Award-Winning Reading Intervention Tutors in Salt Lake City, UT

...favorites being volunteer teaching. Over the past four years, I've taught merit badges for Boy Scouts of America, helped friends research/write papers, and taken people on tours of the local natural history museum. I love sharing what I know with people! In my free time, I enjoy reading, baking, watching movies, and hanging out with...

...the University of Utah. My academic experiences have provided me with thorough education and clinical application of knowledge in the areas of reading, writing, phonics, syntax, semantics, spelling, and many other areas of verbal and written language! Additionally, I currently teach a variety of subjects to children in China, assisting them in expanding their academic...

...school work. Throughout my own education I have benefited from the guidance of many different tutors, as well as being a tutor myself. By experiencing both sides, I have gained a unique perspective that has allowed me to connect to a variety of students, and help them succeed in their academic goals! I graduated with...

...spent a year and a half living in Chile. I am fluent in conversational Spanish and have taken several college level Spanish courses in order to refine my skills. I love to teach and hope to move on the be a health program designer. Currently I work part-time for a non-profit organization in a neighboring...

...6-12: English, writing, reading, health, biology, anatomy & physiology, test prep, time management, Adults: ESL, special education, reading, writing, scientific writing, health, Certified Health Education Specialist Exam prep, GRE prep, I graduated, in 2012, from Utah Valley University with a Bachelor's degree in Health Education. I was also accepted into the Master's of Public Health...

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!

...degree with Western Governors University. I am passionate about history, literature, and all things humanities (I'm a Hufflepuff, after all), but also love math and the sciences because I simply love to learn and connect with the world around me. I would love to put my experience and enthusiasm to work for you!

...and it can happen! My 17 years of experience as and educator and tutor of learners with disabilities has proven that. In the middle school level, in elementary, or with adults, I've helped tailor instruction so that the "A-ha!" light bulb in the student's mind gets lit up, and a big smile of accomplishment and...

...ages of students. My focus over the last few years has been to delve deeply into the science behind learning to read. As a result, I have become a Certified Orton Gillingham Instructor through the Institute for Multi-Sensory Education (IMSE). The Orton Gillingham (OG) approach consists of multi-sensory instruction that is direct, explicit, and systematic....

...learning, and I hope to encourage this passion in others too. I believe it's important to make lessons interesting and engaging! I graduated from Ithaca College with degrees in English Literature and Spanish, and went on to teach English abroad in South America: first in Colombia, then in Brazil through a Fulbright grant. Literature, foreign...

...in reading and certified Wilson Reading Practitioner, I adeptly apply research-based strategies in teaching students to read. I know first-hand Wilson Reading works for children and adults who are struggling with phonics, phonemic awareness, vocabulary, comprehension and fluency. I use Wilson 'Just Words' for students in grades 4-12 and adults who have mild to moderate...

...early literacy and love to help instill a love of reading and learning in students. I love using games to help get content across and my favorite subject to teach is reading and writing. When I am not tutoring, I enjoy reading, serving in children's ministries, and spending time with my family. I also enjoy...

I am an elementary school teacher and reading specialist who loves helping my students find joy and empowerment through reading. Reading is the key to unlocking knowledge across subjects, including math and science, which I also have experience in and enjoy teaching.

...hold an Orton-Gillingham certification for teaching reading and writing from the Institute of Multi-Sensory Education and am currently pursuing a master's of education in children's literature and literacies. I stand firmly by the power of Orton-Gillingham (OG) to transform a reader's literacy skills. OG is a step-by-step, systematic approach to teaching literacy concepts that build...

...been an educator for 6 years now. I have been lucky enough to teach in early childhood and elementary education. I have received a Masters in Reading Specialist for Elementary. I have received a post-masters in Special Education. I have ample years of working with elementary curriculums. I am excited to tutor your scholar!

...a minor in Fine Arts from Cornell University. I taught for over twenty years with the New York City Department of Education mainly at the elementary level, although I have taught at both the middle and high school levels as well. I am certified to teach all the subjects in grade K through the sixth...

...literacy spectrum. I help my students adopt a growth mindset - understanding that any time they work through something hard, they are learning and growing their brains and abilities! I work to make lessons fun and relevant and always aim for students to have a smile at the end of each session.

...and Wilson. Her specialty is teaching those with Dyslexia, as well as reading difficulties or structured language. Autism is her second area of specialty. Dominica has been a tutor for over 20 years. In fact, her experience of tutoring began on the college campus as she assisted adults with executive functioning skills. Dominica earned her...

...primary concentration. I also have an endorsement as a Reading Specialist. My teaching experience has been in the states of Nevada and Washington. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education and Family Studies from Central Washington University. I received my Masters of Arts in Education from Lesley University. I attended University of Las...

...to find or create motivating activities to teach new skills or reinforce those skills already learned. I especially enjoy seeing students become better readers. I work with students in all areas of reading - decoding, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. Besides becoming better readers, many of these students develop a love for reading too! All students...