...I received my MA in Higher Education Administration from UMKC. I recently accepted a position at SMU. I really enjoy the relationships that are built from tutoring. (read more)
...While I have primarily worked with grades 5 through 12, I am happy when I get the opportunity to expand to both younger and older students. In the spring, I moved all tutoring to an online format, and supported my students as they finished this unusual school year, 2019-2020. Recently, I have o... (read more)
...I then use various means to teach the desired material explicitly, ranging from one-on-one lectures, active verbal discussions, and practice problem sets. I also provide study resources in between classes so students can continue learning on their own. I’m well versed in math, English, science,... (read more)
...Tony Stansberry, a state supervisor with the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, I was awarded 'Star of the Classroom' by The Kansas City Royals and The Missouri Lottery. I was 2022 "Teacher of the Year" in my district. I am happy to work with you to design an individual program to meet your needs. (read more)
...The trick is to help them believe that.Regularly use manipulatives to explain difficult math concepts. I am a certified K-8 teacher, and I have experience working as a reading specialist. I have hands on techniques that can be transferred through video lessons to help students with their phonemic awareness, phonics skills, comprehension, as well as prefix and suffix understanding. (read more)