MEET OUR DYNAMIC TEAM
Committed to Your Success
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FATEN ABDALLAH
Co-Founder
Online and Onsite Tutor
Mrs. Faten Abdallah holds a Bachelor of Arts in History and Political Science, along with graduate studies in Foundations of Education. She emphasizes the importance of discussions, dialogues, simulations in her classroom, believing that this approach fosters impactful and long-lasting learning experiences. Mrs. Abdallah is dedicated to creating an engaging educational environment that encourages critical thinking and active participation among her students.
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MALIHA KHAN
Co-Founder
Online and Onsite Tutor
Mrs. Maliha Khan holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Genetics, complemented graduate work in Biochemistry. With over a decade of teaching experience, she is dedicated to fostering critical thinking skills in students. Mrs. Khan emphasizes the importance of perseverance and hard work, guiding her students to overcome challenges successfully. Her commitment to education inspires a love for learning and personal growth in all her students.
Gerald Neff
Onsite Tutor Currently unavailable
Gerald Neff, Masters of Science in Education (Mathematics). He has successfully taught for over 40 years. Mr. Neff began his career in Australia, and then did teaching in northern Illinois public middle and high schools. For many years,Mr. Neff taught as an adjunct instructor at Rock Valley College and is now in his twelfth year at Rockford IQRA School. The classes he has taught range all the way from grade six math to college math courses, including AP Calculus and AP Statistics.
Leen Abu Al rub
Online and Onsite Tutor
Leen Abu Al Rub is a bilingual professional with a rich educational background, having graduated from Rockford University in Biomedical Sciences. With strong communication listening skills, she excels at connecting with others and fostering a supportive learning environment. Her passion for education and the medical field drives her to help individuals build confidence in their abilities, all while promoting critical thinking and problem-solving. Leen is dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of those she encounters.
Raghda Kharbouthily
Online Tutor
Introducing Ms. Raghda Kharbouthily, a dedicated educator passionate about the Arabic language. Born in Syria, she earned her pharmacy degree from Damascus University and has since gained valuable experience tutoring both children and adults in Arabic, both in Syria and the United States Driven by her love for Arabic and the Quran, she pursued her studies inida Noorania online at the Furqan Center in Medina. Ms. Raghda delights in sharing her passion for the Arabic language, witnessing her students' progress and growth every day.
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Jenilee Johnson
Online and Onsite Tutor
Physics,Statistics, Biology
Anatomy & Physiology
AP Biology, AP Physics, Geometry
Ms. Jenilee Johnson's greatest passion in life is teaching. She was born and raised in Sycamore, Illinois, and experienced great success at school and at university due to amazing and unforgettable teachers. This is the foundation of Ms. Johnson's commitment to helping out her students, whatever their abilities may be. Currently, she's studying a masters degree specializing in teaching secondary sciences, rounding out her undergraduate background in Biochemistry. Her areas of expertise are Biology, Physics, and Chemistry. Ms. Johnson's passions outside of the classroom are working with the Daughters of the Nile, which is a non-profit organization that supports the Shriner's Hospital for Children as well as maintaining her hobby farm.
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Iffy Kaja
Online Tutor
Math, Science, English, AP Courses, and Test Prep
Iffy simply loves the challenge of taking anything, breaking it down and being able to explain it to anyone! With more than 20+ years of experience tutoring a wide slew of subjects including Math, English and Test prep. The two most important lessons that she has learnt is "always make it fun" and "always engage the pupil."
She has undergraduate degrees in Mathematics, Computer Engineering and an MBA too. For hobbies: she loves to dance (those feet never skip a good beat), read (rite of passage that she gets lost in books), the curious quest for random knowledge lol (she can't help herself honestly), yoga (the human body in motion is breathtaking), and singing (everywhere)!
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May Alani
Online Tutor
Mrs May Alani lives Bloomington, Indiana and has worked alongside the Arabic department at Indiana University for over five years. She has a bachelors and masters degree both in Arabic Language from Al-Mustansiriya University in Baghdad, Iraq. May has previously taught four years of Arabic in a high school in Baghdad, Iraq.
Mrs May Alani loves teaching Arabic because it is a beautiful language that has a lot of culture behind it.
Fatheya Elwan
Online and Onsite Tutor
Mrs. Fatheya Elwan has more than 10 years teaching Arabic to students. Mrs. Elwan is a member of the American Council on Teaching of Foreign Languages. She is looking forward to teaching young children Arabic.
Liz Mykrantz
Online Tutor
K-8 Math and English
Ms. Liz Mykrantz is from Rochelle, Illinois. Her undergrad degree (Associate’s) came from Highland Community College, in 1997, and she received her Bachelor’s in Elementary Education, K-9, in 2000. After graduating, Liz worked at Huntington Learning Center in Rockford, Illinois as a Managing Director for 6+ years. After deciding to leave Huntington she taught elementary, middle and high school. Liz has over 11 years of experience, in the Rockford area, Belvidere, Macomb and the suburbs of Chicago. Since going back into the classroom, she pursued her LBS1 certification, special education. Currently Liz is also teaching at an International Bachelorette Middle School in the southwest suburbs of Chicago.
Rose Ammar
Onsite and online tutor
All subjects
Rose is deeply passionate about working with both kids and adults. She believes that children thrive in environments that foster expressivity and a sense of belonging. With her volunteer experience at Swedish American and Promedica Hospice, Rose has gained valuable insights into working with individuals with needs. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry from Rockford University, which enriches her understanding of the diverse needs of those she serves.
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Online Tutor
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Yousha Khan
Student blogger
Online
Profile:
Yousha Khan is a 5th grader in the Magnet program at Campanelli Elementary School.
His favorite subjects are art, writing, and math.
He likes to play football with his friends, draw, and play with his brother when he has spare time.
Islam Hamid
Online and Onsite tutor
Islam Hamid is a proud graduate of Rock Valley College, earning an Associate of Science degree. She is now set to pursue her passion for Architecture at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC). Fluent in both Arabic and English, Islam excels in tutoring Math and demonstrates proficiency in a variety of subjects, including Science and Literature. Her dedication to education and diverse skill set make her a valuable resource for students seeking academic support.
Carl Bertolami
Onsite tutor
High School Chemistry and Math
Profile:
Carl Bertolami holds a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry and brings an impressive 30 years of experience to ILMS. Throughout his career, he has excelled in various roles, including Formulation Chemist, Technical Service Representative, Quality Manager, and Quality Engineer. Additionally, Carl has 5 years working as a part-time substitute teacher, showcasing his versatility and commitment to education. His extensive background makes him a valuable asset in any project or team.
