Award-Winning Writing Tutors in University of Wisconsin-Madison, WI

I graduated with honors from the University of the Puget Sound, majoring in English and creative writing. As a writing advisor at my college’s writing center, I tutored over a hundred different students from diverse writing backgrounds in all stages of the writing process. I believe that dialogue and interaction are the most effective ways...

...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...

...of the psychometricians who make these tests. There are a number of strategies beyond just the test material that I work on with those whom I tutor to ensure their best performance come test day. It is my goal that each of my students believes that he couldn’t have performed any better when he finishes...

...work as an assistant researcher in a human oncology lab out of the Wisconsin Institute for Medical Research. I have taken both the GRE and the MCAT, and scored at or above the 95th percentile on both; I have an extensive understanding of how to prepare for and excel at standardized tests. My teaching style...

...mentor to first-generation college students and college student-athletes, providing academic support in the areas of organization and study skills. I truly believe the search of knowledge is the greatest adventure life can offer. It begins with the foundations of curiosity and wonder, and these are pursuitss one must not abandon in adulthood. I describe myself...

...in developing countries. As disclosed in my resume, my extensive undergraduate career has given me a wealth of experience and knowledge. These, along with my qualifications, make me the most effective tutor in reading and writing. Because academic writing requires research and citation, critical reading, reading comprehension and writing skills are symbiotic. My exceptional writing...

...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, one college, one community college,...

...that change in a student’s educational journey by believing in them. I have recently begun hiking the Ice Age Trail which totals over 100 miles. It may take a while to complete, but the outdoor activity is amazing year-round. I am completing my second Bachelor’s Degree as well. When I have any spare time I...

...can make progress! I love to help students reach “Aha!” moments in their studies. I enjoy tutoring many different subjects and especially enjoy essays or writing assignments. In my spare time I like to teach piano lessons, take my puppy for long walks, travel, and test new dinner recipes with my husband.... I think that with diligence and curiosity, all people can learn! The excitement of teaching is helping students reach "Aha!" moments in their studies. The learning process should be fun. It should also be not too hard that it's discouraging, and not too easy that it's boring. A good instructor makes it her/his job to find that sweet balance!

...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 with learning and only find it boring. Education should be about discovery and empowerment; it should never feel discouraging. As a tutor,...