Award-Winning Reading Tutors in Rockford, IL

...State University. Additionally, I have a professional degree from the University of Iowa and an associate's degree from Southern Illinois University. My degree in special education, with an emphasis on learning difficulties, makes tutoring a good fit for me. I tutor general education topics with special attention on study skills, test taking skills, and learning...

...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 school with trigonometry, statistics, reading comprehension, writing, ACT/SAT preparation (all subjects), pre-algebra, algebra I, and advanced algebra. My style of tutoring...

...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 "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...

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!

...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 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...

...my hand at writing short stories or poetry. I also frequently play musical instruments and listen to music. I play the guitar, mandolin, and trumpet and sometimes the keyboards or bass guitar. My favorite genres to listen to are jazz, progressive rock, folk, classic rock, and classical music. Some of my favorite bands and composers...

...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 and catering my lesson plans to their needs. I want to connect my students with the content being taught and encourage...

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.

...in various elementary schools in Minnesota and Florida. I was an IB PYP curriculum Coordinator. and lead teacher. I now teach on line to help close the gap for all students. I enjoy teaching students reading, math and science. In my experience getting to know students and sharing who you are is important.

...content provides an optimal learning experience. Authentic, relevant assessments are best to monitor students and teachers should elicit frequent feedback from students and devote time to reflection and improvement. There is a multitude of evidence-based research that supports positive teacher/student relationships, learner-centered instruction, authentic assessments, frequent feedback and reflection as part of a successful learning...

...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 a teacher that can match your learning style. I like to take time to get to know who I'm working with...

...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 the individual - then seeing the child flourish and light up with the desire to discover and to learn; I...

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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.

...Rockford, Il, Florida y Puerto Rico. Durante los anos de mi carrera como maestro fui nominado tres veces para el recibir el premio de la manzana dorada. Tambien a lo largo de mi carrera docente, siempre he tenido una pasin por trabajar con ninos, por lo tanto, tambien he trabajado como tutor o como director...

...go off and do whatever they wish. But I sure am of the mind that when my student wants to rap her final instead of give a presentation, because that's how she feels she can best succeed, that she should go ahead and soar! My passion for this work lies so deep within me, I...

...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 use of those tools.

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.

Full time public school special education teacher for the past 20 years. Professional tutor, specializing in reading, special education, learning differences and executive functioning skills.

...years experience working 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...