Award-Winning IB Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches Tutors for Students in Rockford, IL

I am an experienced business professional and retired Army officer who likes to help students understand data analytics, accounting, finance, economics and business courses. I enjoy working with students who want to deepen their understanding of business subjects.

...guidance and encouragement as they work through problems and learn to apply familiar concepts to unfamiliar situations. I also believe strongly in teaching "to the student," and therefore adapt my teaching to fit each individual's needs and learning styles. By pinpointing and addressing students' weaknesses and creating a comfortable, nurturing environment in which they can...

...at DigiPen Technical Institute for a year, topics including software engineering and artificial intelligence. I also do android apps for games and open science projects. I have collaborated on a robot of a wormlike creature that is on display currently at Ars Electronica in Linz Austria. See https://github.com/portegys and tom.portegys.com/programs.html for code projects. See tom.portegys.com/research.html...

I am an encouraging, compassionate and enthusiastic teacher. I have been teaching for 20 years and have a masters degree. I became a teacher because I want to make a difference in the world. My favorite subjects are math and reading.

I have been in education for over 10 years and am a passionate and dedicated teacher. I have a degree in elementary and middle education, with a minor in science. I have taught at all levels and really enjoy creating new connections with students to help them to enjoy the learning process!

...and test prep, I aim to help students build academic skills and confidence. I tailor my approach to each student's unique learning style, whether they need help mastering math concepts, improving reading comprehension, or preparing for important exams. I focus on fostering a growth mindset where students feel empowered to overcome challenges and take ownership...

...much fun as we can while making the efforts needed for learning. Kids, parents and I will partner together so we can each do our part so kids can be successful. I have a BA in biology from Augustana College, a MS in Education from Illinois State University and further coursework at Northern Illinois University....

...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!

I love languages and understand the challenges of learning English. I am a seasoned educator and curriculum writer. I'd love to help you improve your skills in reading, writing, spelling, phonics, listening, speaking, pronunciation, ESP, grammar, and syntax.

...tutoring since I was a teaching assistant in graduate school. While in grad school, I taught courses in statistics, political science, and history. My degree was in political science with a focus on statistical analysis, and I am now training to be a data scientist. For me it's a really fun challenge learning how a...

...variety of subjects, including English, writing, elementary biology, and elementary social sciences, with psychology being my favorite because of how it connects theory to real-life understanding. My tutoring style is patient, supportive, and adaptable, focused on creating a safe environment where students feel encouraged to ask questions, make mistakes, and grow. Outside of academics, I...

...them both academic and mental preparation to feel confident and calm on test day. Outside of my coursework, I am a varsity cross country and track athlete at the University of Chicago and absolutely love running on the lakefront every dayeven when the windchill is below 0 degrees. I am also an undergraduate researcher at...

...with children of all ages through babysitting, church, camp counseling, and working in a daycare. I have a bachelors degree in youth ministry & adolescent studies. I am also currently working on my K-8 teaching certificate. I am looking to gain some of my teaching experience through tutoring children - particularly in around 3rd-6th grade.

...with my Bachelors in Elementary Education. I have taught in a 4th grade classroom for 4 years but have been working with children for about 7 years. I love to make learning fun and engaging for the student. I love working one on one with a child to make sure they reach their highest potential!...

...a native speaker of French and I have experience teaching French 1-4 to high school students. I have also worked as a primary language tutor in an elementary school and a private french tutor, as well as a french teacher in an elementary school. I am currently teaching French at the middle school level.

...each one gain confidence and achieve their goals. I tutor in math, English, history, SAT prep, Spanish, and more, and I'm always excited to break down complex topics into something that makes sense. Whether you're looking to boost a grade, prep for a test, or just feel more comfortable with your schoolwork, I'm here to...

...the concept of learning styles. I have experience with students who are bilingual and are struggling with English as a second language. I have worked with students of all skill levels. I have tried to remain healthy by running and going to the fitness center daily. I enjoy keeping current on the news and going...

...spent a great deal of my time convincing others that innovative ideas are worth exploring, and consider myself a technology evangelist. I was working with satellite phone technology, wireless application protocol, mobile messaging and digital music before the internet was on phones, texting was the norm or iTunes even existed. In recent years, I've extended...

...through that problem. With all of that being said, I will be tutoring a variety of computer science languages and subjects, such as Java, C++, and Ap computer science classes. I tend to take the first quarter of the very first tutor session to get to know who I will be tutoring in order to...

...Spanish is something I cultivated throughout my educational and personal life. I want to inspire others to have a passion for education that sculpts who they are and who they choose to inspire later in life. The opportunities that I am afforded today were endowed in me by interdisciplinary studies and my decision to make...