Award-Winning English Grammar and Syntax Tutors in Sandy, UT

...quite there: learning the way you want to learn and the way 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...

...fields they are studying. I love 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...

...am comfortable with any age. I tutor many subjects, but am especially proficient in the areas of test preparation, math, and Spanish. I took several AP classes, was on the honor roll, and was blessed to receive a full-tuition National Merit scholarship for college. I currently have an open major but am leaning toward a...

...a bachelor's degree in Human Biology and have been a high school teacher of multiple science subjects (biology, chemistry, physical science, etc.) In school, I worked as an English writing tutor for all varieties of subjects, from accounting essays to ESOL student practice. In science, I am most experienced at tutoring genetics and psychology, but...

...learn to love the process of composition, and understand how writing well will help them reach their own goals. Everyone has a voice, and my goal is to help students find that voice and understand how the craft of writing can help them share it. I believe in engaged learning practices, and had the opportunity...

...at my best when tutoring students in English (writing and literature), Reading, and Psychology. I have had the opportunity to work with students of all ages ranging from second grade to college. I have experience with elementary, middle and high school students studying Reading, English, and Algebra. Most recently I worked as a teacher's assistant...

...brightly. It's so satisfying! I graduated from Southern Utah University with a bachelors degree in both Mild/Moderate Special Education K-12 and in Spanish Education - Secondary Level. My formal teaching experience includes teaching in public middle and elementary schools for 13 years, as a coordinator of special education services for young adults for 1 year,...

...and after that, helped develop instructional software and taught music at the college level (popular and classical guitar and basic music theory) . In the most recent phase of my career, I earned a Master's Degree in Linguistics and have been teaching English as a Second Language and basic linguistics at the university level. Along...

My name is Alexa Ballard. I believe in working hard and pushing myself to grow! While tutoring, my student is my number one priority. I love to anything outdoors, Spanish and Latin Culture, reading, writing and music. I am committed to excellence in all I do!

...for their test to become US citizens. I currently work with students in my local school district who struggle with attendance and academics. These experiences have shown me the unlimited potential of every student. While I focus mainly on English and Spanish, I am passionate about helping students find how they learn best in any...