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

...focus on literature and classics. I am also graduate of DePaul University with a Masters of Fine Arts with focus on screenwriting, where my thesis earned distinction. Since graduation, in 2020 no less, I have written several film and television pilots and have been apart of some pretty cool film projects in Montreal, New York,...

...Reading, Political Science, Social Studies, and Geography. I worked with a group of young women who were often victims of trauma and were many years behind their same-aged peers. I loved seeing growth and improvement in my students. I worked with girls who read far below grade level and was able to help them succeed...

...tutoring student-athletes here at UW. I love all aspects of teaching, not only making sure that you understand the material but also developing a process of getting where you want to be, regardless of your goals. I try to make learning and school seem more interesting and not as monotonous as it usually seems!

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.

...my role as an educator is what most defines my identity. I have no general guiding principle about teaching, other than that it isn't really useful to think in terms of such principles. Rather, I think that it's best to approach each student as having a distinct learning style and set of educational objectives, and...

...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 education is to make that change in a student's educational journey by believing in them. I have recently begun hiking...

...apply the knowledge they have gained. There are various accreditations and certifications necessary to become a teacher; yet mentors call upon life experiences to help mentees on a more intrinsic level. This key difference necessitates mentors to make strong personal connections with their mentees, calling upon knowledge learned from different aspects of life. Unlike...... My teaching philosophy is that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to tutoring. Every student is different: they are from different backgrounds, have...

...most passionate about English, writing, and reading comprehension. I believe that strong literacy skills can improve performance across all subjects. I also do test prep for the ACT. I understand how nerve-racking standardized testing can be so I focus on test taking strategies as well as analytical skills. When I'm not tutoring, I like to...

...with over 15 years of work experience. I have graduate degrees in engineering and business administration. I love math and science and truly believe that they are fun to learn. I look forward to sharing my knowledge and experience to help anyone out there that are looking to augment the classroom experience with tutoring sessions

...I used to hate math, and in high school my grades were barely passable. The key to learning and succeeding is not only to have a desire to learn, but to have a teacher that can match your learning style. I like to take time to get to know who I'm working with so that...

...the opportunity to show you how they learn best, they will excel. Build respect and rapport, listen to your students, let them tell you what they need. Children are so much more capable than we give them credit for. I am not of the mind that my students should go off and do whatever they...

I believe any child can learn if taught the correct way!

...tutor specializing in math levels below calculus, writing, and elementary economics, among other subjects. I love helping people understand concepts, rather than just memorizing steps. Trained in a Socratic method of tutoring, I aim to ask questions that help students use their own critical thinking powers to solve problems with increasing independence.

...from college). I attended Madison Area Technical College where I was fortunate enough to play Junior College basketball for two years before I transferred to UW-Madison. During my time at UW-Madison, I found my passion for literature and writing expand to new levels, including being challenged academically by various professors and TAs. I also was...

...fellow peer who needed assistance in mathematics. This was my introduction into tutoring and educating others. This experience taught me how to be more empathetic to the varied learning styles of others. It also taught me that encouragement and positive reinforcement can go a long way with an individual that might be struggling with subject...

...a current veterinary student, wildlife enthusiast, video game extraordinaire, and nerd :) I love my background education in science and math and as much as I to learn it in the classroom, it is even more satisfying to walk someone else through it and share our knowledge! PS: I love Orgo! aka Organic Chemistry

...making personal connections with students. My teaching experience began when I was an undergraduate at Grand Valley State University. I worked as a writing consultant helping my fellow undergraduates with writing papers in an academic context. This experience laid the foundation for all my other teaching experiences over the years. As a graduate student, I...

...HS math and science, playing mandolin and singing are my favorite hobbies! Do you remember the excitement you had when some cool subject clicked with you? Our job will be to find that "aha" understanding within your current assignments. Be ready for some serious effort but we will still have fun along the way.... Warmth and respect encourages a student to get results while working hard.

...many years teaching and tutoring a wide range of subjects from history, to politics, to religion and philosophy, to writing. My passion is for helping students engage with these topics; to not just memorize facts and dates, but to dive into the living conversations that these topics engender. Most importantly, I have skill and a...

...enjoy sunny weather and eating avocados. Previously, I have taught math and computer skills to students (grades 3-5) in after-school programs. I also taught English conversation skills to English as a Second Language (ESL) students. Teaching is a big passion of mine because I derive a lot of joy from seeing my students overcome their...