Award-Winning Middle School Math Tutors in Milwaukee, WI

...to becoming a physician. I am here today because of all the help I have gotten from my tutors. I believe in learning the basic fundamentals of subjects and this will get students a long way into their education. I also believe in instilling a arduous work ethic that will serve students in whatever they strive for. I will work hard as a tutor to provide the basic skills and knowledge to excel in their...

...has made me a better leader. Soon after coaching hockey, I was eager to be independent. Therefore, three days after walking the stage for High School graduation I decided to move to North Dakota. I packed my car full of my belongings and drove out to work in the oil boom, where my developed sense of self-efficacy drove me to find a place to live, full-time employment, and professional networking skills. I spent half a...

...Chemistry from Arizona State University. I have tutored friends and family in mathematics and physical sciences. Additional, I have given interactive demonstrations to elementary students focused on the importance of building strong math and science skills. I also conducted study groups with classmates throughout my undergraduate studies. I am proficient in and enjoy tutoring many mathematical and physical science subjects; including algebra, trigonometry, calculus, chemistry, and physics. My hope is to spark the passion...

...way for them to study and comprehend it. I love to see my tutees be successful and go above and beyond to develop sessions around his or her needs and learning styles. During my tutor role at Loyola, I was also a Tutor Lead who developed training workshops for fellow tutors on subjects such as time management and study skill tips. Additionally, while at Loyola, I participated in undergraduate research working with the Malaria parasite....

...Most importantly, I am very sensitive to each of my students individual needs. I keep all of my lessons light-hearted yet focused to minimize stress and fatigue while maximizing productivity. My teaching structure for all subjects consists of so much more than content cramming. I help my students build successful habits in addition to knowledge. This maximizes their potential to succeed long after they've completed their tutoring lessons. I feel personally invested in the success...

...the strong commitment to the scholastic, personal and social advancement of the students coupled with the eager reciprocating engagement of the students. I am both elated as well as encouraged to find and seek out this learning opportunity that fosters this type of student growth As a teacher, my objective is to teach children to grow and have confidence in their abilities and go out into the world using their best abilities and gifts. Further,...

...school students achieve their college admissions goals for over 7 years. I fell in love with tutoring right away. For me, it gives all the rewards of teaching, but with the added benefit of being able to truly hone in on each student's individual needs. With each new student comes a new challenge, which means that my job is different every day. Nothing makes me happier than helping a student hit their score goal, allowing...

...up in Milwaukee and Wauwatosa. I went to Marquette University and received an Education degree to teach grades 1-9. I also took extra classes that specialized in Math. After graduating I taught at Mary Queen of Heaven in West Allis. I taught Middle school for 1 year and then 3rd grade for a year and a half before starting my family. I stayed home for 12 years, raising my 4 children until they all were...

...for school, but I had to come back home eventually. (Most Arizonans don't know what a cheese curd is.) I love learning about anything and everything, but my greatest passion lies somewhere between math, computer science, and linguistics. I've enjoyed helping and tutoring others since I was young -- probably influenced by my family of teachers. I find there is an important creative aspect to most academic subjects that often gets overlooked, especially in math....

...of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. I received a Master of Education in Instructional Technology from Cardinal Stritch University. I have taught at St. Thomas More High School in Milwaukee for 16 years. I enjoy working with students of all ages and abilities. I particularly enjoy tutoring because learning goals are more easily realized in a low student to teacher ratio. When I am not teaching, I love spending time with my family. I also enjoy running, biking, obstacle...

I love learning and helping others learn. I have enjoyed three years of teaching elementary and high school and look forward to many more enjoyable experiences teaching and learning. Looking forward to meeting you!

...it is important to be able to think flexibly and conceptually. I have taught from the elementary level to the graduate level. At all stages of learning, being able to understand a concept is more important than being able to do a concept. I am a graduate from the University of Rochester where I majored in Economics. I had an emphasis on social choice theory and game theory as well as econometric analysis. Here, I...

...in communication sciences and disorders and speech pathology, I have a great knowledge base of English, grammar, vocabulary and phonics. I also am very passionate about math. As a child, I struggled in math class, but after receiving tutoring, math became my favorite subject! I use a multi-sensory approach to tutoring by including visuals, drawings and manipulatives in my lessons in order to help my students gain a deeper, more concrete understanding of the subject....

...student and make the material relevant to the interests of the student. I feel that the tutor/teacher needs to not only understand the material but be able to explain the process in more than one way. Often times in Math, there are more than one way to get to the solution of the problem so the teacher needs to be able to see every single possibility and know why the problem can be solved that...

...sections. I really enjoy all of these subjects equally so my ultimate goal is to create an individualized and enjoyable learning environment that fits each student's style in order to promote the most success. Each and every type of successful experience builds an individual's confidence, which will further motivate a student to learn more challenging concepts and subjects. I truly believe that every student has the ability to learn and be successful, which requires the...

...finishing up my undergraduate degree.In May I will be graduating with a B.S. in Cell and Molecular Biology along with a minor in Chemistry. After that, I'll be busy focusing on preparing my application to medical school! This is my second semester working as a tutor with Panther Academic Support Services on UWM's campus, and I really do love my job; I love being able to share my enthusiasm for the sciences with other people.

...The University of Notre Dame working toward two separate degrees in Neuroscience and Business. As a high school student, I was given the opportunity to tutor young African refugees in the city of Milwaukee through the Pan-African Community Association. I really enjoyed this experience, and it caused me to seek out ways to continue helping others with their education. At the University of Notre Dame, I also tutor Organic Chemistry. I hope to go to...

I have been tutoring since 2008. I've helped 1000+ students to improve their understanding in general chemistry, biology (especially in genetics, anatomy, and microbiology), most physics courses, organic chemistry, math (algebra, geometry, and pre-calc), ACT, GRE, DAT, MCAT, and other test prep. I have a level 1 & 2 tutor certification from the College Learning and Reading Association. I offer one-on-one, small group, and online tutoring.

I believe that all students are capable of success, and success happens when a teacher and a student do everything necessary to meet in the middle. I believe that the formula for success includes a lot of encouragement, student AND teacher accountability, and a healthy dose of constructive criticism. ... I believe that all students are capable of achieving success, especially if they are in a warm, encouraging, and rigorous environment.... In a first session with...

...I am able to accommodate the subject matter needs of many students, and to modify my instructional style to complement the learning style of the student. Part of what I enjoy about education is learning how to reach a student in the most effective way possible. Drawing on past experience and finding creative ways to illustrate concepts is a stimulating and rewarding endeavor that usually involves a lot of smiles and laughter for both the...