Award-Winning Algebra Tutors serving Rockford, IL

...especially object-oriented programming; mathematics, from middle school mathematics to multivariable calculus and differential equations; preparation for the ACT, SAT, and AP tests; and topics in literature and history. My favorite subject to tutor is probably calculus because calculus really opens students' options for further exploration in math, science, economics, and pretty much every other STEM...

...recently earned a B. S. in Physics with Distinction in the Curriculum from U of I at Urbana-Champaign with a Minor in Mathematics. I also took enough math courses out of my own interest that I was a mere 12 hours away from completing a double degree in Mathematics. Students preparing for AP examinations may...

...an active member of the Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois for 7 years. My Girl Scout troop and I volunteered in many animal shelters, disabled children homes, and nursing homes. Volunteering at these places were some of the best times during my high school years. I look forward to being able to teach students in...

...teaching style to best fit the needs of every person who joins me in a session. Sometimes people learn best with visual aids and others just need things explained in a different way than they had been previously taught. I usual teach utilizing leading questions, rather than providing an answer. I've found this is the...

...with a double major in philosophy and creative writing. My experiences include teaching music and philosophy in classroom settings as well as working as an editor for the Beloit Fiction Journal. What I love about tutoring is taking the material step-by-step and creating a chill environment to take out the stress and have fun learning!

...Education and Elementary Education. I have spent the last five years studying education and completing hundreds of paid and unpaid hours in educational settings across the globe. I have worked with students with emotional disabilities, physical disabilities, ADHD, Autism and learning disabilities. I believe in the importance of fostering relationships with all of my students...

Recent graduate from the University of Utah where I studied machine learning and gravitational lensing. I graduated with my master's in astrophysics and am currently pursuing a career in education.

...part of tutoring is getting those "aha" moments with my students because the moment a student reaches understanding, a love for the subject can begin to form. Outside of academics, I enjoy hiking, swimming, and going to museums. I love math and have a passion for teaching that I can't wait to share with students!

...I love finding ways to make difficult concepts digestible and (if possible) fun. I haven't forgotten what it's like to be a student; I used to hate math, and in high school my grades were barely passable. The key to learning and succeeding is not only to have a desire to learn, but to have...

...to apply it to something else in the world. Why not learn math, science, and reading with a real-world focus?! I am a Biology, Chemistry, AP Chemistry, and Anatomy and Physiology teacher in Wisconsin. I found my passion for teaching in the UTeach program at the University of Texas at Arlington, where I developed a...

...Statistics and also working with college students taking College Algebra, Statistics and Finite. I have also tutored some adults while I was in college working in the math resource center. I have come to understand that everyone learns differently and therefore now can adapt to the students and make sure they can receive the material...

...I excel most at test prep and filling in any knowledge gaps. I have taken many standardized tests throughout my education on a wide range of topics, leading to a deep understanding of how to study and retain information. I have worked with many students throughout my education, leading me to understand better ways to...

...more than I ever had. In my fifteen years, first at a Russian school, then also at a private academy, and finally, as an academic advisor, I discovered that children all have different ways of learning, and it is extremely vital to personalize the approach. Tailoring the subjects of English, mathematics, Russian, and others to...

I am very excited to get the opportunity to help people learn! Learning is a passion of mine, and I am determined to help as many people as I can.

...Institute of Technology, NY. Young students often think that math is an extra subject in high school or in non-math major, so they do not pay much attention. Eventually, they realize that math is almost in every college's programs. Some students prefer one-to-one teaching style, so they start looking for tutors. I felt the same...

I am a recent graduate from Purdue University. I have a Bachelor's of Science in Accountancy and a minor in Economics. I can provide tutoring services in accounting courses. I am a patient tutor who strives to make complex information easily understood.

...and high school in a small district of 7000 students for 16 years. These experiences were varied. I team taught in a school with no walls. We had students working independently with no direct instruction. Each student was given independent tutoring and allowed to progress at their own pace. I also taught computer intro courses....

...I had already passed the course. That was my first experience with tutoring, and since then, I have never looked back. In fact, I enjoy tutoring so much that I changed my major and entered into a teacher certification program at Northern Illinois University. As part of the program, I have tutored students in high...

...extensive experience with kids of all ages, from toddlers to high school, and also have experience with special needs such as ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder. I have over 5 years of previous childcare and tutoring experience, and my favorite subjects to tutor are Social Studies and English. Please reach out if you have any...

...tom.portegys.com/programs.html for code projects. See tom.portegys.com/research.html for a list of my publications in AI and other fields. My most recent project is an AI simulation of honey bee nectar gathering, which includes a fascinating dance they do to tell other bees where the nectar is outside the hive. I enjoy the teaching part of tutoring...