Award-Winning Math Tutors for Students in Salt Lake County, UT

...the "aha" moment when they really understand what's being taught. In my experience, one of the most important parts of tutoring is setting clear expectations at the beginning and working toward a common goal. Given the right goals and assistance, I truly believe that anyone can master any of the subjects I teach.

...University. I am an Applied & Computational Mathematics major with a concentration in Electrical and Computer Engineering: Circuits. I have earned the high in many of my math and physics courses. In addition, I placed third in my university's undergraduate math competition while only a freshman. When I am not doing math or physics, I...

...you learn best rather than having topics taught at you. For standardized testing: I have taken the special classes and labored through the workbooks to prepare for taking the exams myself. The trick is to learn the test and know how to beat it with the right tools, and I am eager to pass along...

...Brigham Young University. I am currently applying to medical school and hope to become a physician some day. I love explaining science concepts including biology, chemistry, and psychology. I believe that tutoring is a guide to gaining understanding and complete comprehension of a subject, rather than just preparing for a test. I aim to help...

...course of 6 months to non-English speakers in Brazil, class size generally ranging from 15-45 students from ages 11 to 75; I was a private Portuguese tutor for 4 months, bringing my Spanish-speaking student from nearly no knowledge of Portuguese to being conversational; and I was an editing intern for 4 months for the Riga...

...my own who helped navigate through my studies. Test-taking strategies and deeper comprehension of certain topics was exactly what I needed to get through my classes and tests. Along with a great study plan, I hope to employ a similar type of experience for those who really want to accelerate their education.... Creating a comprehensive study plan based off of the student's weaknesses and strengths, focusing on working to understand difficult subjects.

...I enjoy the subject and a lot of times students just need to think about things a new way to understand it easily. My teaching philosophy is that the biggest key to learning is just getting in the right mindset. Being willing and excited to learn and then understanding what the question is really looking...

...from taking AP Calculus and Physics courses in high school. I'm a huge fan of visual aids and examining real-life examples and applications when teaching. I worked as a learning assistant in an astronomy lab course and as a tutor for student athletes in geology while attending CU. I've been honing the ability to craft...

...of principles and hard work. I have the perspective of a student trying to understand, not a teacher trying to preach. I love working with people from the ground up; we start at the comfort zone and work our way to improvement. I know I don't know everything, so I'm excited to learn as well!

...setting. Beyond the world of teaching, I love volleyball and the outdoors. Hiking, camping, backpacking, being outside energizes my soul. Volleyball is my sport, and I love teaching the basics to people, but I enjoy practically all sports, despite my pitiable attempts at soccer. Playing guitar, listening to music, and reading books also brighten my...