Award-Winning Phonics Tutors serving Madison, WI

...private tutor for high school/AP English, ACT prep, SAT prep, and as a graduate teaching assistant at my university. I have several years of tutoring and teaching experience working with clients from a variety of backgrounds and with a variety of goals and challenges, and I have used that experience to develop the strongest pedagogy possible, in order to accommodate the needs of all my clients. I look forward to meeting and working with your...

...to thesis writing seniors. After graduation, I taught English as a Second Language to 450 6th-8th graders at a public school in India for a year. While in India I also worked at a local non-profit, teaching basic literacy skills to disadvantaged young girls. I love teaching reading and writing, which luckily is involved in almost every subject! I am passionate about helping students who have a poor relationship with learning and only find it...

...fluent in Spanish. This experience allows me to tutor a wide range of subjects from reading comprehension and English grammar 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...

...Sixth Grade. I teach all subject areas and am involved with our Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Science Curriculum which is engineering based on STEM practices. I am an avid reader and like reading instruction. My favorite books are the "Harry Potter" and "Percy Jackson" Series. Although, my favorite book is "My Side of the Mountain" written by Jean Craighead George. I also enjoy teaching anything with technology whether it be an iPad, Chromebook, or...

Together we will learn in a relaxed and calm environment. I love to laugh and bring humor into the classroom. Be prepared to work hard and have fun. Learning is a great adventure. Let's explore together.

...with those who have a variety of additional special needs. I believe that all students have the potential to achieve, and I tailor my instruction to allow each individual student to reach their highest potential. I have worked one-on-one with many students and enjoy that setting because it allows me to focus all my energy on making sure that one student learns the information needed. Through teaching, I have learned to be flexible and how...

...what it's like to be a student; I used to hate math, and in high school my grades were barely passable. The key to learning and succeeding is not only to have a desire to learn, but to have a teacher that can match your learning style. I like to take time to get to know who I'm working with so that I can build a bond and match my abilities to my students' needs....

...University. My main areas of interest in this tutoring position are in reading and general mathematics for elementary and middle grade students. My approach is to begin by assessing needs of the student. Sometimes this is done informally and other times it is more of a formal, written process. Once we understand needs, then we can make a plan for moving forward. Outside of education, I play guitar and steel guitar and restore old pinball...

...new 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...

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.

...tutoring style is based on encouragement and asking lots of questions. My goal is to give my students the tools they need to significantly improve their work by effectively maximizing their personal gifts and knowledge. My first meeting with you will include a conversation about the most effective studying styles for you, because every student is different! I am an avid reader and always have a new favorite book to recommend to my friends, and...

...do. It underpins all future learning. I believe every student CAN learn to read, given the right instruction and instructor. I am a special education teacher who has taught many children over my career with learning challenges. I use phonics heavily in my reading instruction as this is where I have typically found the most need. My masters degree also focused on the effectiveness of phonics instruction for elementary-aged students. I like to think that...

...pre-service teaching years, I was heavily involved in tutoring opportunities and after-school homework assistance programs. I firmly believe that each student should have the opportunity to succeed with the support of their tutor, parents or guardians, and classroom teachers. This network of individuals, strong communication, and attainable goals are the key to success. I want my students to feel proud of their accomplishments after challenging themselves to attain their goals. In my spare time, I...

...I absolutely love to teach. I laugh every single day and learn something new each day. I am experienced with helping student a variety of subject matter, including reading, writing, math, science, and social studies. What I love about tutoring is that I can help students one-on-one and provide individualized lesson plans specifically for that student. Please contact me to help you with your area of need. I love finding fun and unique lesson plans...

Hi! My name is Patrick, and I'm currently a neuroscience/psychology researcher at UW Madison. Teaching is one of my passions - I love being able to help students learn and understand class material.

...point in life where learning isn't important. I have experience in a mix of subject areas, including a BA in Psychology and an MA in Industrial Organizational Psychology. My goal is to always be able to individualize learning to each person. It's important to me to teach to where someone is, not where anything thinks they should be. With that, I like to combine my knowledge of learning styles and adult learning theory to be...

Hello there! My brother always said I would end up a teacher one day, and here I am! I want to help every student find their voice and be effective communicators. I have a passion for the English language in all its forms. I am always learning and growing, and I fundamentally believe you have to teach in order to keep growing. I look forward to exploring the power of language with you. Sincerely, Scarlet.

...high school and middle school students in math, science, reading, and history, as well as helping my students prepare for AP and college entrance tests. In my tutoring sessions, I aim to tailor the tutee's time to their own learning style, rather than just a "one-size-fits-all" mentality. Over time, I like to really get to know my students so that I can really get to a point where we don't need to meet! As counter-intuitive...

...hear. Knowing this has assisted me in teaching by lessening my frustration with students who may be having difficulty grasping concepts. I stopped blaming myself and stopped blaming the student and started to rethink about concept and material presentation. My goal is to create 'life- long learners'. Mrs. Palzskill was able to bring out the best in her students by presenting material in such a way that each student, at any level, desired to go...

...bass guitar for the past year. I have experience teaching both children and adults, and I enjoy working with any student who is in need of educational enrichment. My teaching philosophy is that I am a coach, mentor, and resource to my students. My responsibility is to help them build independent confidence and mastery over their academic pursuits. In addition to being a tutor, I am a working musician. I also enjoy spending time with...