Award-Winning Tutors in Shawnee Mission, KS for Students in Special Education Programs

...years in San Francisco before moving back home to Kansas City. The last 4 years, I have taught Literature in a local, alternative high school. I absolutely love teaching and learning. I have had the opportunity to work with a variety of students. I am skilled at teaching the basics, such as phonetics, to the more advanced, such as college essays. In my free time, I play in a local bluegrass band and am often...

...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 in mathematics. I think it is important to make learning fun, engaging, and relevant. I try to break down concepts into small pieces, and I value the use of hands-on activities and manipulatives. I believe in assisting students in discovery and encouraging them to take responsibility for their...

I graduated from Missouri Western State University with my bachelor's degree in English Education. I have since been a nanny, a tutor, and worked in a women's shelter helping children with their homework. I am dedicated to helping others see the fun and importance in education. With hard work and perseverance, both students and tutors alike can benefit greatly through tutoring programs!

...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 and rates. Furthermore, feedback from students has been vital to my process of growth as an educator. I learn from them just as much as they learn from me. In my free time, I enjoy reading, writing, and traveling; I also volunteer with the UMKC Women's Center and...

...each student's unique developmental needs, fostering their progress and success. Neurodiversity Specialist: I specialize in working with neurodivergent students, including those with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) profiles. My neurodivergent perspective gives me unique insights into their behavior and learning needs, enabling me to create a supportive and understanding learning environment where these students can thrive academically and personally. Engaging and Interactive Lessons:...

...of grade levels including 6th, 4th, and 2nd. While I tutor a variety of subjects, I am most passionate about math and reading. There is nothing more fulfilling than helping a young person recognize their potential and giving them tools to help them succeed. I believe a solid, well-rounded education is undeniably one of the most important things in life. In my spare time I enjoy playing with my twin daughters, being outdoors, playing soccer,...

...because it does take a community to raise a child. I have finished my 22nd year of teaching special needs students. I have worked with children from four year olds all the way to 21 year olds getting ready to join the workforce. I have taught a little of everything in that time, public schools teaching a class within a class, pull out settings, self-contained classrooms, private schools working with autistic and behavior disordered students...

...in French/Education and I have an ESL certification. I have worked with kids in tutoring and mentoring since I was about 16 years old. I know how frustrating it can be to not understand something while it is being taught in the classroom. As a result, I can connect with most of students pretty well. I let them know right off the bat that they are not alone and they can learn the material. After...

...that someday, in someway, it will again be passed on!" Hello, my name is Danielle. I have been teaching for 6 years. I love learning and also helping people get concepts that might have been hard at first. Outside of teaching I love to coach volleyball, be outside, exercise and spend time with my family. I have 4 boys and a fabulous husband. I am a life long learner and can't wait to help you...

I am a special education teacher at Center High School, which is in the Center School District in Kansas City, Missouri. I taught at F. L. Schlagle High School in the Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools from 2016-2017, and I was a teacher assistant (paraprofessional) at Park Hill...

...Special Education Teacher of 11 years, experience in the public school systems, as well as in the hospitalized and special day school settings. I live in the Midwest with my two daughters, and my husband, who has just joined the field of wind energy. I have always loved academia, with particular strengths in the arts and research. I enjoy reading, incorporating creativity into my teaching practices, and teaching students how to mark and track their...

...meaningful, and useful. I also think that all children deserve the opportunity to learn in a nurturing, safe environment, where they are valued and cherished- regardless of cognitive ability. I have spent the majority of my life learning about different subjects that interested me. As a young girl, I dreamed about the day when I could be fluent in the English language; I worked very hard toward that goal. As I grew older, my objectives...

...Languages and History, and went on to receive my Master's in Curriculum and Instruction in Secondary Social Studies Education from UMKC. I have taught everywhere from high school to second grade. I am most passionate about teaching history to all ages of students and reading and writing to upper elementary students. I firmly believe that everyone can learn and because of this I also have a background of special education as well.

...taught and been an administrator for 34 years. I am certified in Elementary Education K-8 and all areas of Special Education K-12. I believe in making learning fun, setting goals, and stretching the student to meet their potential. I think it is important for students to understand strategies that personally help them to be successful. I use a wide variety of multi-sensory techniques to meet each child's needs. My students know I care about them...

...in History, as well as a magna cum laude graduate with a Master's degree in Education from the University of Kansas. I am licensed in general and special education, as well as ESL. I also lived as an exchange student in Germany, and enjoyed the process of learning another language. I have 7 years of teaching experience in special education, elementary education, and early childhood education, and am looking forward to virtual tutoring opportunities to...

...of the stress encountered by high school and college students as well as the understanding needed to motivate young people through such challenges. While previously residing in Lawrence, KS, I was able to work closely alongside student athletes at the University of Kansas where I gained insight to anticipate the varying degrees of involvement needed to ensure the success of college students. Tutoring subjects and grade levels include: Elementary English, Reading, Writing, Grammar and Syntax,...

...years. I am currently working as SPED teacher and ELL interventionist in a school. I work with kids from K to 8th grade. I graduated as Elementary teacher with endorsement in Special Education in Universidad Autonoma de Madrid in 2019. Right now, I am studying a Master's as Spanish teacher as a second language. I don't like to teach my students in one only method/style. Teachers should adapt themselves to students necessities. That's why we...

My goal is to provide students with educational experiences that will prepare them for lifelong learning and help them achieve their maximum potential.

...math and helping students build number sense and confidence in their mathematical abilities. As a passionate educator, I strive to share that passion for learning with students and fellow adult learners. Helping students understand how the learning applies to real life and discovering connections between topics is inspiring and motivates the heart and mind to learn even more. Building learning relationships with students is always gratifying. I enjoy learning as much from my students as...

Hello! I am a dog loving lawyer in the KC area. I love tutoring as a part time job and have been doing it for years through various companies. I tutor a variety of subjects, and enjoy tailoring my approach to the specific needs of my clients.