Award-Winning Middle School Math Tutors for Students in Madison, WI

...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 heavily...

...in science and math courses. I enjoy being a resource to help students struggling in math and science, as these subjects can be difficult to understand. I employ a variety of strategies including mnemonic devices, physical manipulatives, and drawings/diagrams to accommodate different learning styles. Typically, I have the students attempt to solve a problem and then ask leading questions whenever he/she gets stuck. If the questions are more conceptual in nature, I start with what...

...math and writing I am easily able to pull items from my experiences to relate the material to the student and help assist in the learning process. I have a diverse background working as a stem cell researcher, QC microbiologist, and now a chef at a local restaurant. In my free time I train for triathlons, hike, and do fermentation work for both at home and restaurant use. I prefer to adapt my teaching style...

I have a lot of experience teaching & tutoring and have completed a wide variety of standardized test with excellent scores.... Start by trying to achieve a broad understanding and refining it as needed.... Introduce myself, meet the student, and identify areas of strength and weakness.... Short breaks, fun problems.... Ask leading questions until the student understands, and then try to build a deeper understanding.... Try to make the passage seem more approachable or put it...

...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 my own perspectives made me realize how much deeper I could go into the subject matter, pushing me to challenge my students equally. I currently tutor math and computer science as part of the GUTS program, and analyzing different solutions to the same problem help...

...both of them since high school and play on the club field hockey team in Madison. I am a HUGE pet lover as I have a dog of my own. I tutor mathematics for all levels up to Calculus. I have always enjoyed math since I was in elementary school and I love helping others out. One of the best feelings in the world is seeing a student finally understand a subject or a concept...

...I worked in an elementary school doing homework support and am very familiar with K-5th curriculums. This allows me to identify and fill gaps that elementary students might have in any subject including math. I took the ACT in high school and have worked with high schoolers to test prep so I have a lot of experience with the test and know the best test taking methods to help students achieve their goals.

I connect with people best through sharing ideas. The majority of my spare time is spent trying to simplify or find alternate proofs of basic theorems to make them more intuitive.... Focusing on beauty solves many problems a teacher faces. If I am attending a lecture about The Great Gatsby, I will be eager if the speaker tells of the beauty she sees, rather than a quick and dirty type of analysis. I regularly talk to...

Over 5 years of tutoring experience with elementary and middle school children with various subjects from math to chess to writing. Strong believer in positive feedback and motivating the students. I would describe myself as a friendly, high motivated teacher and student!

I am a Psychology and Math tutor, and I'm excited to tutor people of all ages and backgrounds. I will graduate from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville in May. I've been tutoring both Math and Psychology for two years, and I love to help people learn. My tutoring is student-focused, so my teaching style is whatever helps you learn best! My favorite part about tutoring is seeing students get excited about learning again.

...Liberty University, earning my bachelor of science in psychology. I am in the honors program with a GPA of 3.97 and am a National Merit Finalist as a result of my PSAT and SAT scores from high school. I hope to pursue a master of science degree in occupational therapy beginning in the summer of 2020. I enjoy providing individualized attention and personal instruction to help students who might otherwise struggle to understand and am...

...success. I believe in working with students as individuals and challenging them to go as far as they are capable. Many times this involves more than tutoring. Lending an ear, hearing out problems and challenges are all parts of helping a student succeed. I believe in open communication and flexibility. I am able to tutor in math up to Algebra I. I have very strong basic math skills, understand Common Core math, and am able...

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.

...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 math, science, economics, and pretty much every other STEM field. When it comes to tutoring, 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...

...with a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education. Over two semesters, I approximately 308 hours of experience in elementary and middle school classrooms where I observed, taught some lessons, and helped wherever I was needed. I tutor both Elementary and Middle School Science, math, Social Studies, English, and reading. I love tutoring in science and reading because I am a bookworm that thinks science rules! I believe that every student can succeed in their goals,...

...a Finance intern for Dell, Digital Consulting intern at Baker Tilly, and acceptance of a full-time job as a Tech Consultant at EY, I aim to make complex topics approachable and relatable. Whether you're tackling tough financial concepts, preparing for exams, or seeking practical advice for your career goals, I'm here to help! As someone who understands the demands of being a student, I'll help you build confidence in your abilities, improve your understanding, and...

...school math, college statistics, college algebra, and finite mathematics. I have helped students of all mathematical abilities from the strong to the very weak. I can adapt my teaching/tutoring to fit the ability of the student so they can get the most out of this experience. I have taught/tutored many ages. I am a certified mathematics teacher. My license is for secondary education which means ages 10-21. I have been tutoring in Varsity Tutors for...

...elementary school. While my focus has been Deaf Education, I have experience with typical students along with those who have a variety of additional special needs. I believe that all students have the potential to achieve, and I tailor my instruction to allow each individual student to reach their highest potential. I have worked one-on-one with many students and enjoy that setting because it allows me to focus all my energy on making sure that...

I find joy in helping students meet their educational needs and helping them succeed wherever their learning takes them. As Albert Einstein indicated, "Education is not the learning of facts but the training of the mind to think." To think about your thinking is the key to education and represents my goal as a tutor. You see, critical-thinking is the pathway to engaged learning.

...instructor for over four years through my private voice studio. I have a passion for teaching classes in the arts including voice, music, and theatre, and I also enjoy tutoring a myriad of other subjects. I am comfortable working with students of different ages and backgrounds and often vary my teaching methods in order to best benefit each student and their learning strategies. I am passionate about helping students achieve their own individual goals, and...