Award-Winning Elementary Math Tutors for Students in Waukesha, WI

...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....

...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 others learn, and I live for those "ah-ha!" moments, both the ones I experience myself and those I experience through others.

I am a retired elementary school teacher. I taught for the past 15 years in grades 3-6. I currently hold a Wisconsin State Teaching Licence for grades 1-6, and have completed a Master's Degree in Education in 2010. I enjoy working one-on-one with children and helping them reach their goals. ... Reading comprehension starts with understanding that reading requires more than just decoding words. It involves making meaning from the text. In order to do this,...

...Clinical Psychology PhD program. I love psychology, math, learning new things, and working with people. As a junior in high school, I was taking AP Psychology and Pre-calculus, trying to decide which of my two favorite subjects I would choose as my major in college. Although I decided to go with psychology in the end,...

...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...

...upper level mathematics and physics courses such as Calculus, Linear Algebra, Multivariable Calculus, Modern Physics, and Electronics. Of all the subjects that I have tutored, I am most passionate about Physics. In my experience helping struggling students prepare for exams, we always seem to have the most fun with physics. I am able to relate...

...not good enough to do well on the test. I have a number of tips and tricks up my sleeve that will help you go into the exam with confidence! Most importantly, I am very sensitive to each of my students individual needs. I keep all of my lessons light-hearted yet focused to minimize stress...

...my time in college where I helped many students through their science courses. I was recently a Microbiology Professor in Portland and really enjoyed the student-teacher interaction. I am looking to continue this through tutoring students in the Phoenix area. Some of my favorite subjects to teach are science, math and writing I am easily...

...middle school teacher, which allowed me to use diverse math curricula employing a range of philosophies. This experience has given me the ability to teach any concept in a variety of ways and allow the student to practice skills in a variety of contexts. I understand how important it is for students to become proficient...

...as a mentor. As a tutor, I want to help the student learn new concepts while also teaching them study skills that are usually not taught in a classroom but only get better with practice. My teaching philosophy is to encourage the student to be confident with the material versus striving for perfect memorization. Different...

...teaching and am refreshed by the gamut of diversity in the student population. I see many parallels between teaching in the classroom and online as well as in-person tutoring, in the strong commitment to the scholastic, personal and social advancement of the students coupled with the eager reciprocating engagement of the students. I am both...

...I enjoyed traveling, trying new food, and trying to speak the language! This is also where I began my tutoring career. I tutored students from grades kindergarten through 6th grade. As an ELL tutor, I used the Language Experience Approach for many of my lessons. I took students on field trips, built things with them,...

...both Spanish and English. Since graduation I have spent the last two years living in Spain where I taught and tutored private English classes. My favorite subject to tutor is Spanish because I am passionate about the language and about helping students understand and master its intricacies. I am an avid proponent of education because...

...best way to meet the individual needs of a student learners with the end goal being increased understanding and skills in a particular area. I enjoy crafting of all sorts. I scrapbook, sew, crochet, stamp and make my own cards. I love to read. I enjoy spending time with my family and love cats!... I believe everyone can learn. I believe it comes down to figuring out how an individual learns and being creative in teaching....

...also had the opportunity to work with 4th and 5th grade students. I volunteered through PressFriends, a program run by highschool students to start writing programs in lower-income elementary schools, where I recorded over 400 hours in 4 years. I am an avid believer of having a strong math based foundation, and quick mental math...

...experience and finding creative ways to illustrate concepts is a stimulating and rewarding endeavor that usually involves a lot of smiles and laughter for both the student and me. I enjoy discussing and discovering connections between subjects, then using those connections to help create a deeper understanding of the material. When I'm not working, I...

...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...

...many students in my classroom, I have a lot of experience working with many different types of learners. Even though I am certified in and enjoy teaching all elementary subjects, I enjoy teaching math and science the most! I recently asked my students what they enjoyed most about our class, and the resounding answer was...

...and the student. I love that moment and work really hard with my students to get to that point. I am not afraid to try different methods - if something isnt working for you - then we need to rethink what we are doing and try to figure out what we need to do in...

...Degree when I was 12 at my extended family's Thanksgiving dinner. A good family friend of my Grandma owns his own business, and he asked me what I wanted to become when I finish school. I answered right away. Life took me though in a different direction but my goal of my dream job is...