Award-Winning Algebra Tutors serving The University of Utah, UT

...helping people get to 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...

...absolutely loved my experience as a math tutor. I am invested in each of my students' success and work hard to help them succeed. Consequently, each of my past tutoring clients has seen significant improvement. I am a big believer in catering to students' learning styles. I pay attention to whether they are an audio,...

...pursuing a master's degree in Aerospace Engineering. Since January 2014 I have worked in the physics help lab at BYU. Throughout this time I have greatly enjoyed helping many students increase their understanding of physics. I love seeing my students have a "light-bulb" moment where suddenly everything we discussed makes sense to them. I think...

...school. Because not everyone learns the same way, I feel that it is easy for students to miss certain tidbits or whole subjects in the classroom, and it can quickly feel like it is too late to catch up. My goal is to work together to pick up the pieces that were lost or are...

...academic potential. Over the years, I tutored over 100 students from 20 different states and 6 foreign countries. Each one of them learned and studied in a unique way, so I would always take the time to assess their strengths and weaknesses in order to provide them with the best learning experience. When students choose...

...Young University and am loving it. I enjoy the one-on-one interaction I get with people when I tutor. Watching people really understand and be excited about learning is what makes it worthwhile for me. The key is to spark the fun and excitement of learning within the student. I have tutored primarily middle and high...

...I am currently a student at Brigham Young University studying business, so I know how hard it can be to learn about a subject that is difficult, or from a teacher who does not connect well with their students. That is why I strive to teach my students by the principal I learned from Alfred...

...What do I know? B) What do I want to know? C) How do I get from A to B? I did PhD research in computational chemistry and dream of becoming a middle school math teacher if I win the lottery. PS - My online sessions will frequently be monitored by my chihuahua, Piper. She's...

I am currently finishing a degree in electrical engineering at the University of Utah. I have had the opportunity to help friends and family with material in math and science fields. This gives me a knowledge of teaching at various levels and technical background. ... A teacher should help a student breakdown a topic they are struggling with into smaller ideas. This makes it easy to present these small ideas in a way that will help...

...University and starting graduate studies in Psychology (Behavioral Neuroscience focus) at Sacramento State University. Since moving to Fort Collins, Colorado in 2011, I have obtained an M.S. at Colorado State University with the focus of my studies and research being Cognitive Psychology. I have taught small labs and lecture courses at CSU for the past...

...Uganda for three months and taught literacy skills and self-empowerment classes to marginalized women. I now live in Salt Lake City and work with Unaccompanied Refugee Minors—refugee children who have been placed in American foster care by the United Nations. I teach cultural understanding and behavioral management to foster parents and children every day. I...

...getting to know my students academically and adapting learning plans to accommodate their strengths or difficulties. Every session I have, I do my best to optimize concept mastering and learning retention. My goal as a tutor is to help my students build self-efficacy not just as math learners but as lifelong learners.

...found that I respect teachers more when they can understand the questions posed by my fellow students. I think that it is important to find out what a student knows before trying to teach a new concept. That way any misconceptions can be cleared up at the beginning, instead of fighting against them for weeks...

I enjoy helping students understand math. I have been tutoring on college campuses for 9 years and teaching high school and college math courses for 6 years. Most of my focus as a teacher has come from 9th Grade Math (Math 1) up to Calculus 1.

...middle school English, pre-algebra, algebra I, geometry, pre-calculus, high school English, and ACT prep. The students I have served always received an A or A- on assignments we worked on together. They also showed me that they understood the material from my teaching. I would love to guide you in understanding material and receiving great...

...and Master's degree in Biomedical Engineering. I worked as a professional engineer before I switched and I am currently a medical student at the University of Utah. I'm passionate about all things STEM, but especially Biology and Organic Chemistry. I believe in understanding the fundamentals and doing plenty of examples until my pupils feel confident.

...enjoyed my time while in medical school and during my undergraduate degree. While in medical school and during my undergraduate studies I have worked as a teaching fellow and a tutor. This has given me many different experiences with students from a variety of backgrounds and knowledge levels. I have always been interested in the...

...in Hong Kong, China, and just returned to America from living in Taiwan. I have been speaking Mandarin Chinese for 13 years of my life, 2 of which I spent acting as a translator for visitors while I was living in Taiwan. Chinese is my life, I have been learning since I was in 3rd...

...help you or your student succeed in the areas that need improving. I believe we all have the capacity to learn and I look forward to working with you or your student. I have spent the last 3 years working one-on-one with Autistic Students. I am now teaching Special Education at a K-8 school in...

...with my Master's, with a focus in biomechanics and a minor in Physics. Throughout my undergraduate career, I have worked as a Learning Assistant, holding office hours and facilitating discussions for Physics classes, as well as teaching guest lectures at local high schools. I learned that I love helping students achieve that 'aha' moment and...