Private Online Physics Tutoring: Tailored Support For Students

James completed his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Government from the University of Iowa before also completing his Master’s degree in Journalism from the same institution. After working as a national and international news reporter for several years, he transitioned to full-time teaching, motivated by his passion for helping students achieve their academic goals. James has 21 years of teaching experience, including his current role as a Journalism and American Government Teacher at Chicago Public Schools. He also regularly conducts tutoring sessions and has tutored over 500 students.

For James, tutoring is a means to share his knowledge and help others succeed. He finds great satisfaction in witnessing the "lightbulb" moments students experience. He specializes in ACT and SAT tutoring, as well as US history, world history, American government, American literature, writing, journalism, and economics.

James' extensive teaching experience, deep subject knowledge, and empathy for today's youth distinguish him as a tutor. He is approachable, friendly, and entirely student-focused. He tailors his tutoring to each student's needs and emphasizes successful outcomes, often making uninteresting material engaging by drawing parallels with the real world and subject matter.

James excels at supporting students through learning blocks, drawing on their existing knowledge, and gently guiding them with strategic prompts, suggested skills, and relevant information to help them overcome the block or work around it.

In his free time, James enjoys gardening. 

Carla earned her Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature from the University of Texas and has accumulated over a decade of teaching and tutoring experience, boasting several thousand success stories and counting. Her passion for teaching is rooted in her desire to support individuals and help them realize their dreams, emphasizing the importance of early intervention in the learning process. For Carla, elevating students, nurturing a lifelong love of learning, fostering a growth mindset, and instilling the confidence that achievement brings are all illuminating aspects of being an educator.

Specializing in English Language Arts (ELAR) and writing, Carla's commitment to student success is evident in her unwavering dedication. She believes that being a cheerleader for students requires energy and an unwavering desire to help others improve, even in challenging circumstances.

As a certified teacher with both classroom and online teaching experience, Carla’s teaching methods stand out. Fun is a serious component of her tutoring philosophy. She believes in removing strict rules and pressure from the learning process, allowing learners to enjoy and retain knowledge. Celebrating her learners' milestones, driven by hard work and surpassing their goals, brings her immense joy. Witnessing their confident strides into the next phase of their academic journey fulfills her, and she infinitely believes in the promise of every individual she supports.

Carla excels at surpassing students' expectations and accelerating their progress beyond traditional timelines. Her methodology is grounded in data-driven techniques, scientifically validated methods, and best practices. Understanding the impact of emotion on learning, she adopts a lively and engaging teaching approach, transforming lessons into enjoyable games, embracing mistakes with laughter, and sustaining a dynamic learning atmosphere. Confronting challenges head-on, Carla employs innovative solutions, providing words of wisdom and encouragement during difficulties, simplifying intricate concepts, and addressing mental barriers. Her classroom experience has sharpened her ability to keenly observe struggling learners, while her one-on-one interactions have equipped her with valuable insights into what it takes to keep students motivated. 

In her free time, Carla enjoys reconnecting with nature. She lives near the beach with her husband and dog, where they enjoy camping, fishing, dolphin watching, and taking pictures of the animals they encounter. She and her husband also volunteer with the National Park Service at the Padre Island National Seashore as part of a rescue and nesting program for the critically endangered Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtle.

Riley earned a Bachelor’s degree from UCLA, where he graduated cum laude for having a GPA over 3.9 and with the highest honors in the top 2% of his class. While at UCLA, Riley was a Residential Assistant, spending significant time mentoring and tutoring students who aspired to attend UCLA.

Riley is also one of only a dozen students to complete the Political Science Departmental Honors Program by publishing a 50-page thesis based on original research. He received the San Clemente Municipal Golf Course and California Middle-Class Academic scholarships. He was also recognized as a scholar-athlete for competing as a PAC-12 athlete on the UCLA Men's Rowing Team. At the age of 18, he received a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition.

Riley is passionate about helping young adults achieve their goals and dreams. He loves working with motivated people who have a strong vision and want to achieve more. Riley had amazing support structures in his life that helped him reach his full academic potential, and now he wants to pay it forward by mentoring students who were previously in his position.

As a coach, Riley prides himself on being conversational. He wants students to be excited and engaged each time they work together. He needs to understand students personally, and he strives to determine what drives and motivates them. Getting into college is important, and Riley wants applicants to feel empowered to take ownership of their academic goals. Riley feels that every student he works with is unique, intelligent, and capable, and he will always remind them of both their capabilities and his belief in their academic potential.

To keep students motivated, Riley excels at providing positive, motivational speeches and reiterating his belief in each student based on their background and personal qualities. He will always reference student's personal goals to motivate them during challenging times. He is an energetic, hard-working, and personable counselor deeply invested in student success. 

Outside of work, Riley is a competitive golfer. He played in a professional tournament earlier this year and plans to continue competing. Alongside his passion for playing golf, Riley shares his expertise by offering golf lessons. Beyond the greens, his active lifestyle extends to various physical activities, including working out, running, playing pickleball, and other sports.