If your student will be taking the ISEE soon, it could be an excellent idea to learn more about Milwaukee ISEE preparation options offered by Varsity Tutors. We provide private tutoring, classes that run over a two-week or four-week period, or a combination of both. We can help you figure out what will best meet your student's particular needs. Both classroom and individual lessons take place live online, so your student has the same advantages as being in a classroom or one-to-one tutoring setting, while still having the convenience of attending from virtually any location, even if your family is on holiday at the time.
The ISEE, or Independent School Entrance Exam, is widely accepted, and it's seen as a valuable tool that provides precise information for admissions officials at private and independent schools to review. There are six different test levels based on the grade your student will be entering, broken into two "tiers" of three tests each. All levels evaluate grade-appropriate reading, writing, and math skills. There's no guarantee your student will be accepted at the school of their choice if they do well on the ISEE, but it can certainly can't hurt.
What can Milwaukee ISEE prep cover?
The ISEE tests students on the core academic skills they learn during their primary and secondary school years. The Upper, Middle, and Lower Level ISEE exams are one "tier" and they're basically the same test except for the grade-level complexity of the questions asked. The same is true of the three Primary Levels. We'll take a look at the Upper, Middle, and Lower Levels first.
Each level's Verbal Reasoning section contains 40 questions to be finished in 20 minutes. Questions on vocabulary and parts of speech, synonyms and sentence completion, and discerning the meaning of words using various Latin, Greek, and Anglo-Saxon suffixes, prefixes, and roots are used to assess your student's English skills.
The Reading Comprehension sections allow students 35 minutes to finish 36 questions. Students must pick out the main ideas and purpose of a piece, find relevant supporting data, describe how effective it is, use the evidence in a passage to answer questions about the subject, infer information not explicitly stated in the piece.
The Quantitative Reasoning section has a focus on the type of thinking involved in math and requires students to answer 37 questions in 35 minutes. The Math Achievement is more focused on actual mathematical operation skills and gives students 40 minutes to complete 47 questions. Both sections require the use of basic math, algebra, geometry, and some trigonometry to answer questions correctly.
For the Writing sample, students will respond to a prompt about a topic relevant to students at their particular grade level. Within 30 minutes, they have to read the prompt, organize their response, and write their Essay using English conventions like grammar and punctuation. Their response is read by admissions boards at the schools where they apply in order to learn about their creativity and personality, along with their written skills.
The Primary Level ISEE is separated into three tests: Primary 2, 3, and 4. The numbers represent the grade the student will be attending the following year. These three also test the same subjects at the student's current grade level. The one distinction is that the Primary 2 test has a short Audio Comprehension section. The Reading and Math sections consist of multiple-choice questions on basic, age-appropriate skills in these areas.
Primary students are also asked to create a Writing sample, which in this case is a response to a visual prompt. They write a story about the picture using their best spelling and grammar. The Writing sample isn't scored, but it is provided to the schools they apply to in order to give them an impression of each student's writing ability, creativity, and personality.
These are the subjects reviewed whether your student's in a Milwaukee ISEE prep course or taking private tutoring lessons. You can depend on their tutor or instructor to supply exhaustive coverage of all material tested on the ISEE, in addition to some other test-taking strategies that are useful when they take the exam.
How do I decide which Milwaukee ISEE prep option to choose for my student?
The first thing to look at is which option your student is interested in. Often, they have a good idea of what's going to work best for them. Still, it might be a good idea to think about these other factors before making a final decision.
Most students are better at either mathematical type skills or English and reading type skills. If your student favors one but is somewhat even in their ability to answer basic questions in each of them, they could benefit from a virtual classroom setting. If their abilities are extremely different, working with a tutor who can focus on what your student's needs is probably a good plan. There is far more opportunity for a tutor to customize your student's Milwaukee ISEE prep sessions so the focus is always on their unique set of needs.
Another thing to consider is what energizes your student. If working with classmates gives them more confidence and motivation to learn, online ISEE classes are an attractive option. What if your student feels the need to work with a professional instructor and classmates, and also struggles in one area far more than the others? The answer is simple. Enroll in the ISEE prep course, and also let Varsity Tutors know that you'll want to sign up for some individual tutoring time. In this way, we can provide the most holistic ISEE test preparation experience possible for your student.
How can I sign my student up for one of these Milwaukee ISEE prep options?
Varsity Tutors strives to make enrolling in classroom or tutoring session easy. Simply contact us and provide a few details regarding your child's needs and your family's schedule, and our educational advisors will get them enrolled in a Milwaukee ISEE prep class or signed up to meet with a Milwaukee ISEE tutor as soon as possible.

