Award-Winning English Grammar and Syntax Tutors in West Valley City, UT

...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 my favorite subject by far is neuroscience....

...asks questions. I believe that the richest kind of learning occurs when students learn to make discoveries for themselvesnot when the teacher hands her students all the answers. Learning is interactive; it is a continuous conversation between teacher and student. I challenge my students to discover their own voices through the kind of higher-level questions...

...I struggled as middle school student mostly because I had a hard time focusing. I became an educator to help kids like me learn about the amazing world we live in. I have taught middle school geology and literacy. I have a background in chemistry, physics, political science and math up to calculus 1.... The world is a fascinating place, and it enriches our lives to learn more interesting things every day. Learning is hardest (for...

...applying for grad school, GREs, writing personal statements, etc. Outside of academia, I love to get outdoors, either hiking and climbing in the summer, or snowboarding in the winter. Thank you! I look forward to meeting and getting to know you and helping you through your studies to get you to your academic goals!... Overall, good teaching consists of leaving students with more knowledge, more insight, and more tools to take on their future goals. Three...

...truly want to. After all, everyone has potential. I also believe that we can do hard things if we put our minds to it. For example, I chose to study Spanish and became fluent in college, without having to go on a study abroad. If we use our resources, work hard, and do our best,...

...the beautiful city of Dresden, Germany. I have lived in the US for many years since then and am super happy to share my love for the German language, the German culture, and the German people with you! Did you know that German is not so hard? The important thing is always to learn something...

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!

...of my academic career, I believed that I was bad at math and science because I excelled in writing and literature. One day, my AP Calculus teacher explained a complicated mathematical concept in terms that my literary side understood. She taught me that all subjects are understandable when they relate to information you already have....

...private reading tutor for 4 years. But informally, I have constantly nurtured learning in children as a nanny 2 times, as a church youth teacher for many years, as a mother and step-mother of 7, and as a step-grandmother to 16. So whether the subject is: Phonics Algebra Reading Comprehension Spelling Basic Math Spanish Language...

...feedback and relevancy, I find it invaluable to develop a solid rapport with my students. When they feel confident that they can trust me to advocate for them, they will work harder and accomplish more. Building this rapport, though intangible on paper, has been my greatest asset in helping students believe in themselves and aspire...