Award-Winning Math Tutors for Students in Independence, MO

I enjoy helping students reach their highest potential. My philosophy is that all people can learn and finding their intelligence is my goal in tutoring.

...M.Ed. in Secondary Education. As a Teach for America corps member, I've taught middle school English Language Arts in Kansas City, Missouri for the past two years. Prior to this experience, I tutored college students in argumentative writing, economics/regression analysis, and even organization/study habits; tutored high school students in algebra and ACT/SAT prep; and taught...

...different students, primarily focusing on reading and writing. As an educator, I believe in scaffolding instruction, making sure that students fully understand a concept before moving on or increasing the difficulty. I love having students walk me through their thought process, as it allows both of us to see their level of understanding.

...all ages and I can provide them with powerful insights into academic achievement as well as provide them with the skills and academic fundamentals needed for subjects like English, American Literature, Political Science, American History, Social Studies, and Legal Studies. I have years of experience with regard to academic achievement and my approach to teaching...

...than they ever thought possible. I have a teacher's license with a master's degree in Elementary Education and endorsements in Middle School Math and CLD (culturally and linguistically diverse learners). While I no longer teach as my main career, I enjoy tutoring very much and am grateful for the opportunity to still teach.

I have been teaching for over 15 years. I have a 15 year old son that loves to play sports. I spend my spare time taking him to football tournaments. I love to spend time with family and friends. I love to go camping and hang out at the lake.

...love working with all students, but my passion is for people with autism. I have experience tutoring and teacher PreK-9th grade in both general and special education. My favorite subjects include math, reading, social and emotional development, and executive functioning. My bachelor's degree is in vocal pedagogy and performance with a theater arts minor, master's...

...this modification on the old adage to show that when practicing anything from math to grammar, repetition of the correct kind is absolutely key. Secondly, I believe that every piece of knowledge obtained through school can be treated like a tool in a tool belt. Every student, no matter how old or young, experienced or...

I am a current working tutor and my passion is to help students succeed in all of their math endeavors. Math doesn't have to be your favorite subject but that doesn't mean that you can't succeed and do well!

I'm excited for the opportunity to help students with math as it is a subject I thoroughly enjoy.

...intuitive for them. I believe that a problem or concept can always be simplified in a manner that is easy to learn, and I enjoy tailoring the simplification process to best fit the individual. As someone who has been tutored in the past I understand the challenges certain courses have and want to pay it...

...in philosophy. I look forward to tutoring as an opportunity to help students discover their strengths in subjects they find difficult or unnecessarily complicated. I believe that anyone can learn anything, as long as they are taught well. Given my background in philosophy, I am familiar with transforming the unbearably boring into the deeply fascinating....

...out on many wonderful realizations in their daily lives because they don't understand how chemistry helped create computers, or the historical context that has created the current political climate. Tutoring sessions with me are structured much differently than a traditional class. I don't lecture; Learning with me is a conversation in which we will talk through...

I have recently graduated from Missouri University of Science and Technology. I have spent time teaching and tutoring during college and I would like to be able to continue spreading knowledge. I would like to be able to pass on what I have learned to the younger generation for hopes of a brighter tomorrow.

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.

...Psychology and Statistics are the topics that I am most familiar with teaching, I also enjoy tutoring Writing and Mathematics due to my background and education. My tutoring style is dynamic and I strive to adapt my methods to those which work best for the student. I tend to be hands on and extremely focused...

...Genetics where I taught a small recitation class of around 30 students twice per week. In this class, we discussed some of the difficult concepts of the previous lesson, we worked through several problems, and I was in charge of giving the class a small quiz at the end. Outside of my academic work, I...

...quality lessons with several different approaches. We will use manipulatives, oral languguage, dramatic play and other hands on activities to make learning fun. We will also use the more traditional approaches such as using pen and paper, computers and white boards to practice writing and math. My skill set, passion, and teaching experience make me...

...healthcare technology industry, I have developed skills pertaining to public speaking, computer literacy (both basic and advanced), as well as time-management and organizational skills which are applicable across a variety of settings and industries. My favorite subjects to tutor include biology, genetics, anatomy and physiology, psychology, English and statistics. I found myself at one point...

...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...