Certified Tutors From University of Wisconsin-Madison

...more fully understand the sometimes vague and perhaps even confusing concepts related to these disciplines. My favorite subject however is economics since all other business disciplines relate directly or certainly indirectly to it. My teaching philosophy and resultant style is focused on the student being able to apply the concepts to their personal decision making...

...as a professor at Grinnell College, The University of Iowa, and Dickinson College. I have lived in Spain for two years during my undergraduate studies and in Argentina for one year with a Fulbright Fellowship. Thus I possess a keen awareness of the differences between Peninsular and Latin American Spanish, and the major differences in...

...of subjects, I am most passionate about biology, chemistry, and math, as well as the MCAT exam. I place a high emphasis on content comprehension in preparation for standardized tests, as well as in other coursework. I also enjoy teaching Spanish, in which I am proficient. I lived in Seville, Spain during the fall of...

...my experience, each student has a slightly different learning style, so I always try to patiently employ any number of different tutoring strategies to create a personalized learning experience. Outside of the tutoring world, I am an avid runner currently in training preparation for the U.S. Olympic Trials for Track and Field next summer. I...

...problems together, as I believe that problem-solving is the best way to learn new material. So be prepared for my hands-on approach! By the way, from my past experience, I know where students often experience difficulties, so will be spending some time on turning these weaknesses into strengths. Outside of work, I enjoy exploring new...

...for 2 years and have experience with K-12 and adult students in a variety of subjects, including language development, math, writing, history, and special needs. What makes me a great tutor is my love of education and helping people achieve their goals, along with my knowledge in a variety of subject matters.

...K-5 and high school students in Los Altos, California and Boston, Massachusetts. I earned my Masters of Public Management (MPM) degree, with an emphasis in Education Management, from Carnegie Mellon University in 2012. I earned academic distinction in my MPM program and was a merit-based scholarship recipient (Public Policy and International Affairs Fellow). I also...

...me with tons of knowledge to share! Nursing involves evaluation, assessment, diagnosis, planning, and implementation. However, one of the most important aspects of nursing is critical thinking. Critical thinking not only involves knowing the information but knowing how and when to use it. I look forward to not only helping my students master the information...

...Algebra, Single Variable Calculus, Real Analysis, Linear Programming, Micro and Macroeconomics, Game theory, Econometrics, Public Finance, and International Trade and Finance. As a graduate at the prestigious University of Virginia, I studied Advanced Econometrics, Advanced Micro and Macroeconomic Theory, Labor Economics, Public Economics, and Development Economics. If you are in Philadelphia area and looking for...

...much enjoyed the four semesters in the graduate school when I was a teaching assistant. It gave me the opportunity to work with students and help them develop an understanding for the subject. These are the primary reasons that I have decided to go into teaching. I have a Ph.D. in chemical engineering from Georgia...

...and epidemiology to students of all backgrounds. I love helping people, and meeting them where they are in terms of knowledge, understanding, and comfort. Each person has strengths, and they can be applied to almost any subject. The challenge for tutors is to help connect each students' strengths with the subject matter.... I like to, as quickly as possible, try to understand where a student is coming from, and how much they already know. Meeting a...

...NASA. I have been to most NASA research facilities. I have seen many items in the research stage, for example cell phones, (yes, there was a time before cell phones) and HD TV. I have worked in research facilities on college campuses and in commercial company research facilities. Research work is slow, meticulous and owe...

...real world then science and physics is fun. Part of my career has literally been to make science fiction concepts reality or prove with physics and science why they can't be done. I hope I can bring my experience in space missions, in oceanography, in nanotechnology, in robotics and make physics and math something that...

...I teach helped me to succeed over my two decades as a student. I graduated with honors (B.S. Journalism) from the University of Wisconsin. While working as a reporter, I prepared for the LSAT on my own using nothing more than a stack of practice exams. I scored well enough to land a scholarship to...

...the summer studying in Tianjin, China. It was a summer filled with adventure, new experiences, and even some romance. I love the Chinese language and culture, and am very happy to have a chance to share in that interest with you as we learn Chinese together. Some of my other interests include.. music! I love...

...students have the confidence, motivation, and know-how to tackle difficult material on their own, especially when help isn't readily available. I have a Bachelor of Arts in English and French from the University of Wisconsin, Madison (3.7 GPA). I have a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing, Poetry, from Arizona State University (4.0 GPA)....

...during the summer. I became interested in tutoring after receiving feedback from younger family members who told me I was much more effective than the paid tutors they were using. I am currently preparing to apply to medical school and hope to use this position to make a little extra money in addition to my...

...hand. It is my strong belief that they key to success in academics is true understanding. When a student understands why something works, memorization becomes a tool that is only rarely needed. Students who understand concepts can also tackle complex and challenging questions with confidence. As a tutor, I work to ensure that my students...

...own personal enrichment. I can honestly say that my knowledge of German has greatly influenced my life, opening doors to new opportunities that I would not have had otherwise. As a tutor, my goal is to pass on my knowledge of the German language so that it will have the same positive impact on the...

...instead of concentrating on weaknesses, rewarding the effort instead of the outcome, and sticking by my students by being their biggest cheerleader. I was very fortunate to graduate with an MA in French and a BS in Foreign Language Education from UW-Madison. During my graduate work I met my husband, then a graduate student in...