Adaptive Academics

"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."

"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!"

"I have a strong background with math and science, I received an A.S. in Biology upon high-school graduation and am now working towards my B.S. in Chemistry at KU with a focus on a pre-medical pathway. I am passionate about helping students succeed in math and science because STEM has always been important to me. STEM helps build creativity, problem solving and critical thinking, which are all important skills to have in life. Each student learns in their own way and it's important to analyze this and build an understanding of how to help them achieve their academic goals." 

"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.

"I am a junior 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."

“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!”

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!

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.