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Anna: Prairie Village tutor
Certified Tutor in Prairie Village, KS
...the humanities, I make connections between different subjects to help my students see how what we're working on isn't so strange after all! Before beginning to work with Varsity Tutors in August of 2014, I worked in a K-8 school as an intervention math teacher. There, I tutored elementary- and middle-school students in math in small groups. Working in that setting taught me more about how to explain abstract concepts simply and creatively, and about...
Education & Certification
University of Kansas - Bachelors, Biology, Environmental Studies
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 36

William: Prairie Village tutor
Certified Tutor in Prairie Village, KS
...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 to engage my students in a way that they are willing and able to learn. While I certainly...
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University of Kansas - Bachelor of Science, Economics
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 32

Lee: Prairie Village tutor
Certified Tutor in Prairie Village, KS
...always enjoyed helping my fellow students learn math and science. I feel like I can relate to many students because I have a variety of interests such as tennis, robotics, and reading. I try to make my sessions as fun as possible so that my students will remain interested in the subject matter for a longer period of time. I teach to the level of the student and explain using terms they will understand. Teaching...
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JCCC - Bachelor of Science, Computer Engineering
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35

Kacey: Prairie Village tutor
Certified Tutor in Prairie Village, KS
...certificate. Ever since I took my first Spanish class in the seventh grade, I have been in love with the language and all the different cultures it is a part of. I am very passionate about the importance of Spanish in America today, as well as helping Hispanic families learn English, while not forsaking their native language. While learning Spanish over the years, I also fell in love with many other topics including Biology, Anatomy,...
Education & Certification
University of Missouri-Columbia - Bachelors, Spanish
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 33

Annie: Prairie Village tutor
Certified Tutor in Prairie Village, KS
...U.M.K.C. I was an 8th grade Literature teacher for English Langaguage Learners for 6 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....
Education & Certification
Colorado State University - Bachelor in Arts, English Education
University of Missouri - Kansas City - Master of Arts, Education Administration
State Certified Teacher

Hanna: Prairie Village tutor
Certified Tutor in Prairie Village, KS
I am a pre-med student at the University of Kansas. I am studying molecular, cellular and developmental biology. ... Practice, practice, and practice some more!... Find out their strengths and weaknesses within the subject and with their overall study methods.... Talk through the steps of solving an unknown problem, including where to look for the answer, so they can begin to learn how to do it on their own.... Remind them why we are studying and...
Education & Certification
University of Kansas - Current Undergrad, Molecular, cellular, and developmental biology, pre-medicine
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 31
ACT Reading: 34

Jack: Prairie Village tutor
Certified Tutor in Prairie Village, KS
...Chemistry, Algebra, and Geometry). I scored in the 99th percentile of both the ACT and SAT, and I strive to help every student I tutor gain the necessary skills and habits to achieve whatever score they are aiming for. Standardized testing and school in general can be a huge stress on students, and as a tutor I want to help mediate some of that stress by not only better preparing you as a student, but...
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University of Southern California - Bachelor of Science, Computational Science
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 770

David: Prairie Village tutor
Certified Tutor in Prairie Village, KS
...student. Outside of school, I enjoy watching sports (of course I'm a little partial to the Jayhawks, Royals, and chiefs), reading, video games, and also trying to work in some volunteer work in the local area. Overall, each session should be entirely about helping the student attain success in the subject by teaching them in a fashion they can understand. I never liked teachers who had a rigid learning approach; it is well known not...
Education & Certification
University of Kansas - Current Undergrad, Biology, General
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 34

Megan: Prairie Village tutor
Certified Tutor in Prairie Village, KS
I am a student at the University of Kansas majoring in Political Science and minoring in French. I am qualified to tutor for many AP Courses (U.S. Government, U.S. History, and French Language) in addition to ACT and further language and English tutoring. I am not far removed from these courses and tests and am therefore able to help students uniquely as I remember being in there situations.
Education & Certification
Bachelor - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 32

Maggie: Prairie Village tutor
Certified Tutor in Prairie Village, KS
...I am considering a masters degree, but will first need to decide which of the many opportunities I shall take. I really enjoy tutoring math and writing. Math is incredible -- I love how numbers are meant to work out to a perfect answer and when students that I tutor "get it" I feel greatly rewarded. Writing is an excellent way of expressing ourselves and should never be intimidating or "scary". So, in those moments...
Education & Certification
University of Colorado-Colorado Springs - Bachelor in Arts, English

Sid: Prairie Village tutor
Certified Tutor in Prairie Village, KS
...centers around one word: "why". Pushing students to understand why and how something works on their own significantly improves long term recall, instead of simply feeding them formulae and rules for them to regurgitate on an examination. As a 23 year old, I am not very far removed from either the ACT or the SAT, and feel as though this will help me better empathize with specific concepts and areas students are struggling with. I graduated...
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University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36

Stephanie: Prairie Village tutor
Certified Tutor in Prairie Village, KS
...taught courses at the collegiate level, tutored privately in numerous settings, and have an advanced degree in a critical thinking field. I love teaching and building relationships with my students. I try to make my students feel comfortable around me and learn their study habits in order for me to tailor my lessons to help them learn in the most effective manner. I love to run, bike, ride horses, and mostly do things outdoors with...
Education & Certification
Brigham Young University - Bachelor of Science, Exercise Science
Brigham Young University - Master of Science, Exercise Physiology

Allison: Prairie Village tutor
Certified Tutor in Prairie Village, KS
...has not changed. I have been teaching high school math for 11 years and still love engaging with students about the subject. Throughout those 11 years, I have had the privilege of working with many types of students with many different skill levels. I've loved these experiences because it has given me the opportunity to develop a large tool box of strategies when working with students. And even though I could teach 100 years and...
Education & Certification
Missouri State University - Bachelor of Science, Math Education
State Certified Teacher

