Top Tutors serving Independence

Paige: Independence tutor
Certified Tutor in Independence, KS
...not only a hobby, it is a passion of mine. I started tutoring students in October of 2017, and realized how much joy it brought me to help students understand material that I enjoyed learning about as a student. I hope to begin a PhD candidacy in Neuroscience in the fall of 2019 so that...
Education & Certification
Oklahoma City University - Bachelor of Science, Cellular and Molecular Biology

Hunter: Independence tutor
Certified Tutor in Independence, KS
...State University, where I received my B.S., M.S. & Ph.D. in Computer Science with a focus on machine learning. As someone who successfully completed a doctoral program, I am deeply invested in academics and have a passion for education. I tutor computer science, programming, math, and general sciences to a wide variety of age groups....
Education & Certification
Kansas State University - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Kansas State University - Doctor of Philosophy, Computer Science

Mary: Independence tutor
Certified Tutor in Independence, KS
...an Oklahoma certified math teacher with over 30 years of experience teaching in public schools. My experience spans all levels of math, from 7th grade to Calculus, including GED and SAT prep. I am skilled in using a variety of technology tools to help students visualize the concepts and cater to their learning styles. Although...
Education & Certification
Oklahoma Wesleyan University - Bachelor of Science, Business Teacher Education
University of Phoenix-Oklahoma City Campus - Master of Science, Computer and Information Systems Security

Bradley: Independence tutor
Certified Tutor in Independence, KS
I believe that anyone is capable of learning, given the right tools and methods. I believe that by questioning, we arrive at the truth. I furthermore believe that the most critical challenge of the upcoming century is developing creative problem solvers who are able to overcome problems beyond our current imagination.
Education & Certification
Eastern Gateway Community College - Associate in Arts, Business Administration and Management
Fort Hays State University - Bachelor in Arts, Business Teacher Education

Audrey: Independence tutor
Certified Tutor in Independence, KS
...senior at Pomona College with a specialty in critical reading and writing skills. I have prior experience working at my school's writing center to assist first-year students with college-level essays. I have also captained an award-winning collegiate mock trial team for several years, which involves mentoring younger students in oral and written communication skills. In...
Education & Certification
Pomona College - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36

Matt: Independence tutor
Certified Tutor in Independence, KS
...graduated from Johns Hopkins University as a Public Health major with a concentration in Immunology and Infectious Diseases. I then went on to complete a Masters program at Georgetown University in human physiology. Given the amount of schooling I have gone through myself, I have taken a wide range of subjects and more standardized tests...
Education & Certification
Johns Hopkins University - Bachelors, Public Health concentration in Immunology and Infectious Disease
Georgetown University - Masters, Biophysics and Human Physiology

Sarah: Independence tutor
Certified Tutor in Independence, KS
...enrolled in the College of Science and Engineering at the university where I have taken courses to gain knowledge in a wide variety of subjects, such as calculus courses, physics, chemistry, programming (python), french, and writing courses. Additionally, I took many AP classes throughout high school which enabled me to enter college with over 30...
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University of Minnesota-Twin Cities - Current Undergrad, Undecided
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 34
ACT Reading: 35

Akhil: Independence tutor
Certified Tutor in Independence, KS
...current University of Michigan student, working towards a Bachelor's degree in both English and Political Science. I've spent much of my life tutoring, and have experience working with students from pre-K all the way up to, and including, college. I am especially proficient at helping with reading comprehension, literary analysis, close reading, and writing essays....
Education & Certification
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Current Undergrad, English and Political Science
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 33

Jennifer: Independence tutor
Certified Tutor in Independence, KS
I am committed to providing my students with the best learning experience achievable. I strive to cater to their needs and challenge them to achieve their academic goals. ... I believe that every student can reach their personal potential. In order to do so, both student and educator must communicate with each other to use the student's strengths to overcome any challenges the student may face.
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelors, Public Policy
University of Southern California - Masters, Teaching

Michael: Independence tutor
Certified Tutor in Independence, KS
...City, New Jersey in 1975, I grew up in Edison in central NJ and was one of the class of 1993 from St. Joseph High School in Metuchen. St. Joseph's most famous graduate is Jim McGreevey, the former governor. Singer and musician Jon Bon Jovi also attended St. Joseph H. S. although he was not...
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ITT Technical Institute - Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering Technology
SAT Math: 740

Jeana: Independence tutor
Certified Tutor in Independence, KS
...dedicated and enthusiastic tutor who strongly believes that anyone can learn anything with the right attitude and an open mind. My main background is in test prep and college readiness, with a focus on test-taking strategies that build self-esteem and improve performance. I began tutoring for a private company while I was a student at...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelors, Visual Arts
SAT Writing: 750

Katherine: Independence tutor
Certified Tutor in Independence, KS
...behavior therapist who's passionate about individualized education experiences! I graduated from Northwestern University with a degree in Human Development and Psychological Services, and am currently working to complete a Master's in Professional Behavior Analysis. I have been working with children with developmental disabilities at an ABA agency in the Washington, DC area for the past...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Human Development and Psychological Services
Florida Institute of Technology - Current Grad Student, Professional Behavior Analysis
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 31

