Award-Winning History Tutors serving Shawnee Mission, KS

...University Honors Program. I grew up in Topeka, KS and went to high school at Washburn Rural High School (which, despite its name, is a large, 6A suburban school) where I took mainly AP and honors classes. I have a passion for learning that I hope to pass onto you. My core teaching philosophy revolves around the fact that all students learn differently and have different interests and it is my job to find ways...

I graduated Summa Cum Laude graduate from Park University with a Bachelor of Arts in Communications. I am a Writer and Editor with over fifteen years of experience. I can help my students to improve their essay writing skills, sharpen editing skills, or become better at writing in general. I can also help with Social Studies subjects across all grade levels.

...I was the captain of the soccer team and president of the environmental club. After high school, I chose to attend Harvard in order to pursue a degree in Neurobiology and Spanish. During my time at Harvard I have continued playing soccer with the Harvard Club Soccer team. In addition to playing on the club soccer team, I also have become and a certified EMT and served a member of the Harvard Emergency Medical System....

...Architecture from Boston University. Over the past few years, I've had the opportunity to teach in diverse environments including both public and charter schools and art museums and galleries. Being a visual person myself, I find that learning can be a lot of fun when you are able to situate yourself in the setting of a certain subject matter. Want to know about ancient Egypt? Imagine what it would be like to be among the...

...a Bachelor's of Science in Biology. Extensive experience in a variety of science course including: biology, chemistry, organic chemistry, physics, genetics, evolution, anatomy and physiology, ecology as well as a variety of higher-level specialized science courses. Furthermore, I have experience in a variety college-level courses relating to English, statistics, psychology, world religions, Spanish, archeology, calculus and philosophy. Working in the corporate healthcare technology industry, I have developed skills pertaining to public speaking, computer literacy (both...

...potential, and all that they are capable of! I have over 15 years of experience working with students at the middle school, high school, college, and graduate levels. I hold teaching certification in English, Social Studies, Speech, and theatre, and have also taught Humanities and tutored ESL at the college level. I have a Master's Degree in Curriculum and Teaching as well as an ESL Certification. I enjoy tutoring a wide range of subjects in...

...an effective and more or less fun way. The way I teach is to use things in your life to relate concepts too and let my knowledge and personality shine through from there. To give myself some credit, I have been studying German since 2004, I have a completed minor in German at UMKC (awaiting graduation this fall.) I have read Faust by Goethe three times, along with eleven other books in the German language....

...middle school science. I also served as an after school tutor, and developed differentiated learning for small groups. In addition, I have over six years experience combined teaching at the K-12 and college level. My educational background includes a Bachelors degree in Social Sciences, and a Masters degree in Education from the University of Missouri (MU). My present goal is to work individually with students to help them excel at their academic work. I am...

...to make sure my students can experience the joy of knowing they won't need a tutor for life. So, who am I? I grew up homeschooled and in a large family, so tutoring my siblings became part of the school day. I am a photographer because I enjoy finding the detail even in the subjects that cause us pain and seeing the beauty in the frustration that leads to success. I am a world traveler...

...they receive the best education possible. However, learning and teaching is a two way street. The teacher must be prepared and must enthuse the student and the student must be willing to learn and put in the necessary effort to absorb the material. If these conditions are met the process will be rewarding for both the teacher and the student. I enjoy teaching about the wonders of biology, the intricacies of history, and seeing the...

...inspire my students. I have extensive volunteer experience; I taught an ESL class for adults while living in New Orleans; at the end of the term, 100% of my regularly attending students elected to sign up for more classes. I am a recently returned Peace Corps Volunteer; I spent over a year working in a small school in Namibia (Southern Africa) teaching English, Math, and Computer Skills in a resource-poor environment. I am enthusiastic and...

...expect to graduate at the end of the year. My specialty is in US, European, and Middle East history, but I am capable of tutoring all parts of history and political science. I've won awards and scholarships in both high school and college in history, including an award for undergraduate research in the spring of 2023. As far back as I can remember, I've always been obsessed with the broad, amazingly interesting subject of history,...

...Civilizations. During my junior year of college, I studied abroad at Oxford University where I focused on Medieval British history. While in College, I taught a group of 9th grade students at a local synagogue. My class focused on the role of women in some of the most pivotal stories in the bible. This experience gave me first hand experience in tailoring subjects to the learning styles of my students and also taught me how...

I'm a recent Baker University graduate with majors in Accounting and Finance and a minor in Economics. During my time in school, I ran cross country and track, and was a member of a fraternity where I served in multiple leadership positions including Treasurer. I currently work for an accounting firm in downtown KC and I'm taking the CPA exam. I'd love to put my experiences to work and help!

...my peers in high school! I have professionally taught all elementary subjects in both public and elementary school. My favorite subjects are math, science, language arts and theater. I am a full time father, an occasional actor and improvisational performer as well a basketball coach. I have multiple college degrees but the most satisfaction I receive comes from working with kids. Combining enthusiastic energy with positive reinforcement and a touch of laughter, we can learn...

...in International Relations. Through my experiences, I have developed a love for education. I am currently a Middle School science teacher in the Kansas City area. I first began tutoring while I studied abroad in Thailand. I developed personalized English language programs for Thai graduate-level students. When I returned to the United States, I taught refugee fifth grade boys in all subjects for a year. I have tutored middle school and high school students in...

...courses ranging from elementary up to high school level. I am great with kids and can tutor any middle school courses and under. When tutoring high school level students I prefer areas like Math, Physics, Science, Art, and Organizational Skills. When instructing a student, I aim to help them arrive at the correct answer on their own, providing help where needed. My end goal is to provide the student with the problem solving skills needed...

...bring light to a subject students might be struggling with. I am confident that my four years of classroom teaching experience will translate well into being the quality tutor that you need. I excel at using a student's strengths to work on their weaknesses. I will not simply reiterate the content louder and slower in an effort to reach a student. Instead, I will use my experience to analyze the style of learning that fits...

...Law School student. This has given me priceless insight. Through my education I have realized that there are very basic principals that remain true no matter how advanced you are in school. Though I have always done well in school, I really started applying myself once I found my life's passion in college. I have both been a student going through the motions and later a student making school my number one priority. With both...

I'm a recent graduate of Kansas State University with a degree in Life Sciences. I am able to help students with many subjects but I feel best when teaching life sciences (obviously), as well as history and Latin. In my free time I enjoy reading, playing video games, learning new things, and watching and talking about films, TV, etc. I look forward to helping people succeed.