Award-Winning Reading Tutors in University of Wisconsin-Madison, WI

...History/Social Studies/ELL. I have worked in Middle and High Schools in the Madison area. I also taught English in Taiwan, working with Pre-K-Elementary School age children. I love to learn as I have been taking college level courses for over a decade. I was highly influenced by a high school teacher that believed in me....

...passionate about finding new ways to make learning more accessible and engaging to all students. I have extensive tutoring experience with students at the elementary level and understand the essence of building strong literacy and writing skills. Reading is a great way to build strong literacy skills preparing students for academic pursuit, and I enjoy...

...high marks required said skills to be solidified. Throughout the yearlong application process for the Fulbright Fellowship, I worked with a writing specialist(s) and various mentors to produce a grant proposal and personal statement strong enough to assist me in achieving finalist status for the most competitive Fulbright award. Over the course of my final...

...and I am currently working on completing my Master's degree in Elementary Education. I am student teaching at an elementary school in the south suburbs of Chicago. Previous to this, I was a program manager for the YMCA after school program at a CPS elementary school. I am looking forward to tutoring any kids who...

...marketing Event planning Strategic analyses Blogging Event planning & setup Office administration Technical help desk As a tutor, I believe in active listening, identifying goals, and working with personal learning stylesultimately, "scaffolding" knowledge on a week-to-week basis. Fresh out of my undergrad days, I interned at The Detroit News and Free Press as a copy-editor...

...without overwhelming them. I am certified to teach English and have taught English abroad. I am also fluent in Spanish. This experience allows me to tutor a wide range of subjects from reading comprehension and English grammar to AP Spanish. Most recently, I worked in an elementary school doing homework support and am very familiar...

...well as at the University, and I frequently attend professional development events to further better myself as an educator. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Music Theory as well as elementary Math and English. I enjoy working with my students to build a strong foundation in their subjects...

...seeing the beauty in old literature. As somebody that hated English in high school and middle school, I feel I bring a unique perspective and relationship to the subjective that I have struggled to create. I hope to share this unique perspective with those who also cringe at the thought of writing an essay so...

...been a member, and later in charge, of tutoring programs at a local K-8 school tutoring math, writing, and reading. During this time, I also tutored fellow peers in various subjects, including history and government which I have always loved. Personally, I have had most enjoyed tutoring writing and math, but I am more than...

...compassionate tutor, I bring a wealth of experience working with neurodivergent and disabled elementary-aged students. My background in education and behavioral support has given me a deep understanding of how to meet diverse learning needs with patience, creativity, and empathy. I specialize in English language arts, including reading comprehension, grammar, writing, and essay editing. My...

...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 their own abilities and intellect. Successful tutoring is a two-way street! I left my corporate job in November 2024 and began studying for an M.S....

...not working I can often be found watching sports or playing soccer. While working with students my goal is to help them reach the goals they have set for themselves. I help them achieve these goals by tailoring my teaching/tutoring styles to best fit their learning style. Everyone learns and retains information differently and I...

...time and I currently teach in high school. Because I spent several years teaching in a self-contained environment, I have taught all subjects. My favorite lessons to teach are the ones that allow me to help students understand how to apply what they learn into "real world" scenarios. For example, being able to show a...

I am a recent graduate of UW - Eau Claire. I love working with children and excited for this new opportunity! In my free time I enjoy taking my corgi on walks or traveling abroad to my next destination!

...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 elementary and middle grade students. My approach is to begin by assessing needs of the student. Sometimes this is done...

...helped many students through their science courses. I was recently a Microbiology Professor in Portland and really enjoyed the student-teacher interaction. I am looking to continue this through tutoring students in the Phoenix area. Some of my favorite subjects to teach are science, math and writing I am easily able to pull items from my...

...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 most need. My masters degree also focused on the effectiveness of phonics instruction for elementary-aged students. I like to...

...centers; now, I'm teach ethics and logic classes in the philosophy department at UW-Madison. Teaching is the most important part of my life, and my role as an educator is what most defines my identity. I have no general guiding principle about teaching, other than that it isn't really useful to think in terms of...

...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 a deep understanding of how to study and retain information. I have worked with many students throughout my education, leading me to understand better ways...

...success. I believe that every student can be successful. Everyone can learn, and grow with the right combination of light, water, and soil. However, if we are constantly asking fish to climb trees- we will never allow them to show us how capable they are of swimming. This is where student centered instruction and project...