Adaptive Academics
Our Tutors
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
All of the tutors available to work with your child have completed background checks, have excellent credentials, and are insured. So you can feel confident in knowing your child is in good hands.
Jordan Raglow
Bachelor's in Elementary Education
Master's in Curriculum & Instruction
"I have worked with a diverse population of students. I was a teacher in urban KCK for two years and then Spring Hill for two years. In the classroom, I taught 4th and 5th grade, but I've tutored students K-12. I've also helped students prepare for the ACT. Additionally, I am certified to teach students who have English as their Second Language (ESL) and middle school mathematics."
Owner & Founder
Kurt Colville
Bachelor's in Physics
"I have tutored high school and college students in math and physics at area colleges and private high schools, and throughout local school districts. I place an emphasis on teaching in a way that is graspable and retainable, working with the particular student's own way of learning, asking the student lots of questions as we go to develop the ability to articulate knowledge, and building the student's own independent thinking and confidence. I love to teach and see that light bulb go on!"
High School Math and Physics
College Math and Physics
Natalie C.
Bachelor’s in Special Education
Master’s in Library & Information Technology
Reading Specialist Certification
"I have worked with a wide variety of students in various capacities for over
20 years in both public schools and specialized schools. My main focus was children with special needs. I am able to
pinpoint a child learns best, connects, and retains information which has led to successes with students in whom others did not see the potential. My heart has always been with the art of teaching in its
purest form in order to help students reach their true potential and
overcome any obstacle they may encounter. I hope to help you and
your child do the same.
Elementary Reading and Math
Middle School Reading and Math
Leyton Tinberg
Currently obtaining a Bachelor's in Biochemistry
Member of STEMTeach KU
"I am a senior at the University of Kansas, and will be licensed to teach middle school science and high school chemistry upon graduation. I have tutored both middle school and high school students focusing on math and science content areas. As an AVID tutor for Lawrence Public Schools, I tutor students in a wide variety of content areas as well as cover ACT prep curriculum. I tailor my teaching to match each student’s learning style, focusing on making concepts understandable and memorable."
Middle School Math and Science
High School Math and Science
Mary O'Brien
Bachelor's in Elementary Education
Master's in Gifted Education
“I am a retired Gifted Resource teacher with four grown children and seven grandchildren, moving from Wichita, Kansas to Overland Park four years ago. I have been substituting in Blue Valley Elementary schools for the last two years. However, upon seeing the monumental mathematical progress and overall educational self-confidence two of my grandsons have made through the tutoring expertise of Adaptive Academics, my passion became ignited to make a real difference in helping students learn and succeed by one-on-one tutoring. And for a teacher, there is simply nothing like those sparks of true understanding, which can lead a student to a lifetime of confident learning!”
Elementary Reading
Elementary Math
Elementary Enrichment
Heather Kelley
Bachelor's in Elementary Education
Master's in English Education
"I've worked in the education field my entire life and have classroom experience with all grades from elementary to high school. Tutoring for over five years and seeing the progress made from consistent, individual instruction has led me to my true passion. As a summer school and substitute teacher, I'm knowledgeable in the curriculum of all subjects, but I most frequently tutor math and ELA. I've worked with special needs and have supported students as a learning coach for online school. Adapting to unique learning styles and embedding personal interests into the curriculum, ensures student engagement, confidence, and success!"
Elementary Reading and Math
Middle School Reading and Math
High School Reading and Math
McKenzie Lueders
Bachelor's in Biology with a Minor in Chemistry
Master's in Curriculum and Instruction
"I was a teacher in Dodge City, Kansas for 10 years where I taught both Biology and Chemistry. I moved to Overland Park and taught 7th grade Science for 2 years before taking on my current role where I prepare high school students to become teachers. I have been tutoring on the side for 3 years and I've tutored everything from elementary reading to high school Chemistry. I am also certified to teach students with English as their Second Language (ESOL). I am currently pursuing my doctorate with plans to graduate in the spring of 2026!"
Elementary Reading and Math
Middle School Reading, Math, and Science
High School Math and Science
Vickie Clipston
Bachelor's in Elementary Education
Master's in Cultural Diversity
"I have worked with a diverse population since 1985. I have taught first grade, second grade and kindergarten over my 39 years of working with children. I recently retired from Kansas City, KS school district. I am certified to teach Kindergarten-9th grade and students who have English as their second language."
K-2 Reading
K-2 Math
Andrea Stockwell
Bachelor's in Elementary Education
Master's in ESOL
"I have been a teacher for the past 13 years. I got my elementary education degree from Kansas State and then a Master's in ESOL. I have worked in many grade levels and a variety of school settings. I have taught 2nd-6th grades and small group reading for K-1. My classroom teaching experience has been at the elementary level, but I have tutored K-12 in reading and math. I love getting students excited about reading and helping them figure out challenging math problems."
K-6 Math
K-6 Reading