Award-Winning History Tutors serving Madison, WI

...more than simply conveying information from one person to another, it's about building skills, harnessing thought, and opening the world. I teach because I love learning. I am an adjunct professor for a small private regional university and teach in the area of government and management. I have a masters degree in public policy from the University of Northern Iowa and a masters degree in business administration from Texas A&M. I also hold a bachelors...

...the subjects History/Social Studies/ELL. I have worked in Middle and High Schools in the Madison area. I also taught English in Taiwan, working with Pre-K-Elementary School 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...

...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 my...

...tutoring in a variety of subjects, my favorite areas are test prep, study techniques, reading, writing, and history. My tutoring style is based on encouragement and asking lots of questions. My goal is to give my students the tools they need to significantly improve their work by effectively maximizing their personal gifts and knowledge. My first meeting with you will include a conversation about the most effective studying styles for you, because every student is...

...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 and...

...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 them...

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.

...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 have...

...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.

...importantly, the experience. I am a graduate of the University of Wisconsin School of Education. I have a Secondary Social Science license in Wisconsin and am certified to teach U.S. History, World Civilizations, Western Civilizations, Political Science, and Geography. As well, I am certified to teach K-6 science in California. As a Peace Corps Volunteer in Sierra Leone, I taught English and Social Studies to primary and secondary students. I relocated to the San Francisco...

...pursue my own creative writing. It is this love for reading, writing, and imaginative engagement with the world that I hope to share with my students. I also believe that my role is working alongside students to: 1) nurture enthusiasm for subjects they're drawn to 2) be a safe place to process frustration around and move through subjects that are more difficult 3) learn what their academic and future dreams are, and support them as...

...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 in getting their HSED or high school diploma. One of my strengths as a teacher is the ability to develop positive relationships with my students and help them become motivated to achieve academic success....

...a senior at 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...

...have also taught French and Greek. I love hearing about your interests and tailoring lessons to meet your specific concerns and goals! I am very energetic in my teaching style and try to get my students to gain confidence through speaking and writing as much as possible. I will help you develop your potential and also to realize that you already know much more than you may think you do! In my free time, I...

...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 DSST...

I believe in you! So there is no reason why you shouldn't! I am here to help you navigate your way through the educational process. I have over two decades of educational experience (teaching, tutoring and administration). My strengths are communication and patience. I'm happy to go at your pace.

...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 student...

...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 tech...

...name is Sierra Grim. I am originally 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...

...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 success!