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.

...firm believer in problem-based learning, and encourage students to ask questions and think for themselves. Although I will not provide answers or a quick and simple fix, I will provide students with guidance and encouragement as they work through problems and learn to apply familiar concepts to unfamiliar situations. I also believe strongly in teaching...

...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 quite...

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!

...reading comprehension, or preparing for important exams. I focus on fostering a growth mindset where students feel empowered to overcome challenges and take ownership of their learning. I am passionate about creating a supportive learning environment that not only leads to academic success but also instills a love for learning and a sense of accomplishment...

...University and further coursework at Northern Illinois University. Besides teaching in Illinois and California my experience includes years in Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. During the last three years I was teaching English online to Chinese students. Subjects I can teach are elementary level subjects, especially math (up to pre-algebra), science, English and reading. I...

...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.

...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 student sees a concept and how I can guide them to expand their understanding of it. Seeing a concept "click" with a student is one of the most rewarding feelings.

...speaking, reading, and listening. I am currently pursuing a degree in psychology and plan to apply to medical school, driven by a passion for advocacy, mentorship, and community health. I tutor a variety of subjects, including English, writing, elementary biology, and elementary social sciences, with psychology being my favorite because of how it connects theory...

...mechanics, and literature and language courses including AP English Language, AP English literature, and college level literature courses. I am the Editor and Chief of the University of Chicago's newspaper The Chicago Maroon and have extensive writing and editing experience; I am able to help students become better writers and communicators, including preparation for timed...

...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.

...University 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...

...efficiently. In addition, my experience with working with people of different backgrounds and cultures as well as traveling has enabled me to gain very strong communication skills and an open mind. I am a native speaker of French and I have experience teaching French 1-4 to high school students. I have also worked as a...

...a top 20 university, where I'm continuing to build on my strong academic foundation. I've worked with students of various ages and learning styles, and I love finding the right approach to help each one gain confidence and achieve their goals. I tutor in math, English, history, SAT prep, Spanish, and more, and I'm always...

...taught high school algebra, geometry, and algebra 2 until I retired in 2016. I also tutored students who were prepping for the high stakes standardized tests they take as juniors. I taught after school programs and summer classes for students who were making up credits in order to graduate. I have learned to adjust my...

...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 that mindset to the higher education setting with fantastic results. I'm always searching for the next opportunity to use my extensive experience in technology and digital marketing to make a creative...

...will be tutoring in order to gear lessons towards something they can easily digest. I like to include activities or subjects that they may enjoy into lessons in order for the students to more accurately, and actively, learn their lesson. This also helps keep the student focused on their subject and even make the tutoring...

...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...