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

...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 I learned those skills from two of the greatest teachers I ever...

...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, classic rock, and classical music. Some of my favorite bands and composers...

...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 the needs of all my clients. I look forward to meeting...

...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 my students. When I'm not teaching, I love playing ultimate frisbee, reading, playing board games, going for walks, and hanging out...

...me because children are important to me. 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...

...assisted students in 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...

...mathematics. After graduating, I took a gap 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...

...and the Classics) and writing and editing; 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...

I am an experienced tutor and an aspiring historian. I hope to pursue graduate school in the next couple years, but I also love children. I've tutored children in both elementary school and high school, and love connecting curriculum to their experiences and current events. My hobbies are vegan cooking and baking and taking care of my cat, Jiji.

...in the arts including voice, music, and theatre, and I also enjoy tutoring a myriad of other subjects. I am comfortable working with students of different ages and backgrounds and often vary my teaching methods in order to best benefit each student and their learning strategies. I am passionate about helping students achieve their own individual goals, and I encourage long-term educational growth by finding the balance between encouraging and challenging students in lessons. I...

...in high school math, personal finance, and elementary music and computer classes. I have managed tutors as a Director of Education for Sylvan Learning Center. In that role I curated curriculum in academic skill development, study skills, and test preparation which I individualized according to each student's needs. And finally, I have developed test preparation curriculum as well as computer and music class curriculum. I look forward to helping you or your family achieve success!

...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 memes. I love learning...

...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 challenge what and how I am learning. I am grateful for the opportunity to encourage, challenge, and inspire students to grow...

I'm a recent grad from Northwestern (B.A. in Theatre and Economics) who loves teaching and learning. I love helping other people achieve their goals and helping students find ways to be their best selves. Excited to meet and work with Chicagoland's students!... First sessions always start with discussion of a subject's foundations. If we nail these, the rest of the learning becomes ten times easier.... I'm big on listening. It's my job to hear what a...

...why that word means what it means, 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...

..."I believe in you" to their students. 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....

...providing Hispanic high schoolers with appropriate coping mechanisms for cultural stress. These experiences helped me understand what teaching practices can act as deterrents for students; this newfound understanding, paired with my English and Spanish writing skills and knowledge of various subjects and tests like AP English exams, give me a lot to pass on to potential students. I enjoy weightlifting, dancing, singing and movie-watching, and I can promise to always have a good movie/book/song recommendation...

...SAT and ACT reading and writing, and AP test prep. Additionally, I have professional experience tutoring elementary and middle school students in phonics, reading, writing, and all aspects of literacy. After graduating from college, I served for one year as an AmeriCorps Literacy VISTA (Volunteer in Service to America) in a low-income after-school program. During that service year, I created and implemented grade-level literacy assessments and a tutoring program for which I recruited, trained, and...

...little tips and tricks that aren't necessarily taught to the larger class. I believe that having this experience as the pupil allows me to be an even more effective tutor. So, why do I tutor? As I mentioned above, I love knowledge. I love sharing knowledge. But most of all, I love helping students learn to love what they're doing. Frequently, when a student reaches the point with a tutor where they begin noticing that...