Award-Winning Summer Tutors serving Kansas City, MO

My name is Jacob and I am a student at the University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Medicine. In high school I was top 3% of my graduating class, part of the National Honor Society, Varsity Soccer Team Captain, and a member of the A Capella and Chamber Choir. My goal is help students not only do well in their desired subjects, but to understand why it is important. I look forward to...

An energetic, ambitious, responsible and intelligent individual who has developed a mature and responsible approach to any tasks undertaken. Experienced, creative, adaptable and bright individual with an excellent motivation towards learning and helping others. ... I have two teaching philosophies as a tutor: to get students to think about science (and other classes) as a process, and to individualize their learning experiences.... In a typical first session with a student I will introduce myself and then...

...and friends. I have had several enriching experiences that have led me to where I am. For one summer, I taught Geometry to middle school students through Breakthrough Collaborative in Denver, CO. For two years, I was a Residential Assistant, helping students adjust to college and enforcing policies. I have observed and assisted a middle school business teacher. I have assisted and co-taught with a middle school mathematics teacher. Also, I have tutored several students...

...old, in both Kansas City, MO and Seoul, South Korea. Though I tutor in myriad subjects, I am most passionate about Latin, English, and Social Studies. I am fascinated by how language, literature and culture are interwoven and how they affect those around them. I get really excited about learning/re-discovering things and subsequently about teaching those things to my students. I believe that education is the best way to expand not only your mind, but...

...have had who have stood out to me all had common characteristics: they presented their subjects in a way that caught my interest. clarified difficult topics and led me through complex problems, and put knowledge into context that was relevant to me and my life. I view myself as a facilitator of learning, rather than someone who simply delivers information to students. When working with students, I am always conscious of their different learning styles...

I am a graduate of the University of Kansas. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics and in 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 in...

I believe 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...

...questions as well. I believe in giving my students resources that help them continue learning after tutoring is finished and throughout their lives. In addition, using my knowledge of science, math, the arts, and the humanities, I make connections between different subjects to help my students see how what we're working on isn't so strange after all! Before beginning to work with Varsity Tutors in August of 2014, I worked in a K-8 school as...

My name is Megan and I attended the University of Missouri to receive both my BS in Education and MS in Curriculum and Instruction. My area of specialization is the sciences. I enjoy reading, being outdoors, and spending time with my family and friends. I look forward to helping others achieve their academic goals. For my hobbies I enjoy being outdoors and outdoor activities including camping, hiking, backpacking and canoeing. I also like traveling. Conversational...

Foreign languages (mainly Spanish) have been my passion and concentrated study since 2005. I love culture, and I love learning about how people live around the world. I studied abroad in Granada, Spain two separate times for two semesters. I'm also a member of an NGO called Global Learning Exchange that works directly with impoverished and underprivileged schools in Guatemala. I traveled there in 2013 as the Training Specialist where I trained five Guatemalan teachers...

Originally from Hoffman Estates, Illinois, I am currently an undergraduate student enrolled at the University of Kansas, in Lawrence, Kansas, pursuing the majors of Biology and Psychology. I love to help others learn new material in fun and diverse ways. Adapting to each individual's needs depending on their learning style is the key to overall success. My tutoring experiences in all subjects have been extremely rewarding. One-on-one tutoring is advantageous in the fact that a...

...my students on a deeper level so I know exactly what they need from me, and how to cater to their needs specifically. I try to keep my own knowledge current. I'm able to tutor the subjects that I do because they're things I enjoy not just in an academic conext, but also on my own spare time, so I'm always reading about that stuff anyway. My dedication is to always be there exactly when...

The exchange of information and education is a passion for me! Creating a comfortable and fun atmosphere will allow learning to be enjoyable and memorable for all parties involved!... Keep it entertaining! I love using innovative and contemplative approaches to teaching; learning should be permanent and fun!... Breaking the ice and laughing is always a good idea for a first lesson! Introductions and getting to know someone is exciting, and I would have a few questions,...

I am a current student in the chemical engineering undergraduate program at the University of Kansas. I have experience tutoring college students in physics, and I will be tutoring for the Kansas Algebra Program at KU in the fall. I most enjoy tutoring math because I understand the struggles and frustration that the subject can cause. My favorite part about tutoring is seeing all of a student's hard work and perseverance pay off when that...

...child, and I am grateful that my career has allowed me the opportunity to be that positive influence on children's lives. While I do love my job- teaching beginning readers and writers, and instilling a love of learning that will last a lifetime- I also enjoy spending time with my own children. We read together, play board games, and bake together. I also enjoy running with neighborhood friends- we usually plan on running several road...

...I am approved to tutor. I started tutoring classmates informally while in college and accepted several teaching assistant positions that enabled me to clearly explain course concepts to students with various backgrounds. Instead of lecturing students, I subscribe to a learn by doing method that enables students to articulate core concepts in their own words after hearing an explanation and always provide guidance that aid in understanding. Each of us has a different way of...

I am recent graduate of the University of Missouri Kansas City. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education with an Emphasis in Mathematics. I absolutely love mathematics and truly enjoy helping others learn it. My passion is really in education and helping students master mathematical content. I have been tutoring ever since I have been taking math classes and have tutored students of all ages. From elementary students to college students, I have...

...and Study Skills & Organization. My experience also includes being an instructor at MU for Health Sciences Seminar and Learning Strategies. The courses included teaching students: study techniques, academic planning, professional development, time management, motivation, campus involvement, stress management and other academic related skills. I was also an academic adviser at MU where I counseled students on selecting a major, creating a four-year plan of study and to pursue internships compatible with their career goals....

...and self-care and is geared towards youth and family development. I'm also a published author! Writing, talking, and writing again are my passion. Reminders that I tell myself quite OFTEN: Michael- you're only human. Give yourself grace and let your humanity show! When you're in tough times, remember that It's the hottest fire that makes the hardest steel; so, don't give up! Oh, and just when the Caterpillar thought life was over, she became a...

Growing 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...... My philosophy...