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

...the way you want to learn and 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...

...as valedictorian, I still look for opportunities to grow and help those around me. I am still finding new interests and building who I am. Right now I am currently studying at Brigham Young University with the high hopes and aspirations of being a business major. I enjoy being outdoors, hiking, biking, running, swimming, ect. I like to go on adventures. I like to live life. I believe that I have the ability to encourage...

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!

...of Utah biochemistry lab researching the metabolically reversed reduction of aldehydes to alcohols. I have 3 years of experience tutoring as an NHS Officer in a wide array of subjects including Honors Mathematics, Calculus AB and BC, Physics, Chemistry, and the ACT/SAT. Additionally, I am very experienced in the college applications process, including the drafting/editing of personal statements and school-specific essays. I believe that, with persistence and grit, students can develop an extremely solid foundation...

...inspire others to become lifelong learners. I believe that learning begins at birth. From learning to walk and talk to learning French and statistics, the brain’s journey is the same. I believe in a motivational approach to learning and encouraging students. I think that our strengths and weaknesses should not define what we are skilled at but should help us develop skills across subject matters. For most of my academic career, I believed that I...

...understanding on an individual level that promotes academic strength. I have had experience tutoring both a 7th grader as well as a senior in high school and thoroughly enjoyed the process and watching them grow and progress, both in academics and confidence. I graduated high school from Greeneview School District and have now begun to further my education at Brigham Young University. Although I am currently working on my Bachelor's degree in psychology, I plan...

...pursuing a double major at Brigham Young 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,...

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....

...in London studying history and English. I taught 7th grade math (pre-algebra) for a year and was the peer tutoring mentor teacher during that time. For the last year and a half I have worked with the teenage girls at church. I teach biweekly Sunday School lessons and help plan weekly activities. Currently I stay at home with our two little boys while my husband works on a PhD at Stanford and I love it,...

...Washington DC. I am able to tutor students in Physics, Mathematics, and Computer Science, having developed experience as part of my pursuit of that degree. I also have an intense interest in History, which I pursued in my general educational requirements of that same degree. I am a kinesthetic learner, and I believe that the best way to develop an understanding of a subject is to do, rather than watch or listen.... It depends largely on...

...I teach everyone differently according to their needs and preferences. I love tutoring students in English and foreign languages. When I lived in Brazil for 1.5 years, I not only reached a native speaker level of fluency, but also taught English and Portuguese to students ranging from 8-60 years old. I also spent half of my time there teaching Portuguese to English and Spanish speakers until they reached fluency. I have been studying French for...

...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 dig, designing museum exhibits, and studying ancient artifacts in person. I believe it is important for all people to develop a love...

...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, baking and trying new things! I have a passion for learning, and I believe that knowledge should be shared. I enjoy creating...

...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 I...

...graders to raise their reading, math, and 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,...

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.

...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 to help people live happier and healthier lives.

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

...have also taught elementary PE in Utah (15 years) I have loved working with students, especially those who have a desire to learn. Books are my friends. I love everything about them, even the smell of a new book. So anything pertaining to the study of reading, writing, analyzing literature, preparing for a test that includes reading and writing, or others along these lines, I enjoy tutoring. I am a good writer and enjoy finding...