
Olivia: Madison English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Madison, WI
...people. It's a wonderful job because it 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...
Education & Certification
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Bachelors, Journalism

Emily: Madison English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Madison, WI
...with Pre-K-Elementary School age children. I love to learn as I have been taking college level courses for over a decade. I was highly influenced by a high school teacher that believed in me. My goal working in education is to make that change in a student's educational journey by believing in them. I have recently begun hiking the Ice Age Trail which totals over 100 miles. It may take a while to complete, but...
Education & Certification
University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelors, Sociology
Edgewood College - Current Grad Student, Teaching Certificate

Jared: Madison English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Madison, WI
...more importantly I know what does. It's my job to make your life easier by sparing you all the frustration I experienced! Standardized tests are a game. Working on a graduate degree in Psychology has certainly helped me get into the minds of the psychometricians who make these tests. There are a number of strategies beyond just the test material that I work on with those whom I tutor to ensure their best performance come...
Education & Certification
Harvard University - Bachelor in Arts, Romance Languages
State Certified Teacher

Patrick: Madison English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Madison, WI
...form they travel in. Ten years as reporter and an editor at Milwaukee Journal (now the Journal Sentinel). Twenty years as owner-operator of national multi-media business. Have written books, edited books, and published books, including bestsellers, and have written TV scripts. Have edited more than 100 books and tens of thousands of news and feature articles. Taught writing at two universities, one college, one community college, and have tutored grade school and high school students,...
Education & Certification
Marquette University - Bachelors, Journalism

Kimberly: Madison English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Madison, WI
...precepting new nurses, working with nursing students, and providing education to new clinicians in the home health care setting. I enjoy working both one-on-one and in small groups when training others and find it very rewarding when I can help someone understand a new or complex concept. I have made it a priority throughout my career to guide, mentor, train, and support nurses and am determined to break the stereotype that 'nurses eat their young.'...
Education & Certification
University of Phoenix-Albuquerque Campus - Bachelor of Science, Nursing (RN)
Western Governors University - Masters in Education, Nursing (RN)

Jacob: Madison English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Madison, WI
...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 and working with your student!... My teaching philosophy is...
Education & Certification
Arizona State University - Bachelors, Communication
Illinois State University - Master of Arts, Communication, General

Daniel: Madison English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Madison, WI
...to meet the needs of individual students. I generally start with a hands-on approach in which I show the student how to solve problems. After that, I try to be as hands-off as possible once the student has demonstrated their own abilities. I push students to realize their own abilities and intellect. Successful tutoring is a two-way street! In my free time, I like to run, go for walks around the neighborhood, read, and watch...
Education & Certification
George Washington University - Bachelor of Science, Public Health

John: Madison English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Madison, WI
...lost in the subject matter. It sounds a little corny, but it's true that true discovery occurs in those moments of absurdly, naively forgetting the boundaries between our little candles and the vast darkness around. That said, in those more frequent moments when all that matters is that you feel confident about tomorrow's test and finishing your project, I will be there too to ease the stress and move the process along with silly mnemonics...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy

Tracie: Madison English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Madison, WI
...mechanics of how something is solved, but why it is that way as well. I have a personal love of history and politics and over 40 college credits in history and political science. I just helped my son work through AP US History. He scored a 4 on the exam. In tutoring history, discussions will take place to gain understanding, I have a variety of supplemental materials, a knowledge of a huge grade level span...
Education & Certification
UW Madison - Bachelors, Secondary Ed-Broadfield Social Studies, History
UW Milwaukee - Masters, Cross Categorical Special Education

Autumn: Madison English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Madison, WI
I passionate about teaching and education. My major is Elementary Education and I hope to be a Reading Interventionist someday, so it's great that I can get more experience in tutoring and helping others. I was previously a Literacy Tutor coordinator and Assistant Literacy teacher/support at one of the MMSD public schools.
Education & Certification
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater - Bachelor of Education, Elementary School Teaching

