Award-Winning Writing Tutors serving Shawnee Mission, KS

A teacher who is passionate about History and passionate about teaching. I love students and I love teaching motivated learners.

Hi! My name is Corey. I am a high school ELA teacher in Texas. I have a bachelors in English Language and Literature and a Masters in English. I am passionate about English and literature! I am especially proficient in academic writing, analyzing texts, literary theory, and essay writing. Soon I will be enrolling in my Doctoral degree for Literature!

...we are born with a desire to learn and that, with the right light, we can each continue on that journey throughout or lives. No one person understands or internalizes each lesson in exactly the same way, although many of the basic principles are the bases for this understanding and future growth. It is here where we are charged to help others understand in a manner that best accommodates their learning, and then empower them...

...a 2018 graduate from the University of Missouri, Columbia. I received my Bachelor's of Science in Elementary Education. I am also certified in Early Childhood and Special Education. I have three years of teaching experience in both public and private institutions. I am excited to tutor because I find it extremely rewarding to help students achieve and set goals for themselves. I believe every student is capable of doing their best in everything as long...

...a senior at 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 a second grade classroom. I have a passion for teaching and instilling the value of being a...

I began tutoring two years ago at Rockhurst University, and I grew to love working with students one-on-one to help them succeed academically. One of my main goals in life is to make education and literacy something attainable and worthwhile (and fun!) for all people. In addition to my tutoring endeavors, I enjoy hanging out with friends and family, watching (an re-watching) all of my favorite T.V. shows, reading, writing, and exploring Kansas City.

...up, books were a way to escape and live in another world or time. That love of reading, has carried on into my adult life. I became a teacher after I was encouraged by my daughter's second grade teacher. The decision to choose Special Education was fostered from watching my sister and other children struggle with reading, writing, math, and other studies. I've been fortunate enough to watch my students learn, grow, become confident, self-advocate,...

...I can remember I wanted to be a teacher! Coming from a family of teachers, my father was a college professor and my mother has a masters degree in education. I began my College career as an education major and began teaching as soon as I graduated! I then worked on and completed my graduate degree in curriculum and instruction. I have been teaching since the 1980s. I began tutoring shortly thereafter and find it...

...a large family with both parents and many siblings being teachers, one might say I was born a teacher. But one would be showing their need for tutoring in Biology! With highly educated parents, education to me was like water to a fish. My undergraduate work was in Physics and Math (BA) with graduate work in math, Theology, and educational leadership (M.Div., M.A. Ph.D.). My calling as an educator has been to promote life-long learning...

...a senior in the Honors Program at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, studying for my B.A. in Theatre-Performance and French. I also attended the British American Drama Academy at Oxford University. Though I tutor a range of subjects, I specialize in writing, public speaking, French, and also work as a pronunciation consultant for singers. My experience as an actress enables me to assist students struggling with issues related to public speaking. I am also a...

...studying to obtain a degree for Cognitive and Neuroscience at the University of Arizona. I have tutored within my school district for four years with students of all ages. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate and skilled with math - specifically algebra - and writing. I have chosen to tutor because I have a deep understanding of being a struggling student. I have developed crucial tools and techniques that...

I am a PhD student in English eager to work with some fantastic students! With over ten years of experience in Education as an academic tutor, teacher, and graduate student, I love helping students reach their full potential.

I believe that education is the best, and sometimes only, way to level the playing field. I'm currently studying to be an elementary teacher and love working with students of all ages. Working with students on a daily basis has helped me to hone in on how to tailor lessons to individual students needs. I am excited to get the opportunity to continue this work through varsity tutors!

...Alumna of Rockhurst University, I have dedicated my career and voluntary work to advocacy and education. I am currently attending Law School at Washburn University as I wanted to obtain a career to use my reading and writing skills for advocacy. I enjoy teaching English, Reading, and Writing skills as they are the foundation for any academic or professional opportunity. During undergraduate I ran my own mentoring program where I assisted high school students with...

...from Rice University in Houston, Texas in 2010 with a degree in psychology and worked at a reading institute. My psychology education helped me understand why the reading institute was so effective and why many students struggle in other areas as well - they misuse their working memory! Our brains work by combining small bits of information at a time and the process can easily be derailed by anxiety, missing previous information, poor study habits,...

...for 5 years, so I have an awareness of and ability to help ESL/ELL students through many of the challenges they may have. Math: I have completed coursework through a high-school level of basic Calculus and had the pleasure of tutoring a Pre-Calculus high school math student shortly after graduating from high school. It was a fun and rewarding experience, probably even more for me than for the student. Since high school, I have also...

...a suma cum laude graduate of the University of New Orleans, with a BA in History, as well as a magna cum laude graduate with a Master's degree in Education from the University of Kansas. I am licensed in general and special education, as well as ESL. I also lived as an exchange student in Germany, and enjoyed the process of learning another language. I have 7 years of teaching experience in special education, elementary...

I am a professional teacher and writer with more than a decade of experience teaching students of all ages. I have a Bachelor's and a Master's degree in English as well as a Master of Education with a focus on teaching culturally and linguistically diverse and exceptional learners. I love learning new things and seeing the world, and I feel honored to share my experience and curiosity with my students.

...excited to help you make great learning achievements! I believe that tailoring a plan for those achievements should focus on flexibility and differentiation, as well as learning styles and previous achievements and challenges. I do this through an initial diagnostic and continuous analysis of learning data in order to adjust for each student as they need. I have worked in education since 2004. I have taught elementary school fourth and fifth grades, as well as...

...one point struggling with these courses in the past and through the struggle I found ways to leverage my abilities and resources to find methods and tools to allow me to better understand these courses and in the process develop a newfound appreciation for these subjects. My teaching style focuses on "learn and teach back", utilizing visual learning and memorization tactics, mnemonics among a variety of other tools and exercises. I have experience tutoring students...