Award-Winning SSAT Tutors in Salt Lake City, UT

...an English major!). In addition, I have listed other subjects that I feel confident tutoring because of my knowledge of and experience with those subjects. Nevertheless, in reality, my knowledge of material is not what I will focus upon during tutoring sessions; rather, I prefer to help students gain skills that will help them better understand broader concepts and will, in turn, help them to teach themselves new material in the future. Thus, through my...

...for me. When I'm not teaching, I love spending time with my family. I enjoy reading, singing, and taking very amateur photos of the glorious mountains surrounding me. I also enjoy writing and directing plays for my church. Why do I love online tutoring? Online tutoring gives students and their parents much more flexibility in scheduling tutoring sessions. Online tutoring also offers tutoring help at a much more affordable rate as well. I have been...

...entering high school, I had to change in mindset of what it even means to BE a student. Standardized tests, subjects that I just didn't get, and all these other educational obligations had me perplexed. I was lucky enough to acquire a great tutor of my own who helped navigate through my studies. Test-taking strategies and deeper comprehension of certain topics was exactly what I needed to get through my classes and tests. Along with...

I graduated from Oberlin College in 2008 with a double degree in math and politics, and then I moved to China. I spent more than four years in China working as a teacher for Chinese and international students. I've taught all different ages and types of students, in subjects ranging from ESL to math to SAT. I love teaching.

...presentations could match the strength of their ideas. I also tutor in writing, humanities subjects, and standardized testing, but my teaching goals are consistent throughout: the key to peak performance in any field, particularly in the high pressure scenarios of public speaking and standardized testing, is confidence in one's own abilities. I think the competitive intensity of the classroom can hamper many students' confidence, but tutoring can remedy this by creating a safe and individualized...

...for the last 15 years; my students are able to relax knowing they are in good hands. I have a background in education and performance, and most recently I earned a PhD in a transdiciplinary program exploring 'human and organizational change.' As an educator my strengths are my creativity, experience, and kind-yet-direct guidance. Whether it be SAT, ACT, ISEE, TOEFL, or HSPT test prep- with my help, your student will be well on his or...

...Math, Science, and Reading and decided to continue my love of teaching into higher level courses. I currently tutor in the above topics, with a specific passion for Biology, Chemistry, and test preparation. As a tutor, I strive to challenge students beyond fundamentals, while focusing on and accommodating individual needs and individual learning styles. As an sewing and crafting enthusiast, I understand that with practice, tenacity, and perseverance comes success, a lesson I apply to...

I am a recent Rice University graduate with both a natural science and social science background. I have extensive experience working on test prep (ISEE, SAT, ACT, SSAT, AP, WISC) with students of all ages and in addition to experience tutoring in all academic subjects, I also have assisted high school juniors and seniors with college application processes and essay editing. I am also fluent in Mandarin Chinese.

...tutoring style is that of a coach; I work with students to become better learners. It is a thrilling experience to witness students overcome obstacles and take on challenges that previously intimidated them. I enjoy taking on challenges myself and have competed in endurance events for over 10 years including the Escape from Alcatraz triathlon and multiple GORUCK challenges. I recently became a high altitude balloonist and have conducted several experiments in the stratosphere including...

...after my freshman year at Williams, I spent three weeks in rural Tanzania teaching English to seventh grade students. This past summer, I spent eleven weeks at the same Tanzanian school teaching English to students in kindergarten through ninth grade. Everyone has a different learning style, so I am open to suggestions and flexible in my teaching style in order to ensure that each student is successful and reaches his or her academic goals. Tutoring...