Diptesh: Independence tutor
Certified Tutor in Independence, KS
...pre-medical undergraduate at New York University studying Global Public Health with a concentration in Chemistry. I have been passionate about education since high school and have been teaching, tutoring, and mentoring students from grades 6-12 and college in a variety of subjects since! I specialize in mathematics and science tutoring as well as standardized exam...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelor of Science, Global Public Health & Chemistry
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 700

Javier: Independence tutor
Certified Tutor in Independence, KS
...BS degree in mathematics from Temple University, and I am passionate about math. In fact, to say I am passionate is something of an understatement. Math is the most beautiful thing in the universe, and I want open everybody's eyes to this deep and wonderful truth. Math is something to be enjoyed. I believe that...
Education & Certification
Temple University - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics

Alyssa: Independence tutor
Certified Tutor in Independence, KS
...Bachelor of Arts with a double-major in English Literature and Psychology from the University of Notre Dame in May 2014. After graduating, I served as an Augustinian Volunteer for a year in Chulucanas, Peru, where I worked as a computer teacher at a technical institute called CETPRO Betania. I have previously tutored a broad range...
Education & Certification
University of Notre Dame - Bachelor in Arts, English, Psychology
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 31

Patrick: Independence tutor
Certified Tutor in Independence, KS
...teaching and tutoring. I taught English in primary schools in France last year. I learned an enormous amount about the importance of education and the importance of good teachers and mentors. Education is a field that I hope to pursue as a career and there is nothing more crucial to the project of education than...
Education & Certification
Swarthmore College - Bachelor in Arts, History

Christopher: Independence tutor
Certified Tutor in Independence, KS
...Degree of Science in Psychology, cum Laude with highest honors from the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana. While studying, I was employed as a laboratory technician at the Rhodes Laboratory of Behavioral Neuroscience, where the bulk of my work, including my senior honors thesis, concerned the adverse of effects of prenatal alcohol exposure on the...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelors, Psychology
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 31

Don: Independence tutor
Certified Tutor in Independence, KS
...told by an administrator that I have the ability to reach students that others struggled to reach and motivate, oftentimes at-risk students, and I found this one of the highest compliments of my career. I find it my greatest goal to make sure that all students, from those seeking the highest standards to those struggling...
Education & Certification
Dordt College - Bachelors, English
Concordia University-Saint Paul - Masters, Education

Andrew: Independence tutor
Certified Tutor in Independence, KS
...a recent college graduate, with a degree in Biology from Iowa State University. I moved to Seattle to explore the careers in the area, and to experience what life is like in a big city. During my college career, I was a part of several study groups and helped classmates with their writing informally, but...
Education & Certification
Iowa State University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 33

Ema: Independence tutor
Certified Tutor in Independence, KS
...recent graduate of Harvard University, where I received my Bachelor of Arts in English Literature with an emphasis on screenwriting. Although I love literature and writing, I am most passionate about tutoring math. I have five years of experience as a math tutor, during which time I helped students ages 3-17 with math ranging from...
Education & Certification
Harvard University - Bachelors, English
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 35
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Independence, Kansas, is a small town with over 9,000 residents. It is the county seat of Montgomery County and is named for the Declaration of Independence. Author Laura Ingalls Wilder lived there with her family, and Independence founded the Little House on The Prairie Museum to honor her legacy.
The only public High School in the town is Independence High School. It is located in the Independence School District. You can enroll into Independence Community College to transfer credits to a university like Oklahoma Wesleyan University, one of the top colleges in the West according to U.S. News and World Report. With private test prep instruction via in-home or online tutoring in Independence, KS, you can potentially improve the chances of getting into these top schools. Independence, KS, tutoring might bring you closer to your goals, no matter which of the prestigious colleges and universities you wish to attend.
The citizens of Independence love the Independence Community College Pirates. The teams engage in sports like cheer and dance, basketball, golf, football, and more. The community college has six athletic facilities where you can join residents in watching their home games.
Visit Independence Community College's William Inge Center for the Arts. It houses the works of William Inge, the school's alumnus who was also a playwright. Drop by to watch theatre productions or to audition. Gather your friends to celebrate Neewollah, which is Halloween spelled backwards. This festival is a week-long event that draws in 75,000 people every year and involves activities like parades, a chili cook-off, a carnival, among other things. Do you want to see life-size dinosaur? Well, you can at Riverside Park. The dinosaur, a Corythosaurus statue, was donated to the park by the Atlantic Richfield Company. Other popular features at Riverside Park include the zoo, a carousel, and a train, making the park a perfect outing if you have children with you. Get a nice workout at Elk City Lake, a reservoir in Elk City, Kansas. The reservoir is about 16 miles from Independence and contains six hiking trails. Two of them are designated National Trails. Elk City Lake also has a campground where you can rest and spend the night.
An enthusiastic Independence tutor is eager to help you in your private test prep instruction, whether the tutoring session is in-home or online. An online and in-person Independence tutoring session will provide you one-on-one attention that could help you work to stay ahead of your peers with your test prep and class work.
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