(132) Private tutors for lessons, class and homework help near 53718
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Stacy
Engineer Who Loves to Teach!
I am an engineer. In 2007, I received a Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Engineering from University of Wisconsin - Madison. Although my professional career has been as an engineer, I have extensive experience in providing child care and tutoring. My experience in child care began when I turned 11 and started to babysit children from my neighborhood. Between the ages of 17 and 19, I worked as a camp counselor for a summer day camp. The summer camp was divided two sessions each day: the mor... Read more
Mike
Literacy Coach and Tutor Trainer with Master's in Writing
Hello! Thanks for taking the time to read this profile. Teaching English writing and revision strategies is immensely satisfying work for me which is great because I've been doing it for four years going on five. Effective communication is crucial to my style in tutorials--I constantly check to make sure clients are understanding my suggestions, explanations, and the work itself. I can guarantee that through working with me, you will improve your understanding of reading and writing regardle... Read more
Nick
All levels of math, elementary to adult
I've tutored all levels of mathematics to students of all ages, including adults. I believe a solid understanding of mathematics is essential to a well-rounded education, and my goal is not only for the student to be able to successfully complete the problems but to truly understand the reasoning behind the computations. I love working with people and strive to create a comfortable atmosphere where the student is not afraid to ask questions, even if they think it may be a "dumb" question. ... Read more
Terry
College Teacher, Instructional Designer, Test Writer/Consultant
I prefer student-centered approach over instructor-centered approach. Learning should be fun and personal. I love teaching. I started tutoring kids and teaching them origami during my high school years. I tutored physics and chemistry at the learning center in a college during my undergraduate years. I graduated with a PhD in chemistry. Currently, I am obtaining a Masters in education. I have taught for 10+ years in different schools, including some of the largest and top-ranked universities.... Read more
Alexandria
Available January '18: Energetic, knowledgeable math/SAT tutor
I am starting graduate school for mechanical engineering at UW starting in January 2018. I have my B.S. is a mechanical engineering field and spent the last year and a half as an engineer of Electric Boat (contractor for the US Navy Submarine program). While working as an engineer, I tutored various subjects. My favorite part of the job (though it never felt like a job) was seeing students understand something that they didn't before. I loved being part of that process. I know there were so... Read more
Xiwei
Experienced Chinese Tutor
Hello, my name is Xiwei! I graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a Master's degree in Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis which focused on Global Higher Education.The experience of being a private tutor/adviser for non-native speakers guided me to become a perfect tutor. By building the relationship with the student, I could understand their needs accurately and provided the most suitable solution for the first time. I possess excellent interpersonal and communica... Read more
Adam
Physics and math to college level: experienced tutor
I was a department tutor for introductory physics courses at Michigan State University and Western Michigan University for four years. I help students make the connections between the mathematical and the physical, to actually understand what equations mean, for deeper application skills than memorization alone. My students would often not fully recognize the relationships between the equations they were trying to solve and the physical situations described in the problems. Many math and phy... Read more
Jane
Retired Elementary teacher specialist in Literacy Arts, Math
Jane is a retired teacher who has taught Math, Reading, Writing, Drama, Creative Theater Arts, and French to children through middle school. Teaching is her passion, helping children better understand what they are learning and/or explore concepts on a deeper level. What she likes about tutoring is the chance to work one-to-one and watch for the "aha" moment showing better understanding and mastery. I'm patient and I use familiar examples to teach concepts, making math real. I have been... Read more
Lei
Chinese Teacher with Standard Mandarin Certificate
Dear students and parents: I'm a native Chinese speaker living in Madison,Wisconsin. My Credentials: 1.Mandarin teaching experience at a language immersion preschool in Madison, WI currently. 2.Bachelor's degree from English Language and Literature Department of CCNU(Central China Normal University). 3.Chinese standard mandarin certificate. 4.Teaching certificate from China. 5.Nine years' bi-lingual teaching experience in China (My students range from 4.5 to 50 years old). 6.China's regist... Read more
Sara
Experienced teacher
I am an elementary teacher with 20 years of classroom experience. I have taught in public and private schools in the Madison and Milwaukee areas. Most of my experience is in kindergarten and first grade. I have tutoring experience in all elementary grades. I am familiar with many of the current educational trends and have access to a lot of education material. I have worked with kids with varied abilities and am willing to try different methods to try to fill children's learning needs. ... Read more