Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors in Rockford, IL

...explaining it to them by building on their strengths. I think it's important to allow students time to think about problems and try to approach them on their own before giving them guidance so that they can develop confidence in their own ability to approach similar challenges independently. I have many hobbies outside of my...

...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!

...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 the...

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.

...about, then I'll give you a quick quiz and we'll go over anything you need help on, and then we'll look at supplemental materials like videos and songs, and make our own materials like timelines or flow charts before wrapping up with a quick summary. Again, I'm happy to help with homework, essays, or assigned...

...and college in a variety of subjects since! I specialize in mathematics and science tutoring as well as standardized exam preparation. In the past, I have helped students achieve significant improvements and success on the SAT, SHSAT, Regents and other exams! I truly believe education is a mutual learning and teaching opportunity and enjoy helping...

...of strategies to adapt to different learners needs and learning styles. I tutor a wide range of subjects, such as ACT prep, math, writing, Spanish, and Latin. Whether the math section of the ACT is making you nervous or you need some extra help keeping up in Spanish, I am confident that together, well figure...

...develop their critical thinking skills. As a tutor, I structure my teaching around the student's individual interests and needs. For example, one 6th grade student loved to perform onstage, so we wrote a play to explore theme, plot, and dialogue. My favorite subjects to tutor are reading, writing, English and American history. In my free...

...Madrid, where I had the opportunity to tutor privately and work as a TA in the English Applied Linguistics Department at the Universidad Complutense de Madrid. While there, I discovered a passion for teaching. After graduation, I took a job at Antalya International University, where I worked as an English Instructor for two years. I...

...to being able to help your student (or you yourself) grow in the field you are currently grappling with. I have been fortunate to do well in my own academic pursuits: earning a Bachelor's in International Affairs & History from Georegetown University and a Master's in Education from Valparaiso University. I have taught for four...