Award-Winning Tutors in Northpoint, WI

...I had never thought about pursuing, such as engineering and biomedical sciences. In college, I earned my Bachelor of Arts degree in Linguistics, while minoring in Arabic and gaining a certificate in Middle Eastern and North African studies. During this period, I started tutoring at my school's academic success center. I truly enjoy helping students...

...drawing conclusions from physical representations. This was instilled at a young age as I had a deep love of Legos. My favorite subject to tutor is algebra. Algebra features so many of the basic mathematical tools which become instinct in higher level math like calculus, my favorite subject to study. I have a varied repertoire...

...helping and tutoring others since I was young -- probably influenced by my family of teachers. I find there is an important creative aspect to most academic subjects that often gets overlooked, especially in math. I try to incorporate this into my tutoring because it really seems to help people connect with the concepts. In...

...which combines my desire to make a difference in people's lives with my love of learning and my interest in working with children. I enjoy teaching and learning with students in a different way as a tutor with Varsity Tutors. With my background in communication sciences and disorders and speech pathology, I have a great...

...employment, and professional networking skills. I spent half a year living in North Dakota quickly forcing me to learn valuable communication and job seeking skills. After experiencing life as an entry level employee working 60+ hours a week, I decided to come back to Milwaukee to further my education. Here I have learned proper study...

...students' individualized needs. Learning doesn't need to be dry and boring as it is often perceived to be! My education courses in college have made me aware of and interested in many different styles of learning and I will always adapt my lessons to suit your needs. I believe that learning comes most naturally when...

...a ton of background in languages. I have taken Spanish, French, Russian, Swedish, Old English and Middle English before, along with German. I try to speak each of them or read some sort of material within them every month. However, I have chosen German to be my main Tutoring language because of living in Germany,...

I earned my bachelor's degree in exercise science and my doctorate in physical therapy from Saint Louis University. I tutored college students at SLU for 5 years, covering allied health sciences (biology, chemistry, anatomy/physiology) and all physical therapy coursework. I am now tutoring students preparing to take the NPTE, and I am so excited to...

...where I learned that generosity of knowledge and enthusiasm is the greatest gift that one person can give another. I believe that education is a vital investment in a person's growth and this shapes my approach to tutoring. I am excited to assist, encourage, and compassionately push my students to write as well as they...

...being able to truly hone in on each student's individual needs. With each new student comes a new challenge, which means that my job is different every day. Nothing makes me happier than helping a student hit their score goal, allowing them to apply with confidence to the colleges of their dreams.

...into smaller components, then walking through them a single step at a time. This can often reveal where students need the most practice, which is often in prerequisite maths. I believe that a strong foundation in Algebra is vital to true understanding of codependent branches like Geometry, Trigonometry, and finally Calculus. I also find that...

"Any fool can know. The point is to understand." -Albert Einstein... To date, I have found that it is best to view tutoring as a team endeavor. I am a player on a student's team with the goal of academic success and increased intellectual understanding. This outcome is impossible without getting down to the student's level, utilizing age appropriate vocabulary, providing constructive criticism, and establishing their baseline. I have found that reviewing a student's past work...

...world using their best abilities and gifts. Further, to encourage creativity and higher level thinking so that children can discover leaning all around them. I look forward to working with students in the subjects of elementary and middle school math, science and earth science, and organizational/study skills. I have great enthusiasm, energy, and creativity in...

...all sections of the PSAT, SAT, and GMAT. Together we can work to improve your test scores and give you an edge over the competition when applying to college or business school. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, exercising, golfing, tennis, shooting pool, and playing ping pong. Most recently I have been learning to...

...learners. Even though I am certified in and enjoy teaching all elementary subjects, I enjoy teaching math and science the most! I recently asked my students what they enjoyed most about our class, and the resounding answer was that they love that we have fun while learning! In my free time, I love to play...

I received my Bachelor of Science in Secondary Mathematics Education from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. I received a Master of Education in Instructional Technology from Cardinal Stritch University. I have taught at St. Thomas More High School in Milwaukee for 16 years. I enjoy working with students of all ages and abilities. I particularly enjoy...

...a certain style of teaching that is unique to them. Mine involves the use of visual aides and tangible examples as much as possible but also includes several opportunities for independent practice. It is important to me that students are presented with resources and how to use them so they can then use those resources...

...a lot of smiles and laughter for both the student and me. I enjoy discussing and discovering connections between subjects, then using those connections to help create a deeper understanding of the material. When I'm not working, I enjoy reading (generally fiction and science fiction), playing basketball and running, and watching NBA games.... My teaching philosophy could be described as holistic literacy. The value of literacy in a student's work may seem obvious, but my experience...

...there, I worked as a tutor in the Writing Center; it was there that I realized I how much I love tutoring. I'm an actress and a musician; I love Shakespeare and detective novels and going on adventures. I'm very kind and understanding, and I know how to have fun with something even when it's...

Helping students grow and achieve academic success is a passion of mine . I look forward to meeting and working with new students! I have been an elementary school teacher for nearly thirty years with a proven track record. When I'm not teaching or tutoring you can find me on the ballroom floor dancing up...