Meet the staff of Mequon KnowledgePoints, Individualized Tutoring in Math, Reading, Writing, SAT and ACT Prep. Learning with KnowledgePoints, Individualized Tutoring

Team KP
At Mequon KnowledgePoints, we maintain the highest standards for our instructors. We use state certified teachers, many of who completed advanced degrees in education, and have broad and deep experience as professional educators. We match our instructors specifically with the needs of each child, from reading specialists to kids with learning disabilities (for which we have numerous special-ed certified instructors on staff) to instructors who pass rigorous ACT and SAT assessments. All of our tutors receive ongoing training in KnowledgePoints instructional systems.
	Nicole Belleson is the Director of Learning at KnowledgePoints. Nicole is responsible for creating an individualized program for each student to ensure they meet their specific learning goals. Nicole has a BS in Sociology and a Master of Arts in Education from Roosevelt University in Chicago, and is passionate about her role in helping students meet their academic goals.
	Rosalynn Kiefer brings a wealth of experience to KnowledgePoints. Currently also working as an Adjunct Professor in Alverno College's Masters Program in Curriculum and Instruction, Rosalynn is best known among North Shore residents as the Director of Curriculum and Instruction for Bayside Schools from 1994-2008. She has a Ph.D in Administrative Leadership along with involvement in multiple state and area organizations dedicated to providing excellence in literacy and improving education for all students. We are thrilled to have Rosalynn on our team!
	Eden Mitchell has nine years of experience teaching high school English full time at both public and private schools. A cum laude graduate of Trinity International University, for the past five years she has been on the cutting edge of education, teaching English online with Wisconsin Virtual School while staying home with her young children. At KnowledgePoints, Eden tutors in all areas of English, Language Arts, Reading and Writing. "Teaching English is my passion because one can apply it to every aspect of life. We read, write, listen, and speak continuously and always have something new to learn as we improve our ability to communicate." We are proud to have Eden working with your students at KnowledgePoints!
	Susan Johansen brings a wealth of practical experience to her work, primarily tutoring high school students for the ACT/SAT. Susan had a lengthy career in market research management which included coaching junior staff in writing proposals and reports, editing colleagues' written work, and serving as de facto corporate grammarian. Her expertise in English has deep roots, starting with a B.A. in English from Vassar College and graduate work at the University of Rochester (NY). Recently she has also tutored grade school students in MPS. We are pleased to have her knowledge and expertise at work for our students.
	Rick Eyers, who has been with KnowledgePoints nearly two years, holds a B.S. degree in Physics from The Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Rick tutors in multiple subjects including math, science and reading, and has particular insight into the ACT test: he earned a perfect score of 36, a feat accomplished by less than a tenth of a percent of all test takers! Rick believes “learning to learn is important. I try to not just tell my students what to do but how to figure it out themselves…I try to teach them how to learn.” We welcome the passion for learning that Rick shares with our students!
	Rich Valentine has a BS in Physics and Astronomy from Beloit College and earned his teacher certification at the University of Southern Indiana. Rich has experience teaching science in a high school classroom and through 8 years of work at science museums in Rockford IL and Evansville IN, bringing science to life for kids of all ages. Rich enjoys teaching science and physics in particular, “because I have a passion for it and love how it’s easy to see results and to be able to explain why different things happen.” KnowledgePoints is fortunate to have Rich sharing his knowledge and enthusiasm with students of math, science, and reading.
	Valerie Swanson has been with KnowledgePoints over a year and a half, working with students in the areas of math, science, Spanish and reading. She holds a BS in math from the University of Iowa, as well as a minor in Spanish. Valerie also earned her teacher certification at Iowa, and her passion and enthusiasm for teaching are evident to the students she works with. �It�s awesome �seeing the light bulb go on� when a student gets something,� she explained. We are proud to have Valerie as part of the KnowledgePoints team!
	Ann Brownfield has a BS in Communications from Northwestern University and earned her teacher certification in English and Speech through Concordia University-Wisconsin. Prior to teaching, Ann had a lengthy career in Human Resources management and consulting, and also worked as a free-lance writer. Both her practical and classroom experience have fueled her desire to help kids become better writers and communicators. �Communication is a key 21st century skill. It is imperative that students learn to use language effectively in order to articulate their ideas.� We are pleased to have Ann�s knowledge and experience on staff at KnowledgePoints.
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