Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors serving West Valley City, UT

...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 to beat it...

..."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.

...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...

...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 my pursuit of that degree. I also have an intense interest in...

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...

...understood. She taught me that all subjects are understandable when they relate to information you already have. I have adopted this teaching strategy and focus on explaining concepts based on subjects that students have already mastered. I believe the best way to master a subject is to teach it to someone else, so my goal...

...children and love tracking and celebrating students' progress towards meeting their individual educational goals. I am comfortable teaching all elementary level subject matter and content. I have a particular passion for the Spanish language, and as a DLI educator, I can assist students with mastering conversational Spanish or with learning Spanish and content simultaneously in...

...person has their own strengths and weaknesses, challenges and triumphs. I truly believe what the poet William Wadsworth Yeats said--"Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire." I will help you learn the facts, but my greatest mission as a teacher is to help you love to learn. I...

...world around me. I learned Spanish while living in Ecuador for two years after graduating High School. While there I developed a love for the language and the people which inspired me to minor in this language. I have experience tutoring students in college level Biology and Chemistry as well as in different forms of...

...Bachelor's degree in Health Education. I was also accepted into the Master's of Public Health Program at the 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...

...in the Netherlands, and later I served as a religious teacher for two years as a missionary (one year in Argentina, one year in Colorado). Through these and other experiences, I have found that one of my passions is to help people make their own discoveries and realize their full potential. I am studying with...

...Oil paints, acrylics, mixed media, pen, pencil, printmaking, drawing, and a ton of applicable programs to go along with it. When it comes to 3D design, I've made metal, clay, mixed media, resin, epoxy, wood and other various constructions. Honestly, the world is full of art supplies. We can definitely find something around the house...

...in life involves being able to communicate. To me, learning is great fun! I have always loved school and classes, so when I teach or tutor, that enthusiasm naturally bubbles up and I try to impart that enthusiasm to the student(s). Outside of teaching, I love the water, volleyball, good movies, being with friends and...

...electronics. I most enjoy tutoring physics, closely followed by math. In both of these subjects, I believe problem solving, both guided and independent is an ideal way to learn and solidify skills. Additionally, training a critical thinking and problem solving mindset is key to successfully approaching and solving new problems on the fly.

...helps us identify bias, see cause and effect, think critically, and learn empathy. Writing helps us synthesize our thoughts into coherent arguments and can even help us understand things more 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...

...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...

...working with students ranges from an internship teaching Samoan children principles of public health to one on one 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...

...teaching students, because the moment a concept clicks for a student, it's magic! My favorite subjects to tutor are Paychology and Spanish, because I am passionate about both of them and have extensive experience with them. I am a firm believer that education can be fun, and that it opens so many doors in life!

...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 friends.

...worked as a AmeriCorps volunteer in a middle school in East Oakland. During that time I worked extensively with a group of 10 sixth 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...