Award-Winning Tutors serving Prairie Village, KS

...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 theory of learning. I believe that all students can learn any subject with the right simultaneous. My teaching methods center around inquire base...

...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 the answers aren't there, and sometimes they are there, but too difficult to understand. In this case, the first thing I do is...

...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, essay writing, math facts, phonics and beginning reading, algebra, oganization and study skills, getting prepared to take the ACT or SAT to get...

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.

...for a total of ten years, including introduction to logic and critical thinking, introduction to philosophy, and introduction to ethics. I also assisted professors, including such courses as ancient philosophy, Asian philosophy, symbolic logic, and probability and decision making. After obtaining my PhD, given my interest in cultural anthropology, I spent a total of over five more years living and teaching in Japan. By my third year in Japan, after much independent study of Japanese...

...accessibility to education depends on the different person. I've been in education and training for the last ten years, and teaching 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...

...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 and spend time outdoors with my family...

...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 in various subjects facilitating in raising her GPA and adopting a variety of studying and learning tools. Outside of academia, I have a...

...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 Valley School District to teach Middle School and High School. I thought there for 20 years. At the moment I am teaching Spanish...

...want help others to see that they can learn a hard course in a fun way. I am very patient when comes 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...

...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 after our sessions. Whether I'm helping someone understand a complex topic or guiding someone to become a more resilient, confident leader, I want...

...in law school, when I was a study group leader for incoming first-year law students. I have also tutored students study 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...

...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 paths. In my free time, I am an avid concert goer, Sporting Kansas City supporter, reader, and long distance runner.

...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 doors for that student, and for this reason, it is by far my favorite subject to tutor. I believe that an educator must...

...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 also her willingness to calmly guide me through tasks and bring out confidence. Drawing from my experiences, I am happy to help students succeed...

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.

...daughter, and 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 little piano, guitar, harmonica, and the mandolin. And if you are wondering what kinds of things I like...

...I am John Lindsay. I am currently an Undergraduate Senior at the University of Kansas majoring in Microbiology with a minor in Business. I am also currently applying to 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...

...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 look forward to working with you and helping you reach your...