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Zach: Cottage Grove tutor
Certified Tutor in Cottage Grove, WI
...Madison pursuing a degree in biochemistry. In 2014 I graduated from high school in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota with a 4.0 GPA and a 33 on my ACT. In my free time I play basketball, listen to music, write programs, and watch movies with my friends. I specialize in math and science of all kinds, I really love teaching biology, chemistry, and physics. I also can prepare students for the ACT. As a sophomore I...
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University of Wisconsin-Madison - Current Undergrad, Biochemistry
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 31

Karann: Cottage Grove tutor
Certified Tutor in Cottage Grove, WI
...degrees in biological engineering and biological sciences. Within biology, I concentrated in computational biology with an additionally strong focus in ecology and ecological applications of computation. I am currently working on my doctorate in Environment and Resources at Wisconsin-Madison, studying tiger ecology and conservation with sub-field foci on predator ecology, and modeling population dynamics. My tutoring strategy is to tackle topics of highest combined difficulty and priority first, and to do so in a manner...
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Cornell University - Bachelors, Biological Engineering and Biological Sciences Dual Major
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 800

Ashish: Cottage Grove tutor
Certified Tutor in Cottage Grove, WI
...as part of the GUTS program, and analyzing different solutions to the same problem help me understand people better as I get some insight into their thinking, which helps in building strong relationships. This also makes the tutoring less about trying to memorize concepts to pass a test, but to properly engage with the content, so that it can further be shared with others. I enjoy playing basketball and football and watching both, I like...
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University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 730

Lucian: Cottage Grove tutor
Certified Tutor in Cottage Grove, WI
I have a lot of experience teaching & tutoring and have completed a wide variety of standardized test with excellent scores.... Start by trying to achieve a broad understanding and refining it as needed.... Introduce myself, meet the student, and identify areas of strength and weakness.... Short breaks, fun problems.... Ask leading questions until the student understands, and then try to build a deeper understanding.... Try to make the passage seem more approachable or put it...
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Haverford - Bachelors, Mathematics
GRE Quantitative: 169

Olivia: Cottage Grove tutor
Certified Tutor in Cottage Grove, WI
...living and I'm constantly having to learn 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 that guides me through life. I especially enjoy teaching writing and math. I'm...
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Bachelors, Journalism
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 760
SAT Verbal: 780

Patrick: Cottage Grove tutor
Certified Tutor in Cottage Grove, WI
...an editor and writer who has edited and written words in just about every form they travel in. Ten years as reporter and an editor at Milwaukee Journal (now the Journal Sentinel). Twenty years as owner-operator of national multi-media business. Have written books, edited books, and published books, including bestsellers, and have written TV scripts. Have edited more than 100 books and tens of thousands of news and feature articles. Taught writing at two universities,...
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Marquette University - Bachelors, Journalism

Garrett: Cottage Grove tutor
Certified Tutor in Cottage Grove, WI
My name is Garrett Tusler. I am a graduate from the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities with a degree in Spanish and a minor in Teaching English as a Second Language. I have teaching and tutoring experience in both fields and I am excited to meet with you and discuss personalized lesson plans and work with you towards your goals in language learning!
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University of Minnesota-Twin Cities - Bachelors, Spanish
GRE Quantitative: 148
GRE Verbal: 159

Jared: Cottage Grove tutor
Certified Tutor in Cottage Grove, WI
...I teach. While this isn't a great strategy for everyone, I find that my knowledge of the tests and the best study materials/methods is far deeper after having gone through all the work by myself than if 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...
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Harvard University - Bachelor in Arts, Romance Languages
State Certified Teacher
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 780

Jessica: Cottage Grove tutor
Certified Tutor in Cottage Grove, WI
...abandon in adulthood. I describe myself as a life-long learner, as I try to learn something new every single day. Learning can improve your life in so many ways. My favorite part of teaching is when a 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...
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Purdue University - Bachelor in Arts, English Education

Emily: Cottage Grove tutor
Certified Tutor in Cottage Grove, WI
...am a Director of a daycare and am interested in 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...
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University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelors, Sociology
Edgewood College - Current Grad Student, Teaching Certificate

