Award-Winning Literature Tutors serving Madison, WI

...so 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 that same love of learning that I had growing up, because that guides me through life. I especially enjoy...

...become a good writer. I’m an editor and writer who has edited and written words in just about every form they travel in. Ten years as reporter and an editor at Milwaukee Journal (now 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....

...for every standardized test that I teach. While this isn't a great strategy for everyone, I find that my knowledge of the tests and the best study materials/methods is far deeper after having gone through all the 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...

...are pursuitss one must not abandon in adulthood. I describe myself as a life-long learner, as I try to learn something new every single day. Learning can improve your life in so many ways. My favorite part of teaching is when a student who has struggled to grasp a concept finally has the "AHA!" moment. In that moment, he or she feels the pride and satisfaction of obtaining knowledge, and the hopefully begins to love...

...the right combination of light, water, and soil. However, if we are constantly asking fish to climb trees- we will never allow them to show us how capable they are of swimming. This is where student centered instruction and project based learning becomes extremely important. By differentiating based on your students' needs and allowing them the opportunity to show you how they learn best, they will excel. Build respect and rapport, listen to your students,...

...I am passionate about all things English! I have been teaching English at a South Korean kindergarten for the past several months, and I was TEFL certified as of October 2016. I graduated from 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...

...Student studying Marriage 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...

I'm a lifelong educator, former professor and counselor who believes in the importance of fostering and cultivating individual strengths and interests in order to address areas of need.

...Williams College. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Biology with a minor in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry. In College, I was a Laboratory Assistant helping biology 101 students understand the lab environment and how to use the tools available to them to ask complex biological questions and solve problems. As a Biology and Computer Science Teaching Assistant, I enjoyed organizing and hosting exam review sessions and office hours for Physiology students and Introductory Computer...

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.

I am an educator who loves to help students reach their goals. I have taught for many years, and always enjoy the challenge of working with a student who is struggling with the content they've been assigned. My goal as a tutor is to help students succeed while challenging them to use their critical thinking skills, regardless of the subject.... I spend some time getting to know the student and try to quickly understand their needs,...

...degree student at Illinois State University, where I study Communication. I currently work both as a private tutor for high school/AP English, ACT prep, SAT prep, and as a graduate teaching assistant at my university. I have several years of tutoring and teaching experience working with clients from a variety of backgrounds and with a variety of goals and challenges, and I have used that experience to develop the strongest pedagogy possible, in order to...

...in what they want to say and I can learn from them and about them. That makes it a wonderful, rewarding experience for us both. Creative Writing is something I consider to be mentoring rather than teaching, as it is the student who knows the most about the work they write - whether it's about the motivations of the characters, the particular associations and emotions that a line is intended to carry over, or anything...

...history from the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome, Italy. I am passionate about European history, language, and culture. My greatest experience is in tutoring Italian and Latin, but I have also taught French and Greek. I love hearing about your interests and tailoring lessons to meet your specific concerns and goals! I am very energetic in my teaching style and try to get my students to gain confidence through speaking and writing as much as...

...student I need 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...

...of Musical Arts candidate in Voice Performance with a minor in German and Linguistics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and hold a Masters of Music in Voice Performance from the Mead Witter School of Music at the UW-Madison as well as a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Florida in Voice Performance with a minor in Business Administration. I am a current voice instructor at Beloit College and have taught private voice instructor for...

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.

...Cornell College and graduated Summa Cum Laude with my Bachelor of Arts in International Development. While in college, I worked as a Peer Tutor at Cornell College Writing Studio for three years. I worked 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...

...Childhood Education with a minor in English as a Second Language. During my pre-service teaching years, I was heavily involved in tutoring opportunities and after-school homework assistance programs. I firmly believe that each student should have the opportunity to succeed with the support of their tutor, parents or guardians, and classroom teachers. This network of individuals, strong communication, and attainable goals are the key to success. I want my students to feel proud of their...