Dana: Milwaukee ISEE test prep instructor
...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 in school. I went back to subbing last year in the Wauwatosa School District and LOVE...
Education & Certification
- Marquette University - Bachelor of Science, Education
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- Elementary School Math
- Algebra
- Math
- +20 subjects

Janice: Milwaukee ISEE test prep instructor
I am a retired elementary school teacher. I taught for the past 15 years in grades 3-6. I currently hold a Wisconsin State Teaching Licence for grades 1-6, and have completed a Master's Degree in Education in 2010. I enjoy working one-on-one with children and helping them reach their goals. ... Reading comprehension starts with understanding that reading requires more than just decoding words. It involves making meaning from the text. In order to do this, students must understand that if they lose their focus while reading, they must reread to understand. This requires them to monitor their thinking as they read. Some strategies for helping students that understand and practice this skill involve the use of marking the text in some way while they read. I like to use "think sheets" or post-it notes. Here, students record their thoughts, questions and connections to what they are reading. Reading with a question in mind is also a strategy used by good readers. It gives the reading a purpose and keeps the reader focused. Inference skills are especially important in reading comprehension, so the attention to bringing a student's background knowledge to their reading becomes essential, as it is this background knowledge that is drawn upon to help the reader understand new vocabulary and bring deeper meaning to the text. Modeling and practicing fluency and expression is also vital to growth in reading comprehension. This can be done by a partner reading with the student and having them read some of the text orally.
Education & Certification
- University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee - Bachelors, Elementary Education
- Cardinal Stritch University - Masters, Education
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- Reading
- English
- SSAT- Elementary Level
- +11 subjects

Amber: Milwaukee ISEE test prep instructor
...to know my students—their likes, dislikes, strengths, 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...
Education & Certification
- University of Wisconsin-La Crosse - Bachelor of Science, Middle Childhood-Early Adolescent Education
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- ISEE- Middle Level
- History
- Social Studies
- +33 subjects
Education & Certification
- Wheaton College (Illinois) - Bachelor in Arts, History
- North Park University - Master of Divinity, Theology
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- High School World History
- College Level American History
- English Grammar and Syntax
- +33 subjects

Kayleigh: Milwaukee ISEE test prep instructor
I am a senior in the College of Education at Marquette University. I will be graduating in May, and plan to become an elementary school teacher. I love to teach, and am very focused on the idea of a differentiated classroom that works for all students and types of intelligences. This carries over into tutoring, and I am all for approaching content in different ways in order to find the best fit for my students.
Education & Certification
- Marquette University - Current Undergrad, Primary Education/Sociology
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- Writing
- Study Skills
- Math
- +20 subjects

Eric: Milwaukee ISEE test prep instructor
I am a Ph.D. candidate in Psychology with an M.A. in Organizational Leadership. I have experience in clinical and counseling psychology, teaching at the undergraduate and graduate degree level, academic writing, and creative writing. I am available to work with a small caseload of students who are looking to receive tutoring and mentorship in psychology, writing, or public speaking. This could be regarding college essay applications, AP Psychology Exam Prep, or related assignments.
Education & Certification
- Connecticut College - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
- Saybrook University - Master of Arts, Organizational Leadership
- University of Utah - Doctor of Philosophy, Psychology
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- Admissions
- A Level Psychology
- Study Skills and Organization
- +41 subjects

