Allan
Certified Tutor
...I have worked as a tutor at the Writing Center at UW-M and have also studied tutoring pedagogy. My 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...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English
Doctor of Philosophy, English
Tara
Certified Tutor
...get better with practice. My teaching philosophy is to encourage the student to be confident with the material versus striving for perfect memorization. Different individuals learn some things better than others and it is about finding a way to make that information important or real based on your personal memory recall. For example, do not...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Anthropology/molecular biosciences/pre-med/theatre & Film
Master of Science, Anthropology
Thomas
Certified Tutor
...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.
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Microbiology
Master in Public Health, Public Health
ACT Math: 31
Rebecca
Certified Tutor
...Chemistry. After that, I'll be busy focusing on preparing my application to medical school! This is my second semester working as a tutor with Panther Academic Support Services on UWM's campus, and I really do love my job; I love being able to share my enthusiasm for the sciences with other people.
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Karlyn
Certified Tutor
...am proficient in Spanish, including four months of intensive study at a Spanish language school, and am very familiar with how Spanish is taught in a classroom. Additionally, I have several months of experience tutoring in classrooms (especially middle school reading), and also have some experience tutoring the US naturalization test. I hope to complete...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Sociology, International Studies
Master of Arts, Cultural Foundations of Education
Leslie
Certified Tutor
...and focused with fun, exciting lesson plans. I match my teaching methods as closely as possible to my students' preferred learning style. Once we set a goal, I take time to review the material with the student to ensure their understanding each step of the way. Aside from teaching and learning languages, I enjoy exploring...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Spanish, French
Ben
Certified Tutor
...of Education in Instructional Technology from Cardinal Stritch University. I have taught at St. Thomas More High School in Milwaukee for 16 years. I enjoy working with students of all ages and abilities. I particularly enjoy tutoring because learning goals are more easily realized in a low student to teacher ratio. When I am not...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Secondary Mathematics Education
Mechanical Engineer, Instructional Technology
Kaitlin
Certified Tutor
...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 school's academic success center. I truly enjoy helping students understand the content necessary to succeed in their academic endeavors, but I also offer...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Linguistics
Current Grad Student, Middle Eastern Studies
ACT Reading: 34
ACT Science: 32
Joe
Certified Tutor
...mathematics courses. I am comfortable describing concepts in chemistry and physics as well. The result of my studies and work in education is flexibility as an educator. I am able to accommodate the subject matter needs of many students, and to modify my instructional style to complement the learning style of the student. Part of...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, English
Janice
Certified Tutor
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,...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Elementary Education
Masters, Education
Nancy
Certified Tutor
I am a retired Bilingual, Spanish as a Foreign Language and ESL still certified teacher. I also retired as a School Administrator. A great tutor is a person who makes sure the subject matter has been understood, checks for understanding, re-teaches if necessary and checks for learning again until the student has mastered knowledge.... Introduce myself, ask for his/her name and find out their interest in learning and the subject they need help with, finding out...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, K-12 Education
PHD, Urban Education
Mary
Certified Tutor
...academic success is a passion of mine . I look forward to meeting and working with new students! I have been an elementary school teacher for nearly thirty years with a proven track record. When I'm not teaching or tutoring you can find me on the ballroom floor dancing up a storm.... I'd like to get to know the student's likes, dislikes, strengths, and weaknesses, so I do some informal assessing of these areas.
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Elementary School Teaching
Robert
Certified Tutor
...English and Middle English before, along with German. I try to speak each of them or read some sort of material within them every month. However, I have chosen German to be my main Tutoring language because of living in Germany, where I picked up the do's and don'ts of the language. I hope that...
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad, B.A. German Language and Philology
Erika
Certified Tutor
...which of my two favorite subjects I would choose as my major in college. Although I decided to go with psychology in the end, math will always be a subject I enjoy. I began tutoring as a 3rd year student with UWM's Panther Academic Support Services and really enjoyed it. I love being able to...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Psychology
ACT English: 33
Joseph
Certified Tutor
I believe in the power of education.... Believe in yourself. You have the power to do great things. If you work hard and try your best, you can achieve anything you want. I can help guide you, but you have to put in the work.... Ask them questions to understand what they know, what they need help with, and what will be the best way to approach the tutoring sessions
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Biochemistry
Current Grad Student, Cell Biology
Catherine
Certified Tutor
...years before teaching high school biology for 11 years with 2 of those years also teaching chemistry. I am currently working for a biotechnology company as a Research Associate. My personal hobbies include quilting and sewing and hand dying fabric and tye-dye. I enjoy cooking and watching sports, cooking, documentaries and history. Jeopardy! is one...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Biological Science
Masters, Education
Carter
Certified Tutor
...lakes. I am confident in my ability to help students with any situation where they are trying to convey a purpose to an audiencebe it in the form of ACT/GRE prompts, college-application essays, textual analyses, newspaper articles, or just basic essay editing. I also have two years of experience teaching ESL from my time in...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Journalism
Masters, English
Cortney
Certified Tutor
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...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Psychology
PHD, Art History
Craig
Certified Tutor
...tutoring position are in reading and general mathematics for elementary and middle grade students. My approach is to begin by assessing needs of the student. Sometimes this is done informally and other times it is more of a formal, written process. Once we understand needs, then we can make a plan for moving forward. Outside...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Education
Masters, Curriculum and Instruction
Alexander
Certified Tutor
...will always try to teach a math skill so students have multiple ways to come to an answer and they have a complete understanding of what is going on. I graduated from the University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee with a degree in Middle Childhood -Early Adolescence Education. I have taught in Milwaukee Public Schools for the...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Education
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