If your student will be taking the ISEE soon, it could be an excellent idea to learn more about Milwaukee ISEE preparation options offered by 大象传媒. We provide private tutoring, classes that run over a two-week or four-week period, or a combination of both. We can help you figure out what will best meet your student's particular needs. Both classroom and individual lessons take place live online, so your student has the same advantages as being in a classroom or one-to-one tutoring setting, while still having the convenience of attending from virtually any location, even if your family is on holiday at the time.
The ISEE, or Independent School Entrance Exam, is widely accepted, and it's seen as a valuable tool that provides precise information for admissions officials at private and independent schools to review. There are six different test levels based on the grade your student will be entering, broken into two "tiers" of three tests each. All levels evaluate grade-appropriate reading, writing, and math skills. There's no guarantee your student will be accepted at the school of their choice if they do well on the ISEE, but it can certainly can't hurt.
What can Milwaukee ISEE prep cover?
The ISEE tests students on the core academic skills they learn during their primary and secondary school years. The Upper, Middle, and Lower Level ISEE exams are one "tier" and they're basically the same test except for the grade-level complexity of the questions asked. The same is true of the three Primary Levels. We'll take a look at the Upper, Middle, and Lower Levels first.
Each level's Verbal Reasoning section contains 40 questions to be finished in 20 minutes. Questions on vocabulary and parts of speech, synonyms and sentence completion, and discerning the meaning of words using various Latin, Greek, and Anglo-Saxon suffixes, prefixes, and roots are used to assess your student's English skills.
The Reading Comprehension sections allow students 35 minutes to finish 36 questions. Students must pick out the main ideas and purpose of a piece, find relevant supporting data, describe how effective it is, use the evidence in a passage to answer questions about the subject, infer information not explicitly stated in the piece.
The Quantitative Reasoning section has a focus on the type of thinking involved in math and requires students to answer 37 questions in 35 minutes. The Math Achievement is more focused on actual mathematical operation skills and gives students 40 minutes to complete 47 questions. Both sections require the use of basic math, algebra, geometry, and some trigonometry to answer questions correctly.
For the Writing sample, students will respond to a prompt about a topic relevant to students at their particular grade level. Within 30 minutes, they have to read the prompt, organize their response, and write their Essay using English conventions like grammar and punctuation. Their response is read by admissions boards at the schools where they apply in order to learn about their creativity and personality, along with their written skills.
The Primary Level ISEE is separated into three tests: Primary 2, 3, and 4. The numbers represent the grade the student will be attending the following year. These three also test the same subjects at the student's current grade level. The one distinction is that the Primary 2 test has a short Audio Comprehension section. The Reading and Math sections consist of multiple-choice questions on basic, age-appropriate skills in these areas.
Primary students are also asked to create a Writing sample, which in this case is a response to a visual prompt. They write a story about the picture using their best spelling and grammar. The Writing sample isn't scored, but it is provided to the schools they apply to in order to give them an impression of each student's writing ability, creativity, and personality.
These are the subjects reviewed whether your student's in a Milwaukee ISEE prep course or taking private tutoring lessons. You can depend on their tutor or instructor to supply exhaustive coverage of all material tested on the ISEE, in addition to some other test-taking strategies that are useful when they take the exam.
How do I decide which Milwaukee ISEE prep option to choose for my student?
The first thing to look at is which option your student is interested in. Often, they have a good idea of what's going to work best for them. Still, it might be a good idea to think about these other factors before making a final decision.
Most students are better at either mathematical type skills or English and reading type skills. If your student favors one but is somewhat even in their ability to answer basic questions in each of them, they could benefit from a virtual classroom setting. If their abilities are extremely different, working with a tutor who can focus on what your student's needs is probably a good plan. There is far more opportunity for a tutor to customize your student's Milwaukee ISEE prep sessions so the focus is always on their unique set of needs.
Another thing to consider is what energizes your student. If working with classmates gives them more confidence and motivation to learn, online ISEE classes are an attractive option. What if your student feels the need to work with a professional instructor and classmates, and also struggles in one area far more than the others? The answer is simple. Enroll in the ISEE prep course, and also let 大象传媒 know that you'll want to sign up for some individual tutoring time. In this way, we can provide the most holistic ISEE test preparation experience possible for your student.
How can I sign my student up for one of these Milwaukee ISEE prep options?
大象传媒 strives to make enrolling in classroom or tutoring session easy. Simply contact us and provide a few details regarding your child's needs and your family's schedule, and our educational advisors will get them enrolled in a Milwaukee ISEE prep class or signed up to meet with a Milwaukee ISEE tutor as soon as possible.

