Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors serving Madison, WI

I am an experienced tutor and an aspiring historian. I hope to pursue graduate school in the next couple years, but I also love children. I've tutored children in both elementary school and high school, and love connecting curriculum to their experiences and current events. My hobbies are vegan cooking and baking and taking care of my cat, Jiji.

...language, and culture. My greatest experience is in tutoring Italian and Latin, but I have also taught French and Greek. I love hearing about your interests and tailoring lessons to meet your specific concerns and goals! I am very energetic in my teaching style and try to get my students to gain confidence through speaking and writing as much as possible. I will help you develop your potential and also to realize that you already...

...skills are symbiotic. My exceptional writing and reading skills have contributed to my high graduating grade point average and Magna Cum Laude status. Besides rarely receiving lower than a B+ on all of my community college writing assignments, receiving tutoring for my University of California personal statements strengthened my writing skills. Once at UCI, I studied abroad for a year at the University of Ghana (British style of Education) and a semester at Kings College...

...reading didn't come easily to me. I had a wonderful teacher and tutor who helped me grow into my full potential, and it turned out I was actually great at math and reading, it was my lack of confidence that held me back. As a tutor, my goal is to help my students grow more confident in their skills and knowledge. I do this by guiding students to the correct answers on problems rather than...

...Disabilities all from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. While teaching social studies I became interested in working with students with learning disabilities as I was very successful in teaching these students. It created a desire to gain greater insight in all aspects of learning, which was the area of focus for my graduate program in learning disabilities. For the last 30 years, I have been working at the University of Wisconsin-Madison coordinating the placement testing program...

...Arts in History at Mary Baldwin University in Staunton, Virginia. Growing up in California and New Mexico I learned a lot of Spanish. I took up through Spanish 4 in High School and tested out of Freshman Spanish and was able to take Spanish 2 at Texas Christian University, where I started my college education. I feel quite comfortable working with students in Spanish 1 and 2. I enjoy working with students helping them to...

I am currently a Doctoral of Musical Arts candidate in Voice Performance with a minor in German and Linguistics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and hold a Masters of Music in Voice Performance from the Mead Witter School of Music at the UW-Madison as well as a Bachelor of...

...It means finding a student's strengths, celebrating every big and small moment of growth, and being a constant cheerleader and role model in a student's life. I come to tutoring with a BA in English and Cognitive Science from Vassar College and a history of teaching and working with students in a variety of environments. I worked for years at an inclusion camp, supporting students with and without special needs in academic and social activities....

...everyone does. I also have great English, Reading, and Grammar skills. I think that comes from all of the papers I wrote when studying Social Sciences and History! I am effective in helping students prepare for standardized tests such as the ACT. I currently am a trainer for the Department of Corrections. Not only do I train, but I also train others to become trainers. This is helping them develop effective lessons and presentations. I...

...in Strategic Leadership. While I loved my career in healthcare, I found that the demand of the job with 2 young children at home was difficult. To better balance my work and life, I accepted a job as a para-educator working with students in special education. I quickly fell in love with the job. After 6 years as a para- educator, I earned a Master's Degree in Special Education from Grand Canyon University. My experience...

I believe in you! So there is no reason why you shouldn't! I am here to help you navigate your way through the educational process. I have over two decades of educational experience (teaching, tutoring and administration). My strengths are communication and patience. I'm happy to go at your pace.

I have a strong passion for teaching! My goal is to learn about you so that I can best craft lessons that interest you and drive you toward your goals. Making learning fun is the name of the game! Whether it is through music, interactive games, or just discussion - our time together will be fun! I love reading, writing, math, geography, history, and science!

...While in college, I worked as a Peer Tutor at Cornell College Writing Studio for three years. I worked with college students in all disciplines and at 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...

...experience, with an exceptional track record regarding student success. I have 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...

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.

...Bauer. I positively loved the series and it inspired my love and interest of history. This has continued with me into adulthood and influenced my decision to pursue a bachelors degree in history. However, prior to college, I was homeschooled through high school which allowed me to be flexible and self-motivated in learning. After high school, I went on to study at a college level, receiving a Bachelor of Arts in History from Thomas Edison...

...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 for the majority of my...

I have been a Professional Educator for many years. I have worked with all ages, including adult learners. My main passion is working with Middle School aged students. My belief is that anyone can learn, regardless of how they think of themselves as learners. Most often, students/learners don't see themselves as learners. I can change that view of themselves and create the joy of lifelong learning.

...working one-on-one with older students. I am a certified teacher for ages 10-21 in the subjects 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. My goal working in...

...Drama and a Master's degree in Theatre History and Research. While I have experience tutoring in a variety of subjects, my favorite areas are test prep, study techniques, reading, writing, and history. My tutoring style is based on encouragement and asking lots of questions. My goal is to give my students the tools they need to significantly improve their work by effectively maximizing their personal gifts and knowledge. My first meeting with you will include...