Certified Tutors From University of Missouri-Kansas City

...I choose to walk into a classroom is the minute I choose to be open-minded and to create a rich diverse learning environment for my students. I had always been passionate about English, and growing up in a household that valued language and reading so much, I was reading and writing short stories ever since...

...Rockhurst. I've always been passionate about both and I am widely read. I can help you understand the context of history or the meaning of a novel and help you succeed. I obtained a 5 on the AP US Gov, AP US History, AP Lit and AP Language examinations, and can thus help for test...

...and History, and went on to receive my Master's in Curriculum and Instruction in Secondary Social Studies Education from UMKC. I have taught everywhere from high school to second grade. I am most passionate about teaching history to all ages of students and reading and writing to upper elementary students. I firmly believe that everyone...

...students in literacy lessons tailored to their learning needs. I believe learning to read should be fun and engaging. With 32 years of teaching experience, my in-depth experience and knowledge of phonics, phonemic awareness, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension instruction will make the difference for your reading and writing needs. I love to build on strengths...

...class), and work to determine a good structure and timeline for achieving those goals. Proof of results are not only for parents or other entities to see how the student has improved or completed a task; it is also imperative for the student as one tangible measure of his/her success. It's not my goal to...

...years have become accomplished in many ways, some are attorneys, business owners, writers, musicians, educators. public servants, and some have become great parents. The joy is when they tell me; Thanks for believing in me. I tell them, together we made everything work. I am the product of private and public education with my college...

...great deal of experience taking these tests on my own and improving my scores. When I first took the ACT I scored a 21, but by my third and final exam was able to end with a 33. I completed the AP bio exam with a 5. My experience as a student is what I...

...student's rights to learn in their least restrictive environments and to provide service to them and their families to encourage life-long learning dispositions is of the utmost importance in my goals in teaching. By shaping minds and teaching the importance of understating perspectives, I will instill hope and inspire students to grow, take risks in...

...cardiology, medical terminology, medicine, nursing, pathophysiology, pharmacology, and science. As a full-time nursing faculty member, my favorite topic is medical/surgical nursing because it is the foundation upon which all nursing actions are based. I enjoy creating excitement in my classes. I encourage questions, they tell me the students are thinking more deeply! I get excited...

...Skills Exams, and COMPASS Reading Skills Exams. Pass rates ranged from eighty to one- hundred percent. The subjects I am most passionate about teaching are all types of Writings (Expository, Argumentative, Business, Technical, and Research Writing) and Reading skills (comprehension, main idea, inference, vocabulary, etc.) on the middle school, high school, and college levels with...

...am a 3rd year preschool teacher and I love working with the youngest little learners! I am passionate about helping students thrive and succeed in their educational journey. Not only do I want to help you learn the material you are wanting to learn but I want you to feel confident in your abilities and...

I strive to help students of all ages communicate clearly with their academic writing.

...others. I tutored each level of the Japanese program at the university, so I am well equipped in understanding the needs of university level Japanese courses. Outside of school my love of travel has taken me to places like Japan and Korea. In fact I was given the opportunity to study at Seoul National University...

...work in math, I've spent over 20 years in the classroom and more than 30 years tutoring learners from sixth grade through AP Statistics. I quickly pinpoint skill gaps, then use patient, real-world explanations and step-by-step reasoning to rebuild foundations so every new concept clicks. My goal is to replace math anxiety with the satisfying...

...one on one with a student, helping them to achieve their best work. I am proficient in MANY media, with a background in studio art. I graduated from Western Illinois University with a BFA in sculpture and ceramics, but have extensive drawing knowledge. During COVID I learned how to use online tools to effectively teach...

...with a BS in Biology and a BA in Chemistry in 2024. I am currently perusing my DDS at the UMKC School of Dentistry with the goal of becoming a pediatric dentist. I am expected to graduate in 2028. I predominantly tutor high school to college level biology and chemistry courses. However I also have...

...undergraduate public speaking course. My experience in the classroom has been very diverse and has prepared for to teach and tutor in a variety of situations. For the past three years I have been a high school debate and forensics coach allowing me to work with a team of 200 students and help them with...