Evan P.

• Madison, WI 53711 ( 25.9 mi )
• Experienced Entrance Exams Tutor

• Male Age 36
• Member since: 05/2012
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $12 to $20 /hr
• In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Test Preparation, Testing Strategies, Testing Skills, SAT - Math, GRE, ACT

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"Children are the world's most valuable resource" - JFK

I believe that a child cannot fully come to comprehend subject matter without having a chance to be immersed in it first. This philosophy lends to the hands-on, question-oriented form of teaching that I so firmly stand by. I realize that different people employ different strategies in coming to learn new material and I will adjust the way I teach as best I can in order to accommodate each and every individual detail. Much the same as the famous social psychologist Lev Vygotsky emphasized the zone of proximal development, I believe that education should not be approached from the standpoint of "teaching to the test" as much as it deserves to be about aiding a child in coming up with creative alternatives in an effort to master the concept in question and develop an intrinsic motivation to actually want to learn.
Working with children always has been and always will be a passion of m ... read more

Megan C.

• Rockford, IL 61101 ( 20.2 mi )
• Entrance Exams Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 12/2010
• Will travel up to 5 miles
• Rates from $37.00 to $47.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: GRE, GED, ACT

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I started tutoring people because it seemed like a great way to meet different people, but I continued because I like helping people learn and discover new things. Everyone is different and therefore my teaching style various by student but typically the way I relate the information to everyday events or make abstract ideas concrete are the most effective. I work with students in a variety of manners to make sure that auditory, visual, and kinestic learners.
As a high school student I participated in peer tutoring. While in high school I volunteered to serve as a tutor in Algebra, Geometry, Chemistry, Zoology, and Biology. I graduated with 27 AP credits which helped me complete a B.S. at Clarke College in 3 years. At Clarke I found that tutoring my peers helped both the student and me. As a biology major at Clarke College I took many courses in science including biology, chemistry, ... read more

Gloria M.

• Rockford, IL 61107 ( 22.4 mi )
• Entrance Exams Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 07/2010
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $44.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: ACT

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I have recently graduated from the University of Delaware and intend to pursue a Ph.D. in chemistry within the next few years. My major was in Chemistry with a minor in Biochemistry; I also focused on Theatre, Japanese, French, English, and Biology. I spent two semesters as a Teaching Assistant for General Chemistry and held personal office hours for tutoring regularly. I have worked at a learning center teaching students of all ages. In addition, I tutored various subjects in high school including ESL.
I strive to develop each student's interest in the subject at hand. He or she is far more likely to enjoy learning and retain information this way. I follow a method of individual trial and error supplemented with examples and corrections.

Kimberly D.

• Fitchburg, WI 53711 ( 24.3 mi )
• Entrance Exams Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $37.00 to $48.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Florida Writes

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A Little Bit About Me...

Teaching is my passion. Besides being a mother, it is the thing that most defines me. I believe that learning is innate in all individuals, but, if an individual lacks passion, they will struggle at seeing their potential. As a teacher, it is my role to help each student find their own passion in learning. For some students, their passion is shown through reading and writing. For others, it is shown through their creations. For some, their passion is obvious; while for others, they need to have it teased out of them. I enjoy the challenge of helping students find their potential and their passion. Once they have found it, I love watching it grow!
I have spent the last 10 years educating young adults in both high school and college. I have taught in brick and mortar schools and in online institutions. In both, I have worked with students who are strong, natural learners who ... read more

Ronald O.

• Belvidere, IL 61008 ( 26.9 mi )
• Entrance Exams Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 06/2010
• Will travel up to 40 miles
• Rates from $37.00 to $51.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: GRE, ACT

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I have a number of useful skills and abilities that I bring to a classroom. I have a very broad set of educational areas in which I am comfortable. I have a B.S. in Biology, a B.A. in History, and a minor in Political Science, as well as a Masters in teaching. I possess significant teaching experience, having taught American History, Earth Science, and General Science at the secondary level. Additionally, I have substituted in every grade from fifth through twelfth and in classes from art to P.E. math to music.
Students must be challenged, not coddled. Students at all levels need to be pushed to find their limits and then move beyond them. Only then can they achieve real growth. We must use education as a tool to educate the next generation not only for employment but also for citizenship. In so doing, we need to take into account historical precedents and objective reality ... read more

Tiffani C.

