Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors in Madison, WI

...allows me to share that passion with others. I first got into tutoring through a volunteer program in high school, and I continued to tutor during my undergraduate studies, which was some of the most rewarding work I've ever done. My engineering background has allowed me to take a wide variety of math and science courses, including Caclulus, Physics, and Chemistry, a few of my favorite subjects to tutor. I enjoy helping students prepare for...

...student who has struggled to grasp a concept finally has the "AHA!" moment. In that moment, he or she feels the pride and satisfaction of obtaining knowledge, and the hopefully begins to love learning. I understand that every person learns in their own way, which is why I work hard to get to know my students. I try different teaching strategies and styles until I find what works best for the student. In my spare...

...up on the East Coast, I was fortunate enough to receive a good SAT I score, and SAT II scores. This really opened a lot of doors for me, both in terms of admissions and financial aid. My goal is to help my students meet whatever goals they have- whether it's improving on several sections of a standardized test, prepping for an AP exam or maybe some classroom work, I'm eager to make this happen.

...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. My goal working in education is to make that change in a student's educational journey by believing in them. I have recently begun hiking the Ice Age Trail which totals over...

...skills, harnessing thought, and opening the world. I teach because I love learning. I am an adjunct professor for a small private regional university and teach in the area of government and management. I have a masters degree in public policy from the University of Northern Iowa and a masters degree in business administration from Texas A&M. I also hold a bachelors degree in political science. I have worked in the public and non-profits sectors...

...I think it's important to allow students time to think about problems and try to approach them on their own before giving them guidance so that they can develop confidence in their own ability to approach similar challenges independently. I have many hobbies outside of my academic pursuits. I enjoy reading a variety of genres especially science fiction, fantasy, weird fiction, and all sorts of non-fiction. I sometimes try my hand at writing short stories or...

...at UCI, I conducted undergraduate research for a yearlong Advanced Field Study course, and my final paper and project received an award of distinction for the School of Social Ecology, among many other significant writing achievements. On a personal note, I would say I am a lot of fun. During the course of my undergraduate career I travelled to 16 countries where I immersed myself in different cultures. Besides many amazing stories,...... My teaching philosophy is...

...Science and Minored in German. Throughout the last three years of my undergraduate career I worked for the on-campus tutoring service. During this time I was a supplemental instructor for Historical Perspectives and College Literacy. I believe that tutoring is truly the most effective method by which to master subjects that are difficult. I understand the challenges that come with learning, I struggled with many of them myself. It is through hard work, determination and...

...York City pursuing a career in casting and producing theater. Although I have found my passion in the arts, I find great fulfillment tutoring math and science, because I think it's important for students to know they can succeed in these challenging subjects. I seek to develop an individual learning plan for each student, discovering the tools that will best help them succeed. My previous private tutoring clients have gone on to graduate at the...

...Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery, and volunteered with an after-school engineering club at the Goodman Center. I also held the position of Resident Assistant for two years with University Housing, where I served as an academic and mental health resource for seventy-eight first year students. I tutor all grade level science courses and I particularly love working with Chemistry, Biology, and Physics courses. I also work with ACT and MCAT preparation. I believe in "working smarter"...

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.

...all different levels, from struggling freshman to thesis writing seniors. After graduation, I taught English as a Second Language to 450 6th-8th graders at a public school in India for a year. While 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...

...I had had help. I know what doesn’t work, but more importantly I know what does. It’s my job to make your life easier by sparing you all the frustration I experienced! Standardized tests are a game. Working on a graduate degree in Psychology has certainly helped me get into the minds of the psychometricians who make these tests. There are a number of strategies beyond just the test material that I work on with...

...assisted students in Philosophy, Geological Science, general college writing, and career search skills, including resumes and cover letters. I strongly believe that students who feel comfortable while studying will be the students who maximize their academic success. By developing a tutor-student relationship centered on trust, as well as working through problems at the students' pace, I am confident in my ability to assist in many students' academic success. I look forward to working together toward...

...this endeavor. I have been tutoring and teaching English, writing, literature, reading, ESL, music, and the humanities and social sciences for nine years now. I have a bachelors degree in Philosophy and Music Theory, and I have an MA in English, with an emphasis in Writing, Rhetoric, and Discourse studies. I also have an MA Certificate in TESOL (teaching ESL). In addition, I consider myself a amateur historian and horticulturalist. I have an unending desire...

I have years of tutoring clients from childhood through adulthood in a variety of topics, with a particular emphasis on writing. I am currently pursuing a master's degree in special education and am passionate about individualizing instruction to meet the needs of the students I work with. In tutoring, I value getting to know the people I'm working with in order to support them in building upon their strengths and overcoming their weaknesses.

...80 pages in length so am able to work on any writing assignment. I also tutored math and Arabic when I was an undergraduate. I am comfortable in algebra and geometry. I am happy to work with you in studying for exams such as the ACT, PSAT, SAT, and GRE as well (I have taken them all). Outside of academics I am interested in getting outdoors, hiking, snowboarding, and doing sports like soccer. I also...

...the last year of my undergraduate study I started working as a physics tutor for the department. After graduating, I made the decision to take a personal year away from academia before I went to graduate school. During that year I moved to Chicago Illinois with my girlfriend and continued to tutor. I now am working on my masters in nuclear engineering and engineering physics at the University of Wisconsin in Madison. Aside from being...

Teaching has always been my passion! After more than twenty years of teaching, every day seems like a new beginning. The desire to help students succeed never changes!

Motivating lecturer in graduate and undergrad programs of Marketing, Communications, Business, Human Resources, and Management driven to inspire students to pursue academic and professional excellence. Consistently cultivating and refining the adult learning environment to help students become life-long learners and professionals for native and non-native English speakers alike. And, progressive record of research success with multiple published articles in various source types.