Certified Tutors From University of Wisconsin-Madison

...Economics, Marketing and Strategic Planning at the university level. During this time, I have mentored many students to 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...

...years, eight years in graduate school at Duke University and The University of Kansas, then five years 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...

...Centro Hispano and junior high students through Mentoring Positives in Madison, Wisconsin. While I tutor a broad range 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...

...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 have a curiosity for the world around me and have traveled extensively over the years. I also love to play basketball and Frisbee...

...concepts, in which the student takes an active part. Subsequently, we will be working through some 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...

...substitute teacher 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.

...their self confidence! Teaching background: I have been teaching for over five years now. Originally from the Midwest (Wisconsin), I completed my summer teaching in south Los Angeles, California through the Teach For America program, a program that I joined in 2006. I taught third-grade (multiple subjects) and fifth-grade (multiple subjects) for five years at...

...Postpartum and Medical/Surgical acute care. Starting my career in such a diverse setting was difficult, but it left 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...

...in these subject areas. I am experienced with Calculus, Ordinary Differential Equations, Probability, Mathematical Statistics, Linear 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,...

...satisfying moments have come when I am able to share my expertise with someone else. Similarly, I very 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...

...researcher and educator. I love teaching, public health, and psychology! I have taught many subjects including statistics 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...

...science concepts by connecting new scientific information to information I already know. I enjoy the process of science, gathering data, analyzing the information, then trying to develop theories that can connect the data. I feel that each student needs the time and opportunity to build his or her own scaffold of science knowledge. By building...

...numbers is challenging at best. However, if you learn the real principles, and how they apply to the 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...

...scored well enough to land a scholarship to Lewis & Clark Law School in Portland, Oregon. After graduating cum laude, I joined the Oregon Bar in 2013 and clerked for the Hon. Ilisa Rooke-Ley in Eugene. I moved to Northern Virginia in October 2015 to grow my private consulting practice, which depends on government contracts....

...the Spanish language as well as Latin American history and culture. I really love to travel and explore new places, which prompted my recent move to Denver. I am also passionate about learning and I enjoy inspiring that passion in others. I appreciate the experience of working with students in one-on-one tutoring sessions so I...

...of my other interests include.. music! I love listening to and singing along with music. I've even tried my hand at writing songs on the guitar and ukulele. Over the summer in China, I enjoyed going out to the plaza by the river, or to the busy square downtown, to play and sing for the...

...in my own classes, but also for writing assignments they have in other courses. I have also taught several summer school courses on ACT and SAT Test Preparation. I taught courses on how to successfully write the essay portion of the standardized test, and how to prepare for the reading, grammar, and vocabulary sections. Also,...

...I like to use my patience and well tuned perception of others to work with individuals on the same playing field rather then expect them to understand what I know via a lecture. I have an extensive background in the sciences and have worked with individuals as a swim coach, ski instructor, lifeguard captain, and...

...concepts to make them understandable for students. I also tend to get very enthusiastic about the subject at 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...

...will have the same positive impact on the lives of my students. I am especially interested in imparting a practical knowledge of German to students who will then be able to use it in the "real world." This includes teaching students who have already started their careers and who are learning German in order to...