Award-Winning Tutors serving Prairie Village, KS

...electro-magnetism, and thermodynamics. I have also been working on getting my high school teaching certificate. In this pursuit, I have taken many education classes and student taught elementary, middle school and high school students. I am a life long student of Physics and other Physical Sciences. I have plans to become either a high school teacher or professor of physics because teaching is one of the best ways to learn. I subscribe to the constructionist...

...another, my life was being changed. As Sir Francis Bacon famously quoted, "with knowledge comes power" and learning this concept early on has been life-changing. Being able to teach/correct a student that is having trouble with a concept, idea, or a lesson gives a sense of satisfaction to not only the tutor but the person being tutored. Whenever learning a difficult concept, the first thing I usually do is look it up on Google. Sometimes...

...College career as an education major and began teaching as soon as I graduated! I then worked on and completed my graduate degree in curriculum and instruction. I have been teaching since the 1980s. I began tutoring shortly thereafter and find it to be satisfying for everyone involved - parents, students and teachers. What an exciting way to help others become more successful in what they are trying to achieve whether it be spelling words,...

I am currently a math teacher at a middle-high school. I like solving math questions and I like teaching math.... After learning, you will see it is not difficult.... I may try to understand the level of the student.... I can listen to a student's question and help on their needs.... By explaining that if you understood something, you can understand the whole.... I do my best. I find different methods and different examples to teach.

...then I transferred to The University of Kansas where I obtained a degree in psychology. I then returned to WSU and got a degree in philosophy. I had studied Japanese as a foreign language, and had a deep interest in cultural anthropology, and so I went to Japan for two years as an assistant language teacher. After two years, I returned to KU where I earned a master's degree in the history of philosophy and...

...both middle and high school for the last five, and I know that it takes more than one way to teach a person to know whether or not they understand what was told. I think this is an essential part of learning and actually understand what is taught and how to use it rather than just what was given to learn for a test. I love reading, writing, and lounging around with my pets in...

...a sonographer with over 23 years of experience. I am a Diagnostic Medical Sonography graduate of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. I've traveled all over the country as a sonographer and love teaching and mentoring students. I have a grown son with mild autism, and seeing his struggles inspired me to make sure students with learning difficulties have the extra help they need to succeed. In my spare time, I love to read...

...understand these courses and in the process develop a newfound appreciation for these subjects. My teaching style focuses on "learn and teach back", utilizing visual learning and memorization tactics, mnemonics among a variety of other tools and exercises. I have experience tutoring students from college level through elementary school level in courses relating to science, math, English and social studies. I have experience in tutoring a middle school student over the span of two years...

...Pedagogy in college. I was the head of the Languages Department in a university. During that time, I went to the university of New York at New Paltz to take some classes and improve my English skills. When I went back to my native country I started English Immersion programs between Colombian students and schools in the USA. Then, I applied for a job as a Spanish teacher in the USA. I went to Blue...

...to problem explaining, and I would always come up different ways to explain the problem to different students. I love my job. I have received an A+ in algebra 1 and 2, geometry, precalculus, and both calculus courses. I try to prepare myself every time before I tutor a student, I would do many problems that are related to the subject and I like to come up new ways to teach students to help them...

...me to think about problems from different angles and help others do the same. I run my own coaching and consulting business where I focus on well-being in the workplace. My goal is to help organizations build programs that support not just productivity, but also the mental, emotional, and spiritual health of their employees. Through emotional intelligence and mindfulness, I work with people to build resilience, confidence, and communication skillsthings that stick with them long...

...to take the bar exam. Tutoring is a challenging yet rewarding experience for me. Everyone learns a little bit differently from someone else, and to be able to help another student succeed in their academic life is a privilege for me. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy running, reading, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. I lived in France and England for a few years in college, so I've worked with many people from...

...found that showing the student that you are excited and interested in the subject, as well as connecting it to a real world situation or profession makes the atmosphere fun and relaxed. Under those circumstances, learning is easier and the knowledge is more effectively retained. I believe that a strong math and science education lays the foundation for success in any field, as skills such as critical thinking can be broadly applied to all career...

...on subjects ranging from geology to French, and while pursuing my Master's degree, I taught Expository Writing to college students. While I am experienced with Writing and Language tutoring and enjoy teaching both, I am primarily a standardized test tutor with Varsity Tutors. Test prep combines the challenge of adapting to different learning styles with the high degree of reward that comes from helping a student raise his or her test scores and therefore open...

...who was able to identify where I was struggling, and she (patiently) worked with me to break down problems and build to progressively more complicated ones. By my sophomore year, I was able to take (and do well in!) calculus, a subject I never thought I would be able to tackle. I think the keys to my success in overcoming anxiety was my teacher's ability to not only pinpoint concepts I was struggling with, but...

I'm a full-time college student and part time Undergraduate Learning Assistant. I currently help teach algebra courses on my campus, and one of my absolute favorite things is watching a student grow and progress in their skills! I've worked with students of all ages and enjoy the unique challenges and rewards each age group presents.

I'm a structural engineer by trade who is interested in helping others accomplish their educational goals. I believe the most effective way to learn a subject is through mastering core fundamentals, and then refining with repetitive exercises.

...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 little piano, guitar, harmonica, and the mandolin. And if you are wondering what kinds of things I like to do outdoors, it would most definitely be hiking and fishing! In fact, I almost wish I could be outdoors catching...

...Dental School, and am familiar with ACT Test Prep and DAT test prep. I enjoy helping students grow and understand material that they used to struggle with. When I was in high school, I took the ACT 5 times pursuing to get a score I was happy with, so I understand the journey, struggle, and triumph that accompanies the test prep realm. My sub scores for my highest score from each section are listed below:...

...working with students to help them reach their maximum potential. As a current college student, I have tutored students in elementary school all the way up through the age of my current peers. In preparation for college, I took the ACT multiple times and in the process learned a great deal of tips and strategies that are useful for raising scores. I believe in helping students truly understand the material, not just memorize it. I...