Award-Winning ACT Tutors in Waukesha, WI

My name is Cortney and I hope to share my love of learning with my students. My interests vary widely, but my expertise includes Art History (of which I am a Ph.D. student), SAT and ACT prep, college prep, reading and writing. I am also proficient in mathematics up to college algebra. ... I make it a priority to help my students identify their learning style and then show them appropriate techniques to improve their study...

...to ensure that you will truly UNDERSTAND the rationale for each step of the problem-solving method. MCAT sessions will emphasize practice with real AAMC passages as well as reviewing concepts. I will teach you tips, tricks, strategies, and patterns to watch out for that I have combed years of AAMC material to find. Step 1...

...pursue a master's degree in Ancient History, Archaeology and Art of the Mediterranean from the University of Pavia in Italy. All of these invaluable experiences both in and out of the classroom have not only broadened my understanding of diverse cultures but have also given me the opportunity to learn multiple curriculums and pedagogical practices...

...a Youth Organizer, and with Milwaukee County as a Juvenile Probation Officer. I have worked with a diverse array of youth in various settings in and out of the classroom. Working with youth is a passion of mine just like geography, English, and Spanish. In my spare time I enjoy camping, hiking, running, lifting weights,...

...language in a way that suits your learning style best. In the past, I have been a teacher at a learning center for students ages 3+, teaching them in mathematics and English reading. As a teacher, I was able to acquire the skills of adapting my teaching style to individualize and meet a student's specific...

...have experience giving flute lessons, and did some tutoring in high school which included editing essays and helping with algebra, pre-calculus, and calculus AB. I definitely enjoy tutoring for math the most, but I would love to do ACT tutoring as well! In my free time I enjoy playing piano as well as flute, and...

...school students. I am most passionate about mathematics and standardized test prep as I had struggled through those experiences myself and love helping others excel in these difficult departments. I believe gaining a solid understanding of a topic is critical to the long term success of all students. In my free time, I enjoy running,...

...sources, and proofreading! Proofreading and dialoging with students about their papers is, for me, the most joyful and fruitful part of the writing process. Far from being the mundane task of searching for typos of which it is usually thought, this is the part of the writing process where the core of the paper is...

...of 300 from Waukesha West High School with a 36 on my ACT and 11 "5"s on various AP tests. While at West, I competed nationally in Academic Decathlon while setting state records in Economics and Mathematics. Now, I am pursuing a Math/Stats & Computer Science B.A. at Carleton College. I love learning and helping...

...more in a Chinese high school. My primary area of interest is language, having studied Chinese and German as an undergraduate and Applied- and General Linguistics as a graduate student. But the beautiful thing about studying language as a phenomenon is that it opens the door for you to investigate just about anything else, since...

...the largest reason a student doesn't like any given subject is that it hasn't been explained properly. Not understanding a subject matter, especially math, can lead to major frustration. I believe that given the right amount of help any student can start to enjoy the subject matter and enjoy learning in general.... The best way for a student to learn is to do the problems or examples themselves. The tutor can help explain and walk the...

...aspirations of going to medical school and hope to start in the fall of 2016. In my free time I enjoy training for strongman and Olympic weightlifting competitions. My next competition is a Strongman competition held in Minneapolis in late September. Last year in this competition I placed 4th overall, taking first place in both...

...are the sciences and medicineI tutor life sciences, chemistry, organic chemistry, physics, mathematics, anatomy, physiology, etc. I can also help with standardized testing, specifically ACT or MCAT preparation. Outside of school, I really enjoy reading, running and going on adventurous backpacking trips with friends. I have a passion for teaching; I really enjoy working with...

...I received my Bachelor's Degree in Liberal Arts with a Minor in English. I also completed my Reading Certification from Viterbo University. Helping students gain confidence in the area of academics is a great part of my passion. In my experience with helping struggling students improve, I work exceptionally hard to provide strategies and engaging...

I work both professionally and personally to stimulate curiosity and creativity in the hearts and minds of young people who are able to see that spark and run with it.

...subjects that I enjoy teaching the most include STEM and standardized test preparation. In the past, I have helped students improve their performance on college admissions exams by up to 200 points. I also have a few years of experience teaching virtually. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you're interested in scheduling a session!

...open and transparent; I am willing to address any issue with an open mind and I try to develop strategies that play to a student's strengths. I would like to think I am very approachable and personable, and I have had very positive experiences with many students in the past using this philosophy. Outside of...

...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 material. I hope to take away any apprehension students may have towards a given subject, and maybe even turn that...

...I like to take a deep dive into what my students know and are comfortable with, starting simple and moving forward only when I am sure they understand the topic. I believe that repetition is the key to understanding, and that getting out of one's comfort zone by answering questions solving problems will produce results...

...the Humanities with a focus on English and the Classics. I've worked with young children before (most recently at the Jewish Community Center's Rainbow Day Camp in Wisconsin, as a camp counselor for children between four and six), but I am also happy to work with high school and college students, particularly with regards to...