James is very responsive and explains concepts in a way that is easy to understand. He is very knowledgeable about college chemistry. I highly recommend him.
James Elite STEM & Test Prep Tutoring | 9 Years
- 227 hires
- Based in Kansas City, MO
- 9 years in business
- 1 employee
- Responds in about 2 hours
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About James Elite STEM & Test Prep Tutoring | 9 Years
All tutoring is remote via Zoom. Please do not contact me if this is not for you. Hourly rate $80 for courses, $100 for standardized exams or statistical/computational work. Aiming for a top score, not just a passing one? I help ambitious students break into the top 1% on the SAT/ACT/AP and get into schools like MIT, Brown, and UMich. I focus building on self-indepence for problem solving, consistently raising grades and boosting scores. I have also consulted on application essays, as I have won several scholarships and essay awards. My clientele vary from students starting a class from no foundation, to the ambitious who are trying to get in the top 1% of scores. With 9+ years of experience, I’ve transformed D’s into A’s and helped students hit their SAT/ACT goals. I specialize in SAT, ACT, MCAT, GRE, AP/IB, Physics, Chemistry, Math, General Biology, English/Essays, programming (R/Python/SQL), PowerBI/Excel, and college-level STEM. Credentials: MSc Health Data Analytics & Machine Learning, Imperial College London '23 (Merit/Cum Laude) BS Biomedical Engineering (Pre-med), University of Missouri '21 (3.92 GPA, top of class), admitted to medical school 10th in HS class by GPA out of 300+ 34 ACT composite (99 percentile), 1550 SAT (99 percentile) Perfect SAT II scores: Math 2, Chemistry, Physics AP: 5s in Physics 1/2, Chemistry, Calculus BC MCAT: 520 (98 percentile) Policies: $20 cancellation/noshow fee for cancellations made within 6 hours of an appointment Successfully refer a friend to book 3 sessions and you’ll get $25 off!
Reviews
James knew his material and my son enjoyed working with him! My son also gained much more knowledge on the subject matter after just one tutoring session with James. We will continue to use his services when needed.
We needed a last minute tutor session and James was quick to answer our need. He was very patient with my son, he is a fantastic tutor, and he made the content easier to understand. My son did very well on his radicals quiz after one session. I highly recommend James!
James is an excellent tutor. He is very patient and has a great teaching method. My son feels much more confident and his grades really improved.
James was an excellent tutor who made learning Power BI straightforward and engaging. He took time to explain each concept clearly and used real examples that helped me understand how to apply Power BI in business settings. His session was well-organized, and he was patient when I needed extra clarification. I left the lesson feeling more confident in building dashboards and analyzing data. Highly recommend James to anyone looking to improve their Power BI skills!
We couldn’t be happier with the help our teen received! James was patient, knowledgeable, and explained biology in a way that finally clicked. Thanks to his support, our teen passed biology with confidence. Highly recommend!
My daughter was struggling in Bio and James helped her to gain confidence and understanding of the material she was having issues with.
I asked James to help my son, who’s in junior high, and he’s been a lifesaver! My son’s SAT score went up by 80 points in just one week of working together. My son really enjoys working with him, and it’s also helped him with his schoolwork. James is a fantastic teacher, professional, and always quick to respond and flexible. I was thinking of doing weekly sessions, but my son asked for more since he was so helpful. We are very lucky to have found an amazing teacher.
We are returning customers to James. James tutored for ACT prep my younger son and the experience was great. He was very thorough and my son feels prepared for the ACT. James is very easy to work with and was available around my son‘s busy schedule. Highly recommend!
James has been a fantastic physics tutor for my daughter. He explains concepts clearly and patiently, making even difficult topics much easier to understand. Thanks to his support, she’s been able to catch up and feels much more confident in her studies. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a dedicated and effective tutor.
James is great. Really smart really flexible and adapts to students needs perfectly. Highly recommend. 👍🏻 5⭐️
Here’s a revised version including his name: Excellent analytical support! James was extremely helpful with data analysis, spreadsheets, and creating clear, insightful dashboards. His work was accurate, well-organized, and easy to understand. Very professional and responsive I highly recommend working with James.
He helped clarify topics from class that didn’t connect that well, teaching in a manner that wasn’t condescending either. Also connected some things through a metaphorical way of looking at it to make it easier to understand.
James was extremely knowledgeable and supportive throughout my GRE preparation. He helped me understand the structure of the exam, build effective strategies, and stay focused on my goals. His clear explanations and personalized approach made a huge difference in my confidence and performance. I’m very grateful for his guidance and would highly recommend him to anyone preparing for the GRE.
James was super helpful in helping my child understand Chemistry. He was on time, patient and broke things down in a way she can understand things. We will definitely be getting his help for future tutoring sessions.
Very knowledgeable with test tips and helps me work through problems to prepare for my DAT. I highly recommend him for general chemistry.
He did great helping my daughter prep for ACT and SAT as well as help in physics. She found it very helpful. He was always on time and great communication.
Working with James has been an absolutely amazing experience. He’s professional, flexible, reliable and extremely knowledgeable. He not only teaches the material based on the work you provide, but he also creates his own PowerPoint presentations to enhance your learning and provide further explanation on the subject matter. He uses multiple teaching tools to supplement a student’s learning based on their specific needs - such as whiteboard digital canvas or Khan Academy (question bank). With his help, my high school student is earning an A in Honors Chemistry! I would most definitely work with him again and would recommend him without hesitation! Thank you James!
Very helpful in understanding the material and makes it easy to understand
James helped.my son prep floor retake his SAT and my son felt he helped him tremendously. Also, My son can be introverted but he seemed to hit it off with James immediately. I'm very happy we used his test prep services and will continue working with him as need when my son needs extra support with his AP courses. Highly recommend!!!