Award-Winning High School English Tutors serving University of Wisconsin-Madison, WI

...I write for a living and I'm constantly having to learn about new new industries, new terms, new 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...

...a graduate from the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities with a degree in Spanish and a minor in Teaching English as a Second Language. I have teaching and tutoring experience in both fields and I am excited to meet with you and discuss personalized lesson plans and work with you towards your goals in...

...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...

...learning process. I have a diverse background working as a stem cell researcher, QC microbiologist, and now a chef at a local restaurant. In my free time I train for triathlons, hike, and do fermentation work for both at home and restaurant use. I prefer to adapt my teaching style to whatever works for each...

...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...

...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 test day. It is my goal that each of my students believes that he couldn't have performed any better when he finishes the exam. The worst...

...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 is in my backyard with my Siamese cat.

...as a peer tutor at Vassar's Writing Center. I have also taught middle school science and math over the summer through Breakthrough Greater Boston, a program working to close the opportunity gap by supporting low income students and students of color. In the past three years, I have worked one-on-one with students in public schools...

...meet their educational needs and helping them succeed wherever their learning takes them. As Albert Einstein indicated, "Education is not the learning of facts but the training of the mind to think." To think about your thinking is the key to education and represents my goal as a tutor. You see, critical-thinking is the pathway...

...and am very familiar with K-5th curriculums. This allows me to identify and fill gaps that elementary students might have in any subject including math. I took the ACT in high school and have worked with high schoolers to test prep so I have a lot of experience with the test and know the best...

...dreams are, and support them as best I can in my role as a tutor. In college I pursued a degree in International Relations and French, and I hope to receive a Masters of Education in the next three years. After graduating college I worked as a bilingual assistant teacher in a French immersion school...

...because I believe that the power to make a difference starts with the written word; in understanding it and being able to pragmatically put it into use. No meaningful change can happen without the ability to properly articulate one's thoughts and feelings by way of the written word. And I try to instill that passion...

...me. My love of learning and asking for help when I needed it most allowed me to succeed through receiving both a bachelors and my masters degree in multicultural education. In addition to teaching the content, I want to pass onto each of my students my passion for learning new things and a growth mindset....

...a Bachelor's in biology, nutrition, and environmental science. I specialize in breaking down complex topics into clear, understandable lessons, and I tailor my teaching style to match each student's unique learning needs. I believe that learning should feel empowering, not overwhelming, and I aim to build confidence in every session. Whether it's preparing for an...

...such a fulfilling passion for meit allows me to combine my love of learning with my desire to help others succeed. I specialize in reading, writing, ESL (English as a Second Language), communication arts, history, and sociology. My passion for these subjects is matched only by my commitment to making each tutoring session productive, professional,...

...learning and only find it boring. Education should be about discovery and empowerment; it should never feel discouraging. As a tutor, I give tutees as much power and choice as possible in order to help them become independent learners. My teaching style revolves around their learning style and needs. In my free time, I love...

...take time to get to know who I'm working with so that I can build a bond and match my abilities to my students' needs. I'm also pretty funny. A student who is laughing along with me is much more likely to be engaged than one who's bored the whole time!... Teach them how to identify key subjects and actions in a given amount of text. Take each block of text--perhaps a few sentences at a...

...in old literature. As somebody that hated English in high school and middle school, I feel I bring a unique perspective and relationship to the subjective that I have struggled to create. I hope to share this unique perspective with those who also cringe at the thought of writing an essay so that they might...

...backgrounds and often vary my teaching methods in order to best benefit each student and their learning strategies. I am passionate about helping students achieve their own individual goals, and I encourage long-term educational growth by finding the balance between encouraging and challenging students in lessons. I am excited to meet with you and help...

...letters, presentations, personal writing, and many more written works for school, work, or personal use. While working in the writing center, I also worked with students learning English as a second language. I tutor English or Language Arts as well as reading and writing. I've worked with many different students and as a neurodivergent student...