Oconomowoc
1456 Olympia Fields Drive
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
Our staff is built to teach each student individually, to develop the skills they need to thrive in mathematics, and to foster a love of learning.
Our staff is built to teach each student individually, to develop the skills they need to thrive in mathematics, and to foster a love of learning.
Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Marketing from the University of Wisconsin-Madison
Years of experience teaching math:
1 year
What do you like most about learning?
I love the feeling when all your hard work pays off and something that once felt really challenging suddenly feels easy!
What is the biggest impact you’ve had on a student’s ability to become proficient in math?
I have had the pleasure of watching so many students grow in their confidence in math. It’s incredibly rewarding to see their entire math journey—from their first visit, when they may feel unsure of themselves and math feels like a burden weighing on them, to each visit that follows. Little by little, they chip away at their fear of math and begin to build confidence in themselves and their abilities. Seeing their hard work reflected in their performance, both at school and at Mathnasium, is one of the most rewarding parts of what I do.
What type of math do you enjoy teaching most?
Numerical fluency
How do you make learning math fun for students?
I make learning math fun by connecting concepts to real-world applications that reflect each student’s unique interests. By showing students how math relates to the things they already enjoy and care about, I help make learning feel more meaningful, exciting, and relevant to them.
Education:
I’m a sophomore in Global at Kettle Moraine High School.
Years of experience teaching math:
1 year (3 months at Mathnasium, 9 months as a tutor for middle schoolers)
What do you like most about learning?
I love learning about how and why the brain processes certain things in certain ways, which is one of the reasons I love helping those of all skill levels when it comes to math. I love hearing how different people process things.
What is the biggest impact you’ve had on a student’s ability to become proficient in math?
I love being able to change a student’s perspective. A few weeks ago, I was helping a student who was working on pre-algebra in 5th grade, and she was getting frustrated. She told me that it’s, “so unfair that I have to do so much harder work.” So, I told her that that’s what I used to think, but then I looked at the positives. How being good at math has set me apart from my peers, helps me in my everyday life and even landed me a great job! She then told me how she wants to be able to think of those positives too and thanked me. Every time I see her now she always has a smile on her face.
What type of math do you enjoy teaching most?
I love teaching pre-algebra and algebra 1, because that’s the math that makes the most sense to me. They understand the foundations, and now it’s time to learn to apply them.
How do you make learning math fun for students?
I love incorporating games, or real life scenarios into their learning. I want every student to look at math and their education as a fun opportunity, rather than something they have to do. I love math and I believe everyone should too!
Education:
I am going into my junior year at Oconomowoc Highschool.
Years of experience teaching math:
1.5 years
What do you like most about learning?
I like that learning gives you a deeper understanding for the world and people surrounding you.
What is the biggest impact you’ve had on a student’s ability to become proficient in math?
I think that the biggest impact I’ve had on students here at Mathnasium has been helping them feel more confident in their math abilities.
What type of math do you enjoy teaching most?
I love to teach algebra!
How do you make learning math fun for students?
I try my best to help students find several ways to get to an answer so that the sessions feel more interactive and personal.
Education:
I go to school at Oconomowoc High School.
Years of experience teaching math:
2 years
What do you like most about learning?
The connections that I can then make to other things that I have learned.
What is the biggest impact you’ve had on a student’s ability to become proficient in math?
I helped a student gain confidence in their ability to learn math and also accept the fact that everything will not come naturally on the first try, so it is perfectly normal to get things wrong.
What type of math do you enjoy teaching most?
Algebra
How do you make learning math fun for students?
Making the kids feel like they can be comfortable when they are working on their math.
Education:
Oconomowoc High School
Years of experience teaching math:
1 year
What do you like most about learning?
There is always something more; once you learn one new thing, it opens new doors to continue on your learning journey
What is the biggest impact you’ve had on a student’s ability to become proficient in math?
Helping confidence! Some students need someone to be a cheerleader for them while other students need help taking small steps to strengthen their confidence. Sometimes all this means is teaching them that being able to ask for help is a superpower, not a weakness.
What type of math do you enjoy teaching most?
Fractions, multiplication, and division
How do you make learning math fun for students?
Giving rewards that are special to the student and they will love. These rewards may also change by the day if they have an off day and need a little more reason to work hard.
Education:
In 11th grade at KM High School.
Years of experience teaching math:
<1 year
What do you like most about learning?
I love being able to make connections from things that I already know to the new things I learn.
What is the biggest impact you’ve had on a student’s ability to become proficient in math?
A big impact I had was when I showed a student that you can break down multiplication problems.
What type of math do you enjoy teaching most?
I enjoy teaching fraction problems, specifically story problems.
How do you make learning math fun for students?
I try and make connections to math and their lives depending on what they are working on.
Education:
Currently a high school senior at Arrowhead High School.
Years of experience teaching math:
1 year
What do you like most about learning?
There are endless things to be knowledgeable on—there’s always more to learn!
What is the biggest impact you’ve had on a student’s ability to become proficient in math?
My biggest impact has been helping students build confidence by breaking down difficult concepts into manageable steps and teaching them how to approach problems independently!
What type of math do you enjoy teaching most?
Algebra
How do you make learning math fun for students?
I make math fun by being energetic and encouraging, finding ways to connect problems to things students actually enjoy, and celebrating even the small wins so they feel proud of their progress.
Teach children math so they understand it, master it, and love it. Math can change their lives, and they can change the world.
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