Award-Winning History Tutors serving Madison, WI

...of Wisconsin- Madison, currently purusing a Masters degree in Industrial Engineering. I received my Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering, along with a Certificate in Business, from UW as well. Education has always been 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...

...award for students with exceptional achievement in nontraditional learning. While studying at Thomas Edison I also had the opportunity and privilege to help coach a speech and debate group for a year, helping students improve on their speaking abilities. I also later worked as a chess instructor helping the students learn about the fundamentals of chess. Currently, I work as a substitute teacher at a private school. For the past several years I have also...

...to observe and listen to them just as much they need to listen to 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 in their own ability to approach...

I am an experienced tutor and an aspiring historian. I hope to pursue graduate school in the next couple years, but I also love children. I've tutored children in both elementary school and high school, and love connecting curriculum to their experiences and current events. My hobbies are vegan cooking and baking and taking care of my cat, Jiji.

...interim I've had a couple positions. I work for a pharmaceutical testing company right now, after a stint with Epic. When I grew up on the East Coast, I was fortunate enough to receive 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...

...me anything, it's that no two people learn in the exact same way! I firmly believe in getting to know my students and helping them learn how they work best, both so that I can more efficiently guide their study and so that can take charge of their own future learning. Though I've worked with students on everything from algebra to anatomy and physiology, my favorite subjects to tutor will always be History and Philosophy...

...be understood. Often one on one or a small group can take more time to figure things out. I am married, and have been for almost 50 years to a Presbyterian minister. He is 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...

...originally from the Land of Enchantment aka New Mexico but migrated to Wisconsin where I completed my Master's Degree in Nutritional Sciences just this past Spring. I have lived in Germany for 9 months working as a US Fulbright Research Scholar. I have been known for my fun personality and excitement to learn new information and am passionate to help students like yourself master these difficult concepts! I am looking forward to working with you...

...and Family Therapy at Edgewood College. I have several years of tutoring experience, with an exceptional track record regarding student success. I have assisted students in Philosophy, Geological Science, general college writing, and career search skills, including resumes and cover letters. I strongly believe that students who feel comfortable while studying will be the students who maximize their academic success. By developing a tutor-student relationship centered on trust, as well as working through problems at...

...and storytelling. The worlds of Harry Potter and Percy Jackson and the Olympians were some of my most treasured companions growing up, and inspired me to pursue my own creative writing. It is this love for reading, writing, and imaginative engagement with the world that I hope to share with my students. I also believe that my role is working alongside students to: 1) nurture enthusiasm for subjects they're drawn to 2) be a safe...

...others learn. I believe that the ability to guide someone else as they learn is one of the most rewarding skills one can have. I am a recent graduate from UW-Whitewater where I double majored in History and Political Science and Minored in German. Throughout the last three years of my undergraduate career I worked for the on-campus tutoring service. During this time I was a supplemental instructor for Historical Perspectives and College Literacy. I...

...of Wisconsin - Madison studying Personal Finance. I can tutor in a wide variety of subjects but I'm most passionate about English, writing, and reading comprehension. I believe that strong literacy skills can improve performance across all subjects. I also do test prep for the ACT. I understand how nerve-racking standardized testing can be so I focus on test taking strategies as well as analytical skills. When I'm not tutoring, I like to cook, travel,...

...a degree in Microbiology and a certificate in Global Health. Currently, I study the immunogenetics of non-human primates. In my collegiate career, I worked with struggling elementary students on their reading comprehension, taught a summer science program at the Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery, and volunteered with an after-school engineering 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...

...of Wisconsin-Madison, originally from San Diego, CA. I'm currently pursuing a double major in international studies and political science, with a certificate in Mandarin. I have been both been a member, and later in charge, of tutoring programs at a local K-8 school tutoring math, writing, and reading. During this time, I also tutored fellow peers in various subjects, including history and government which I have always loved. Personally, I have had most enjoyed tutoring...

...Wisconsin-Madison. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and History. Before graduating from UW-Madison, I worked as a tutor in Madison for high school students through the PEOPLE program. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about History and Civics. In my experience helping struggling students attain a firmer understanding of a topic, I am most successful in guiding those students to reach original insights on the topic,...

I believe in you! So there is no reason why you shouldn't! I am here to help you navigate your way through the educational process. I have over two decades of educational experience (teaching, tutoring and administration). My strengths are communication and patience. I'm happy to go at your pace.

...learn. I believe that we all have an inherent sense of curiosity and often the school environment can be detrimental to its development. I am equally passionate about history. The story of the past is the story of humans just like us that had the same problems and interests as we have today. I am fascinated and inspired by their stories. I have been teaching for 43 years but I am no less passionate now...

...one person to another, it's about building skills, harnessing thought, and opening the world. I teach because I love learning. I am an adjunct professor for a small private regional university and teach in the area of government and management. I have a masters degree in public policy from the University of Northern Iowa and a masters degree in business administration from Texas A&M. I also hold a bachelors degree in political science. I have...

...computer science as part of the GUTS program, and analyzing different solutions to the same problem help me understand people better as I get some insight into their thinking, which helps in building strong 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,...

...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 as a special education aide at the elementary school and high school levels. Though I enjoy tutoring a range of subjects, I have a special love for teaching writing because it is so...