Award-Winning Middle School Math Tutors for Students in Salt Lake City, UT

...help students become independent, comfortable, and confident in the 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 can master any of the subjects I teach.

...understanding of math and science as this helps us to better understand our world. I am greatly motivated to teach in a way that my students understand the fundamental principles and not in a way that they can merely get the right answer. I love trying to pass on my enthusiasm for math and science to my students, and I am always looking for ways to show how cool and fun mastering these subjects can...

...tutoring this subject, and because I love the logic of it. Logic puzzles and sudoku puzzles are my favorite things to do on a long car ride when I'm not singing along to the radio! Besides singing, I also enjoy being with friends, whether that be inside playing games, or outside swimming and hiking and being adventurous. I've been tutoring on my own for the last 8 years, in both math and science, and have...

...socially, and functionally; Worked in UNI- the neuropsychiatric institute; Currently work in the Inpatient Medical Rehabilitation unit at the University Hospital. Also, through out my undergrad I have gained experience tutoring from having a lot of my friends come to me to help them in the hard sciences I have already taken. In tutoring, I have found that the "eureka!" moment happens from going back to the basics, finding that disconnect of knowledge, and filling...

...with a minor in mathematics. Part of my success in college came from the preparation I had 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 perfect analogies to...

...didn't get, and all these other educational obligations had me perplexed. I was lucky enough to acquire a great tutor of 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...

...to whether they are an audio, visual, or kinesthetic learner, and then I tutor accordingly. I am currently a junior at Brigham Young 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...

...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 what I have learned from years of studying for and taking standardized tests. There is nothing quite like sitting down in the testing room and feeling cool, calm, and collected, and...

...I have traveled extensively and have worked throughout the world. I have helped tutor many students in business and economics and know the subject matter and also it applies to the working world.I am a firm proponent of education, believing it to be absolutely necessary for an improved quality of life, and I try to impart this appreciation to all of my students. In my spare time, I enjoy traveling, exploring, reading, hiking and looking...

...the classes were: writing APA style, psychology concepts, designing and conducting research, and analyzing research using statistics. I have also had opportunities to teach high school students during a few different summer programs, teaching such topics as Sleep and Dreaming, and The Brain. I enjoy mentoring students as well and have had many discussions with undergraduate research assistants about preparing and applying for grad school, GREs, writing personal statements, etc. Outside of academia, I love...

I am a current student at Utah State University studying Computer Engineering. Before my schooling, I was able to spend a couple years in Brazil learning Portuguese and occasionally teaching English. In my free time I enjoy writing music, participating in the performing arts, and playing sports with friends.

Since elementary school, I knew I wanted to teach the littles when I grew up. I think that children are some of the most important people because they are our future, and I want to inspire students to work hard so they can succeed.

...Brigham Young University, receiving a Bachelor of Arts in History. While I love history, I am also passionate about math, reading, and writing. I have had the opportunity to work with a number of age groups--from kindergarten to high school--tutoring math, reading, and writing. I believe that education is one of the most important gifts we can give to the children in our lives. It is important to me to help children gain a love...

...other sciences- chemistry, physics, and physical science- that work together in the field. I am also interested in study skills. I believe it's important to not only learn material, but to learn how to study and use available resources to find answers to questions. Throughout my education, I discovered that I am a visual learner. Knowing this about myself helps me learn better in my classes. Everyone learns differently, so once you know how you...

I love math and have a passion for helping people solve problems.

...and so I would also love to help others to do the same. I'm a neuroscience major at BYU and I love music in every aspect (dancing, singing, listening, playing instruments, composing, etc.) I have worked with students sporadically since 2011. I tutor especially in mathematics, the sciences, and spanish. I believe that everyone learns differently and I strive to figure out how people learn to help them in the best way possible. I look...

My purpose is to help students become independent learners and help them identify a style that works custom for them. I've worked with students from elementary to college across both mathematics and music. ... My philosophy is that, as a tutor, it is my goal to help students identify their learning style, build their confidence and become an independent learner.... Typically, in my first session, while reviewing the material or getting settled in, I like to...

...we tutors are the ones who write the lesson plans. So, how is my other job relevant and how does it benefit you students? Well, in addition to the learning materials Varsity provides, I can offer additional word problems, flash cards, notes, lesson plans, tests, quizzes, etc. Study with me, and I promise we'll never run out of learning material! Moreover, I promise to create a safe learning space where everyone can express their thoughts,...

...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, teaching English to non-native speakers of all ages for 1 year combined, and as a private reading tutor for 4 years. But informally, I have constantly nurtured learning in...

I have worked as a math tutor for 5 years in a variety of environments and teaching anything from prealgebra to calculus. I love math and helping students to understand it better!