Award-Winning English Tutors in Milwaukee, WI

...teachers. I find there is an important creative aspect to most academic subjects that often gets overlooked, especially in math. I try to incorporate this into my tutoring because it really seems to help people connect with the concepts. In my free time I enjoy making things and exploring what others have made, whether in music, programming, writing, games, or art. I received my BA in Mathematics from Arizona State University, and subsequently attended post-bac...

...students would often return after the semester and share their exciting news about meeting their score goals. Since I earned my Master’s in Education from Lesley University, I have developed a whole repertoire of strategies for delivering differentiated instruction that meets the individual needs of my students. A student-centered approach is imperative when working one-on-one with individuals. English, literature, and writing are the three areas that I have the most experience and fun teaching. When...

...from Carthage College in 2016 with a Bachelor's Degree in Theater Performance and Music. While I was there, I worked as a tutor in the Writing Center; it was there that I realized I how much I love tutoring. I'm an actress and a musician; I love Shakespeare and detective novels and going on adventures. I'm very kind and understanding, and I know how to have fun with something even when it's stressful.... I want students...

...case in essay-writing. I discovered a wellspring of respect for myself, and hope that I could continue to learn about language, and refine my skills in the process. I am not just interested in reading and writing in an academic sense. One of my favorite sources of analysis and pleasure comes from the story-telling of the nouveau Golden Era of television (Mad Men, Deadwood, Better Call Saul, et cetera), and also the story-telling of professional...

...earned my Bachelor of Arts degree in Linguistics, while minoring in Arabic and gaining a certificate in Middle Eastern and North African studies. During this period, I started tutoring at my school's academic success center. I truly enjoy helping students understand the content necessary to succeed in their academic endeavors, but I also offer my students study and organization tips that will carry over to various aspects of their lives. Currently, I am pursuing my...

I have been in education for the better part of 20 years and enjoy helping students develop their potential as well as become life long learners. One of my strengths is helping students connect with their material in a practical and meaningful way. I have worked with students of diverse backgrounds and needs and I am very comfortable working with any students.... I believe in addressing a student's needs in a way that is both practical...

"Any fool can know. The point is to understand." -Albert Einstein... To date, I have found that it is best to view tutoring as a team endeavor. I am a player on a student's team with the goal of academic success and increased intellectual understanding. This outcome is impossible without getting down to the student's level, utilizing age appropriate vocabulary, providing constructive criticism, and establishing their baseline. I have found that reviewing a student's past work...

...tutor students in writing, reading, essay editing, grammar and mechanics, college essays, literature, public speaking, test taking, and study skills. My passion for knowledge, my dedication to helping others, and my professional experience have allowed me to enhance understanding in students of all learning styles and at all levels of education. I persistently guide my students and bring out the best in them, and I thoroughly enjoy the opportunity to do so.

I am a retired elementary school teacher. I taught for the past 15 years in grades 3-6. I currently hold a Wisconsin State Teaching Licence for grades 1-6, and have completed a Master's Degree in Education in 2010. I enjoy working one-on-one with children and helping them reach their goals. ... Reading comprehension starts with understanding that reading requires more than just decoding words. It involves making meaning from the text. In order to do this,...

...During this time I've been active in the local communities, volunteering up to 10 hours per week. Much of my volunteer work has been focused on helping adult learners in Math and English as they progressed towards obtaining their GED and also helping young learners in the same subjects. I am a strong believer in not only learning the material at hand, but also developing a study strategy that will ensure long term success, regardless...

...a half before starting my family. I stayed home for 12 years, raising my 4 children until they all were in school. I went back to subbing last year in the Wauwatosa School District and LOVE working with a diverse group of children every day. I am very excited to work with students to help them be the best they can be. I know that not all children learn the way they are taught in...

...and should learn another language. I tutor Spanish (all levels) as well as ESL. As I tutor I am flexible and accommodating. I received my Bachelors in Education and Spanish from Concordia University. I then completed a Masters in Spanish Literature and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. I am currently enrolled in a program to receive a second Masters in Curriculum and Instruction also from UWM. Outside of teaching and being a student I enjoy traveling,...

...better with practice. My teaching philosophy is to encourage the student to be confident with the material versus striving for perfect memorization. Different individuals learn some things better than others and it is about finding a way to make that information important or real based on your personal memory recall. For example, do not ever make me change a tire... Though I have seen it done multiple times, I never had to do it myself...

...themselves in the classroom and outside of it. If I do my job correctly, my students will come to recognize that they do not need me to accomplish what they've set out to do. I have the pedigree to teach at the highest levels. I have a doctorate in Comparative Literature, I have been an instructor at the university level for eight years, I have taught internationally, and I have assisted students of all ages...

...earn a degree in Education so I could use my natural talents and passions together to work with any student that needed help. In 2014, I earned two degrees from the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee. Since then, I've worked as a certified Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction teacher. I've worked for schools in programs for At Risk, low engagement students and for schools with high achieving International Baccalaureate students. My previous experience in tutoring and...

...Education at Carroll University in Waukesha, Wisconsin with a minor in English. Since 2011, I have been sharing my love of learning and enriching the mind's of children in grades 4-8. I have taught in a 4th-5th grade multi-age classroom, and as a 7th grade Language Arts teacher. Reading, writing, and analytical thinking are my favorite subjects to tutor and talk about. In my free time, I enjoy reading fiction, playing with my dog Oreo,...

Helping students grow and achieve academic success is a passion of mine . I look forward to meeting and working with new students! I have been an elementary school teacher for nearly thirty years with a proven track record. When I'm not teaching or tutoring you can find me on the ballroom floor dancing up a storm.... I'd like to get to know the student's likes, dislikes, strengths, and weaknesses, so I do some informal assessing...

...of my two favorite subjects I would choose as my major in college. Although I decided to go with psychology in the end, math will always be a subject I enjoy. I began tutoring as a 3rd year student with UWM's Panther Academic Support Services and really enjoyed it. I love being able to share my enthusiasm for learning with others! My goal is to simplify problems for students and help them relate to the...

I am a rising junior studying International Business at George Washington University. I enjoy teaching others how to learn and have previous experience with tutoring in high school. I strive to find the best ways to teach each individual student so that they can achieve the highest intellect possible.

...I have a great passion for the humanities and consider education a remarkable gift and privilege which empowers its recipients to transform the world through their knowledge and ability to improve the lives of others. I myself am incredibly blessed to have been given the educational opportunities I've had, and am inspired to become the transformative educator for others that so many have been for me in my life. I would be more than happy...