Award-Winning History Tutors serving University of Wisconsin-Madison, WI

...outside of my academic pursuits. I enjoy reading a variety of genres especially science fiction, fantasy, weird fiction, and all sorts of non-fiction. 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...

...in New York City 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...

...government and management. I have a masters degree in public policy from the University of Northern Iowa and a masters degree in business administration from Texas A&M. I also hold a bachelors degree in political science. I have worked in the public and non-profits sectors for the majority of my professional life, mostly in city...

...Schools in the Madison area. I also taught English in Taiwan, working with Pre-K-Elementary School age children. I love to learn as I have been taking college level courses for over a decade. I was highly influenced by a high school teacher that believed in me. My goal working in education is to make that...

...I became interested in working with students with learning disabilities as I was very successful in teaching these students. It created a desire to gain greater insight in all aspects of learning, which was the area of focus for my graduate program in learning disabilities. For the last 30 years, I have been working at...

...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- whether it's improving on several sections of a standardized test, prepping for an AP exam or maybe some classroom work,...

...and tutoring allows me to share that passion with others. I first got into tutoring through a volunteer program in high school, and I 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...

...analyzing different solutions to the same problem help me understand people better as I get some insight into their thinking, which helps in building strong relationships. This also makes the tutoring less about trying to memorize concepts to pass a test, but to properly engage with the content, so that it can further be shared...

I believe in you! So there is no reason why you shouldn't! I am here to help you navigate your way through the educational process. I have over two decades of educational experience (teaching, tutoring and administration). My strengths are communication and patience. I'm happy to go at your pace.

...local elementary school working with ESL students and students with special needs. At the same time, I worked as a peer tutor at Vassar's Writing Center. I have a lso taught middle school science and math over the summer through Breakthrough Greater Boston, a program working to close the opportunity gap by supporting low income...

...interests and tailoring lessons to meet your specific concerns and goals! I am very energetic in my teaching style and try to get my students to gain confidence through speaking and writing as much as possible. I will help you develop your potential and also to realize that you already know much more than you...

...digging deep into high-interest texts. As a former admissions employee, I know how to make your personal statement stand out from the other applicants. 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...

...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 that demonstrates to the student they are important, capable, and entitled to the instructor's best...

...of humans just like us that had the same problems and interests as we have today. I am fascinated and inspired by their stories. 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...

...at the Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery, and volunteered with an after-school engineering club at the Goodman Center. I also held the position of Resident Assistant for two years with University Housing, where I served as an academic and mental health resource for seventy-eight first year students. I tutor all grade level science courses and I...

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.

...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 through problems at the students' pace, I am confident in my ability to assist in many students' academic success. I...

...encourage us to examine the world around us in ways we otherwise might not have which I find endlessly fascinating and immensely beneficial to our own personal development as thinkers and learners. Outside of academics I enjoy games of all sorts (especially dungeons and dragons!), taking walks with my tiny dog Leeloo, and writing novels...

...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 I'm not tutoring, I like...

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.