• Madison, WI 53713 ( 27 mi )
• Entrance Exams Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 03/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $39.00 to $43.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: GED, ACT

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Having my bachelor degree in English and Philosophy, I have been given a unique understanding towards how to ask questions to make people think about the material they're reading, and what questions the material is trying to ask. Supporting this is my background as a writing center assistant at college which not only offered me the chance to improve my own work, but, also to learn how to guide frustrated students without giving in to the temptation to do the work for them. During this past year, I have worked with second and third generation Chinese children, teaching English, math, art and science on a first grade level.
I believe that children want to learn and discover things about the world, and my goal as an educator is to foster that curiosity and channel it towards classroom subjects by a more holistic style of teaching that incorporates personal interests with the standar ... read more

Leah G.

• Madison, WI 53711 ( 28.2 mi )
• Entrance Exams Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 06/2011
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Rates from $53.00 to $58.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: ACT

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Growing up knowing that knowledge is power, it seemed as though anything was achievable. But as I began learning, I wondered why some things came easier to others and why some kids needed more type, and with this I began to investigate, I have learned different ways of conveying the same information in different styles. Everyone has the potential to learn information, it just depeneds on how they learn, and if everyone could be educated the difference in education with dramatically increase the world and peoples lifestyle would improve. Making an positive impact on the next generation, is the most important idea that can move our world forward.
As an Purdue University student, the drive to pursue higher education has always been clear and important part of my growth. I am presently pursuing my BS in Environmental Engineering, which has permitted me the opportunity to gain under ... read more

Ryan P.

• Belvidere, IL 61008 ( 28.4 mi )
• Entrance Exams Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 06/2010
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $37.00 to $47.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: ACT

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My journey to becoming a medical student at the Chicago Medical School was driven by both a quest for excellence and a life-long love of science and learning. My educational background, encompassing both a B.S. in Biology and a M.S. in Medical Biotechnology, coupled with real life research experience has provided insights into how chemistry, biology, math, and physics all apply to everyday problems. During my studies I tutored/mentored several students in many areas such as Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, etc. Additionally, my research experience included extensive writing, providing a keen understanding of grammar, syntax, and the writing process. I have tutored students for the last 4 years in Biology and Chemistry.
Although I enjoy research and have developed a strong background in education, I find the most joy when presenting new information to my peers or ... read more

Kristopher M.

• Madison, WI 53704 ( 28.6 mi )
• Entrance Exams Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 01/2008
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $44.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: GRE, GED, Florida Writes, FCAT, ACT

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Throughout college, I consistently worked as a tutor or mentor, specifically with minority populations. Upon graduation, I joined Teach for America and taught high school English in rural North Carolina. Since my tenure in TFA, I have taught English to students in Mexico, substitue taught for 2 years at a Waldorf school in La Crosse, WI, and currently tutor and mentor students as I attend graduate school at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Cumulatively, including extended substitute teaching situations, I have taught all grade levels 1-12 in various subjects. I would describe my teaching style as ecclectic. By this I mean that I discern which style or strategy would best accomdodate the needs of the particular child, based on their learning style. Once the child's learning style is distinguished, I would tailor my lessons/tutoring to that particular style.

Nabil K.

• Madison, WI 53705 ( 29.8 mi )
• Entrance Exams Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 06/2010
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Rates from $37.00 to $52.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: GRE

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I have always been good in math and sciences. I enjoyed teaching my friends and classmates. For this reason I started by tutering math courses at the University of Tenessee Knoxville. I enjoyed teaching and math was easy for me. I tought classes and did seminars while working at leoni and I had a great time lead, teach and tutor.
I am very patient. I enjoy teaching and explaining. I believe hard work and dedication when accompanied by understanding and explaining, math and sciences can be very enjoyable. It is a great reward to me to improve students understanding and to be part of their success.