Alex: Milwaukee ISEE test prep instructor
...wonderful 4th and 5th graders. With so many students in my classroom, I have a lot of experience working with many different types of learners. Even though I am certified in and enjoy teaching all elementary subjects, I enjoy teaching math and science the most! I recently asked my students what they enjoyed most about our class, and the resounding answer was that they love that we have fun while learning! In my free time,...
Education & Certification
- UW-Madison - Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- SSAT
- Science
- 4th Grade Science
- +38 subjects

Mary: Milwaukee ISEE test prep instructor
Helping students grow and achieve academic success is a passion of mine . I look forward to meeting and working with new students! I have been an elementary school teacher for nearly thirty years with a proven track record. When I'm not teaching or tutoring you can find me on the ballroom floor dancing up a storm.... I'd like to get to know the student's likes, dislikes, strengths, and weaknesses, so I do some informal assessing of these areas.
Education & Certification
- University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee - Bachelor of Science, Elementary School Teaching
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- Other
- English
- Middle School Reading
- +25 subjects

Jeffrey: Milwaukee ISEE test prep instructor
...experience, I have always found that teaching, tutoring and/or mentoring students was one of my favorite challenges with the most rewards. Providing patient care was certainly rewarding, but after leaving clinical medicine, I decided to continue educating by tutoring both undergraduate and graduate students in subjects relevant to pursuing a career in healthcare. I thoroughly enjoy watching students grow and mature as they learn to work towards their goals. Subjects I tutor include General Biology,...
Education & Certification
- University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
- Medical College of Wisconsin - Doctor of Medicine, Anatomy
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- ISEE- Middle Level
- Pathology
- Learning Differences
- +69 subjects

Laura: Milwaukee ISEE test prep instructor
...something and enjoying that "ah ha" moment all over again. I have worked with students of all ages and abilities, including special needs. I have sponsored and assisted foreign exchange students, collaborated with other artists and volunteers through community theatre, and saw my own small business transition to a not-for-profit arts organization. I attended Xavier University on a full academic scholarship where I attained a BFA with a concentration in Drawing and Painting. I also...
Education & Certification
- Xavier University - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Arts, General
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- IB Dance
- Elementary School Writing
- High School Computer Science
- +63 subjects

Laurie: Milwaukee ISEE test prep instructor
...18 years. I received my Masters of Arts in Teaching from National Louis University. I also have my certification in Library Information Science. I have tutored elementary and middle school students in all different subjects, as well as tutored homebound students. I have also taught students in Beijing how to speak English. My passion is reading. I want students to enjoy a story, not just read the words. I encourage students to use critical thinking,...
Education & Certification
- Northeastern Illinois University - Bachelor in Business Administration, Marketing
- National Louis University - Master of Arts Teaching, Education
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- Technology and Coding
- ISEE-Lower Level Verbal Reasoning
- Elementary School Math
- +39 subjects

Alia: Milwaukee ISEE test prep instructor
...and university levels. I got my PhD in Education from the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee in 2017, and my master's in Educational Leadership in Higher Education from the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh in 2014. Besides, I have Bachelor and Master's degrees in the English Language and Literature from the University of Jordan. My students were from different backgrounds and nationalities. I have an international experience as I lived and worked in three countries before arriving...
Education & Certification
- University of Jordan - Bachelor in Arts, English
- University of Jordan - Master of Arts, English
- University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee - Doctor of Philosophy, Urban Education and Leadership
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- ISEE-Upper Level Mathematics Achievement
- High School English
- English
- +15 subjects

Hasan: Milwaukee ISEE test prep instructor
...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 tricks up my...
Education & Certification
- Marquette University - Current Undergrad, Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering with a focus in Biocomputing and Engineering Leadership
- Medical College of Wisconsin - Current Undergrad, Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering with a focus in Biocomputing and Engineering Leadership
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- Bioinformatics
- SAT Subject Test in Mathematics Level 2
- College Chemistry
- +197 subjects

Daniel: Milwaukee ISEE test prep instructor
...living in general and in my personal interactions with others. In teaching, I combine my extensive educational background with related professional experience. I am willing to go an extra mile for all students who are willing to make a serious commitment to learning. It is my personal opinion, the use of common sense, will lead to rational and logical life decisions. Often this leads an individual to realize some things are not as difficult as...
Education & Certification
- University of Wisconsin-Parkside - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
- University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee - Master of Arts, Educational Psychology
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- A Level
- CLEP Introductory Sociology
- CLEP Introduction to Educational Psychology
- +50 subjects