Prashanth: Madison English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Madison, WI
Hello, My name is Prashanth. I am a supply chain management professional with over 15 years of work experience. I have graduate degrees in engineering and business administration. I love math and science and truly believe that they are fun to learn. I look forward to sharing my knowledge and experience to help anyone out there that are looking to augment the classroom experience with tutoring sessions
Education & Certification
BITS Pilani - India - Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
State University of New York Buffalo - Master of Science, Industrial Engineering

Sophie: Madison English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Madison, WI
...as a private tutor, in a local community center, and on online platforms. I love tutoring all subjects, and I'm especially passionate about teaching math. As a tutor, I work to meet each student where they're at by helping them find connections between existing knowledge and new subjects. I believe every student can find passion, motivation, and empowerment in education, and I love helping students develop the knowledge and skills to get there.
Education & Certification
Brown University - Bachelor in Arts, Applied Mathematics

Joel: Madison English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Madison, WI
...problems and try to approach them on their own before giving them guidance so that they can develop confidence in their own ability to approach similar challenges independently. I have many hobbies outside of my academic pursuits. I 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...
Education & Certification
Cornell University - Current Undergrad, Physics

Hanna: Madison English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Madison, WI
...Bachelor's degree at the University of Wisconsin in Elementary Education with a minor in Spanish Language. I am fluent in both English and Spanish, and have extensive experience teaching at the elementary level in both languages. I also have experience educating adults seeking their GED in Spanish. I am passionate about working with students who come from multi-lingual backgrounds and I enjoy supporting them as they become more confident learners. In my spare time I...
Education & Certification
University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelor of Education, Elementary School Teaching
Edgewood College - Masters in Education, Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL)

Hailey: Madison English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Madison, WI
...club at the Goodman Center. I also held the position of Resident Assistant for two years with University Housing, where I served as an academic and mental health resource for seventy-eight first year students. I tutor all grade level science courses and I particularly love working with Chemistry, Biology, and Physics courses. I also work with ACT and MCAT preparation. I believe in "working smarter" by using study tricks, participating in engaged learning, and helping...
Education & Certification
University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelors, Microbiology

Kennedy: Madison English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Madison, WI
...tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Music Theory as well as elementary Math and English. I enjoy working with my students to build a strong foundation in their subjects so future learning will be able to be constructed upon it. I am a firm proponent of education, believing it to be a lifelong process, and I try to impart this appreciation to all my students. I do this by making...
Education & Certification
UW - River Falls - Bachelor of Education, Music Teacher Education

Chloe: Madison English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Madison, WI
...past several months, and I was TEFL certified as of October 2016. I graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in May of 2016 with a BA in English Literature and a certificate in Global Cultures. I'd love to help with any ACT/AP English prep, as well as any other English-related teaching services required. I believe learning works best when the subject becomes relevant for the student, not just as something they "have" to learn, but...
Education & Certification
University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelors, English

John: Madison English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Madison, WI
...I am looking forward to the opportunity to help others improve their own Spanish language ability as I believe it is increasingly essential skill not only here in the US but as well as for those who wish to travel and meet people from a variety of different cultures. I believe I can be a great resource for students of all ages struggling to grasp Spanish as a second language as well as for those...
Education & Certification
University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelor in Arts, Spanish

Bridget: Madison English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Madison, WI
...on encouragement and asking lots of questions. My goal is to give my students the tools they need to significantly improve their work by effectively maximizing their personal gifts and knowledge. My first meeting with you will include a conversation about the most effective studying styles for you, because every student is different! I am an avid reader and always have a new favorite book to recommend to my friends, and my favorite reading spot...
Education & Certification
Franciscan University of Steubenville - Bachelor in Arts, Drama

Cole: Madison English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Madison, WI
...got into tutoring through a volunteer program in high school, and I continued to tutor during my undergraduate studies, which was some of the most rewarding work I've ever done. My engineering background has allowed me to take a wide variety of math and science courses, including Caclulus, Physics, and Chemistry, a few of my favorite subjects to tutor. I enjoy helping students prepare for standardized tests, as these tests require not only knowledge, but...
Education & Certification
UW Madison - Bachelors, Industrial Engineering
UW Madison - Masters, Industrial Engineering
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