Andrew: Prairie Village tutor
Certified Tutor in Prairie Village, KS
...be able to steer a student in the right direction should he or she initially misinterpret a certain principle. Having tutored high school students in math and science for a number of years, I know how to help students get past what can initially appear to be daunting conceptual barriers. Last, but not least, I know what it's like to struggle. I am not a math and science genius who breezed through college to get...
Education & Certification
Princeton University - Bachelor in Arts, Astrophysical Sciences
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 33

Samuel: Prairie Village tutor
Certified Tutor in Prairie Village, KS
...Kansas City with my wife and my pets (dog, cat, and lizard). Science is my lifelong passion, and discussing contemporary findings, scientific history, and futurism is something I love to do. I have particular interests in astronomy and science fiction. My wife and I love going on hikes, biking trails, exploring Kansas City, and watching way too much Netflix. I also have a personal interest in sports, and have experience coaching Football, Ice Hockey, and...
Education & Certification
University of Missouri-Columbia - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
University of Missouri-Columbia - Masters in Education, Science Teacher Education
ACT Composite: 34
ACT Math: 35
ACT Reading: 36

Grace: Prairie Village tutor
Certified Tutor in Prairie Village, KS
My name is Grace Apodaca and I am a student at Smith College in Northampton, MA. I am an engineering major who is passionate about research. I currently do biomedical research towards cancer diagnostics and drug therapy. I am also a student-athlete as I am a member of Smith's Swim and Dive team. I love learning and am excited to share that with students of all ages!
Education & Certification
Smith College - Bachelor of Science, Engineering, General
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1450
SAT Math: 710
SAT Writing: 740

Micaela: Prairie Village tutor
Certified Tutor in Prairie Village, KS
I'm excited for the opportunity to help students with math as it is a subject I thoroughly enjoy.
Education & Certification
Truman State University - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics

Lori: Prairie Village tutor
Certified Tutor in Prairie Village, KS
...at the college level, where I taught a wide variety of physical therapy topics and a majority of our graduating classes had a 100% first time pass rate on their board exam. As a tutor, I provide students with a detailed schedule and materials to study each week to keep them on track, followed by weekly quizzes to hold them accountable. I also enjoy helping people of all ages expand their career choices by improving...
Education & Certification
Iowa State University - Bachelor of Science, Aerospace Engineering
Rockhurst University - Master of Science, Physical Therapy

Qiwei: Prairie Village tutor
Certified Tutor in Prairie Village, KS
...a passion for language education and am a life-long advocate for second language acquisition. I am a native speaker of Mandarin Chinese and have studied English for over 10 years, and am fluent with academic proficiency. I also am a graduate from the University of Kansas with a Bachelor's degree in Linguistics. My educational background means that I understand language at a fundamental level and am able to explain the technical side as well as...
Education & Certification
University of Kansas - Bachelor in Arts, Linguistics
Key College - Diploma, Linguistics

Grace: Prairie Village tutor
Certified Tutor in Prairie Village, KS
...allow me to obtain a Master's degree two semesters after graduating with my Bachelor's degrees. After completion of this, I will go to graduate school to obtain a Ph.D. in Physics. I know that I am interested in doing research, though I am not sure exactly what area of physics I would like to enter. However, I have found theoretical physics, specifically theoretical particle physics to be of a special intrigue. This interest is begotten...
Education & Certification
University of Missouri-Kansas City - Associate in Science, Theoretical and Mathematical Physics
University of Missouri-Kansas City - Master of Science, Mathematics
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Prairie Village is a suburb of Kansas City, MO. It is located in Johnson County, Kansas, and has a population of 21,400 residents. Since it is approximately a 20-minute drive from Kansas City, MO, many residents commute to and from Kansas City for work.
Students living in Prairie Village are part of the Shawnee Mission School District, and they attend high school at Shawnee Mission East High School. There, you can learn the skills necessary to succeed in college or in your entry into the professional world. Tutors in Prairie Village, KS, provide online or in-home private tutoring and instruction to help you with test prep to potentially increase the chances of admittance to a prestigious school.
Another popular secondary education institution in Prairie Village is The Pembroke Hill School, which is a private college prep academy. The challenging curriculum here is designed to assess students' understanding of a variety of areas, while giving them the skills to transition into college. An enthusiastic Prairie Village, KS, tutor is eager to help you in your private test prep instruction, whether the tutoring session is in-home or online, so that you are ready to start your career or begin your degree program. There are a number of excellent colleges and universities in Kansas City, MO, that you can consider, like Avila University, the Kansas City Art Institute, and the University of Missouri Kansas City. Prairie Village, KS, tutoring might bring you closer to your goals, no matter which of the prestigious colleges and universities you wish to attend.
Prairie Village is home to the annual Jazz Fest, which is held every autumn and attracts thousands of visitors from across the region who enjoy live music, food, and dancing. If you are interested in visual arts, be sure to check out the R.G. Endres Gallery, which hosts a variety of works completed by artists around the area.
Since Kansas City is a short drive from Prairie Village, you can spend the day exploring what the city has to offer. The Crown Center has an excellent aquarium that you can walk through, and the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art's sculpture garden is a great place to spend some time relaxing on the grass. If you are interested in learning about World War I, be sure to check out the Liberty Memorial, which is one of the largest WWI museums in the United States. In addition, Kansas City Union Station is also an excellent place to visit if you want to learn more about the development of the area.
Finding excellent Prairie Village, KS, tutoring online might help a great deal with test prep. One-on-one tutoring sessions are the perfect way to supplement your classroom knowledge and work towards success.
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