Award-Winning AP English Literature and Composition Tutors serving Madison, WI

...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 sure this is...

...I believe that in order to give useful feedback to a student I need to observe 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...

...College. I have several years of tutoring experience, with an exceptional track record regarding student success. I have assisted students in Philosophy, 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...

...and Introductory Computer Science. I also joined the peer tutoring space in college where I tutored genetics, physiology, and mathematics. After graduating, I took a gap year to work at a tech company and finish my medical school application. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about MCAT tutoring. I took the MCAT in January 2022 and can truly relate to students going through the stressful experience of preparing medical school...

...worked as a peer tutor at Vassar's Writing Center. I have also taught middle school science and math over the summer through Breakthrough Greater Boston, a program working to close the opportunity gap by supporting low income students and students of color. In the past three years, I have worked one-on-one with students in public schools as a special education aide at the elementary school and high school levels. Though I enjoy tutoring a range...

...that when my student wants to rap her final instead of give a presentation, because that's how she feels she can best succeed, that she should go ahead and soar! My passion for this work lies so deep within me, I do not know where it begins or ends. I work hard, and I go after what I want with determination and confidence. I hope that in leading by example I can instill these as...

...While I am able to tutor/work within many subjects, I am most passionate about literature (American, British, Russian, and the Classics) and writing and editing; if it be creative, academic, admission essays or just a run of the mill english paper. I'm passionate about these subjects because I believe that the power to make a difference starts with the written word; in understanding it and being able to pragmatically put it into use. No meaningful...

...study Communication. I currently work both as a private tutor for high school/AP English, ACT prep, SAT prep, and as a graduate teaching assistant at my university. I have several years of tutoring and teaching experience working with clients from a variety of backgrounds and with a variety of goals and challenges, and I have used that experience to develop the strongest pedagogy possible, in order to accommodate the needs of all my clients. I...

...or explain in another way. In addition to tutoring, I am a certified teacher with classroom teaching experience in high school math, personal finance, and elementary music and computer classes. I have managed tutors as a Director of Education for Sylvan Learning Center. In that role I curated curriculum in academic skill development, study skills, and test preparation which I individualized according to each student's needs. And finally, I have developed test preparation curriculum as...

...in English Education. I currently work as a high school English teacher in Madison, Wisconsin! I am currently certified to teach English at the 6th through 12th grade level. I have taught both in -person and online courses. You can see examples of my lessons (some including videos!) at msjibson.tumblr.com. When I am not working, I enjoy reading, biking, and meandering around the internet in search of great memes. I love learning about current events,...

...music, and the humanities and social sciences for nine years now. I have a bachelors degree in Philosophy and Music Theory, and I have an MA in English, with an emphasis in Writing, Rhetoric, and Discourse studies. I also have an MA Certificate in TESOL (teaching ESL). In addition, I consider myself a amateur historian and horticulturalist. I have an unending desire to learn and challenge what and how I am learning. I am grateful...

...teach them effect ways to memorize a textbook. In this way, I agree with William B. Yeats in that "education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire." I empower my students to seek answers on their own and develop their critical thinking skills. As a tutor, I structure my teaching around the student's individual interests and needs. For example, one 6th grade student loved to perform onstage, so we...

...on a difficult proof. I'm a scholar of the Western canon, greatly influenced by great thinkers and writers of the past such as Plato, Virgil, Aquinas, and Anselm. I love to read and to discuss what I've read, and I heartily appreciate a good philosophical argument. Extracurricularly, I write musicals, one of which premiered at Yale last year, and attend Yale Political Union meetings to debate the pros and cons of various fiscal and social...

...the University of Arizona in 2015, with my B.A. in English and a minor in Classics. I have three and a half years of experience tutoring high school and college students, in a wide variety of subjects, including ACT, SAT, and GRE test prep, as well as many topics in the humanities. I challenge my students to push themselves beyond what they thought possible, and I am always happy to help them with any need.

...glowing with pride. I have directed middle school students performing Shakespeare and watched them go above and beyond to create a beautiful production. I have confronted a reading group with a book two years above their reading levels and seen them respond by growing rapidly as readers. When we expect greatness from our students, and support them on their path, we can see success that goes far beyond our initial impressions of their capabilities.... I believe,...

...of these standardized tests, along with the SAT. My teaching philosophy is to go beyond "teaching to the test". Although test-taking skills are crucial for any assessment, I believe the most valuable thing a tutor can do is to enhance and help develop conceptual understanding in our clients. I believe that once a student understands something at the conceptual level, he or she will be much better prepared for the topic, not only in the...

...teaching ESL at a Kindergarten in Chiang Mai, Thailand, three years teaching ESL at a cram school for students in elementary, middle, and high school in Taipei, Taiwan, and two years teaching creative writing to undergraduates at the University of Notre Dame. As someone who has studied Mandarin Chinese for three years, I understand the difficulty of acquiring a new language and the importance of immersion in the language as opposed to rote memorization of...

...Tutoring expertise in Algebra, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Economics, Psychology, English, SAT and Study Skills/Organization - Particularly passionate about all topics related to STEM and Study Skills/Time Management - Adaptive and efficient tutor who uses examples and repetition to promote progress and learning - Past experience working with students diagnosed with ADHD and other disabilities that affect learning - Lived in Connecticut (13 years) and Shanghai (5 years) - Enthusiastic about sports/fitness - Swimming (12 years),...

...studio art, with minors in mathematics and public health. I feel that my artistic practice has shaped my teaching, pushing me to take a creative, non-rigid approach to education -- I believe in working closely with my students to create individualized plans that cater to their specific learning needs. I specialize in tutoring middle/high school math (pre-algebra thru pre-calc) and test prep (SAT, ACT, and PSAT.) I am also comfortable tutoring middle/high school reading, essay...

...learners regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, or socioeconomic status. As a former fifth grade teacher and current fourth grade teacher, I have experience teaching math, writing, reading, science, and social studies. My teaching and management style depends upon a unique blend of developmentally appropriate expectations, inquiry-based instruction, and humor. I believe that a student's social-emotional education is as important as any academic subject, and I customize lessons to appeal to each student's interests.... Teaching is not...