Search
Kurt C.'s Photo

Experienced Math and Physics Tutor
Kurt C.

2,252 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

Hourly Rate: $50
Response time: 5 hours
Kurt C.'s Photo

Experienced Math and Physics Tutor
Experienced Math and Physics Tutor
Kurt C.

2,252 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

2,252 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

About Kurt


Bio

I have over 20 years as a private tutor in math, physics, and astronomy, from the grade-school to college level.

I have a B.S. in Physics from Syracuse University.

I have tutored high school and college students in math and physics at KU, UMKC, JCCC, area community colleges and private high schools, and throughout the Johnson and Jackson County school districts, volunteered as a math tutor for GED students in downtown KC, worked as a paraprofessional at Mission Valley Middle School in...

I have over 20 years as a private tutor in math, physics, and astronomy, from the grade-school to college level.

I have a B.S. in Physics from Syracuse University.

I have tutored high school and college students in math and physics at KU, UMKC, JCCC, area community colleges and private high schools, and throughout the Johnson and Jackson County school districts, volunteered as a math tutor for GED students in downtown KC, worked as a paraprofessional at Mission Valley Middle School in Leawood, tutored math and astronomy at Syracuse University, and taught grade-school German in upstate New York.

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 his ability to articulate his knowledge, and building the student's own independent thinking and confidence.

I love to teach and see that light bulb go on!


Education

Syracuse University
Physics

Policies

  • Tutor’s lessons: In-person
  • Hourly Rate: $50
  • Travel policy: Within 12 miles of Overland Park, KS 66207
  • Lesson cancellation: 24 hours notice required
  • Background check passed on 1/9/2014

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

Schedule

Loading...

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat


Approved Subjects

Corporate Training

German

History

Philosophy

Homeschool

Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, Physics, Prealgebra, Precalculus

Language

German

Math

Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, Physics, Prealgebra, Precalculus, Trigonometry

Most Popular

Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, Physics, Prealgebra, Precalculus

Other

Philosophy

Science

Astronomy, Philosophy, Physics

Summer

Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, German, Physics

Ratings and Reviews


Rating

4.9 (540 ratings)
5 star
(518)
4 star
(18)
3 star
(2)
2 star
(2)
1 star
(0)

Reviews

Awesome tutor!

My son said Kurt had a way of teaching without him even realizing it. My son felt comfortable and respected, which helped a ton with his fear of feeling stupid about math.

Sarah , 17 lessons with Kurt

Physics

Physics, helping me understand circular motion. Kurt makes me feel a lot more confident with the subject. I was contemplating dropping the subject but now feel comfortable with it.

Timothy, 5 lessons with Kurt

Knowledgeable and patient tutor

My teen has been struggling with Algebra 2 in high school. Kurt knows how to really explain the principals so that she understands, and Kurt makes sure she understands before he moves on to the next problem. By the time we left the 1 1/2 hour session, my teen understood the problems and knew what she was doing. Thanks, Kurt.

Debbie, 7 lessons with Kurt

Very thorough and helpful!

Kurt helped my daughter prepare for an Algebra 2 test focusing on concepts that were tricky and reviewing rules of exponents and logs with her. He was very nice and patient and quickly caught onto an area where she needed further explanation and review. I would recommend him! Thank you!

Lena, 1 lesson with Kurt

Concise and patient tutor

Kurt did an awesome job with my son Luke! He was very knowledgeable, patient,easy to understand... this meeting was most beneficial and we will definitely be using Mr. Colville again! Thank you so much!

Susan, 4 lessons with Kurt

Builds Confidence

Kurt gave my son confidence in his math sense and ability. He left with the skills needed to complete the assignment as well as an action plan to keep on track this week.

Dana, 1 lesson with Kurt

Knowledgeable and Patient

Kurt worked with my daughter in her college trigonometry class. He was great to work with and explained things in a way she could understand. He gave her confidence that she was bright and understood the concepts.

Kim, 3 lessons with Kurt

Great teacher!

Kurt C. is a great teacher. He explained things in ways that were easily understandable. He really helped me catch up quickly after my extended absence from school.

Connor, 5 lessons with Kurt

Knowledgeable and effective physics tutor

Kurt was available and willing to begin tutoring sessions in Physics immediately when I contacted him, and with only 5 weeks left in the first semester for my 11th grade daughter. With sessions of 60-90 minutes once a week, Kurt was able to make the semester's subject matter understandable, and my daughter's C in the class increased to a B in those 4-5 weeks. Her semester review exam grade was a very high B. My daughter finds Kurt positive and patient and extremely knowledgeable and professional. She still dislikes Physics, but is grateful that Kurt is her tutor.

Holly, 39 lessons with Kurt
Hourly Rate: $50
Response time: 5 hours
Contact Kurt