Certified Tutors From University of Kansas

...lawyers asked me to tutor their children for the SATs and the LSAT. More and more people asked me to tutor their children, so I contacted Varsity tutors to extend my reach to people who did not know me personally. My style is energetic and engaging. As a trial attorney, I routinely have to communicate...

...elementary and middle school children in a variety of subjects and settings. I also have years of practice helping high school and college-aged students write, edit, and polish essays for classes and scholarships. While I was in high school, I was able to bring my ACT score up a significant amount, and I am eager...

...of their lives as immigrants to this country through education. I fully recognize the importance of learning. For the past two years I taught mathematics at the middle and high school level as a Teach For America corp member in the Dallas Independent School District. I know that the confidence that a student receives when...

...could be that nerd that they base TV characters on, though I have excellent communication skills. Teaching has always come easily to me, and my students claim to learn well from my flexible teaching styles. I can effectively relate the material to students' lives so they can understand it in their own terms. If the...

...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 into the college of their choice...

...study hall and helped with algebra, calculus and statistics. In graduate school I tutored in the chemistry department study hall for general and organic chemistry. More recently I have taught 4 undergraduate organic chemistry classes at University of Texas at Arlington and I am currently teaching General Chemistry at Tarrant County College. I have worked...

...from the University of Kansas with a Bachelor's degree in English. I completed my Master's in English two years later, publishing my thesis in Structuralist Review, a publication of the City University of New York. For two years, I taught undergraduate English Composition and Literature at KU and later taught Composition and Literature at a...

...County Public Schools. I taught gifted 7th and 8th graders. Furthermore, I was also a math teacher for our school's after school programs Twilight and 21st Century. During my time as a math teacher (2009 to 2012), I was the department grade level chair, and I led my grade level on student performances for...

...I double-majored in Journalism and International Studies with my IS concentration in Western European Literature. After college, I taught English for two years at Capitol Hill High School in Oklahoma City, OK as a member of the “Teach For America” program. I taught two highly rigorous courses for both 10th and 12th graders, and, for...

...he/she is facing and become confident as he/she sees her grades getting better and better. I enjoy spending time with my three sons (ages 5, 7 and 13) swimming, playing sports and reading. I love to run, exercise, hike and travel. In college, I studied in Ecuador and Costa Rica. I have also traveled to...

...memorization. Different individuals learn some things better than others and it is about finding a way to make that information important or real based on your personal memory recall. For example, do not ever make me change a tire... Though I have seen it done multiple times, I never had to do it myself so...

...in calculus and pre-calc as an Assistant Instructor (business graduate school) and as a TA (undergraduate). I also tutored friends on the side. I enjoy teaching and tutoring. I'm also very patient. I have a business background, including banking, accounting, and human resources. This helps me make math relevant. In my spare time, I enjoy...

...and environmental studies. While I am fascinated by the natural world, I also have interests in other fields, such as literature, philosophy, and foreign languages. One of the reasons I like tutoring is because it allows me to use what I have learned in such fields to help others gain confidence in and become excited...

...aware of those critical differences in learning styles is tantamount to your success. In some rigorous coursework, it can be so tempting to give up and settle for a grade that does not reflect your true potential. However, with the right attitude and patience, you will be on the fast track to getting the most...

...Germanic Languages and Literature. I absolutely love to travel and experience different cultures! After graduating from KU in 2013, I spent a year in Northeastern Germany working as an au pair. I am most passionate about and have the most experience with German and English as a Second Language, however I am also very interested...

I graduated from KU and enjoy helping people understand math-related subjects! I'm a mechanical engineer, drummer, computer technician, and enjoy playing outdoor sports. If you're needing any help, I can get you up to speed! I do an excellent job of connecting with students and adapting to their learning styles.

...learned how to solidify short-term knowledge to the long term and apply this not only to languages, but many other subjects, as well. I am a strong believer in the value and necessity of education, which is why I intend to make it my life long career. As such, I try to encourage a fun...

...their different styles of learning make me see new perspectives. I mainly teach foreign languages, English, and verbal sections of standardized tests because I am most interested in language and its logic. I have a long background in the arts and literature. I completed a BFA in Painting at the University of Iowa, a JD...

...and Science Bachelor of General Studies with an emphasis in science. While at KU I also obtained a Service Learning Certification and an Arts Engagement certification. I am currently accepted to return to KU in the summer of 2015 to obtain a second bachelors degree, a Bachelor of Science in Molecular Bioscience. During my time...

...Bachelors/Masters degree in Occupational Therapy. I have previously completed a Psychology minor and will complete the Bachelor of Occupations Studies degree in May 2015. During my education, I have been involved across my campus in coordinating Alternative Spring Breaks and New Student Orientation. In the past, I worked for the University of Kansas Athletics tutoring...