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Lisa A.

Certified Teacher

Lees Summit, MO

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$35/hr
10 years experience
Hi- I am a recently retired elementary teacher with a master's degree. I taught elementary and middle school for 25 years. I tutor students online from 1st grade through 6th grade in math. I have several students that I tutor on a weekly basis, but also have some open spots! I am experienced with making online learning...
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Future Teacher Who Loves Teaching Kids!

Overland Park, KS

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$10/hr
2 years experience
My name is Kristina and I am going to be a senior in high school this upcoming school year. In school I have participated in a advanced professional studies program. I went into this program for teacher education. This allowed me in my afternoon to visit a number of schools at different grade levels to student teach and...
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1st Grade Teacher

Overland Park, KS

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$21/hr
Hi there! I am a first grade teacher in the Olathe School District. I am looking to supplement my income with tutoring!
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Early Elementary Tutor

Kansas City, MO

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$18/hr
1 year experience
Hi there! My name is Olivia, I am a certified teacher getting ready to begin my first year of teaching in the Park Hill School District. I have tutored children in grades K and 1st, and am willing to help out through 3rd grade. My main focus is reading, writing, and math, but I am flexible and am willing to help out in other...
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Math Tutor/ Basic Computer Skills

Leawood, KS

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Computer skills HW setup, LA Air Force Base Math Tutor, Community College, Torrance, CA MS Access Tutor and instructor, OP, KS 3 sons attended Elementary and I helped them all w/ Math in grades elementary school. Taught 1st & 2nd year Medical Students to do Head to Toe assessments - 8 yrs,
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Elementary School Counselor, Previous Elem. Teacher

Kansas City, MO

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$35/hr
9 years experience
I am currently an elementary school counselor and was an elementary school teacher for 7 years prior to that, and I have experience working with all age groups! I have a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Ed and am a certified teacher for 1st-6th grade. I also have a Master's in Curriculum and Instruction and a Master's in...
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Elementary Teacher

Overland Park, KS

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$30/hr
Hi there! My name is Juli, and I'm a passionate and experienced 1st grade teacher with a strong background in early childhood education. I have completed two years of teaching 1st grade, where I focused on helping kids develop their phonics, reading, and spelling skills. I am also proud to have completed the 2-year LETRS Science...
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Former 1st Grade Teacher- Kind, Organized, Great At Multitasking

Kansas City, KS

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Hello, My name is Mandy. I am a former 1st grade teacher. Due to my background in teaching I am detailed, organized, and am great at multi tasking. I am kind and gentle and love helping others. I am married to an amazing husband, Caleb. I have experience working with dogs, cats, horses, and chickens. I love to cook, bake,...
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Tutoring

Mission, KS

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$23/hr
8 years experience
I am a former 5th grade teacher looking for nannying/babysitting, pet sitting, tutoring or errand running opportunities. I taught for 8 years before taking a leave this school year to become a certified life consultant and go to a Bible school. Prior to teaching 5th, I have also taught 4th and 1st, as well as, preschool in the...
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Ms. H.

Belton, MO

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$40/hr
6 years experience
I have 6 years of experience. I can help with beginning or struggling readers. I have experience teaching 1st, 3rd, and 4th grade. When teaching students to read I use strategies that are proven to help students grow and succeed.
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Elementary Tutor

Kansas City, KS

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$15/hr
4 years experience
Hi! My name is Ashley I am currently a special education teacher . I have also taught first and third grade. I am most excited about tutoring phonics/reading and math but I, of course, can help with any subjects your child may need assistance in. Teaching is my passion and my job so you can trust that your child/children will...
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Elementary Tutoring

Overland Park, KS

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Hello my name is Danielle M. I am a first grade teacher! This is my second year teaching, but I did my student teaching and long term subbing in first grade. I would love to help your child reach their goals!
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Retired Spanish Teacher Still Loves To Help Kids Succeed.

Greenwood, MO

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Retired from teaching Spanish 1-4, AP, IB, grades 5-12. I volunteer with First Act Theatre Arts and have helped direct and manage their props department. Working with kids of all ages is a joy! I'd describe my personality as calm, warm and engaging. I like tutoring because one on one teaching is so effective and allows me to...
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Excited To Tutor!

Kansas City, MO

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$17/hr
2 years experience
I am 20 years old and a student at UMKC. I have a passion for education and learning. I enjoy teaching young children how to do basic subjects like math, science, and ELA. I worked at Jumpstart for a year and a half which required me to read to children and I worked at a summer camp and I taught 1st grade children how to read,...
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Native Spanish Speaker From Madrid, Spain, Offers Tutoring In Spanish, Art, Chess And Algebra

Kansas City, MO

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$10/hr
3 years experience
Hello! I am Carmen I'm 24 years old and I'm from Madrid, Spain. I graduated from the Kansas City Art Institute on May 2020 with a bachelors degree in fine arts. For the past 6 months I've been helping a first grade student with her online school, which included math, reading and English classes. I am looking for a 30h-35h...
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Master's In Elementary Education With 16+ Years Of Teaching Experience

Overland Park, KS

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$40/hr
10 years experience
I have a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and a master's degree in Special Education. I have taught at the elementary level for 16 years. One of the greatest honors I received while teaching was being named a 2013 Kansas Teacher of the Year nominee. This is my first year not teaching in order to stay home with my two...
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Kansas City, MO

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$19/hr
4 years experience
I have been teaching elementary school for the past 5 years with most experience being from first to third grade. I have a passion for making learning fun by embedding real world experiences and goal setting. Learning is different for everyone and I enjoy tailoring instruction to different types of learners.
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Belton, MO

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Hello! I am 24 years old and have a bachelors degree in Elementary Education and Special Education, as well as being LETRS (Science of Reading) certified. I hold a valid Kansas teaching license (K-6). I have two years of experience teaching both general education and special education students in a first grade classroom! My...
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Special Education Resource Teacher

Overland Park, KS

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$21/hr
1 year experience
This is my first year working as an elementary resource teacher. I work with students from kindergarten to fifth grade. I do have tutoring experience where I tutored peers during college. Now I work with students one on one to support them in their educational needs.

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FAQs for finding first grade tutors near you in Lees Summit, MO

The average hourly rate for first grade tutoring near you in Lees Summit, MO is $35.00. However, the actual rate each individual first grade tutor charges can be different as they all choose their own rate and factors like their education and work experience can affect how much they decide to charge for first grade tutoring services.

First grade tutors near you in Lees Summit, MO can support their young pupils with a variety of different subjects. Because the first grade curriculum typically focuses primarily on the building blocks of reading, writing, and math, many tutors for first grade focus on those subjects.

To find a good tutor for first grade students near you in Lees Summit, MO, you can turn to Care.com. We make it easy to connect with the available first grade tutors in your area. You can even read reviews from current and former clients to learn more about what it’s like to work with them from a parent’s perspective.

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When you start the process of looking for first grade tutoring services near you in Lees Summit, MO, you can benefit from interviewing multiple candidates. You can ask questions about their education and professional background, what their preferred teaching methods are, and how they like to engage with their pupils.

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