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Award-Winning Tutors from Kansas City Art Institute

Kali

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Kali

Bachelor in Arts, Illustration
Kali's other Tutor Subjects
Art
Drawing
English
Fine Arts

I am a graduate of The Kansas City Art Institute. I received my Bachelors of Fine Arts in Illustration and Social Practice. I am here to help others reach their artistic goals and learn about the world through our rich artistic past.I tutor in the Arts. My teaching experience comes from my dedicatio...

Education

Kansas City Art Institute

Bachelor in Arts, Illustration

Shabana

Certified Tutor

Shabana

Master of Science, Sociology
Shabana's other Tutor Subjects
10th-12th Grade Reading
10th-12th Grade Writing
Adult Literacy
AP US History

I am a recent graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University, where I graduated with a BA in Political Science. I will begin graduate school this fall at Virginia Commonwealth University and will begin a position as a teaching assistant in the sociology department. During my undergraduate career, I ha...

Education

Virginia Commonwealth University

Master of Science, Sociology

Virginia Commonwealth University

Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government

Meredith

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Meredith

Masters, Law
Meredith's other Tutor Subjects
Graduate Test Prep
Languages
LSAT Analytical Reasoning
Spanish

I am a licensed Attorney with a background in Geology and Spanish. Education is one of my core values. I believe that knowledge gives us the power as individuals to expand our own reality and perceptions of truth. Collectively, I think that the pursuit of knowledge pushes the boundaries of what is k...

Education

Case Western Reserve University School of Law

Masters, Law

College of Wooster

Bachelors, Geology

Test Scores
LSAT
165
Lauren

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Lauren

Current Grad Student, Medicine
Lauren's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Prep
ACT English
ACT Math
ACT Reading

I am a fourth year medical student at UTHSC, and I recently completed all of my required clinical rotations and coursework. I have a lot of free time until graduation, and I would love to tutor to fill the time. I have over seven years of tutoring experience. I have tutored everything from first gra...

Education

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Bachelors, Health Policy

UTHSC College of Medicine

Current Grad Student, Medicine

Danya

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Danya

Bachelor in Arts, English
Danya's other Tutor Subjects
AP Art History
Elementary School Reading
Elementary School Writing
English

I am a current Junior at Columbia University, working towards my BA in English and Psychology. For the past eight years, I have been tutoring individuals and groups of all ages, specializing in English as a Second Language students. I have tutored in a variety of subjects but have had the most exper...

Education

Columbia University in the City of New York

Bachelor in Arts, English

Test Scores
SAT
1580
Angela

Certified Tutor

Angela

Masters, English
Angela's other Tutor Subjects
College English
College Essays
Comparative Literature
English

Don't you just love English? I know most people will say "no". But, I do love writing, reading, and all things literature. I earned my B.A. and M.A. in English from the University of Northern Colorado. I tutored at the high schools, my university, and at our community college.I taught English Litera...

Education

University of Northern Colorado

Masters, English

University of Northern Colorado

Bachelors, English

Fiona

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Fiona

Doctor of Philosophy, Chemistry
Fiona's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Cantonese
Geometry
Languages

I value the opportunity to receive high quality education afforded to me very much as, in my view, education is the only means that helped me achieve independence. I am an independent and contributing citizen who has financial independence. That is the primary drive behind my passion for teaching. B...

Education

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Bachelor of Chemistry, Chemistry

North Carolina State University at Raleigh

Doctor of Philosophy, Chemistry

Aerin

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Aerin

Aeronautical & Astronautical Engineer, Aerospace Engineering
Aerin's other Tutor Subjects
Aerospace Engineering
Algebra
Algebra 2
AP Calculus AB

I am a current student at the University of Florida studying aerospace engineering with an avid love of mathematics and physics and a passion for teaching students and inspiring them to thrive in STEM classes.

Education

University of Florida

Aeronautical & Astronautical Engineer, Aerospace Engineering

Test Scores
SAT
1540
ACT
35
Simone

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Simone

Masters in Education, Counselor Education
Simone's other Tutor Subjects
Academic Coaching
Algebra
Elementary School Math
Elementary School Reading

I have tutored K-12 students since 2006. I love to empower students and help them with their academic challenges. I have had the privilege of tutoring students in Chicago, Washington DC, Newark, NJ and Baton Rouge. As a former History, Algebra 1 and Physics teacher for secondary students, I have bee...

Education

Louisiana State University and Agricultural Mechanical College

Masters in Education, Counselor Education

Howard University

Bachelor of Science, History

Curran

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Curran

Bachelor in Arts, History
Curran's other Tutor Subjects
ACCUPLACER Prep
ACCUPLACER Arithmetic
ACCUPLACER College-Level Math
ACT Prep

As a professional educator with over a decade of experience, I specialize in delivering personalized, high-impact instruction across the humanities, test preparation, and college readiness. I've taught everything from early literacy and middle school ELA to AP-level history, civics, and economicsand...

Education

University of Notre Dame

Bachelor in Arts, History

Test Scores
ACT
32

Frequently Asked Questions

Tutors who attended or graduated from Kansas City Art Institute bring direct experience with the institution's rigorous curriculum and teaching philosophy. They understand KCAI's specific expectations, project requirements, and the interdisciplinary approach that defines the school's arts education. This insider knowledge helps them guide students through coursework more effectively and prepare them for success in the program.

KCAI alumni tutors excel in studio arts, including drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, and digital media, as well as art history, design theory, and liberal arts coursework required by the institute. Many also provide support with portfolio development, artist statements, and preparation for critiques. Their hands-on experience in these areas allows them to offer practical guidance that goes beyond textbook knowledge.

During your first session, a tutor will learn about your current coursework, specific challenges, and goals—whether you're working on a particular project, preparing for critiques, or strengthening foundational skills. They'll assess your learning style and discuss how their KCAI background can best support your needs. This conversation helps establish a personalized tutoring plan tailored to your success.

Yes. Tutors who graduated from Kansas City Art Institute are familiar with portfolio standards and can guide you in selecting work, organizing pieces, and crafting compelling artist statements. They understand what admissions committees and instructors look for, and can provide feedback on how your work communicates your artistic vision and growth.

KCAI alumni tutors have participated in countless critiques and can help you develop the language and confidence to articulate your ideas, defend your artistic choices, and respond constructively to feedback. They'll work with you on presentation skills, conceptual clarity, and how to contextualize your work within broader artistic conversations—all essential for navigating KCAI's critique culture.

Absolutely. Kansas City Art Institute requires liberal arts coursework alongside studio training, and alumni tutors can support you in writing, humanities, sciences, and other general education classes. Having completed these requirements themselves, they understand how to balance studio demands with academic coursework and can help you excel in both areas.

Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors based on your specific needs, learning style, and the subjects you need help with. When you're looking for someone with KCAI experience, we prioritize matching you with tutors who have attended or graduated from the institute. This ensures you get personalized instruction from someone who truly understands your academic environment.

Personalized 1-on-1 instruction allows tutors to focus entirely on your unique challenges and goals, whether that's mastering a specific technique, strengthening conceptual understanding, or building confidence in critiques. An KCAI alumnus tutor can provide real-time feedback, adapt explanations to your learning style, and draw on their own experience to help you navigate the program successfully—something generic resources simply can't offer.

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