Award-Winning Middle School Math Tutors in Milwaukee, WI

...my class of 300 from Waukesha West High School with a 36 on my ACT and 11 "5"s on various AP tests. While at West, I competed nationally in Academic Decathlon while setting state records in Economics and Mathematics. Now, I am pursuing a Math/Stats & Computer Science B.A. at Carleton College. I love learning and helping others learn, and I live for those "ah-ha!" moments, both the ones I experience myself and those I...

...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. I try to incorporate this into my tutoring because it really seems to...

...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 them to apply with confidence to the...

...ability to stay motivated and often find myself transferring that enthusiasm to other students. I frequently teach classmates new material and find a level of enjoyment helping others. Not long after starting college, I was hired at R&B Grinding where I use financial mathematics to calculate cost/benefit analysis for steel part production. I then present my analytical findings to the CFO and other managers. In addition to my developing business analytical skills, I teach Excel...

...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 and appreciation for math and science in all those whom I tutor. Finding...

...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, to encourage creativity and higher level thinking so that children can discover leaning all around them. I look forward to working with students in the subjects of elementary and middle school math, science and earth science, and organizational/study skills. I...

...Most recently I held the position of math and science middle school teacher, which allowed me to use diverse math curricula employing a range of philosophies. This experience has given me the ability to teach any concept in a variety of ways and allow the student to practice skills in a variety of contexts. I understand how important it is for students to become proficient in skills that are being taught today to ensure success...

...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 racing, and adventure racing.

...architect who has a deep interest and enjoyment of math. Playing duplicate bridge is a constantly challenging pastime. I also dabble in coin collecting, piano, table tennis, bike riding and raising chickens. I enjoy the travel, the symphony and theater. I'm a father of three and grandfather of two who loves to work with children. The most interesting math classes I've taken were Abstract Algebra and Analysis as an undergrad - they really demonstrated how...

...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...

...Verdes, California (a suburb south of Los Angeles) where I would tutor high school and middle school students both privately and through the National Honors Society. All of my past experience tutoring experience is with Math, and I have tutored from Pre-Algebra through Calculus 2. Through high school I also had the opportunity to work with 4th and 5th grade students. I volunteered through PressFriends, a program run by highschool students to start writing programs...

...Leadership at Marquette University. Tutoring is one of my favorite things to do! I've tutored first-grade students, college students, and everyone in between in a variety of subjects. I have a proven record of improving student performance. When it comes to ACT, I know how to elevate a student to his or her maximum potential. Pure knowledge alone is not good enough to do well on the test. I have a number of tips and...

...and weaknesses. Once a trusting relationship is formed, teaching and learning comes much easier. I believe in incorporating student interest, starting where students are at and working up, and letting students experience and celebrate successes along the way. I also believe in making learning fun, so I use a lot of games in my lessons. In my spare time, I enjoy baking and cooking, hanging out with my 11-month-old daughter, renovating my house (currently, I...

...student at UW-Milwaukee, 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...

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.

...a chance to succeed. I also believe it takes a strong person to reach out for help. I am here to help! I have a strong background in mathematics (earned a Master's in Mathematics in 2012) and would love to help you on your journey to success. Everyone learns differently and I would love to be a stepping stone to help your achieve your goals! Additionally, I am a very organized and caring person that...

...method. I separate the problems into smaller steps that are easier to understand. I then work through each step by demonstrating an example myself, walking the student through a problem themselves, followed by the student working through an example individually while I am there for any questions. I will keep working through a problem type until the student is comfortable moving on to the next. My favorite aspect of tutoring is seeing the smile on...

Hello All! My name is Latisha. I am currently a K5 teacher in Milwaukee,WI. Teaching brings me joy, happiness, and it is my passion! I became a Varsity Tutor because I believe it is my job to help any scholar by giving them that extra push to help them succeed! ... It is always important for me to get to know the scholar. Whatever I am teaching, I want to make sure that I am specifically...

...Syracuse University with my Bachelor in Mathematic in 2016 and my master in Education from Marquette university in 2018. I love to help you reach your goals! Helping others has always been a passion of mine. I have experience teaching and tutoring anything from algebra to Calculus! Further, I am also a native French speaker and have experience teaching and tutoring French! I love learning languages and I have taught myself Spanish!... I teach because I...

...of it. I was the valedictorian of Wauwatosa West in 1986. I graduated early, since I exceeded my credit quota in December of 1985. College: UW Milwaukee: 1. 4 year accounting degree. Passed the CPA exam in try one. 2. 4-year Secondary math certification. Subsequently, I taught at MPS for six years, and they elected me to be the math chairperson after my first year. It was an amazing experience, and the students loved my passion...