Award-Winning Literature Tutors serving Milwaukee, WI

...high school students, I aim to ensure success for those seeking additional academic support through an inclusive, positive environment. I am currently a sophomore student at Edgewood College in Madison, WI., and I am grateful for the opportunity to foster achievement and interest in literature. Aside from school, I spend most of my time outdoors. I love exploring the city of Madison with my friends, going on walks along the lakes nearby, or just sitting...

...a wide variety of experiences tutoring. I have volunteered in many inner-city homework help programs. I have also worked for tutoring companies, and of course, I have done my own private tutoring for many years. Again, all of this experience has allowed me to work one-on-one or in small groups with a wide variety of students. In every setting, I have ever worked, students and parents have always said that they felt I was an...

...and recognizing the potential to succeed in each student I encounter. I have been tutoring a variety of age groups and students from diverse backgrounds for 5+ years. Though I tutor many subjects, I specialize in Writing, English, and Sociology. I work with all types of students and always customize my methods to fit their specific needs. Like Nelson Mandela once said, knowledge is the most powerful thing and I hope to empower students in...

...of classroom teaching: work one-on-one with a child. It is in the one-on one situation I am able to assess, individualize lessons and adapt as the need arises while teaching. My favorite areas are reading and writing as well as test preparation. I also enjoy meeting the student where he or she is needing help in whatever school subject he or she may be struggling with. Helping students see what they were not understanding is...

...university. I have a diverse background of expertise in all varieties of history, literature, creative writing, and the English language, as well as a sincere, caring teaching style that encourages students to confidently tackle problematic subjects. I encourage broad scope understanding by breaking down big overarching themes until the big picture really comes into focus. I don't leave students with a fuzzy, general picture, nor do I dwell on rote memorization. Sometimes the best way...

...and worked in a kindergarten classroom. I have worked extensively with students who have Asperger Syndrome, Autism, Down Syndrome, and Cognitive Disabilities. Before I taught, I worked part-time at the Office of Undergraduate Admission @ Northwestern University (Evanston, IL). I am also a proud alumnus of NU, and enjoyed my time there tremendously. Over the past two years, I have worked with almost 30 high school students on the ACT in my own private practice....

...worked as a Sunday school Kindergarten teacher, and currently teach preschool at the same location. I am also currently tutoring a very smart 4-year-old as she learns to write English and to speak Thai. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Literature and History. I believe in tailoring my tutoring style to the needs of each student and my teaching philosophy emphasizes clear expectations and positive reinforcement. In my...

...an important aspect I bring to teaching my students about world history and social science. After having my son, I returned to the US and have held similar positions, as well as working in Corporate ESL and non-profit management. As a parent, I am a huge fan of healthy eating, and compiled a healthy food curriculum based off of my experiences coordinating an elementary summer school called "Growing Kids Who Eat Well" In my free...

...Deanna and I look forward to working with you! I am nearly finished with my PhD in English Rhetoric and Composition. I enjoy both composing and listening to music, painting, drawing, and swimming. I have over ten years of teaching experience throughout grades K-16. Most recently, I have been teaching introductory and intermediate composition classes for a large university in Detroit, Michigan. I have experience teaching in classrooms and online. I also have over ten...

...B.A. in Political Science with a Concentration in International Affairs and a minor in Urban Education. I have been working with Middle School and High School level children since 2010 through the Atlanta Urban Debate League as a debate coach. Although I mainly focused on debate, we spent a lot of time working on reading, writing, critical thinking, and public speaking. I am bilingual. Fluent in both English and Spanish, my reading and writing in...