Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors in Salt Lake City, UT

...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 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...

...student is given a fair chance to progress. As one of eight children, I was taught that this life was our time to perform and help those along our way. Every class I take has become a time where I can increase my knowledge and perform even better. Although I have graduated from high school as valedictorian, I still look for opportunities to grow and help those around me. I am still finding new interests...

Every student has their own unique talents. Every student has the ability to master information. Every student can succeed in different ways and on different days.... There is value in all learning though we may not recognize it while we are going through it. But one piece of information, one skill we mastered, will one day be critical in achieving a goal we really want. Hard work is the price we pay for getting to that...

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!

...and school-specific essays. I believe that, with persistence and grit, students can develop an extremely solid foundation of learning that can aid them in tests and everyday life. I definitely stress practice problems and problem solving in my approach, however I am open and flexible to feedback and adjustment. As a tutor, I hope to aid students in attaining their full academic potential! Besides academics, I also enjoy spending time with friends, performing piano (especially...

...literacy skills and self-empowerment classes to marginalized women. I now live in Salt Lake City and work with Unaccompanied Refugee Minors—refugee children who have been placed in American foster care by the United Nations. I teach cultural understanding and behavioral management to foster parents and children every day. I love teaching and learning and hope to inspire others to become lifelong learners. I believe that learning begins at birth. From learning to walk and talk...

...the understanding of a concept, so I value helping students enjoy what they are learning while mastering the material. While the educational system has evolved significantly within the last hundred years, it is important to recognize that every student learns differently. It is my goal to personalize teaching in a way that allows progression and understanding on an individual level that promotes academic strength. I have had experience tutoring both a 7th grader as well...

...University in International Relations(with an emphasis in Eco-political development) and Portuguese. I tutor History, ACT Prep, and Portuguese. I love to teach and find it fun to learn, my approach as a tutor is help students love learning through developing an encompassing view-perspective- on their subjects. Or in other words by turning a list of things to memorize into a captivating story. I love Basketball and the arts, particularly movies, music and Literature.

My name is Ben. 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....

...clearly. Math teaches critical thinking, but also persistence and creativity. What is most important to me, however, is that students feel confident enough to keep trying until they succeed. Teaching 7th grade math opened my eyes to the lack of confidence students often suffer from, and I want all students to feel empowered to learn and succeed rather than just get by. In my spare time I enjoy board games, reading everything from parenting books...

...students achieve their full potential as my own personal goal. When I worked as a tutor at the Burbridge Athletics Academic Center at the University of Utah, where I also earned my Bachelors of Science in Physics, I developed a passion for education, which I intend to continue with now that I have moved to Washington DC. I am able to tutor students in Physics, Mathematics, and Computer Science, having developed experience as part of...

...love working with students of all ages to instill a passion for learning that propels them into a lifelong journey of self-discovery and success. I believe that we are all unique individuals, and as such, we all have different learning styles. It is so important to get to know students as people and as learners. I teach everyone differently according to their needs and preferences. I love tutoring students in English and foreign languages. When...

...Certificate in Museum Studies. I graduated with my Bachelor's from Brigham Young University - Provo in Ancient Near Eastern Studies. I have taught students of all ages in a variety of environments as a substitute, museum docent, tutor, and camp instructor. While I tutor a wide range of subjects, my passion lies in History, World Religions, and Writing. Throughout my schooling, I have had the opportunity to experience history first hand working on an archaeological...

...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 skills using the English language. In my free time, I love being outside riding my bike, hiking, running, or going for walks. I also love knitting, cooking,...

My primary goal is to 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...

...organizational skills. Currently I teach fourth grade, which I love! In my experience working with students, I have always enjoyed working on reading skills and creating fun ways to learn math. I am a huge believer in the importance of education and fully believe in the success of all students. In my spare time, I enjoy baking various desserts, quilting, and kayaking around the Bay Area. I, also, love to read and am always happy...

I am an experienced German and Social Studies teacher, tutor and professional translator, providing a personable learning experience here on Varsity Tutors. I enjoy providing structured education to kids and teenagers, as well as helping adults meet their learning goals.

...Public Health Major at Brigham Young University, minoring in Spanish. I also 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 community. I assist in designing health education programs...

Pursuing licensure in Secondary Education and History. Current Substitute for the SLC school district. Part time national level youth snowboard coach.

...am passionate about helping students because I feel a great deal of pleasure and happiness while I'm teaching or tutoring. I am a graduate of Brigham Young University and have a Bachelor of Science degree in PE and English. I have taught high school English and PE in 3 states: Idaho, California and Utah. I have also taught elementary PE in Utah (15 years) I have loved working with students, especially those who have a...