Award-Winning Reading Tutors in Rockford, IL

...really opens students' options for further exploration in math, science, economics, and pretty much every other STEM field. When it comes to tutoring, I believe that in order to give useful feedback to a student I need to observe and listen to them just as much they need to listen to me. Only then can...

...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 the near future and making a positive...

...was given independent tutoring and allowed to progress at their own pace. I also taught computer intro courses. I moved to Chicago in 1989. I 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....

...middle school. I have been a teacher for seven years and have taught first, fourth, and fifth grades. I tutor all elementary subjects (i.e. math, reading, writing, etc) along with middle school math, reading (comprehension), writing, etc. I have a bachelors degree from Rockford University and have taught students of all levels and abilities. I...

...philosophy are philosophy of mind, philosophy of language, and metaphysics. However, I am able to tutor any core subject in analytic philosophy (e.g. ethics, epistemology, history of philosophy, etc.). I believe that one of the most important skills for any student to hone is their writing ability. A large part of my philosophical training was...

...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 guiding principle of exploratory learning. I believe...

...earned my Bachelor's Degree in Taipei Taiwan sitting alongside Taiwanese students in class fully immersed in an all Mandarin environment. My major is Chinese as a Second Language so all my coursework was geared towards teaching others Mandarin. In addition to this I stayed another eight years in Taiwan teaching at a bilingual English school....

...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 use of those tools.

...handwritten notes, and by being present at student drop-off and pick-up, school events, and parent meetings. Parent involvement is expected. I keep both students and parents informed on our classroom happenings, invite parents in as volunteers, and ensure that students and their parents understand that we are a team working towards the same goal: the...

...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...

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.

...educational leadership (Aurora University). I am most passionate about teaching Spanish/English reading, phonics and science I am certified prek-12 for bilingual and ESL education and special education. Even though I have not taught adults yet, I am able and interested in teaching conversational Spanish. Outside of the classroom I am caring for the animals on...

...preparation for a Calculus I final; so I hosted a tutoring session since 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...

...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! I hope to work with...

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.

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.

...Every child has the ability to learn, we just have to provide he/she with the correct tools to succeed. Obtuve mi Licenciatura en Artes de la Universidad Mundial ubicada en Hato Rey, Puerto Rico. Me especialice en Educacion Primaria con un Menor en Educacion Bilingue. Tambion obtuve una Maestra en Educacion Multicultural de Columbia College...

...my MA in Differentiated Instruction from Concordia University Chicago. Teaching combines all of my passions: reading, writing, and most importantly, kids! I enjoy helping students reach goals they never thought possible. When I am not in the classroom, I am coaching volleyball and basketball. I absolutely love sports and am a runner myself. I have...

...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 "to the student," and therefore adapt my teaching to fit each individual's needs and learning styles. By pinpointing and addressing students' weaknesses...

...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 the individual - then seeing the child flourish and light up with the desire to...