Samantha B.

• Pecatonica, IL 61063 ( 31.4 mi )
• ACT Tutor

• Female Age 32
• Member since: 04/2015
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $16 to $24 /hr
• On-line In-Home
• Also Tutors: GED

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My comments on tutoring ACT : Math and Science portions only!

Very much based on working with what the student knows. I tend to start by having them explain to me what they are doing and what they think. I then provide some guidance and walk through a sample problem with them. I ask that they try another problem like it on their own and ask questions to prompt them as they work.
I started tutoring in high school for extra credit. I have primarily tutored in mathematics and general chemistry! I tutored a girl in Algebra 1 for a year, helped my best friend and her Mom with college mathematics, and worked through college algebra with my husband. In college I was a teachers assistant for general chemistry 1 and tutored in quantitative chemical analysis. Since then I have tutored a gentlemen for the math portion of his GED. Basically, I love the one-on-one opportunity to help people to find that "light-bulb moment" where the math and science is no ... read more

Joy L.

• Oregon, WI 53575 ( 28.1 mi )
• ACT Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 06/2018
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $75.00 to $85.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• On-line In-Home In-Group

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It’s not just an A C T score, it’s your future!

I am a retired public school teacher with over 25 years of experience. I have also A C T coached approximately 2000 students over the past 17 years. Many of those students attend the top tier colleges, earning admission and scholarships based on an A C T score above 30. I have developed my own materials which are highly effective. I am only interested in working with students who are hard-working and motivated. Students often travel from surrounding states and counties to enroll in my boot camp or weekly sessions. My daughter and husband are physicians at UW Hosptial so now I’m in a position to offer summer classes in the Madison area. If you are interested in learning how to beat the test, and you want to learn more about my qualifications and experience, access my website at www.joylentz.com
One on one or small group

Evan P.

• Madison, WI 53711 ( 30.9 mi )
• Experienced ACT Tutor

• Male Age 36
• Member Since: 05/2012
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $12.00 to $20.00 /hr
• In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Test Preparation, Testing Strategies, Testing Skills, SAT - Math, GRE, Entrance Exams

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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

Blaine P.

• Madison, WI 53715 ( 33 mi )
• Expert ACT Tutor

• Female Age 32
• Member Since: 01/2016
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $80.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home
• Also Tutors: Test Preparation, Testing Strategies, Testing Skills, SAT - Verbal, SAT - Math, PSAT

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ACT is one of my top subjects! 36 ACT and got into the Ivy school of my dreams. (Also, I hated impersonal test prep classes.) We'll use guided practice, meta-test strategies, and the essential skill of "making test prep not a total drag" to ensure your/your student's success!

Fun. We'll talk about things in a way you understand, pursue strategies that are both silly and make sense, and use metaphors that are so ridiculous that you'll never forget them. I get very excited about things. It's very exciting. We'll have fun.
Tutored my way through high school, college, and have spent the years after graduation part-time tutoring high school students to get into whichever schools they set their sights on. My biggest pet peeve was boring classes with strategies that didn't make sense to me, and I'm here to fix that by offering a personalized style with in-depth analysis of your strengths, areas for improvement, and desired learning styles!

Michael P.

• Madison, WI 53704 ( 36.7 mi )
• ACT Tutor

• Male Age 35
• Member Since: 10/2014
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $20.00 to $35.00 /hr
• In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: SAT - Verbal, SAT - Math, LSAT, GRE, GMAT

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I am a Masters candidate at UW-Madison studying public affairs. I've previously taught test preparation courses for the LSAT and GMAT, and am also very knowledgeable about the GRE, ACT, and SAT. I'm very comfortable teaching individuals or small groups, and have significant knowledge about political science, government, history, and social studies in general. I can also assist in writing/composition, English classes in general, or algebra or statistics.

Sharon L.

• Blanchardville, WI 53516 ( 8.5 mi )
• ACT Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 03/2008
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $39.00 to $52.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Florida Writes, FCAT, Entrance Exams, ASVAB

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As a graduate from Briar Cliff College, I have always enjoyed learning and wanting to help others succeed. I have earned a BA degree in Elementary Education, in which I have taught in the classroom for 2 years, but have also taught at a learning center for a total of 5 years. While in college, I participated in the AmeriCorps tutoring program, in which I privately tutored a few students, along with students in a school setting during the day. Recently, I have been privately tutoring a high school student and a kindergartener mainly for math, reading, English, and writing.
I love teaching and working with young people of all ages and abilities. It is my belief that all students have the ability to learn, so they can succeed and gain the confidence in their abilities. In order to help children reach their highest potential, I believe that each one should be given personalized ... read more

Rama Devi L.

