Award-Winning Tutors serving Shawnee Mission, KS

...am Joni. I have taught and/or tutored math for about 30 years. I feel for all those who have such a hard time in math. Hopefully by working together we can make that hard time a little easier. I have a good reputation for being able to meet those folks who have such a hard time on their level. And pretty soon there is the aha moment and they say: I've got it. I am...

Hello! I started my career as a zookeeper and followed my calling to education. I have been teaching secondary science for the last 10 years and have loved every minute. My goal for every tutoring session is to navigate through a challenging topic so the learner leaves with more confidence in his or her ability/knowledge and a better understanding of the content.

...earned my MS in Global and International Education through Drexel University. Most recently I have worked as a para professional with Title One, Special Education and ESOL students. I am comfortable with a number of different subjects but I truly enjoy English, literature and language. My tutoring style is to be patient, flexible and focus on the needs and motivations of my students. I do my best to be prepared for each lesson and I...

...your move to a German speaking country? Or are you looking to have an experienced tutor show you the ropes of a new and exciting language? You found the perfect German tutor to get you where you want to go. Having completed a Masters in German Language and Linguistics at Kansas State University, I have taught introductory and intermediate German language and culture courses at the college level. My teaching style was heavily influenced during...

I am an energetic educator that believes students learn best when they have an active role in their education. I believe that I can create a personalized learning experience based on the student's interests and learning style to increase retention. I believe that creating authentic learning experiences that are relevant to their life will help to engage the student in the learning process.

...physical, and analytical chemistry. In my teaching, my current focus is on general chemistry (at the high school or college level) and organic chemistry, both of which were always personal favorites. Even more importantly, in my pursuit of the sciences and humanities I have not just mastered two different types of content; rather, I've mastered two different ways of thinking. Because I understand both the way a strong humanities student might think and the way...

...Illustration and Social Practice. I am here to help others reach their artistic goals and learn about the world through our rich artistic past. I tutor in the Arts. My teaching experience comes from my dedication to community engagement surrounding the arts. Over the past five years I have worked directly with nonprofits and in community arts programs. I am a firm believer that by learning of others stories we may come to tell our...

...am a recent graduate of The Ohio State University with a degree in philosophy. I look forward to tutoring as an opportunity to help students discover their strengths in subjects they find difficult or unnecessarily complicated. I believe that anyone can learn anything, as long as they are taught well. Given my background in philosophy, I am familiar with transforming the unbearably boring into the deeply fascinating. I hope to help students learn that such...

...relate to many students because I have a 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...

...Language (also known as ASL) that keeps learning simple, accessible, and enjoyable. By teaching/tutoring in a way that is accessible and culturally relevant, the process of teaching in ASL enables the student's easy development of signing skills. Learning ASL in this way empowers and encourages students to develop confidence while building bridges between Deaf culture and expands the students' appreciation of blended cultures and languages in a supportive and positive environment.

...students! I have taught AP World History, AP Economics, AP Psychology, United States History, and AP Government and Politics. The best part of my job is working with students individually to help them achieve their academic and personal goals. I have extensive experience tutoring students- both in the discipline of social studies, as well as in math and writing. My philosophy in working with students is to meet them where they're at and use a...

...tutored many students, aged middle school to college, in subjects including SAT and ACT prep, Algebra, Calculus, Biology, and Chemistry. I then worked in a neuro-psychiatry laboratory before starting medical school in Kansas City. Throughout my lengthy education I have taken several courses on each of the subject that I tutor and have taken quite a few standardized exams. This has allowed me not only to master the information, but also to experience a variety...

...Mathematics & Statistics. After graduation, I completed my Master of Arts in Teaching at the University of Central Missouri. As a lifelong learner, I decided to enroll at Emporia State University to work on a Masters in Math/Statistics, I hope to be completed with this soon! I have been fully certified to teach dual credit classes through UMKC. Over the past 20 years I have taught math in the classroom, grades 6-12. Even though I...

My name is Kevin and I have experience as teacher in both high school and elementary school. I have a J.D. from the University of Kansas. I live in Lenexa, KS with my wife and our three boys. I look forward to being able to assist students in their studies.

...reinforce and solidify my intense interest in teaching. I've also had the opportunity to study a number of subjects in the social sciences and they have been both enjoyable and enlightening, providing me with a new and different perspective on the world in which we live. In the realm of education, I have plethora of experiences. My career began by receiving my BA in education. I taught Elementary Education with my focus in early literacy,...

...where I would give up on a problem without trying. Fortunately, I had a teacher in college 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...

...many language-related fields, such as reading, English, grammar, New Testament Greek, Biblical Hebrew, linguistics, and others. I have a B.S. in Journalism and a B.A. in Linguistics from the University of Kansas and an M.Div from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. I have taught students from elementary age well into adulthood in formal and informal environments on a wide range of topics. I have tutored students for the last four years, and I am in my...

...Science with an emphasis in Early Childhood Research and a minor in Psychology along with completing a pre medical track. I have studied and found a great interest in psychology and counseling but I also have much experience with the natural sciences as I did study, prepare, and take the MCAT. Studying has always been something I have enjoyed and learning new content excites me. I hope to pursue my Masters degree in the field...

...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. Approximately 25-30 years of that experience has been part-time, and one year was full-time. I love teaching and helping people learn and...

I have a Ph.D. in Computer Science. I taught advanced computer science courses (C#, programming, Algorithms) for 6 years for graduate students at the university. My classes usually had more than 25 students. I'm passionate about teaching, especially programming, and love to make an influence on my students and see them succeed. I also enjoy academic writing and research.