Cole: Cottage Grove tutor
Certified Tutor in Cottage Grove, WI
...Madison, currently purusing a Masters degree in Industrial Engineering. I received my Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering, along with a Certificate in Business, from UW as well. Education has always been important to me, and tutoring 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...
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UW Madison - Bachelors, Industrial Engineering
UW Madison - Masters, Industrial Engineering
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 36

Kathryn: Cottage Grove tutor
Certified Tutor in Cottage Grove, WI
...feelings in the world is seeing a student finally understand a subject or a concept after a lot of hard work. I believe anything is possible with some patience. I absolutely live by the phrase slow and steady wins the race. I will make sure every student I work with will understand every subject down to the tee, no matter how long it takes. I love to get to know my students and look forward...
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UW Madison - Current Undergrad, Business

Jonas: Cottage Grove tutor
Certified Tutor in Cottage Grove, WI
...or ace the verbal sections of any standardized test? Drop me a line! I was born in Sweden, and after a lengthy stint as a grad student and editor in the U.K. I finally ended up in Wisconsin. I suppose I am well on my way to becoming a cheesehead by now. I have taught and tutored in the U.S., England and Sweden -- ranging from elementary phonics to postmodern literature and Elizabethan revenge tragedy....
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Lund University (Sweden) - Bachelors, English Literature, Comparative Literature, Classical Greek
York University (UK) - Masters, MA in Victorian Literature (with distinction)
GRE Verbal: 170

Joel: Cottage Grove tutor
Certified Tutor in Cottage Grove, WI
...and listen to them just as much they need to listen to me. Only then can I see what they need help understanding and how best to approach explaining it to them by building on their strengths. 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...
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Cornell University - Current Undergrad, Physics
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34

Joseph: Cottage Grove tutor
Certified Tutor in Cottage Grove, WI
...a B.S. in Medical Microbiology and Immunology and a M.S. in Bacteriology. I was a teaching and laboratory assistant during my time in college where I 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...
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University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelor of Science, Medical Microbiology and Immunology
University of Wisconsin-Madison - Master of Science, Bacteriology

Aaron: Cottage Grove tutor
Certified Tutor in Cottage Grove, WI
I connect with people best through sharing ideas. The majority of my spare time is spent trying to simplify or find alternate proofs of basic theorems to make them more intuitive.... Focusing on beauty solves many problems a teacher faces. If I am attending a lecture about The Great Gatsby, I will be eager if the speaker tells of the beauty she sees, rather than a quick and dirty type of analysis. I regularly talk to...
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Missouri University of Science and Technology - Bachelors, Applied Math
The Texas AM University System Office - PHD, Math
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1440
SAT Math: 800

Julie: Cottage Grove tutor
Certified Tutor in Cottage Grove, WI
...help you learn! I got a degree in animal science from Virginia Tech, a master's in animal biotechnology and biomedical science from the University of Massachusetts, and attended veterinary school at Kansas State University. I have worked with students from age 2-18, and have studied a lot with other people during my college education. This has really given me insight as to how to study -- how to study a large volume of information in...
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Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University - Bachelor of Science, Animal Sciences
Kansas State University - Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Biomedical Sciences

Danny: Cottage Grove tutor
Certified Tutor in Cottage Grove, WI
...and high school students. I tailor my teaching style to meet the needs of individual students. I generally start with a hands-on approach in which I 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...
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George Washington University - Bachelor of Science, Public Health
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1480
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 740

David: Cottage Grove tutor
Certified Tutor in Cottage Grove, WI
...students to achieve their goals, and to have better understanding of topics that will help them to advance in their studies. I am good for this job because I have patience, I know different ways to explain concepts, and I know the subjects that I am trying to explain. I have been a tutor in the past and achieved good results from students. I have experience with math and science subjects since I studied Biology,...
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UW Platteville - Bachelors, Business Administration and Management

Rene: Cottage Grove tutor
Certified Tutor in Cottage Grove, WI
I have nearly 20 years of advanced practice as an NP, and being a staff nurse for several years prior to becoming and NP. I received my DNP from the University of Iowa along with my PMHNP. My MSN/FNP is from Allen College. My undergraduate is from the University of Iowa and my ADN/RN is from NEIACC. I have been practicing family medicine/primary care for 18 years....
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University of Iowa - Doctorate (PhD), DNP/PMHNP
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