Award-Winning Phonics Tutors serving University of Wisconsin-Madison, WI

...my university. I have several years of tutoring and teaching experience working with clients from a variety of backgrounds and with a variety of goals and challenges, and I have used that experience to develop the strongest pedagogy possible, in order to accommodate the needs of all my clients. I look forward to meeting and...

...to meet with students in-person, depending on location. I have tutored and feel comfortable teaching a variety of subject areas but the areas that I am most passionate about are reading, writing, and social studies. I am a graduate of UW Stevens Point with a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and Early Childhood Education with...

I'm a lifelong educator, former professor and counselor who believes in the importance of fostering and cultivating individual strengths and interests in order to address areas of need.

...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 have a lot of experience...

...to take time to get to know who I'm working with so that I can build a bond and match my abilities to my students' needs. I'm also pretty funny. A student who is laughing along with me is much more likely to be engaged than one who's bored the whole time!... Teach them how to identify key subjects and actions in a given amount of text. Take each block of text--perhaps a few sentences at...

...University of Wisconsin-Madison and have taken numerous additional courses and workshops to continually improve my teaching skills. I believe in lifelong learning, and my love for education is fueled by my desire to meet new people and share knowledge. This is why tutoring is such a fulfilling passion for meit allows me to combine my...

...about new new industries, new terms, new people. It's a wonderful job because it makes me a permanent student of the world, but I miss interacting with young students. I love teaching because I love learning, and I want to help other people find that same love of learning that I had growing up, because...

...with genuine support, aiming to build not only strong literacy skills but also student confidence and independence. Whether I'm guiding students through literature analysis, refining their writing, or developing critical reading strategies, I strive to make learning meaningful, personalized, and empowering. I believe that with the right guidance, every student can unlock their potentialand I'm...

...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 when the teacher is a guide and thus my teaching philosophy relies on guiding the students in the right direction by asking...

...back to school, I worked a substitute teacher. I have experienced subbing in grades 1st through 5th, as well as all Middle School and High School grade levels. I also worked as a lead teacher for a private Pre-K program for 6 months. I worked there until I was hired in the public school system....

...California. As a Peace Corps Volunteer in Sierra Leone, I taught English and Social Studies to primary and secondary students. I relocated to the San Francisco Bay Area, where I taught elementary science and attained significant experience and skill with minority, special needs, and at-risk students. Similarly, I extended my experiences teaching secondary social sciences...

...teacher or a reading teacher. My bachelor's degree is from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. I have a master's degree with a reading focus from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. I have a master's degree in education administration from Marian University. My main areas of interest in this tutoring position are in reading and general mathematics for...

...ever do. It underpins all future learning. I believe every student CAN learn to read, given the right instruction and instructor. I am a special education teacher who has taught many children over my career with learning challenges. I use phonics heavily in my reading instruction as this is where I have typically found the...

...taking a few gap years off before I start medical school. While I am not a full-time teacher, I have had experience tutoring student-athletes here at UW. I love all aspects of teaching, not only making sure that you understand the material but also developing a process of getting where you want to be, regardless...

...by effectively maximizing their personal gifts and knowledge. My first meeting with you will include a conversation about the most effective studying styles for you, because every student is different! I am an avid reader and always have a new favorite book to recommend to my friends, and my favorite reading spot is in my...

...in India I also worked at a local non-profit, teaching basic literacy skills to disadvantaged young girls. I love teaching reading and writing, which luckily is involved in almost every subject! I am passionate about helping students who have a poor relationship with learning and only find it boring. Education should be about discovery and...

Together we will learn in a relaxed and calm environment. I love to laugh and bring humor into the classroom. Be prepared to work hard and have fun. Learning is a great adventure. Let's explore together.

...book is "My Side of the Mountain" written by Jean Craighead George. I also enjoy teaching anything with technology whether it be an iPad, Chromebook, or Windows device. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family playing card or board games, as well as video games. My favorites are sports-based, such as...

...each individual student to reach their highest potential. I have worked one-on-one with many students and enjoy that setting because it allows me to focus all my energy on making sure that one student learns the information needed. Through teaching, I have learned to be flexible and how to present information in a variety of...

...educator that is dedicated to helping students reach their full potential. I tailor my teaching approach to ensure that every learner is getting their individual needs met to achieve academic success. My goal is to create a supportive, encouraging learning environment where students feel comfortable to ask questions, make mistakes, and grow from them. For...