Award-Winning History Tutors serving Madison, WI

...continued to tutor during my undergraduate studies, which was some of the most rewarding work I've ever done. My engineering background has allowed me to take a wide variety of math and science courses, including Caclulus, Physics, and Chemistry, a few of my favorite subjects to tutor. I enjoy helping students prepare for standardized tests, as these tests require not only knowledge, but quick thinking and strong decision making skills. During my free time, I...

...newer perspectives and ideologies that challenge my own beliefs, and there is no better setting for this than the classroom. Over the summer, I experienced this fully while teaching a self-designed history course as the views the students brought up were often different than mine and perspectives that I had never considered before clouded my mind. Pausing to rethink my own perspectives made me realize how much deeper I could go into the subject matter,...

...pursuing a career in casting and producing theater. Although I have found my passion in the arts, I find great fulfillment tutoring math and science, because I think it's important for students to know they can succeed in these challenging subjects. I seek to develop an individual learning plan for each student, discovering the tools that will best help them succeed. My previous private tutoring clients have gone on to graduate at the top of...

...Student studying Marriage and Family Therapy at Edgewood College. I have several years of tutoring experience, with an exceptional track record regarding student success. I have assisted students in Philosophy, Geological Science, general college writing, and career search skills, including resumes and cover letters. I strongly believe that students who feel comfortable while studying will be the students who maximize their academic success. By developing a tutor-student relationship centered on trust, as well as working...

I'm a lifelong educator, former professor and counselor who believes in the importance of fostering and cultivating individual strengths and interests in order to address areas of need.

...I have been teaching for 43 years but I am no less passionate now than I was when I started. I care about helping each student in their personal journeys in life and I am devoted to see each student succeed. I have a BA in History from UCLA and a Masters in Education from Stanford. I have taught in the public and private sector at the High School level and am currently teaching graduate...

...and skill with minority, special needs, and at-risk students. Similarly, I extended my experiences teaching secondary social sciences in Wisconsin. Again, the demographic was predominantly special needs and students at risk. Licenses and certifications are essential elements of any teacher's portfolio. Experience gives life to the titles; however, the skill to build functional and compassionate relationships makes a teacher. Above all else, a teacher must be genuine and connect with a student in a way...

...place to gain understanding, I have a variety of supplemental materials, a knowledge of a huge grade level span of materials, and a way to make it interesting because I love it and understand that not everyone does. I also have great English, Reading, and Grammar skills. I think that comes from all of the papers I wrote when studying Social Sciences and History! I am effective in helping students prepare for standardized tests such...

...substitute teacher at a private school. For the past several years I have also worked as a bookkeeper and I currently working in the finance office at a school. So, I am equipped to help students with finance and with computer application. With whatever I teach though, I believe that I should not instruct just for the purpose of people of obtaining knowledge so they can pass a test. I want knowledge that I give...

...concepts into manageable parts, then gradually building complexity as students gain understanding. I prioritize open communication through virtual platforms and tailor my approach to meet each student's unique needs, encouraging them to explore different avenues for learning and to choose methods that best support their educational growth and experience. When I'm not teaching, I enjoy reading science fiction novels, sessions of Dungeons and Dragons, and playing story driven video games. I also love adding to...

...4 in High School and tested out of Freshman Spanish and was able to take Spanish 2 at Texas Christian University, where I started my college education. I feel quite comfortable working with students in Spanish 1 and 2. I enjoy working with students helping them to learn new things and better understand new concepts. Sometimes students need extra attention and extra explanation to understand new things. I enjoy taking problems apart to make each...

Hello! My name is Sierra Grim. I am originally from the Land of Enchantment aka New Mexico but migrated to Wisconsin where I completed my Master's Degree in Nutritional Sciences just this past Spring. I have lived in Germany for 9 months working as a US Fulbright Research Scholar. I have been known for my fun personality and excitement to learn new information and am passionate to help students like yourself master these difficult concepts!...

...and in the interim I've had a couple positions. I work for a pharmaceutical testing company right now, after a stint with Epic. When I grew up on the East Coast, I was fortunate enough to receive a good SAT I score, and SAT II scores. This really opened a lot of doors for me, both in terms of admissions and financial aid. My goal is to help my students meet whatever goals they have-...

...If you need help with learning a new language, I also have 6 years of experience learning French and 4 years of Spanish. When I was a student, school did not come easily to me. My love of learning and asking for help when I needed it most allowed me to succeed through receiving both a bachelors and my masters degree in multicultural education. In addition to teaching the content, I want to pass onto...

Graduate of Temple University with a Bachelor of Sciences in Mathematics and a minor in Spanish Language. Throughout high school and university, my educational passions were sparked by a handful of dedicated tutors, professors, and teachers. It is my philosophy to pass on the passion for learning that was instilled in me by my mentors.

...medical school application. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about MCAT tutoring. I took the MCAT in January 2022 and can truly relate to students going through the stressful experience of preparing medical school applications. I would love to take advantage of my teaching and tutoring experience in college, and recent experience applying to med school, to guide and help students going through this application process.

...I sometimes try my hand at writing short stories or poetry. I also frequently play musical instruments and listen to music. I play the guitar, mandolin, and trumpet and sometimes the keyboards or bass guitar. My favorite genres to listen to are jazz, progressive rock, folk, classic rock, and classical music. Some of my favorite bands and composers are King Crimson, Pink Floyd, Yes, Sun Ra, Miles Davis, Paul Simon, Led Zeppelin, and many others.

...am passionate about helping students who have a poor relationship with learning and only find it boring. Education should be about discovery and empowerment; it should never feel discouraging. As a tutor, I give tutees as much power and choice as possible in order to help them become independent learners. My teaching style revolves around their learning style and needs. In my free time, I love to read and spend time with my family and...

I am currently a student at the University of Wisconsin - Madison studying Personal Finance. I can tutor in a wide variety of subjects but I'm most passionate about English, writing, and reading comprehension. I believe that strong literacy skills can improve performance across all subjects. I also do test prep for the ACT. I understand how nerve-racking standardized testing can be so I focus on test taking strategies as well as analytical skills. When...

...throughout the UW System in promoting equitable policies and programs for people with disabilities. I have employed my knowledge of learning principles to become a well-respected and highly rated presenter at higher education institutions and national conferences. I would now like to help students with their learning by being a tutor. I have experienced the power of education and I fell like this will allow me to help others experience this too.