Janice: Milwaukee ISEE test prep instructor
I am a retired elementary school teacher. I taught for the past 15 years in grades 3-6. I currently hold a Wisconsin State Teaching Licence for grades 1-6, and have completed a Master's Degree in Education in 2010. I enjoy working one-on-one with children and helping them reach their goals. ... Reading comprehension starts with understanding that reading requires more than just decoding words. It involves making meaning from the text. In order to do this, students must understand that if they lose their focus while reading, they must reread to understand. This requires them to monitor their thinking as they read. Some strategies for helping students that understand and practice this skill involve the use of marking the text in some way while they read. I like to use "think sheets" or post-it notes. Here, students record their thoughts, questions and connections to what they are reading. Reading with a question in mind is also a strategy used by good readers. It gives the reading a purpose and keeps the reader focused. Inference skills are especially important in reading comprehension, so the attention to bringing a student's background knowledge to their reading becomes essential, as it is this background knowledge that is drawn upon to help the reader understand new vocabulary and bring deeper meaning to the text. Modeling and practicing fluency and expression is also vital to growth in reading comprehension. This can be done by a partner reading with the student and having them read some of the text orally.
Education & Certification
- University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee - Bachelors, Elementary Education
- Cardinal Stritch University - Masters, Education
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- SSAT
- Elementary School Math
- ISEE- Lower Level
- +11 subjects

Juliet: Milwaukee ISEE test prep instructor
...their score goals. Since I earned my Master鈥檚 in Education from Lesley University, I have developed a whole repertoire of strategies for delivering differentiated instruction that meets the individual needs of my students. A student-centered approach is imperative when working one-on-one with individuals. English, literature, and writing are the three areas that I have the...
Education & Certification
- University of Wisconsin Parkside - Bachelor in Arts, Secondary English Education
- Lesley University - Masters, Curriculum Design and Instruction
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- SSAT
- PSAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- +40 subjects

Amber: Milwaukee ISEE test prep instructor
...not isolated, so all of my lessons are taught in context. My favorite subject to teach is writing. I love helping students turn their thoughts into well-organized, cohesive papers. I also enjoy the systematic rules to grammar and how these rules can be applied to speaking, listening, and reading! My philosophy of education is very...
Education & Certification
- University of Wisconsin-La Crosse - Bachelor of Science, Middle Childhood-Early Adolescent Education
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- GED
- MAP
- ACT
- +33 subjects

Ari: Milwaukee ISEE test prep instructor
...student-oriented: I will tailor lectures to your specific learning methods. I'm a very visual learner myself, so I like to use images, real-world examples, and animations to ensure that you will truly UNDERSTAND the rationale for each step of the problem-solving method. MCAT sessions will emphasize practice with real AAMC passages as well as reviewing...
Education & Certification
- University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee - Bachelor of Science, Cell and Molecular Biology
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- ACT
- ASVAB
- SAT
- +192 subjects
Education & Certification
- Wheaton College (Illinois) - Bachelor in Arts, History
- North Park University - Master of Divinity, Theology
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- ACCUPLACER
- ACT
- US Constitutional History
- +33 subjects

Heather: Milwaukee ISEE test prep instructor
...job of the instructor to determine the learning style of individual students and with that figure out the best way to meet the individual needs of a student learners with the end goal being increased understanding and skills in a particular area. I enjoy crafting of all sorts. I scrapbook, sew, crochet, stamp and make...
Education & Certification
- Mount Mary College - Bachelors, Business
- University Wisconsin Stout - Masters, Education - Special Education
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- SSAT
- Other
- Homework Support
- +10 subjects

Dana: Milwaukee ISEE test prep instructor
...4 children until they all were in school. I went back to subbing last year in the Wauwatosa School District and LOVE working with a diverse group of children every day. I am very excited to work with students to help them be the best they can be. I know that not all children learn...
Education & Certification
- Marquette University - Bachelor of Science, Education
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- SSAT
- Test Prep
- Arithmetic
- +20 subjects

Margaret: Milwaukee ISEE test prep instructor
...succeed. My education journey started in 1976. I have a degree from Mount Mary University in Spanish and Behavioral Science. (1980) I also have a B.S from Carroll University in Elementary Ed. (1989) I have a Master's Degree from National Louis University in Curriculum. (2011) My way to relax is reading and watching old movies....
Education & Certification
- Mount Mary College - Bachelor in Arts, Spanish
- Mount Mary College - Bachelor in Arts, Behavioral Sciences
- Carroll University - Bachelor of Science, Elementary School Teaching
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- Elementary School English
- Kindergarten Readiness
- Phonics
- +15 subjects

Melissa: Milwaukee ISEE test prep instructor
...college and then was given yet another opportunity to share my teaching gift. I wanted to expand my horizon and work with even more youth to show them self esteem, to believe in themselves, teach them confidence, and that they can accomplish anything they put their minds to, I then opened my Community Theater for...
Education & Certification
- Saint Norbert College - Bachelor of Education, Elementary School Teaching
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- ACT
- PSAT
- GED
- +43 subjects

Lisa Scherrer: Milwaukee ISEE test prep instructor
...years. I have earned my master's degree in nursing and work as an adjunct faculty member at two local universities because I enjoy precepting new nurses and teaching students. I love to watch the light bulbs turn on and see students make connections between what they learn in class and their practice in real healthcare...
Education & Certification
- University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelor of Science, Clinical Laboratory Science
- Western Governors University - Master of Science, Nursing (RN)
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- TEAS
- HSPT
- CLEP
- +67 subjects