• madison, WI 53719 ( 28.8 mi )
• ACT Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 06/2010
• Will travel up to 5 miles
• Rates from $38.00 to $53.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: GED

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I am patient and understand the student needs and an excellent tutor.I truly believe I can make a differance in a students life with my style of teaching.Academic sucess can be achieved with the help of a right teacher.
I taught english at the collegiate level in India and also taught Social Studies and English at the High School level.I tutored students in Accounting in Madison Area Technical College in madison Wi.I was certified tutor of MATC for having met the required # of hours in tutoring.

Alicia B.

• Fitchburg, WI 53719 ( 29.1 mi )
• ACT Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 06/2010
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $39.00 to $51.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher

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While attending UW-Whitewater I completed my Observation and Participation at Golda Meir in Milwaukee for 4th grade, completed my Field Study at Palmyra-Eagle High School for grades 9-12, and have just completed my Student Teaching at BlackHawk Middle School on Madison's East Side for 8th grade. I have tutored many students from ages 8-45(continuing students at UW-Whitewater). I am aware of the many different learners there are and I know how to relate the material at hand to the relevancy of the individual's life.
I like to laugh, have fun, and create a comfortable environment for individuals to learn. It is important to have that type of space so as to ensure that students do not form a sense of anxiety when entering the room or when studying that particular subject. I love creating a variety of activities: group, individual, hands-on, problem solving, comprehension and reading, ... read more

Cecily S.

• Middleton, WI 53562 ( 29.8 mi )
• ACT Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $37.00 to $49.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: GED

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A Little Bit About Me...

I graduated from the University of Wisconsin, Madison, with a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and a voracious love of learning. Every subject in the Humanities held a fascination for me, and to this day, I read two books a week, write, draw, and study educational Psychology. years after my graduation, i earned my Secondary Teacher of English License at Edgewood College. My finance and I moved to Saint Louis, where I was recruited to teach "at risk" Secondary English, ESL, and Reading for the Los Angeles Unified School District. I also worked with them as a Drug IMPACT II Counselor, and gained real insight into Alternative Education. During this time, I tutored several students with Reading Comprehension difficulties. Currently, I am Certified Substitute Teacher and Para Professional (Regular and Students with Disabilities) with the Middleton Cross- Plains School District. ... read more

Tiffani C.

• Madison, WI 53713 ( 31 mi )
• ACT Tutor

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

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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 ( 32.5 mi )
• ACT Tutor

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

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A Little Bit About Me...

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 understanding of advanced sciences and mathematics while instilling creativity and practicality. Not only have I enriched myself through the math and science sides, yet I truely enjoy writting and languages, which has enriched my education, as a balance between the differnt subjects was created, while writting not only essays but creative stories. Over the past couple years and through highschool I devoted part of my time tutoring different subjects, and languages to not only youth but my peers as we.
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 ... read more

Kara R.

• Madison, WI 53713 ( 33 mi )
• ACT Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 10/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $50.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: GED, ASVAB

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First, I am a life long learner and love reading. I have a masters in Library Science and have worked for the past 2 years as a reference librarian where I frequently answered questions, worked with patrons one on one, taught ACT prep and computer classes. Previous to working at the public library, I volunteered tutoring elementary and high school students in grammar, composition, and mathematics.
I enjoy helping people find and understand information. When teaching, I like to encourage my students to find their own path and reasoning to the answer. I encourage supervised and structured trial and error where the student tries different methods to finding the answer. This nurtures the excitement of discovery and the joy of learning something new.

Natasha B.

• Madison, WI 53703 ( 34.4 mi )
• ACT Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 06/2011
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $56.00 to $67.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Florida Writes

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I recently graduated with my Bachelors of Science in Biomedical Engineering. I have taken extensive courses in math and science. Math and science are fields that I love and excel at. While in undergrad I was active in many student organizations and volunteer opportunities. I volunteered at science olympiad for a year and also tutored middle school students. I have many younger siblings, all of whom I have helped with homework on several occasions.
There is no better moment that when a child becomes engaged and starts understanding and asking questions. Once a child starts asking questions you know that they are excited about it and want to learn. When teaching my goal is always to get children excited about what they are doing and then proceed from there. All children have different strengths and I try to work from those strengths.

Linda C.

• Madison, WI 53703 ( 34.5 mi )
• ACT Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 06/2011
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Rates from $62.00 to $68.00 /hr

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In my Masters in Teaching program we are learning about differentiation and working to find the best vehicle by which to present information to students. For example, if a student has a talent and passion for music, perhaps setting some of their social studies and science materials to song will help them better absorb the information. Also, the best way to create connections in students minds is to have them learn and then create something representing their learning. Perhaps they learn about an era of history and then they act out a scene that may have happened, or they visually represent a science concept. I also am a very organized person with good study habits that I can model for your student and help them put into practice.
I am currently in school for my Masters in Teaching. At the completion of my program, I will be certified to teach grades one through eight. I have sp ... read more

Kristopher M.

• Madison, WI 53704 ( 36.1 mi )
• ACT 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, Entrance Exams

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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.
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.