Tutors | The Prep Center

Emily Brookhyser

• Owner, director, and tutor
• B.S. in Secondary Education, UW-Madison
• Experience in alternative education, special education, and advanced learning
• More than 10 years tutoring for the ACT and SAT
• More than 10 years working as a professional tutor

Emily’s main strength as a tutor is supporting each student on their individual academic path. She builds a relationship with each student and family and has been working with many of her clients for years. She works with students with a wide range of unique abilities including students on the Autism Spectrum, ADHD, dyslexia, processing disorders, twice gifted, and epilepsy.

Mariana

• Mariana is back from Argentina!
• Her schedule is now open for January, 2025.
• Computer Science and Linguistics major at UW Madison
• Spanish tutor, grades 6-12 including AP Lang. and Lit.
• German tutor, Concordia Language Villages German teacher
• Math tutor, all levels, grades 5-12
• Camp Randall Rowing Club Junior Coach
• Coding for Youth teacher

From her work as a coding teacher at Stephens Elementary, to leading a German immersion summer camp, to coaching rowing, Mariana has a lot of experience with youth! She is fluent in German and Spanish, and comfortable tutoring all levels, including AP. Mariana also tutors multiple subjects. Does your child need support in math and Spanish? Mariana will be a great fit!

Umika

Biology and Public Health major at UW Madison, pre-med track
Chemistry, Biology, and Math tutor
Experience at many levels, from Elementary to AP
Teaches core writing skills, grades 3-8
Test Prep tutor for the ACT, SAT, and many AP classes

Umika is a motivated, dedicated, and experienced tutor. She started tutoring in high school, helping students who were on the brink of failing. She says it is rewarding to see students achieve what they had previously thought impossible. Umika enjoys working with students of all ages on a variety of subjects. Her hobbies include playing the violin, traveling, and trying new foods.

Justin, Lead Tutor

• Tutors math, grades 9-12
• Test Prep tutor for ACT, AP Calc, AP Stats
• Former teacher, high school math including AP Statistics
• Graduate of UC-Boulder, degree in Math Analytics
• Pursuing an MBA in Accounting and Finance

Justin brings a wealth of experience to our team, as he formerly taught math at a local high school. Justin currently works for a financial firm, and is pursuing his MBA in Accounting and Finance. He loves working with young people and coaching them to achieve their best. Justin has been working on test prep. with our ACT students, with excellent results. He has a deep knowledge in all areas of math and has taught everything from Algebra to AP Statistics.

Samantha

• National Merit Scholar, PSAT, SAT, and ACT tutor
• Tutors math at all levels, Elementary through Calculus BC
• Tutors high school Biology, Chemistry, and English
• Student at UW Madison studying Biomedical Engineering
• Works with students with disabilities

Samantha is an excellent role model for our students. As a National Merit Scholar, she is well versed in all areas of test taking and standardized test prep. Samantha enjoys helping students to learn, build their self confidence, and achieve their goals. Her greatest strength as a tutor is explaining why things work the way they do. She is able to break down difficult concepts and help students to truly understand each topic, not just memorize formulas.

Sonia

• Tutors math at all levels, including AP Pre Calc. and Calc. AB/BC
• Tutors Biology, Chemistry, and Physics
• Computer Engineering major at UW Madison
• National Merit Finalist
• Took courses at UW Milwaukee and Northwestern
• Experience teaching flute
• Ability to adjust to different learning styles and levels

Sonia tutors for nearly any math or science class. She really gets to know her students and develops strong relationships with them. She is a positive mentor, particular to young women interested in STEM fields, but connects well with all her students. Sonia enjoys biking, reading, and writing in her spare time.

Gavin

• Tutors AP Pre Calc. and Calculus AB and BC, including AP Exam prep.
• Tutors Physics, Computer Science, and Statistics
• Pursuing a Master’s degree in Data Science at UW Madison
• B.S. in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics
• National Merit Scholar, tutors for the PSAT, SAT, and ACT

I am excited to welcome Gavin to our team. He is skilled at breaking down complex concepts and teaching them in a way that is easy for students to understand. If your student is in an advanced class and wants to know even more, Gavin is the right fit for you! He is a versatile tutor, covering many classes and test prep for AP Exams. His schedule will fill up fast! In his free time, Gavin enjoys tennis and volleyball, and working with youth as a tennis instructor.

Brooke

• Spanish tutor, Levels 1- 4 and AP Spanish
• Tutors STEM classes: Biology, Chemistry, Math
• Senior at UW majoring in Neurobiology
• BioCore program: tutor and mentor to STEM students at UW Madison

Brooke joins our team fresh off a study abroad program in Barcelona, Spain. She has a passion for languages and a strong background as a STEM mentor for UW students. Brooke is passionate about teaching students “how to learn” any subject. She believes that “learning should not solely be about the concepts themselves, but also about feeling comfortable making mistakes, growing and learning.”

Shalina

Shalina is not currently taking new students.

• Please schedule with one of our other wonderful tutors!
• Tutors math at all levels, Elementary to AP
• Experience with AP and IB Calculus
• Pre Medical track at UW Madison, majoring in Biochemistry
• Tutors Biology, Chemistry, and Physics
• Ability to adjust to different learning styles and levels

Shalina comes to The Prep Center from a math tutoring center. She says, “I loved seeing the students thrive in their own ways, and be proud of themselves and the progress they made.” Shalina has a strong background in mentorship, including experience working with teens with disabilities. When it comes to math, she can cover a wide range, from middle school to AP and IB level classes. Shalina is capable of tutoring other subjects as well, especially STEM.

Chloe

Chloe is not currently taking new students.

• Please schedule with one of our other wonderful tutors!
• Tutors math grades 3 - 12, including AP Calc AB and BC
• Tutors history and social studies, grades 6-12
• Works with students with disabilities
• Executive function skills, organization, academic coaching

Chloe is a supportive, all-around tutor. She has experience tutoring in a variety of settings, including East High School in Madison and Badger Volunteers. Chloe says she wants to support students and help them develop important skills, especially in middle school and early high school as they become more independent in their school work. At UW Madison, Chloe is majoring in history, with certificates in math and education policy.