Award-Winning Tutors serving St. Joseph, MO

...City. I am pursuing a degree in middle school education with an emphasis in mathematics. Though I find all aspects of education important, I have a passion for mathematics. I want to share my love with mathematics with others. While tutoring or educating, I strive to make learning fun and interesting for all my students....

...a BS in Elementary Education, and a Masters of Education in Administration. I chose to teach math because I feel that teaching students how to use math to solve problems is valuable. Tutoring students to become proficient in math literacy is important to me. In my spare time, I enjoy reading and spending time with...

...points of view with different methods of solving them whenever possible. I want math to be as painless as possible for students. Since I have taught for so long, I can anticipate some of the difficulties that students are going to have and work to avoid them. I look forward to meeting new students and...

...plans are to become an elementary principal or college professor teaching pre-service teachers. My present plans are to obtain a second masters degree in Special Education due to the high need in our district. My passion is to invest in strategic reading strategies, in classrooms, as well as assisting teachers in implementing best teaching practices...

...helping other people understand it. I have studied chemistry for 14 years and an a chemist in my day job. My expertise is in organic chemistry, but I have a lot of experience tutoring general chemistry and biochemistry at the college level. I've tutored friends in many standardized tests, including the MCAT, SAT, and GRE.

...While I have a great innate desire to help the next generation learn and succeed, I realize that the first step to doing so is getting to know my students and their individual needs. Only then can I create truly meaningful, relevant, and applicable lessons and tutoring sessions that will help them learn and grow....

I reach down to a student's level to know their thinking process and by using my teaching methods, with visual representation and simple memory exercises, help them understand what needs to be understood.... To use creative and self-mastering concepts to better understand and enjoy what it is they're learning.... I would get to know my student well and get to know about his education experience, with his strengths and weaknesses, to better understand how I can...

...country and am very thankful I got that opportunity. What I learned most from it though was that it was not my passion and I separated from the Air Force to set out to find it. Teaching math and physics excites me and motivates me. My goal is to instill this love and amazement in...

...apply the skills they are learning, as this was essential to my success and motivation over my time in school. I believe investing in learning at an early age is essential to building a successful future. Outside of academia I love to watch and play sports, spend time with my family, friends, and dogs, and...

...being reasoned thought and repeatable habits. The goal is to encourage thinking in rational ways in the classroom, in groups and when distance learning outside the classroom. I emphasize to the student the need to inventory their resources with the goal of learning how to remain productive while working alone. Finally, I aim to encourage...

...given me many tools as a tutor, instructor, and even as a learner myself. My applied experience tutoring and leading classes at a variety of levels combined with my knowledge of student learning styles and pedagogy make me an excellent candidate for tutoring assignments. I have the experience, knowledge, confidence, and patience to manage the...

...William Jewell, a small liberal arts college in Missouri and I will be attending Northwestern Pritzker School of Law in the Fall. I excelled in numerous AP tests in high school and the LSAT during my undergraduate career. I find a great deal of joy in tutoring students in these subject areas so I hope...

...State University with my bachelor's degree in English Education. I have since been a nanny, a tutor, and worked in a women's shelter helping children with their homework. I am dedicated to helping others see the fun and importance in education. With hard work and perseverance, both students and tutors alike can benefit greatly through tutoring...

...Vegan Nutritionist, and I am Level II Operations Security (OPSEC) certified. I have helped many college students from undergraduate through PhD. and Doctorate levels obtain their degrees by editing essays, homework assignments, and dissertations. I am a strong proponent of life-long learning, believing it to be necessary for an improved quality of life, and I...

...I am a native Spanish speaker, I can also expertly tutor Spanish. Throughout my years in high school and college, I "peer-tutored" by assisting fellow classmates and explaining confusing concepts to them. I believe this gave me great experience to be able to similarly tutor others with subjects I am already familiar with.

...all students are motivated differently and it takes time and a lot of effort to learn to get a classroom full of kids enthusiastic about learning, working hard, and pushing themselves to excel. Even the most well-intentioned and educated teachers sometimes lack the skills to keep kids on track, so whether you're a new teacher...

...26 years classroom teaching experience at multiple grade levels. High school, Middle School and Community College level teaching in Kansas as a Highly Qualified certified instructor. My education includes a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics From Tabor College, aNd a Masters of Education Degree from MidAmerica Nazarene University. Interested in and available for all levels of...

...been my passion, and I've been told that I'm a good educator and that I can get ideas across clearly and concisely. So when I found out about Varsity Tutors, it seemed like a dream come true! My goal is to help students not only reach their academic goals, but to surpass them. Outside of...

...Emporia State University-KC majoring in Elementary Education. I will be graduating this May 2019. I have 9 years of experience working with students in academic based summer programs, private tutoring, and in the classroom. I just finished up interning in a kindergarten classroom this fall. In the Spring, I will finish up my interning in...

...to learn. I am self motivated and will often engage in self-learning through online courses and teaching apps, such as Duolingo and edx.org. I feel education is the most important thing one can strive for in life no matter the age. I want to help bring that love of learning to others, and to try...