My name is Jacob Foard, and I offer personalized tutoring services in Knoxville, TN, designed to help students excel academically. With expertise in math, science, reading, writing, and computer skills, as well as test preparation, I am dedicated to meeting the unique learning needs of each student. As a one-person operation, I ensure tailored, one-on-one attention, fostering a supportive environment that encourages confidence and academic growth. Whether it's reinforcing foundational skills or preparing for exams, I'm committed to guiding students toward achieving their educational goals.

I taught public school for over 10 years, including 2 years at the state public online school (TNVA). Most of that decade of teaching was for the Knox County Schools district, in various elementary & middle schools. I am certified in the State of Tennessee (license number 000583435) in middle grades education (4 - 8), and have taught and/or tutored all 4 core subjects, including related arts: visual art, PE, mindfulness, STEM/robotics, PBL, reading intervention, and math intervention. I am an independent tutor, but still sometimes substitute teach for Calculating Minds math learning centers.

I am a recent college graduate from the University of Tennessee with a degree in Animal Science with professional experience in college admissions. I have experience tutoring in English, reading, science, and more. I’d love to help you take the next steps in your learning journey!

Intellectual Concepts is a self employment business model that extensively determines what are the weak areas to be improved upon. First will basically find a starting point of your knowledge base in which you want tutoring for with a test. Then we can improve from there. If you'd rather select a area of focus that is absolutely alright also.

I have taught college classes from the 100 (Freshman) to 600 (Advanced Graduate) level in several engineering disciplines. These courses involve math (algebra, calculus, trig, differential equations), physics, some chemistry, and some biology.