Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors serving The University of Utah, UT

...but not quite there: learning 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...

...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...

...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 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,...

...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 to classic literature, yoga, lunch with friends, and that energetic feeling after completing a good...

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...

...from my experiences in doing anthropological research and hands-on experimental archaeological field school during my undergraduate years. During my time as a museum professional in Thanksgiving Point, my skills in facilitating formal and informal education developed further to adapt my teaching to all age groups and learning styles. I tailor lesson plans that work with...

...in the areas that need improving. I believe we all have the capacity to learn and I look forward to working with you or your student. I have spent the last 3 years working one-on-one with Autistic Students. I am now teaching Special Education at a K-8 school in addition to tutoring.

...learning the laws that govern the world around us helps expand our understanding. I am a very hands-on tutor. I believe that working directly with things and especially working on projects of interest helps us learn and make connections better than anything else. I love analogies, experiments, and anything else that helps bring the problems...

...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 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,...

...goals! I have tutored many literature/writing/reading students from pre-k to college level. I have many years of experience with tutoring Special Needs individuals as well. I believe teaching to be a joint effort between student and tutor. I will make sure to address the students' needs and understand what they desire to accomplish in our...

...math and reading. Ever since then, I have looked for ways to keep learning and sharing all the cool things there are to know in this world. I am also a registered yoga teacher and am currently working with over twenty Suzuki violin students. I have tutored a broad array of academic subjects, but my...

...called American Heritage. I have also taught over 30 weekly English classes over the course of 6 months to non-English speakers in Brazil, class size generally ranging from 15-45 students from ages 11 to 75; I was a private Portuguese tutor for 4 months, bringing my Spanish-speaking student from nearly no knowledge of Portuguese to...

...I graduated BYU with a bachelor's in Social Studies Teaching and a minor in Spanish Teaching. I later graduated with a second bachelor's degree in Anthropology. Recently I graduated with a master's in Instructional Design. I have taught high school Spanish and adult ESL. I have also substituted. Currently, I teach an adult ESL class...

...Business and Economics classes as well as SAT/ACT prep. I especially enjoy tutoring Economics because I enjoy the subject and a lot of times students just need to think about things a new way to understand it easily. My teaching philosophy is that the biggest key to learning is just getting in the right mindset....

I strive to use natural passion to create drive to work hard and achieve goals. I work to find unique ways to create a desire to learn. I do my best to use compromise and communication to inspire open-minded conversation.

...with other non-profit organizations. This has given me a lot of first- hand experience in the areas of government, foreign relations, geography, and history. I've also had the opportunity to travel extensively, speak at international conferences, leading lobbying efforts , as well as represent NGO's at the UN in NYC and Geneva. A few of...

...training with university students as the lead student in a research lab on campus. When it comes to education, I firmly believe in two things. Number one, everyone can learn, and number two not knowing or understanding something does not reflect our value. We are all incredibly worthwhile, and we can succeed. I love helping...

...Education was one life dream fulfilled. In high school, I wasn't sure what job I should obtain, but I thought of how good it felt helping other people to reach their needs and dreams and I felt like teaching was what I was meant to do; and after three years where I substituted for many...

...have always loved working with numbers and exceled at math. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about math, business, and English. I love helping others progress and have taught karate to children for the past 8 years. I love boating, skiing, camping, hiking, and being outside.

...University of Utah. In addition to private tutoring, I am currently working as a Program Manager for an after-school site where I plan and carry out lessons for art, STEM, literacy, math, recreation, and Social-Emotional Learning. I also provide daily homework help to students in our program. I am confident that I can help you...