Award-Winning Math Tutors in Salt Lake County, UT

...high school students. In recent years, I have had the opportunity to work as a paraprofessional working one on one with a number of special education students, and tutoring third graders with low literacy scores to improve reading skills. Since November 2011, I have been working as the science teacher at a private boarding school...

...coping with new learning tasks, to apply knowledge rather than memorize information, and to improve critical thinking skills. In my opinion, a successful learning process should take place first in effective assisted learning (interpersonal learning) and then in independent problem solving (intrapersonal learning). I believe scaffolding students based on individual needs and interests is an...

...lifelong enjoyment of mathematics and problem solving in general. Experiences gained from my own career and academic pursuits have proved that good instruction from those with a strong, hands-on background is key to success. I understand each person is coming from a unique background and learns at their own pace. I look forward to helping...

I believe in helping the individual achieve their own potential, their own talent, their own success. As a tutor I aim to encourage the good habits that already are there to enhance any student's capability, as I am certain that everyone has gifts waiting to be uncovered.

...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 Mercier "What we learn with pleasure we never forget". I learned this first hand as I lived in South America for two years. It was a lot...

...in Library Science at the University of Arizona. I worked for many years at Utah Valley University's Library, where I taught library research classes to university students. I am currently working at the public library, where I regularly help students with their homework. I especially enjoy helping students with Reading, English and Mathematics.

...never be able to comprehend. I don't always enjoy the classes I have to take in school, but I've learned to appreciate them and find ways to make the process much more bearable. That is why I love to help out other students who feel frustrated or discouraged. I understand how you feel, but I...

I love working one on one with students. I have taught in classrooms in public, private and charter schools for the last 23 years. My favorite part is tutoring one or small groups of students.

...make sure that students are able to do problems on their own, without relying too heavily on memorization. Outside of school and work, I enjoy getting up in the mountains whenever I can. I especially like hiking, fishing, and backpacking. I'm also a huge nerd when it comes to fantasy and science fiction novels.... I don't believe anyone is doomed to be bad at math for life. The brain is like a muscle, and while some people may be out of shape, everyone can become smarter by pushing themselves. As I teach, I give students the confidence they need to become "smart" at any subject.

...and I can improve the relationship students have with difficult subjects. Recently, I have been a teaching assistant for chemistry labs and begung to shape my teaching style. The way I engage students is by having students bring questions to me, so we can discuss the problem. I typically prefer to have discussions over lectures...