Award-Winning Tutors serving South Milwaukee, WI

...assistant and helping undergraduate students improve their reading and writing skills. I love discovering students' different interests and personalities and seeing how their own unique knowledges come out in their work. As a TA, I found that students' writing changed the most when we could work one-on-one in office hours -- those are the people...

...a student to learn more challenging concepts and subjects. I truly believe that every student has the ability to learn and be successful, which requires the right approach to the material and dedication to master the small goals in order to conquer the larger goal. In my free time I enjoy outdoor activities, such as...

...is an importance in continuous practice with occasional breaks for those that may need it. There's nothing that brings me more joy than seeing the growth and development of a struggling student. By strengthening the knowledge pools of our youth, we build a sturdy foundation for our future. When I'm not working, I like to...

...sure the student UNDERSTANDS the topic rather than simply learning to memorize the facts. I find that they are always able to retain the knowledge more that way. I especially focus on teaching students to focus on reaching their long term goals in addition to just learning the material needed at the moment. I graduated from...

...teacher. Although that is not the career path I ultimately chose, I have continued my interest in helping others learn through tutoring my own younger siblings. With Varsity Tutor, I will be able to extend my help and my advice to other students and since I am currently a student, I can relate to the...

...skills to carry. With English, there are many components such as phonics, vocabulary, spelling, comprehension, and grammar (to name a few.) Through my experience, I have gained knowledge in how to deliver research-based practices to help children to be good readers. As stated above, I have had over 5 years of teaching experience. I love...

...I try to adapt my teaching style to best fit the student. In general, I provide examples of how to complete a certain task before asking the student to work out a problem on their own. Repetition of this practice is key! Now I am working towards a Computer Science degree at Lake Forest College....

...position as a first grade bilingual teacher. I am fluent in Spanish. During my collegiate years, I took additional courses to specialize in reading. I am most passionate about providing students with the tools they need to be successful. In my experience helping struggling students who don't enjoy reading and writing is the most enjoyable....

...of New York. I tutor math (Pre-calculus, Calculus 1,2 , Trigonometry, Algebra, Statistics, Geometry), College physics 1 and 2, Chemistry 1 and 2 My goal is to create an atmosphere for you to enjoy what you are learning so I call it 'Learn as you have fun' experience. I understand students are different but all...

...a variety of subjects, I am most passionate about math and chemistry. I tutor because I find seeing people achieve all that they can a rewarding experience, which is also a reason why I am a pre-medical student. In my spare time, I enjoy reading a large spectrum of different materials and running, among other...

...and even some sports coaching, I strive to create a fun, safe, and easy going classroom experience for all of my students. Through the use of basic, fun props such as puppets, shapes and colors, my goal is to help my students learn the English language while having fun. I cannot wait to see you...

...grade and all the way up to 8th grade, with a focus on Common Core Standards. The most important part of any good teacher or tutor is flexibility. This is why one on one tutoring can be so beneficial. By working on an individual basis, getting to know their learning styles and interests, it makes...

...teen children as they pursue their academic ambitions and head off to university. I have a diverse background of expertise in all varieties of history, literature, creative writing, and the English language, as well as a sincere, caring teaching style that encourages students to confidently tackle problematic subjects. I encourage broad scope understanding by breaking...

...learning environment is one which incorporates real-life experience as much as possible and when not possible, provides for simulations of real-life settings using technology to bring the world to the learner and the learner to the world. Learners see relevance in realistic situations and are therefore engaged and motivated. Motivated and engaged learners explore complex...

...as Discovery World in Milwaukee where I teach children in grades 2 through 12 in a lab setting about a variety of scientific topics and as an adjunct professor of Microbiology at WCTC. Over the course of my undergraduate career I tutored students in individual and group sessions. As a graduate student I mentored and...

...is working together as a team (you and I) so you can understand the material rather than memorize. Active learning is essential to accomplish this. Sometimes we will play games and hands-on problems to work on. I try to make a subject interesting. I have been a Registered Nurse since 1994 and a Nurse Practitioner...

...concepts. Currently, I am a substitute teacher with a local school district. I work with middle and high school students. I tend to take assignments in the math and sciences. I tutor chemistry and math. I prefer these subjects because I am a scientist. As a scientist, I understand the importance of having a solid...

...If the student is able to get three problems in a row, generally, I believe the student has grasped the concept and is ready to move on. This is a loose description and is flexible for each student's needs. My main goal as tutor is to provide clear and concise explanations for concepts to provide...

...up to students college. Most of my experience, however, is with high school students guiding them through the ever-so-dreaded ACT. In my free time, I enjoy sports, especially volleyball, basketball, and softball (baseball). I love adventuring to places I've never seen before, hiking trails, and photographing the plants and wildlife there! Also, I have a...

...BA from Northwestern College, Watertown, WI and a masters from Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary. I am the World Language department chair at my school and teach all four levels of German, and also have experience in teaching high school Latin as well. My German students who have gone on to college German have consistently tested into...