Heather: Milwaukee ISEE test prep instructor
...I believe it is the job of the instructor to determine the learning style of individual students and with that figure out the best way to meet the individual needs of a student learners with the end goal being increased understanding and skills in a particular area. I enjoy crafting of all sorts. I scrapbook, sew, crochet, stamp and make my own cards. I love to read. I enjoy spending time with my family and...
Education & Certification
- Mount Mary College - Bachelors, Business
- University Wisconsin Stout - Masters, Education - Special Education
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- Elementary Math
- SSAT
- Reading
- +10 subjects

Margaret: Milwaukee ISEE test prep instructor
...is so exciting to see them read and write for the first time. I take great pride in watching them read to other students and to me. I also feel that parents and teachers need to be partners in their child's education. It's important that we work as a team helping your child to succeed. My education journey started in 1976. I have a degree from Mount Mary University in Spanish and Behavioral Science. (1980)...
Education & Certification
- Mount Mary College - Bachelor in Arts, Spanish
- Mount Mary College - Bachelor in Arts, Behavioral Sciences
- Carroll University - Bachelor of Science, Elementary School Teaching
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- Elementary Reading and Phonics Class
- Kindergarten Readiness
- Elementary School
- +13 subjects

Dylan: Milwaukee ISEE test prep instructor
...increased their official MCAT score by 17 points (502 to 519), I know the common pitfalls that students fall into when studying for the exam. I aim to use my experience increasing my MCAT score to help others do the same. As a tutor with years of teaching experience both in high school and college, I am dedicated to employing practical, time-efficient study solutions to help prospective medical school applicants reach their goals
Education & Certification
- Washington University in St Louis - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- ISEE-Upper Level Reading Comprehension
- Statistics
- AP Biology
- +62 subjects

Nancy: Milwaukee ISEE test prep instructor
...I love it! The one thing I miss is direct contact with K-12 students. Tutoring is the perfect solution! I have tutored students in all grades, but most recently have worked on Reading and Organization/Study Skills with students 4th grade and up. For children and teenagers, I believe motivation is essential for learning, so we will select texts together (when possible) and develop an interactive tutoring plan to increase engagement and learning.... The new lingo here is "Gradual Release of Responsibility." This involves modeling a skill/strategy (the number of times this is necessary will vary depending on the student, the skill, the content, and other variables), doing it together and then working toward student independence. This is a process!
Education & Certification
- Barry University - Bachelors, Education
- Syracuse University - PHD, Cultural Foundations of Education Special Education
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- Summer
- Special Education
- Writing
- +18 subjects

Suzanne: Milwaukee ISEE test prep instructor
...professional educator -- at the college/university level for more than 30 years. I have a B.A. in English and political science from St. Norbert College (De Pere, WI), an M.A. in English (concentration: Rhetoric and Composition) from Loyola University Chicago, an M.Ed. in educational psychology (concentration: developmental education) from Loyola University Chicago, and Ph.D. in Quantitative Foundations of Education (concentration: educational psychology) from the University of Iowa. I specialize in teaching and tutoring a variety...
Education & Certification
- Saint Norbert College - Bachelor in Arts, English
- University of Iowa - Doctor of Philosophy, Educational Psychology
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- Math
- SAT Verbal
- Professional Certifications
- +89 subjects

James: Milwaukee ISEE test prep instructor
...2010. I also teach a German for Travelers course, which continues to be popular among those who are about to travel to Germany. More than just language, I teach cross-cultural awareness. Bilingual in English and German, I also know Spanish and French. My academic background includes a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration/international business with minors in economics and German from Minnesota State University. Between high school and college, I was a foreign exchange...
Education & Certification
- Minnesota State University-Mankato - Bachelor of Science, Business Administration and Management
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- Adult Literacy
- German 3
- Medieval Literature
- +24 subjects