MiKayla: Milwaukee ISEE test prep instructor
...Caribbean in St. Maarten. I recently graduated Drexel University with a master degree in Interdisciplinary Health Sciences with a concentration in Anatomy and Pathology. I completed my Undergraduate degrees at Mount Mary University, BS in Chemistry and BA in Spanish. After graduating undergrad I spent 6 months in Kyrgyzstan teaching college English. I enjoy tutoring...
Education & Certification
- Mount Mary College - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
- Mount Mary College - Bachelor in Arts, Spanish
- Mount Mary College - Master of Science, Health Sciences, General
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- Middle School Writing
- Reading
- IB Chemistry
- +95 subjects

Daniel: Milwaukee ISEE test prep instructor
...in general and in my personal interactions with others. In teaching, I combine my extensive educational background with related professional experience. I am willing to go an extra mile for all students who are willing to make a serious commitment to learning. It is my personal opinion, the use of common sense, will lead to...
Education & Certification
- University of Wisconsin-Parkside - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
- University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee - Master of Arts, Educational Psychology
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- UK A Level
- UK GCSE
- CLEP
- +50 subjects

Brittany: Milwaukee ISEE test prep instructor
...I have been sharing my love of learning and enriching the mind's of children in grades 4-8. I have taught in a 4th-5th grade multi-age classroom, and as a 7th grade Language Arts teacher. Reading, writing, and analytical thinking are my favorite subjects to tutor and talk about. In my free time, I enjoy reading...
Education & Certification
- Carroll University - Bachelors, Elementary Education and English
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- MAP
- ACT
- HSPT
- +33 subjects

Sanjana: Milwaukee ISEE test prep instructor
...variety of subjects, including math, English, essay writing, and standardized test prep. Through essay editing and test preparation, I have observed how personalized feedback and targeted strategies can significantly boost students' abilities and confidence. My tutoring philosophy centers around fostering a growth mindset, encouraging curiosity, and adapting my teaching style to fit each student's unique...
Education & Certification
- University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- SAT
- ACT
- ACT Math
- +36 subjects

Carly: Milwaukee ISEE test prep instructor
...that they can bring to the classroom community. I am committed to creating a safe, equitable, and welcoming environment that supports students growth. I am committed to encouraging my students to express themselves and embrace the differences of others. I will incorporate hands-on learning, social-emotional learning, cooperative learning, and individual work that engages and activate...
Education & Certification
- University of Wisconsin-Whitewater - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Special Education
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- HSPT
- SSAT
- SAT Reading
- +32 subjects

Kayleigh: Milwaukee ISEE test prep instructor
...I will be graduating in May, and plan to become an elementary school teacher. I love to teach, and am very focused on the idea of a differentiated classroom that works for all students and types of intelligences. This carries over into tutoring, and I am all for approaching content in different ways in order...
Education & Certification
- Marquette University - Current Undergrad, Primary Education/Sociology
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- SSAT
- Essay Editing
- Elementary Math
- +20 subjects

Lucy: Milwaukee ISEE test prep instructor
...singular topic. I love discussing literature in depth with my students and I particularly enjoy helping them along with the writing process- crafting a thesis, exploring sources, and proofreading! Proofreading and dialoging with students about their papers is, for me, the most joyful and fruitful part of the writing process. Far from being the mundane...
Education & Certification
- University of Dallas - Bachelor in Arts, English
- Marquette University - Master of Arts, English
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- CLEP
- SAT
- TOEFL
- +81 subjects

Hasan: Milwaukee ISEE test prep instructor
...knowledge alone is not good enough to do well on the test. I have a number of tips and tricks up my sleeve that will help you go into the exam with confidence! Most importantly, I am very sensitive to each of my students individual needs. I keep all of my lessons light-hearted yet focused...
Education & Certification
- Marquette University - Current Undergrad, Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering with a focus in Biocomputing and Engineering Leadership
- Medical College of Wisconsin - Current Undergrad, Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering with a focus in Biocomputing and Engineering Leadership
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- SAT Subject Tests
- ASVAB
- PSAT
- +197 subjects

Suzanne: Milwaukee ISEE test prep instructor
...Iowa. I specialize in teaching and tutoring a variety of subject areas to students currently attending high school and/or college. However, I am also effective in working with "kiddos," those in elementary and middle school. (Please see my profile for specific subjects for tutoring sessions.) I have long been recognized by colleagues and students alike...
Education & Certification
- Saint Norbert College - Bachelor in Arts, English
- University of Iowa - Doctor of Philosophy, Educational Psychology
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- ACT
- PSAT
- TOEFL
- +89 subjects

James: Milwaukee ISEE test prep instructor
...business with minors in economics and German from Minnesota State University. Between high school and college, I was a foreign exchange student in Germany for one year, where I lived with a German host family and attended the Wilhelm Gymnasium in Braunschweig. Professionally, I have 20+ years experience in the area of business management, marketing,...
Education & Certification
- Minnesota State University-Mankato - Bachelor of Science, Business Administration and Management
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- Social Networking
- High School English
- ISEE-Lower Level Writing
- +24 subjects