I tutored a woman who was studying for the citizenship test to become a U.S. Citizen. As a native Spanish speaker, she had trouble pronouncing and understanding certain words. After two months of tutoring, she took the test and passed with flying colors. It was during this time that I discovered my passion and skills for tutoring. I really care about my students and want them to succeed....

...Kansas City. The last 4 years, I have taught Literature in a local, alternative high school. I absolutely love teaching and learning. I have had the opportunity to work with a variety of students. I am skilled at teaching the basics, such as phonetics, to the more advanced, such as college essays. In my free time, I play in a local bluegrass band and am often found running along the streets of KC as I...

I am a pre-med student at the University of Kansas. I am studying molecular, cellular and developmental biology. ... Practice, practice, and practice some more!... Find out their strengths and weaknesses within the subject and with their overall study methods.... Talk through the steps of solving an unknown problem, including where to look for the answer, so they can begin to learn how to do it on their own.... Remind them why we are studying and...

...have tutored students in a wide range of materials from standardized tests (SAT and ACT), to various high-school subjects (including Physics, Chemistry, Algebra, and Geometry). I scored in the 99th percentile of both the ACT and SAT, and I strive to help every student I tutor gain the necessary skills and habits to achieve whatever score they are aiming for. Standardized testing and school in general can be a huge stress on students, and as...

...and also trying to work in some volunteer work in the local area. Overall, each session should be entirely about helping the student attain success in the subject by teaching them in a fashion they can understand. I never liked teachers who had a rigid learning approach; it is well known not everyone learns in the same fashion and I believe that all students can improve their academic success if they can find what works...

I am a student at the University of Kansas majoring in Political Science and minoring in French. I am qualified to tutor for many AP Courses (U.S. Government, U.S. History, and French Language) in addition to ACT and further language and English tutoring. I am not far removed from these courses and tests and am therefore able to help students uniquely as I remember being in there situations.

...an opportunity for enrichment. Without proper and fun education in our lives, we would not only be constantly reliant on others to take care of us, but life would also be extremely boring. In my spare time, I enjoy my family. I have an equally (if not more so!) nerdy husband of 14 years, and together we have two beautiful kids (ages 7 and 10) and two high-maintenance but cherished dogs. We are often playing...

...simply feeding them formulae and rules for them to regurgitate on an examination. As a 23 year old, I am not very far removed from either the ACT or the SAT, and feel as though this will help me better empathize with specific concepts and areas students are struggling with. I graduated high school with enough credits to obtain a minor in mathematics from the University of Minnesota. Finally, I have significant experience tutoring middle...

...privately in numerous settings, and have an advanced degree in a critical thinking field. I love teaching and building relationships with my students. I try to make my students feel comfortable around me and learn their study habits in order for me to tailor my lessons to help them learn in the most effective manner. I love to run, bike, ride horses, and mostly do things outdoors with my husband and little one.

...that I was going to do it forever by being a teacher. While that 7-year-old mindset has matured, the underlying passion has not changed. I have been teaching high school math for 11 years and still love engaging with students about the subject. Throughout those 11 years, I have had the privilege of working with many types of students with many different skill levels. I've loved these experiences because it has given me the opportunity...

...in math and science for a number of years, I know how to help students get past what can initially appear to be daunting conceptual barriers. Last, but not least, I know what it's like to struggle. I am not a math and science genius who breezed through college to get his astrophysics degree. I had to work very hard for my grades, especially during my freshman year. I can empathize with students who strain...

...school science, as well as select areas of college science (see my subject list). My strong points are biology and chemistry, and I am Praxis and MEGA certified to teach both in the state of Missouri. I also have a strong background in Math, and can tutor these subjects at a elementary, middle, or high school level. Feel free to contact me with other specific subject questions. I tutor my students after school 2-4 days...

My name is Grace Apodaca and I am a student at Smith College in Northampton, MA. I am an engineering major who is passionate about research. I currently do biomedical research towards cancer diagnostics and drug therapy. I am also a student-athlete as I am a member of Smith's Swim and Dive team. I love learning and am excited to share that with students of all ages!

I'm excited for the opportunity to help students with math as it is a subject I thoroughly enjoy.

...a degree in physical therapy from Rockhurst University. I am a licensed physical therapist with over 15 years of teaching experience at the college level, where I taught a wide variety of physical therapy topics and a majority of our graduating classes had a 100% first time pass rate on their board exam. As a tutor, I provide students with a detailed schedule and materials to study each week to keep them on track, followed...

...have a passion for language education and am a life-long advocate for second language acquisition. I am a native speaker of Mandarin Chinese and have studied English for over 10 years, and am fluent with academic proficiency. I also am a graduate from the University of Kansas with a Bachelor's degree in Linguistics. My educational background means that I understand language at a fundamental level and am able to explain the technical side as well...

...my cumulative GPA of 3.99 and a GPA of 4.0 in my majors of Physics and Mathematics. However, I fully recognize that GPA does not provide a complete picture of a given 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...