Award-Winning PSAT Tutors serving Madison, WI

...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 them guidance so that they can develop confidence in their own ability to approach...

...my Bachelor of Arts in Theater modified with Leadership. Valedictorian of my high school in New Mexico, I attended Dartmouth with the aspiration of becoming 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...

...interim I've had a couple positions. I work for a pharmaceutical testing company right now, after a stint with Epic. When I grew up on 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...

...Wisconsin-Madison where I earned a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering and I hold certificates in Biology in Engineering and Global Health. After graduating, I have taken a gap year before focusing on medical school. As for tutoring, I am passionate about STEM learning with a stronger focus on math at all levels. I also enjoy preparing for Standardized Tests like the SAT and ACT as well as the MCAT, where my specialties are the...

...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 motivated by seeing students...

I am a rising junior at the University of Pennsylvania. I am currently majoring in chemical and biomolecular engineering with a minor in energy and sustainability. I have a desire to work in the renewable energy industry after I graduate.

...of 2016, scoring a 520. I have over five years of teaching and tutoring experience, having worked with children as young as eight exploring circuits for the first time, middle schoolers needing help with written and verbal skills, university students struggling with organic chemistry, and adults brushing up on algebra and biology as they go back to school. I strive to make a positive impact on my students' grade, confidence, and understanding through a calm...

...Wisconsin-Madison in the Interdisciplinary Theatre Studies program, with a Bachelor's degree in Drama and a Master's degree in Theatre History and Research. While I have experience 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...

...exams? Do you feel like some of your peers seem to know something you don't about how to approach ACT questions? Are you trying to get ahead in your summer courses so that you have more time to enjoy the warm weather? If these, or any other scenario in which you feel like you might need some 1-on-1 tutoring in math, physics, or test prep, I'm your guy! As a recent graduate with my Master's...

...showed me just how much difference these one-on-one sessions can make. I want to be the one to make it happen! I specialize in literature and writing about literature - how to engage with a text, how to analyze it, and how to formulate one's own original ideas into a convincing, compelling essay. Much of my work was with college freshmen, so I am especially aware of the difficulties commonly encountered at that stage as...

...test that I teach. While this isn't a great strategy for everyone, I find that my knowledge of the tests and the best study materials/methods is far deeper after having gone through all the work by myself than if I had had help. I know what doesn't work, but more importantly I know what does. It's my job to make your life easier by sparing you all the frustration I experienced! Standardized tests are a...

...and SAT; it is gratifying to hear from students whose scores improve in tandem with the work they put forth in sessions. Above all, I believe that each student brings a unique perspective to the classroom (or the tutoring session), and it is my job to value each student's contribution to the conversation, for the betterment of their academic progress and belief in themselves. In my free time, I enjoy running, dancing, cooking, reading, and...

...at Oregon Health Sciences University in Radiation Medicine. I completed my PhD in Medical Physics at the University of Wisconsin Madison this December and graduated with a degree in Nuclear Engineering from the University of Michigan in 2018. I have been tutoring for over 10 years! I've tutored a large range of ages (ages 5-40+!) and specialize in math and physics! I love finding each students unique learning style and helping them achieve in a...

...instruction at UW. I love helping students become better writers and seeing the beauty in old literature. As somebody that hated English in high school and middle school, I feel I bring a unique perspective and relationship to the subjective that I have struggled to create. I hope to share this unique perspective with those who also cringe at the thought of writing an essay so that they might one day enjoy it too.

...dual bachelor degrees in biological engineering and biological sciences. Within biology, I concentrated in computational biology with an additionally strong focus in ecology and ecological applications of computation. I am currently working on my doctorate in Environment and Resources at Wisconsin-Madison, studying tiger ecology and conservation with sub-field foci on predator ecology, and modeling population dynamics. My tutoring strategy is to tackle topics of highest combined difficulty and priority first, and to do so in...

...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...

...worked with students on papers ranging from 1 to 12 pages. I held individual conferences with students twice a semester and worked with them from their thesis statements, to outlines, to final papers. I have written papers up to 80 pages in length so am able to work on any writing assignment. I also tutored math and Arabic when I was an undergraduate. I am comfortable in algebra and geometry. I am happy to work...

...physics, computer science, business, and mathematics. Matt has taught courses in the natural sciences and mathematics from the basics to the advanced, more philosophical and ethical considerations in science and research. Matt combines his fifteen years of part-time college instruction with over twenty-five years in industry. Matt is skilled in both in person and virtual environments. His training clients include Trek, Ericsson, US Dept of Defense, Kraft, Verizon, and others. Matt currently teaches at UW...

I am a retired pediatric nurse and former homeschooling mother. I enjoy helping students succeed in any area they choose. My greatest joy comes when my students learn how to learn.

...where I earned a BA in psychology and music, while minoring in government. While in college, I was an Oral Communication tutor (helping people prep for speeches/presentations) as well as a Content tutor (specializing in psychology, music history, government, and writing). Additionally, I tutored area high school and middle school students in math, science, reading, and history, as well as helping my students prepare for AP and college entrance tests. In my tutoring sessions, I...