Award-Winning Middle School Math Tutors for Students in Springfield, MO

I am passionate about the pursuit of knowledge. My lifelong goal is to continue learning, and to inspire and help others to do the same!

...experience helping struggling students, I find it necessary to get to know them individually. I am a firm believer in education, I believe that it is critical part of life, and will do my best to help my students understand that. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, writing, and taking natural walks.

...and learn might look different from the kid sitting next to them. I enjoy building upon students strengths and understanding students desires for life, even at the youngest ages. I have experience with all kinds of disabilities and students with learning differences. I believe in fostering independence and self advocacy skills in all students. I...

...knowledge that I can because I know how frustrating learning can be! I've always enjoyed teaching throughout my career and try my best to approach each student differently and help them learn in a way that suits them best. I have been tutoring for over 8 years and have a flexible approach to accommodate a...

...for three years. I have experience working with students in a broad range of subjects, from learning basic reading skills to complex math problems. (Curriculums including: iReady, MyMath, Illustrative Math, and worked without one) I have worked with entire classes, small groups, and one-on-one. I also led math and reading interventions, working with small groups...

...Science (M.S.) degree in Educational Psychology, specializing in Gifted and Talented education. I received my Ph.D. in Curriculum & Instruction, specializing in Mathematics Education. I taught elementary and middle school for 15 years in Texas, Virginia, West Virginia and Colorado before earning my Ph.D. For the past 14 years, I have been a professor in...

...years. My job includes creating measurable milestones to help learners achieve their goals, and determining what teaching methods will be most effective for each individual client. I believe that active student responding, personalized programs, and a focus on measurable goals are all important components of a successful learning experience. I hope to bring these same...

...and using that to build confidence in and mastery of a wide variety of academic topics. I graduated from Yale University with a double major in Environmental Studies and International Studies, and I love the way science and real-world issues can interact. Part of my interest in the environment comes from my love of being...

...especially math) by giving them a sense of a larger context. In particular, I love to bring college-level math concepts to students in a way anyone can understand, which often demonstrates WHY the math they're doing matters. It also shows that math can be just plain cool, which I don't think our curricula prioritize enough....

...arithmetic to pre-calculus. My favorite math topic is algebra, particularly because of its usefulness in solving real-world word problems. In addition to mathematics, I find joy in teaching/elucidating Shakespeare to high-school students. As a classically trained actor, I find it fun to tackle Shakespeare’s dense texts from a performance and character-driven perspective. In my spare...