Award-Winning Math Tutors for Students in University of Wisconsin-Madison, WI

...important to me, and tutoring allows me to share that passion with others. I first 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...

...or a concept after a lot of hard work. I believe anything is possible with some patience. I absolutely live by the phrase slow and steady wins the race. I will make sure every student I work with will understand every subject down to the tee, no matter how long it takes. I love to...

...relationships. This also makes the tutoring less about trying to memorize concepts to pass a test, but to properly engage with the content, so that it can further be shared with others. I enjoy playing basketball and football and watching both, I like to read and write, and listening to music to destress.

...in Environment and Resources at Wisconsin-Madison, studying tiger ecology and conservation with sub-field foci on predator ecology, and modeling population dynamics. My tutoring strategy is to tackle topics of highest combined difficulty and priority first, and to do so in a manner that accommodates both myself and my student. I've found in past teaching experiences...

...work by myself than if I had had help. I know what doesn't work, but 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...

...me. Only then can I see what they need help understanding and how best to approach explaining it to them by building on their strengths. I think it's important to allow students time to think about problems and try to approach them on their own before giving them guidance so that they can develop confidence...

I connect with people best through sharing ideas. The majority of my spare time is spent trying to simplify or find alternate proofs of basic theorems to make them more intuitive.... Focusing on beauty solves many problems a teacher faces. If I am attending a lecture about The Great Gatsby, I will be eager if the speaker tells of the beauty she sees, rather than a quick and dirty type of analysis. I regularly talk to...

...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...

...I play basketball, listen to music, write programs, and watch movies with my friends. I specialize in math and science of all kinds, I really love teaching biology, chemistry, and physics. I also can prepare students for the ACT. As a sophomore I have already taken physics, calculus, biology, intro chemistry, and organic chemistry. I...

...years of experience teaching subjects such as mathematics, heat transfer, thermodynamics, and engineering plastics and composites, my approach centers on building a strong understanding of fundamental concepts before advancing to more complex topics. I am passionate about integrating real-world applications into my lessons, which helps students connect theoretical knowledge to practical scenarios. This not only...

...with college students in all disciplines and at all different levels, from struggling freshman to thesis writing seniors. After graduation, I taught English as a Second Language to 450 6th-8th graders at a public school in India for a year. While in India I also worked at a local non-profit, teaching basic literacy skills to...

...Instructor for another bootcamp called Camp Createability. This new opportunity allowed me to help students learn how to game design and use Java as a programming language. From there I built up successful projects on my own and collaborated with other developers. What makes me passionate about tutoring PHP, Java, HTML, CSS and JavaScript is...

...favorite subject in school and I have been tutoring people in math since I was in high school. Even though I have a passion for math, I have struggled with it from time to time and I understand how frustrating it can be. As a college student, I have taken a lot of math classes...

...I enjoy being a resource to help students struggling in math and science, as these subjects can be difficult to understand. I employ a variety of strategies including mnemonic devices, physical manipulatives, and drawings/diagrams to accommodate different learning styles. Typically, I have the students attempt to solve a problem and then ask leading questions whenever...

...me to create engaging and tailored lessons that meet each student's unique learning style. I believe in fostering a supportive and interactive environment where students can thrive through hands-on activities and real-world applications of concepts. In addition to my extensive background in music, I have a solid foundation in mathematics, enabling me to effectively tutor...

...and clinical work. During my full-time job, I provide clinical services including psychotherapy and psychological assessments. I am also actively involved in academic research and have multiple publications. I joined Varsity Tutors to offer assistance to the next generation of psychologists and forensic mental health practitioners. I am happy to discuss the field of psychology and...

...passionate about finding new ways to make learning more accessible and engaging to all students. I have extensive tutoring experience with students at the elementary level and understand the essence of building strong literacy and writing skills. Reading is a great way to build strong literacy skills preparing students for academic pursuit, and I enjoy...

...am a graduate of the University of Wisconsin School of Education. I have a Secondary Social Science license in Wisconsin and am certified to teach U.S. History, World Civilizations, Western Civilizations, Political Science, and Geography. As well, I am certified to teach K-6 science in California. As a Peace Corps Volunteer in Sierra Leone, I taught...

...now retired. We have three adult children and four grandchildren. Because of my husband's career and my father's (construction), I have lived in 12 states and worked with all kinds of people. I am basically retired but I do miss working with students, helping them to reach that "Ah ha" moment when they understand a...

...a good SAT I score, and SAT II scores. This really opened a lot of doors for me, both in terms of admissions and financial aid. My goal is to help my students meet whatever goals they have- whether it's improving on several sections of a standardized test, prepping for an AP exam or maybe...