Award-Winning AP English Literature and Composition Tutors serving Madison, WI

...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 I learned those skills from two of the greatest teachers I ever had -- my mom for math, and...

...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, classic rock, and classical music. Some of my favorite bands and composers are King Crimson, Pink Floyd, Yes, Sun...

...Philosophy, Geological Science, general college writing, and career search skills, including 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 look forward to working together toward your academic success!

...year to work at a tech company and finish my medical school application. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about MCAT tutoring. I took the MCAT in January 2022 and can truly relate to students going through the stressful experience of preparing medical school applications. I would love to take advantage of my teaching and tutoring experience in college, and recent experience applying to med school, to guide and...

...of color. In the past three years, I have worked one-on-one with students in public schools as a special education aide at the elementary school and high school levels. Though I enjoy tutoring a range of subjects, I have a special love for teaching writing because it is so powerful for students to find their voices and express themselves. As a tutor, I am a calm and optimistic person who enjoys building deep relationships with...

...Children deserve the opportunity to be themselves without judgement or fear. My priority will always be my students. My job is to create a great experience for them, and my evaluations will be based on how each project goes. I would offer the opportunity for families and students to fill out a survey or evaluation at the end of each project and semester so that I can learn what is working for my students individually....

...if it be creative, academic, admission essays or just a run of the mill english paper. I'm passionate about these subjects because I believe that the power to make a difference starts with the written word; in understanding it and being able to pragmatically put it into use. No meaningful change can happen without the ability to properly articulate one's thoughts and feelings by way of the written word. And I try to instill that...

...student at Illinois State University, where I study Communication. I currently work both as a 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...

...Each student learns best in different ways. I love discovering what helps each individual and tailoring my instruction accordingly. Seeing exactly where a student is making an error is like gold to me because then I know precisely what I need to re-teach or explain in another way. In addition to tutoring, I am a certified teacher with classroom teaching experience in high school math, personal finance, and elementary music and computer classes. I have...

...from Brigham Young University with a B.S. in English Education. I currently work as a high school English teacher in Madison, Wisconsin! I am currently certified to teach English at the 6th through 12th grade level. I have taught both in -person and online courses. You can see examples of my lessons (some including videos!) at msjibson.tumblr.com. When I am not working, I enjoy reading, biking, and meandering around the internet in search of great...

...have been tutoring and teaching English, writing, literature, reading, ESL, music, and the humanities and social sciences for nine years now. I have a bachelors degree in Philosophy and Music Theory, and I have an MA in English, with an emphasis in Writing, Rhetoric, and Discourse studies. I also have an MA Certificate in TESOL (teaching ESL). In addition, I consider myself a amateur historian and horticulturalist. I have an unending desire to learn and...

...on their own and develop their critical thinking skills. As a tutor, I structure my teaching around the student's individual interests and needs. For example, one 6th grade student loved to perform onstage, so we wrote a play to explore theme, plot, and dialogue. My favorite subjects to tutor are reading, writing, English and American history. In my free time, I teach yoga and write creative non-fiction. I love cooking, eating, and travel.

...scholar of the Western canon, greatly influenced by great thinkers and writers of the past such as Plato, Virgil, Aquinas, and Anselm. I love to read and to discuss what I've read, and I heartily appreciate a good philosophical argument. Extracurricularly, I write musicals, one of which premiered at Yale last year, and attend Yale Political Union meetings to debate the pros and cons of various fiscal and social policies until the crack of dawn.

...the University of Arizona in 2015, with my B.A. in English and a minor in Classics. I have three and a half years of experience tutoring high school and college students, in a wide variety of subjects, including ACT, SAT, and GRE test prep, as well as many topics in the humanities. I challenge my students to push themselves beyond what they thought possible, and I am always happy to help them with any need.

...Throughout my career, when I have challenged my students, they have risen to meet it and walked away from the experience glowing with pride. I have directed middle school students performing Shakespeare and watched them go above and beyond to create a beautiful production. I have confronted a reading group with a book two years above their reading levels and seen them respond by growing rapidly as readers. When we expect greatness from our students,...

...or what an equation is actually depicting is worth the extra effort. Besides test-prep I think I can be a great help in writing and editing, as I have experience in everything from short, timed essays such as the SAT essay, to college essays, to research papers such as the IB Extended Essay. I am fully fluent in Spanish for anyone who wishes to communicate in or practice the language. Outside of school, I enjoy...

...in Taipei, Taiwan, and two years teaching creative writing to undergraduates at the University of Notre Dame. As someone who has studied Mandarin Chinese for three years, I understand the difficulty of acquiring a new language and the importance of immersion in the language as opposed to rote memorization of vocabulary words. I also believe that presenting arguments in a clear, well-structured, organized manner will improve any essay, regardless of the subject.

...at Washington University in St. Louis - Tutoring expertise in Algebra, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Economics, Psychology, English, SAT and Study Skills/Organization - Particularly passionate about all topics related to STEM and Study Skills/Time Management - Adaptive and efficient tutor who uses examples and repetition to promote progress and learning - Past experience working with students diagnosed with ADHD and other disabilities that affect learning - Lived in Connecticut (13 years) and Shanghai (5 years) -...

...and public health. I feel that my artistic practice has shaped my teaching, pushing me to take a creative, non-rigid approach to education -- I believe in working closely with my students to create individualized plans that cater to their specific learning needs. I specialize in tutoring middle/high school math (pre-algebra thru pre-calc) and test prep (SAT, ACT, and PSAT.) I am also comfortable tutoring middle/high school reading, essay writing, vocabulary, and computer science. In...

...College of Education, where I am a student in the Reading & Literacy program. Currently, I am an elementary and middle school teacher in New York City. I have experience working with diverse student populations and believe that all students can become lifelong learners regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, or socioeconomic status. As a former fifth grade teacher and current fourth grade teacher, I have experience teaching math, writing, reading, science, and social studies. My...