Award-Winning Middle School Math Tutors for Students in Madison, WI

...challenges independently. I have many hobbies 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 or bass guitar. My favorite genres to listen to are jazz, progressive rock, folk,...

I connect with people best through sharing ideas. The majority of my spare time is spent trying to simplify or find alternate proofs of basic theorems to make them more intuitive.... Focusing on beauty solves many problems a teacher faces. If I am attending a lecture about The Great Gatsby, I will be eager if the speaker tells of the beauty she sees, rather than a quick and dirty type of analysis. I regularly talk to...

...modified with Leadership. Valedictorian of my high school in New Mexico, I attended Dartmouth with the aspiration of becoming a mathematician before finding my passion in the theater. I'm now living 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...

...to AP Spanish. Most recently, I worked in an elementary school doing homework support and am very familiar with K-5th curriculums. This allows me to identify and fill gaps that elementary students might have in any subject including math. I took the ACT in high school and have worked with high schoolers to test prep so I have a lot of experience with the test and know the best test taking methods to help students...

...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- whether it's improving on several sections of a standardized test, prepping for an AP...

...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, pushing me to challenge my students equally. I currently tutor math and computer science as part of the GUTS program, and analyzing different solutions to the same problem help me understand people...

...in Elementary Education. Over two semesters, I approximately 308 hours of experience in elementary and middle school classrooms where I observed, taught some lessons, and helped wherever I was needed. I tutor both Elementary and Middle School Science, math, Social Studies, English, and reading. I love tutoring in science and reading because I am a bookworm that thinks science rules! I believe that every student can succeed in their goals, intrinsic motivation is extremely powerful,...

I am a former middle school math teacher who is now pursuing a different career. I have a degree in secondary mathematics from the University of Kansas and am looking to stay up to date with my teaching/tutoring skills just in case a trip back to the classroom is in my future. I also coached cross country, volleyball, basketball, and track during my tenure.

...game. Working on a graduate degree in Psychology has certainly helped me get into the minds of the psychometricians who make these tests. There are a number of strategies beyond just the test material that I work on with those whom I tutor to ensure their best performance come test day. It is my goal that each of my students believes that he couldn't have performed any better when he finishes the exam. The worst...

Hardworking, dedicated, and willing to learn with the student. Tutoring specializations in algebra, geometry, calculus I(AB) and Python programming language

...statistics, college algebra, and finite mathematics. I have helped students of all mathematical abilities from the strong to the very weak. I can adapt my teaching/tutoring to fit the ability of the student so they can get the most out of this experience. I have taught/tutored many ages. I am a certified mathematics teacher. My license is for secondary education which means ages 10-21. I have been tutoring in Varsity Tutors for over a year...

...a focus on Business Communication. While I was a student a tutored and taught PreK to 12 students for 3 years and adults for 2 years. I enjoy tutoring a broad range of subjects, but I am most passionate about technology-related subjects like programming. Technology is everywhere in our daily lives so having a foundation in programming, for example, sets up your plans for success regardless of your chosen career path. I have a hybrid...

I have taught formally for over 15 years. I am passionate about helping students understand what they are learning--from math to reading/language arts to ESL to Spanish and everything in between. I believe that all students can learn and use many strategies to help students grasp what they are learning.

...senior at Liberty University, earning my bachelor of science in psychology. I am in the honors program with a GPA of 3.97 and am a National Merit Finalist as a result of my PSAT and SAT scores from high school. I hope to pursue a master of science degree in occupational therapy beginning in the summer of 2020. I enjoy providing individualized attention and personal instruction to help students who might otherwise struggle to understand...

...a high school teacher that believed in me. My goal working in education is to make that change in a student's educational journey by believing in them. I have recently begun hiking the Ice Age Trail which totals over 100 miles. It may take a while to complete, but the outdoor activity is amazing year-round. I am completing my second Bachelor's Degree as well. When I have any spare time I find myself reading and...

...passionate about math and computer science, leading me to pick this major and these topics to tutor. However, I excel most at test prep and filling in any knowledge gaps. I have taken many standardized tests throughout my education on a wide range of topics, leading to a deep understanding of how to study and retain information. I have worked with many students throughout my education, leading me to understand better ways to help others....

...new industries, new terms, new people. It's a wonderful job because it makes me a permanent student of the world, but I miss interacting with young students. I love teaching because I love learning, and I want to help other people find that same love of learning that I had growing up, because that guides me through life. I especially enjoy teaching writing and math. I'm sure this is heavily influenced by the fact that...

...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 like playing Ultimate, reading, and playing an occasional game of Cribbage with friends and...

I find joy in helping students meet their educational needs and helping them succeed wherever their learning takes them. As Albert Einstein indicated, "Education is not the learning of facts but the training of the mind to think." To think about your thinking is the key to education and represents my goal as a tutor. You see, critical-thinking is the pathway to engaged learning.

...and I'm a medical physicist working in Radiation Oncology. I completed my PhD in Medical Physics at the University of Wisconsin Madison in 2022 and graduated with a degree in Nuclear Engineering from the University of Michigan in 2018. I have been tutoring for over 13 years! I've tutored a large range of ages (ages 5-40+!) and specialize in math and physics! I love finding each students unique learning style and helping them achieve in...