Award-Winning History Tutors serving Madison, WI

...Business, from UW as well. Education has always been important to me, and tutoring allows me to share that passion with others. I first got into tutoring through a volunteer program in high school, and I continued to tutor during my undergraduate studies, which was some of the most rewarding work I've ever done. My engineering background has allowed me to take a wide variety of math and science courses, including Caclulus, Physics, and Chemistry,...

...myself while also enriching others with the knowledge I know about. I always aspire to seek newer perspectives and ideologies that challenge my own beliefs, and there is no better setting for this than the classroom. Over the summer, I experienced this fully while teaching a self-designed history course as the views the students brought up were often different than mine and perspectives that I had never considered before clouded my mind. Pausing to rethink...

...a mathematician before finding my passion in the theater. I'm now living in New York City pursuing a career in casting and producing theater. Although I have found my passion in the arts, I find great fulfillment tutoring math and science, because I think it's important for students to know they can succeed in these challenging subjects. I seek to develop an individual learning plan for each student, discovering the tools that will best help...

...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 confident in my ability to assist in many students' academic success. I look forward to working together toward your academic...

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.

...equally passionate about history. The story of the past is the story of humans just like us that had the same problems and interests as we have today. I am fascinated and inspired by their stories. I have been teaching for 43 years but I am no less passionate now than I was when I started. I care about helping each student in their personal journeys in life and I am devoted to see each...

...I extended my experiences teaching secondary social sciences in Wisconsin. Again, the demographic was predominantly special needs and students at risk. Licenses and certifications are essential elements of any teacher's portfolio. Experience gives life to the titles; however, the skill to build functional and compassionate relationships makes a teacher. Above all else, a teacher must be genuine and connect with a student in a way that demonstrates to the student they are important, capable, and...

...supplemental materials, a knowledge of a huge grade level span of materials, and a way to make it interesting because I love it and understand that not everyone does. I also have great English, Reading, and Grammar skills. I think that comes from all of the papers I wrote when studying Social Sciences and History! I am effective in helping students prepare for standardized tests such as the ACT. I currently am a trainer for...

...of history. This has continued with me into adulthood and influenced my decision to pursue a bachelors degree in history. However, prior to college, I was homeschooled through high school which allowed me to be flexible and self-motivated in learning. After high school, I went on to study at a college level, receiving a Bachelor of Arts in History from Thomas Edison State University. I received many of my college credits from taking CLEP and...

...school and middle school levels, as well as a substitute teacher for grades 6-8. I attended, graduated, and earned a Bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire for secondary education. I teach/tutor most subjects under the wide umbrella of classes labeled as "Social Studies" with a focus on History, Politics, Geography, and Civics. World History, specifically the 19th and 20th century, is by far my favorite subject to teach and tutor. I...

...California and New Mexico I learned a lot of Spanish. I took up through Spanish 4 in High School and tested out of Freshman Spanish and was able to take Spanish 2 at Texas Christian University, where I started my college education. I feel quite comfortable working with students in Spanish 1 and 2. I enjoy working with students helping them to learn new things and better understand new concepts. Sometimes students need extra attention...

...from the Land of Enchantment aka New Mexico but migrated to Wisconsin where I completed my Master's Degree in Nutritional Sciences just this past Spring. I have lived in Germany for 9 months working as a US Fulbright Research Scholar. I have been known for my fun personality and excitement to learn new information and am passionate to help students like yourself master these difficult concepts! I am looking forward to working with you soon!

...the East Coast, I was fortunate enough to receive a good SAT I score, and SAT II scores. This really opened a lot of doors for me, both in terms of admissions and financial aid. My goal is to help my students meet whatever goals they have- whether it's improving on several sections of a standardized test, prepping for an AP exam or maybe some classroom work, I'm eager to make this happen.

...As an educator, I can help you become a stronger reader by digging deep into high-interest texts. As a former admissions employee, I know how to make your personal statement stand out from the other applicants. If you need help with learning a new language, I also have 6 years of experience learning French and 4 years of Spanish. When I was a student, school did not come easily to me. My love of learning...

Graduate of Temple University with a Bachelor of Sciences in Mathematics and a minor in Spanish Language. Throughout high school and university, my educational passions were sparked by a handful of dedicated tutors, professors, and teachers. It is my philosophy to pass on the passion for learning that was instilled in me by my mentors.

...students understand the lab environment and how to use the tools available to them to ask complex biological questions and solve problems. As a Biology and Computer Science Teaching Assistant, I enjoyed organizing and hosting exam review sessions and office hours for Physiology students 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...

...school students, mostly in mathematics, but I also helped with middle school science and English as well as ACT preparation. I look forward to tutoring students in computer science, especially object-oriented programming; mathematics, from middle school mathematics to multivariable calculus and differential equations; preparation for the ACT, SAT, and AP tests; and topics in literature and history. My favorite subject to tutor is probably calculus because calculus really opens students' options for further exploration in...

...relationship with learning and only find it boring. Education should be about discovery and empowerment; it should never feel discouraging. As a tutor, I give tutees as much power and choice as possible in order to help them become independent learners. My teaching style revolves around their learning style and needs. In my free time, I love to read and spend time with my family and cats. I enjoy reading, baking, and taking walks with...

...Wisconsin - Madison studying Personal Finance. I can tutor in a wide variety of subjects but I'm 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 cook, travel, and...

...interested in working with students with learning disabilities as I was very successful in teaching these students. It created a desire to gain greater insight in all aspects of learning, which was the area of focus for my graduate program in learning disabilities. For the last 30 years, I have been working at the University of Wisconsin-Madison coordinating the placement testing program for all University of Wisconsin campuses. During this time I have been a...