Award-Winning ACT Reading Tutors in Milwaukee, 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...

...and aspire to pursue an M.Ed in Secondary Education in the near future. I have a great passion for the humanities and consider education a remarkable gift and privilege which empowers its recipients to transform the world through their knowledge and ability to improve the lives of others. I myself am incredibly blessed to have been given the educational opportunities I've had, and am inspired to become the transformative educator for others that so many...

"Any fool can know. The point is to understand." -Albert Einstein... To date, I have found that it is best to view tutoring as a team endeavor. I am a player on a student's team with the goal of academic success and increased intellectual understanding. This outcome is impossible without getting down to the student's level, utilizing age appropriate vocabulary, providing constructive criticism, and establishing their baseline. I have found that reviewing a student's past work...

...of Science. Previously, I have tutored elementary-high school students in math and reading and assisted with ACT prep for high 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,...

...younger siblings, to running study groups in high school, I never tired of the joys of teaching and learning. It was a natural fit that I pursued a degree in Education and became a licensed teacher. I received my Bachelor's of Science in Elementary Education at Carroll University in Waukesha, Wisconsin with a minor in English. Since 2011, I have been sharing my love of learning and enriching the mind's of children in grades 4-8....

...but I took a greater interest in them during high school. I attended a private school where I was given the opportunity to discover a large range of topics I had never thought about pursuing, such as engineering and biomedical sciences. In college, I earned my Bachelor of Arts degree in Linguistics, while minoring in Arabic and gaining a certificate in Middle Eastern and North African studies. During this period, I started tutoring at my...

I am a current Master's Student studying Philosophy with a wide range of academic interests. I graduated with General Honors from the University of Chicago in 2018 with degrees in Statistics and East Asian Languages and Civilizations. I enjoy helping students achieve their full potential and primarily tutor standardized tests and college prep. Outside of tutoring I spend my time reading and playing board games.

...Barksdale Honors College. I graduated Salutatorian of my high school after attending a STEM elementary and middle school. I have a strong background in the STEM subjects as I have always enjoyed the intricacies of them. I approach tutoring sessions with an open mind and encourage the students to lead the discussion about where they are struggling. If a student is unsure I am always willing to dive-in and determine where to...

...whose ages ranged from 3 to 15 - at a time. I spent two years tutoring SAT Verbal, Writing and Reading Comp strategies at Karen Dillard's College Prep. I also privately tutored my peers in Spanish while I was an undergraduate at the University of Dallas. One-on-one tutoring provides students with an opportunity to receive the extra instruction and attention that they don't always receive in a classroom setting. There is nothing more frustrating than...

...Literature. While at university I studied abroad twice - attending Aix-Marseille University for six months and attending the Institut de Touraine French Language Program for three months. After graduating I worked as a substitute teacher - my first three months I taught any and every subject from the elementary through high school level. Then I transitioned to teaching high school Chemistry and Biology for four months as the full time teacher. I often hosted after...

I have been tutoring since 2008. I've helped 1000+ students to improve their understanding in general chemistry, biology (especially in genetics, anatomy, and microbiology), most physics courses, organic chemistry, math (algebra, geometry, and pre-calc), ACT, GRE, DAT, MCAT, and other test prep. I have a level 1 & 2 tutor certification from the College Learning and Reading Association. I offer one-on-one, small group, and online tutoring.

...with their homework. Assisting them in learning a concept made me happier than just about anything else. I knew when I went to college that I loved helping people and wanted to do that for the rest of my life. I set out to earn a degree in Education so I could use my natural talents and passions together to work with any student that needed help. In 2014, I earned two degrees from the...

...Arizonans don't know what a cheese curd is.) I love learning about anything and everything, but my greatest passion lies somewhere between math, computer science, and linguistics. I've enjoyed helping and tutoring others since I was young -- probably influenced by my family of teachers. I find there is an important creative aspect to most academic subjects that often gets overlooked, especially in math. I try to incorporate this into my tutoring because it really...

I believe that all students are capable of success, and success happens when a teacher and a student do everything necessary to meet in the middle. I believe that the formula for success includes a lot of encouragement, student AND teacher accountability, and a healthy dose of constructive criticism. ... I believe that all students are capable of achieving success, especially if they are in a warm, encouraging, and rigorous environment.... In a first session with...

I have been in education for the better part of 20 years and enjoy helping students develop their potential as well as become life long learners. One of my strengths is helping students connect with their material in a practical and meaningful way. I have worked with students of diverse backgrounds and needs and I am very comfortable working with any students.... I believe in addressing a student's needs in a way that is both practical...

...Neuroscience and Business. As a high school student, I was given the opportunity to tutor young African refugees in the city of Milwaukee through the Pan-African Community Association. I really enjoyed this experience, and it caused me to seek out ways to continue helping others with their education. At the University of Notre Dame, I also tutor Organic Chemistry. I hope to go to medical school someday, so my favorite subjects are the sciences. I...

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...was a tutor for three years, mainly teaching various english and literature classes. I currently tutor for the ACT, with a specialty in English and Reading. I like these subjects because they are so commonly used in every day life, and I feel that I have very effective strategies that will help a student succeed in these subject areas. I took the ACT three times, so I feel very familiar with the test taking experience...

...liberal arts college located in Massachusetts. I have worked with a wide range of clients, from elementary school students in my rural hometown, to urban high school students in an overseas territory of France in the Indian Ocean, to homeless and low-income adults in San Francisco, and I have enjoyed learning from them as much as they have learned from me. I am currently working as a youth mentor at an alternative charter high school...