Award-Winning Languages Tutors serving Shawnee Mission, KS

...succeeding. I didn???t always know I wanted to be a teacher, but I have always enjoyed tutoring my friends and family when they came to me asking for help. After I graduated, I tutored a woman who was studying for the citizenship test to become a U.S. Citizen. As a native Spanish speaker, she had trouble pronouncing and understanding certain words. After two months of tutoring, she took the test and passed with flying colors....

...needs. I believe that engaging lessons, enjoyable classes, and a positive attitude create the best learning environment. I have taught Spanish to all ages from Kindergarten to Adults. From Spanish 1 to College-Level courses, I have taught a diverse group of learners. At the graduate level, I have studied General Education, Curriculum and Instruction, and Spanish, earning degrees that have given me amazing tools that I use to make learning efficient, interesting, personalized, and goal-oriented.

Eager to hone my teaching skills prior to entering graduate school to pursue becoming a professor in astrophysics. I offer an individualized approach to a variety of subjects, including math, physics, and standardized test prep. Looking forward to meeting with you!

...and I've also taught Spanish 101 subsections at WashU. My passion for the language grew and so did my love for teaching during my time as a subsection instructor. It was great to develop good relationships with my students and to help them not only pick up a foreign language, but also truly enjoy the process. Since I've studied Spanish as a foreign language, I understand exactly what students are going through. I always try...

...taught swimming lessons when I was in high school. I am available to tutor German I and II and the ACT. I like to tutor German because I love the culture and the language (and have visited Germany twice). My style of tutoring is more laid back, but I like to focus on areas that students have a particularly hard time. Outside of academics, I am an outdoorsman. I am an Eagle Scout, and so I...

...semester abroad in Nagoya, Japan. My next goals are to obtain government proficiency in Japanese (JLPT N2) and Chinese (TOCFL level 3). I most enjoy teaching languages as they are forms of expression. As a result, I have ample experience writing essays and crafting statements in and outside of the English language. Aside from teaching, I like to travel, play Frisbee with my dog, and delve into technical and competitive video games.

I am from Chicago, IL. I am currently a second-year medical student at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. One of my passions includes teaching students. I have 5+ years of tutoring experience. During my tutoring sessions, I utilize critical thinking skills, enthusiasm, and vigor in helping the students complete assignments. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy traveling, cooking, dancing, and playing volleyball. If you need help with any of your classes, please do not hesitate to...

...the last seven years and have extensive personal experiences and interests in the culture. My approach to teaching Mandarin Chinese is to start with what most Chinese teachers skip over: fundamentals. I emphasize the need to teach the fundamentals of grammar to allow an easier, clearer, and more natural progression in learning language and building new skills. I also believe that culture and language are inseparable and am especially interested in Chinese folk opera, history,...

...industry, first as a Consulting Analyst for electronic medical records software products, and currently as a Physician Documentation Assistant at the University of Kansas Health System while applying to medical schools. Currently, I am preparing to switch gears and return to school for a linguistics program. The majority of my tutoring experience came during college, while working with classmates to help raise their grades in multiple biology courses, including Genetics, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Developmental Biology, and...

...to me: history and the English language. I find It is important to learn about the mistakes and triumphs of the past in order to understand how our actions today can have a positive or negative impact in the future. And I truly believe that effective communication is key in every aspect of life, from getting to know other people, to being able to evaluate situations intelligently, and spreading worthwhile ideas, both verbally and in...

...the high school or college level) and organic chemistry, both of which were always personal favorites. Even more importantly, in my pursuit of the sciences and humanities I have not just mastered two different types of content; rather, I’ve mastered two different ways of thinking. Because I understand both the way a strong humanities student might think and the way a strong science student might think, I’m able to ‘translate’ for students who are strong...

...when comes to problem explaining, and I would always come up different ways to explain the problem to different students. I love my job. I have received an A+ in algebra 1 and 2, geometry, precalculus, and both calculus courses. I try to prepare myself every time before I tutor a student, I would do many problems that are related to the subject and I like to come up new ways to teach students to...

...on test day. While my experience with junior and high school students has been varied, my work regarding adults centers around professional and career development, having facilitated a number of group and one-one-one trainings on developing eye-catching resumes and cover letters along with identifying and cultivating marketable skills to stay competitive in the workplace. Moreover, on a personal note, as a pre-teen I assisted my father in his studies to obtain his GED. In this...

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!

...tutor show you the ropes of a new and exciting language? You found the perfect German tutor to get you where you want to go. Having completed a Masters in German Language and Linguistics at Kansas State University, I have taught introductory and intermediate German language and culture courses at the college level. My teaching style was heavily influenced during the pandemic and can be adapted to what you are looking for in the language....

...been told that I'm a good educator and that I can get ideas across clearly and concisely. So when I found out about Varsity Tutors, it seemed like a dream come true! My goal is to help students not only reach their academic goals, but to surpass them. Outside of academics, I'm very passionate about music. I've been playing guitar for most of my life, and have recently begun picking up other instruments, as well....

...as lessons go on. Learning should not be scary. Students should feel free to ask questions and be wrong, or right, or close. Fear of being wrong keeps a student from realizing how close they are to "getting it". Teaching is collaboration. Rewarding and positive correction are the best ways to encourage students to keep trying even after a mistake is made. I also think that due to the nature of learning over time, focusing...

I love Spanish language and culture! I am a native English speaker who fell in love with the language early on and had great, passionate teachers to encourage me to keep going. I hope to be this person for you! I bring energy, enthusiasm and a lot of experience to the table--can't wait to help you!

...return home for the entirety of the time I served. I love teaching and helping others understand concepts that they have struggled with. The feeling when a student "gets it" or the "lightbulb" moment is one that is very rewarding I feel it is one of my callings in life to help others overcome their difficulties. The purpose of teaching is not to pour information into the minds of students, but to invite and inspire...

...spent 20 years as a business professional in the fields of network engineering, project management, pre-sales engineering, and engineering manager. I made a career change to go into education. I teach high school Spanish and absolutely love it! I am a native Spanish speaker and I am excited to be able to continue helping students online via Varsity Tutors. In my spare time, I enjoy reading lots of books and spending time with my 2...