Award-Winning High School English Tutors serving Waukesha, WI

...to assist, encourage, and compassionately push my students to write as well as they can. Writing can be as beautiful as it is vital to academic success, and my goal is to show students that by investing themselves in the practice of writing they will not only improve exam scores but also grow into more...

...in math. I try to incorporate this into my tutoring because it really seems to help people connect with the concepts. In my free time I enjoy making things and exploring what others have made, whether in music, programming, writing, games, or art. I received my BA in Mathematics from Arizona State University, and subsequently...

...needs of my students. A student-centered approach is imperative when working one-on-one with individuals. English, literature, and writing are the three areas that I have the most experience and fun teaching. When I am not in the classroom or tutoring, I am hiking in the bluffs of Wisconsin or chasing after my young son. I...

...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 and meaningful for them. Helping students develop self-reliance and...

...Tutors. With my background in communication sciences and disorders and speech pathology, I have a great knowledge base of English, grammar, vocabulary and phonics. I also am very passionate about math. As a child, I struggled in math class, but after receiving tutoring, math became my favorite subject! I use a multi-sensory approach to tutoring...

...Performance and Music. While I was there, I worked as a tutor in the Writing Center; it was there that I realized I how much I love tutoring. I'm an actress and a musician; I love Shakespeare and detective novels and going on adventures. I'm very kind and understanding, and I know how to have...

...I have a diverse background working as a stem cell researcher, QC microbiologist, and now a chef at a local restaurant. In my free time I train for triathlons, hike, and do fermentation work for both at home and restaurant use. I prefer to adapt my teaching style to whatever works for each student as...

...method of tutoring is to first discuss the assignment with the student, read the assignment prompt and then read the student's essay. I work top-down; that is, I look for higher level problems, and a fully developed thesis statement and/or clear supporting evidence, before looking at mechanical issues such as grammar and spelling. This method...

...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...

...am flexible and accommodating. I received my Bachelors in Education and Spanish from Concordia University. I then completed a Masters in Spanish Literature and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. I am currently enrolled in a program to receive a second Masters in Curriculum and Instruction also from UWM. Outside of teaching and being a student I...

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.

...where I taught elementary science and attained significant experience and skill with minority, special needs, and at-risk students. Similarly, I extended my experiences teaching secondary social sciences in Wisconsin. Again, the demographic was predominantly special needs and students at risk. Licenses and certifications are essential elements of any teacher's portfolio. Experience gives life to the...

...Every student should have a chance to understand and succeed at an academic level, and I am here to help reach that goal. Throughout my academic years, I have become extremely fond of biology, specifically human biology, chemistry, oil painting, and drawing. I hope to help students find their passions in the academic world, and...

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,...

...and reading comprehension). These four topic areas are my favorite subjects to tutor for a few reasons: first, the ACT/SAT--for better or for worse--is the ultimate equalizer when it comes to your college application. Improving your score by even a single point can directly impact your rate of acceptance. With years of excellent results, I...

...esteem, to believe in themselves, teach them confidence, and that they can accomplish anything they put their minds to, I then opened my Community Theater for the Arts. I produce and direct both musicals and plays, for 20+years. I work and teach camps for ages 2-90 years old. Teaching is a STRONG passion of mine....

...of my volunteer work has been focused on helping adult learners in Math and English as they progressed towards obtaining their GED and also helping young learners in the same subjects. I am a strong believer in not only learning the material at hand, but also developing a study strategy that will ensure long term...

...at Marquette University. I will be graduating in May, and plan to become an elementary school teacher. I love to teach, and am very focused on the idea of a differentiated classroom that works for all students and types of intelligences. This carries over into tutoring, and I am all for approaching content in different...

...undergraduate students for some subjects. These K-12 academic subjects include math and science courses for regular, honors, and AP instruction. If you need assistance with understanding basic computer science syntax and principles in Java, debugging programs, testing and interpreting code, or preparing for computer science exams, I can assist with this as well. Please reach...

...in elementary and middle school. (Please see my profile for specific subjects for tutoring sessions.) I have long been recognized by colleagues and students alike as a "master teacher." In fact, I have been trained to teach pre-service and in-service teachers how to teach such subjects as English Language Arts and Writing. I look forward...