Award-Winning Middle School Math Tutors for Students in Marquette County, WI

...is seeing a student finally understand a subject or a concept after a lot of hard work. I believe anything is possible with some patience. I absolutely live by the phrase slow and steady wins the race. I will make sure every student I work with will understand every subject down to the tee, no...

...drawings/diagrams to accommodate different learning styles. Typically, I have the students attempt to solve a problem and then ask leading questions whenever he/she gets stuck. If the questions are more conceptual in nature, I start with what the student knows and build upon that knowledge. I am passionate about math and science, and I use...

...I think it's important for students to know they can succeed in these challenging subjects. I seek to develop an individual learning plan for each student, discovering the tools that will best help them succeed. My previous private tutoring clients have gone on to graduate at the top of their class. In addition, I am...

...to teach are science, math and writing I am easily able to pull items from my experiences to relate the material to the student and help assist in the 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...

...studies, which was some of the most rewarding work I've ever done. My engineering background has allowed me to take a wide variety of math and science courses, including Caclulus, Physics, and Chemistry, a few of my favorite subjects to tutor. I enjoy helping students prepare for standardized tests, as these tests require not only...

...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...

...Spanish. Most recently, I worked in an elementary school doing homework support 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...

...own before giving them guidance so that they can develop confidence in their own ability to approach similar challenges independently. I have many hobbies outside of my academic pursuits. I enjoy reading a variety of genres especially science fiction, fantasy, weird fiction, and all sorts of non-fiction. I sometimes try my hand at writing short...

...of those subjects encourage us to examine the world around us in ways we otherwise might not have which I find endlessly fascinating and immensely beneficial to our own personal development as thinkers and learners. Outside of academics I enjoy games of all sorts (especially dungeons and dragons!), taking walks with my tiny dog Leeloo,...

I've been a high school math teacher for 6 years and what makes it so meaningful are the one-on-one opportunities I get to have with students. This platform allows for more of that to occur! I'm excited to be able to help with any math questions you might have.

...the frustration I experienced! Standardized tests are a game. Working on a graduate degree in Psychology has certainly helped me get into the minds of the psychometricians who 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...

I have taught formally for over 15 years. I am passionate about helping students understand what they are learning--from math to reading/language arts to ESL to Spanish and everything in between. I believe that all students can learn and use many strategies to help students grasp what they are learning.

...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...

...a degree in computer engineering. I am very passionate about math and computer science, leading me to pick this major and these topics to tutor. However, I excel most at test prep and filling in any knowledge gaps. I have taken many standardized tests throughout my education on a wide range of topics, leading to...

...pursuing a different career. I have a degree in secondary mathematics from the University of Kansas and am looking to stay up to date with my teaching/tutoring skills just in case a trip back to the classroom is in my future. I also coached cross country, volleyball, basketball, and track during my tenure.

...high school students. I tailor my teaching style to meet the needs of individual students. I generally start with a hands-on approach in which I show the student how to solve problems. After that, I try to be as hands-off as possible once the student has demonstrated their own abilities. I push students to realize...

...of concepts. In addition to my extensive background in music, I have a solid foundation in mathematics, enabling me to effectively tutor middle and high school students. I am committed to ensuring that every student not only understands the material but also enjoys the learning process. Outside of teaching, I am an active jazz performer,...

...it is that way as well. I have a personal love of history and politics and over 40 college credits in history and political science. I just helped my son work through AP US History. He scored a 4 on the exam. In tutoring history, discussions will take place to gain understanding, I have a...

...programming, for example, sets up your plans for success regardless of your chosen career path. I have a hybrid teaching style in which I am both a demonstrator and a facilitator. I devote time during a lesson to try to understand what works for the group or individual and modify my strategy accordingly.

...confidence that held me back. As a tutor, my goal is to help my students grow more confident in their skills and knowledge. I do this by guiding students to the correct answers on problems rather than telling them what to do or what the answer is right away. I believe that students learn best...