Award-Winning Writing Tutors serving The University of Utah, UT

...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...

...our current approach to composition often teaches students the rules while also teaching them to hate writing. I believe a better path is possible. My focus is teaching students to master the technical aspect of writing (especially for academic assignments), learn to love the process of composition, and understand how writing well will help them...

...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...

...of Utah and taught at a prestigious charter school within the Salt Lake Valley. As a teacher, I have the privilege of impacting children's lives in positive ways each day. I strive to ensure that each interaction I have with a student results in a love for life-long learning. I inspire each student to do...

...certain tidbits or whole subjects in the classroom, and it can quickly feel like it is too late to catch up. My goal is to work together to pick up the pieces that were lost or are close, but not quite there: learning the way you want to learn and the way you learn best...

...K-5 as well as in the special education classroom. My passion for teaching began there and continues as I was a preschool teacher for ages 4 and 5. I can tutor in any elementary subject, including reading and writing. In my experience education is very important and necessary for a child to be successful. I...

...of Arts degree in History and English Education. I went on to receive my Master's Degree in American History from Adams State University. I tutor all things history and English/Language Arts related including writing, editing, literature analysis, and grammar. My favorite thing to tutor is American History because there's always something new to learn and...

...through multiple field placements, student teaching, and most recently as a full-time first-grade teacher at Columbia Elementary School in West Jordan. My teaching experience has equipped me to support students with diverse learning styles and academic needs. I specialize in foundational subjects like reading, writing, and math, and I use assessments to tailor instruction to...

As a kid, I worked hard in school and had some teachers who helped me to love learning. As a tutor, I will provide quality instruction that supports student learning and encourages student success. I would love to see how your child grows to love learning too!

...to help you do the same! Looking forward to working with you one-on-one or in small groups to help identify areas of knowledge gaps and addressing them head on. Before our sessions, I'll want you to come prepared with topics to discuss and dive deeper, then we'll focus on those areas to develop mastery. I...

...the Utah State Board of Education. At the end of that contract I taught at a charter school that served children in K-9th grades. I taught and co-taught math, English language arts and science to 7th, 8th, and 9th graders. I then was assigned the K-9 Functional Skills Classroom where I had students with various...

...Young University, receiving a Bachelor of Arts in History. While I love history, I am also passionate about math, reading, and writing. I have had the opportunity to work with a number of age groups--from kindergarten to high school--tutoring math, reading, and writing. I believe that education is one of the most important gifts we...

...part ways they will be confident in the material and will know it enough to teach it to others and figure out anything thrown their way. I am patient and highly encourage speaking up and asking questions. I often ask the question "Do you understand?" and if the answer is no, will go about rephrasing...

...just one subject -- they're all too enticing! While I really like learning, I have always loved teaching. When I was seven, I set up a home summer school for my little brother and sister to teach them math and reading. Ever since then, I have looked for ways to keep learning and sharing all...

...one-on-one, small group, and whole group settings. Although I am qualified to tutor a wide variety of subjects and age groups, I am most interested in teaching elementary school students from kindergarten to sixth grade. I am passionate about working with children and love tracking and celebrating students' progress towards meeting their individual educational goals....

...University. I then plan on applying to get my master's degree in school counseling at Utah Valley University. I have helped people learn English as a volunteer last Summer. I had fun with it that I am excited to help out here too. I like to read, spend time with people I care about.

...since. In the spring of 2018 I received my Masters of Arts in Teaching from Mills College. Previously, I have 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...

...with the language and culture. Upon returning from Japan, I received my Bachelor's degree in Psychology and took 16 credits of Japanese. I am extremely passionate about teaching, and am able to assess the needs of each individual student. I am a great communicator, listener, and will do anything to help my students succeed! The...

I believe that each and every child deserves equal opportunities and access to an education that meets their unique and individual needs.

...became interested in volcanoes and their inner workings early in my college career, but was always fascinated by nature as a kid. I hold degrees from George Mason University (in Virginia), Boise State University (in Idaho), and Roskilde Universitet (in the country of Denmark!). I have been a professor of geology for about 10 years....