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Lehi, UT
I’ve been teaching reading effectively for over 20 years.
I’ve been teaching reading effectively for over 20 years.

Saratoga Springs, UT
Above all, I focus every tutoring session on meeting each client's immediate and long-term educational goals and on realistic strategies to help achieve those goals. Thank you for reading! I look forward to meeting you :) *Se habla...
Above all, I focus every tutoring session on meeting each client's immediate and long-term educational goals and on realistic strategies to help achieve those goals. Thank you for reading! I look forward to meeting you :) *Se habla...
Matthew keeps us well informed of my niece's progress including in depth explanations of topics covered in each session. She's confident and her test anxiety has reduced significantly feeling more prepared. He's clear in the are... - Laura, 7 lessons with Matthew

Provo, UT
- Editing and Publishing major - Scored a 36 on the ACT - Scored a 1560 on the SAT - National Merit Scholar
- Editing and Publishing major - Scored a 36 on the ACT - Scored a 1560 on the SAT - National Merit Scholar
Holly is an amazing tutor and has been helping our son with writing and math. We couldn’t be more happy! She is patient and explains the subject matter clearly and in a way our son can understand. We love how consistent and flexib... - Noel, 31 lessons with Holly

Eagle Mountain, UT
I have been a certified teacher for eleven years, teaching a mixture of third- and fourth-grade students, and most recently, sixth grade. However, for four years previous to that, I substitute taught in all grades and volunteered a couple times a...
I have been a certified teacher for eleven years, teaching a mixture of third- and fourth-grade students, and most recently, sixth grade. However, for four years previous to that, I substitute taught in all grades and volunteered a couple times a...
Kristopher is a great tutor! He was very friendly and patient with me. He answered all of the questions that I had about the Praxis and made me feel more confident about taking the test. He also went over and refreshed my memory o... - Amber, 3 lessons with Kristopher

Spanish Fork, UT
A few years later, my uncle introduced me to a 3D animation program, and I was hooked for life. Without easy access to mentors at the time, I taught myself by reading forums and experimenting endlessly. That journey shaped my belief in the...
A few years later, my uncle introduced me to a 3D animation program, and I was hooked for life. Without easy access to mentors at the time, I taught myself by reading forums and experimenting endlessly. That journey shaped my belief in the...
I deeply enjoyed my lesson with Spencer. He doesn't just teach 3D programs, he loves & enjoys teaching them. That is something I was looking for, someone who enjoys what they are doing because that is what I think life is about. H... - Rachel

Salt Lake City, UT
...scratch. Prior to moving to Europe, I volunteered at a continuing education center and worked with ESL adults on their reading and writing skills. As it turns out, I ended up liking my volunteer work more than my day job. Credential-wise, I have...
...scratch. Prior to moving to Europe, I volunteered at a continuing education center and worked with ESL adults on their reading and writing skills. As it turns out, I ended up liking my volunteer work more than my day job. Credential-wise, I have...
Marissa has only worked with my daughter for a short period of time but has been able to achieve one huge goal already, confidence. She is very relatable with the high school age group and very efficient, doesn't waste time. I t... - Btanda

Salt Lake City, UT
I have worked with students to improve their reading comprehension and fluency. The purpose of reading and improving fluency is for students to reach automaticity (where they can recognize the word automatically). I have worked...
I have worked with students to improve their reading comprehension and fluency. The purpose of reading and improving fluency is for students to reach automaticity (where they can recognize the word automatically). I have worked...

Salt Lake City, UT
I also utilize my knowledge and extensive performance background to prepare students for standard exams, including: AP/IB test prep in the aforementioned subjects; LSAT topics: Logical Reasoning, Reading Comprehension, and...
I also utilize my knowledge and extensive performance background to prepare students for standard exams, including: AP/IB test prep in the aforementioned subjects; LSAT topics: Logical Reasoning, Reading Comprehension, and...
Allison is an excellent LSAT tutor. She’s extremely thorough and tailored a personalized study plan just for me, along with strategies to track my progress. Even after only two sessions, I’ve already noticed significant improvemen... - Courtney, 3 lessons with Allison

Stockton, UT
Greetings! My name is Sydney. I have a degree in Linguistics from the University of Hawaii at Manoa, with a focus in translating and interpreting. I work full-time as a computational linguist/conversational engineer, building out language...
Greetings! My name is Sydney. I have a degree in Linguistics from the University of Hawaii at Manoa, with a focus in translating and interpreting. I work full-time as a computational linguist/conversational engineer, building out language...
Our daughter was heading into French 2 for her sophomore year of High School. She had struggled a bit in French 1, not quite grasping some of the core concepts. We found Sydney online and she has been AMAZING! Our daughter has ... - Jamie, 5 lessons with Sydney

Salt Lake City, UT
I am a certified ESL/TESOL English instructor and have training in Phonics based Reading programs. I am a licensed Substitute Teacher and work weekly in schools to assist students with the range of skills required for Reading:...
I am a certified ESL/TESOL English instructor and have training in Phonics based Reading programs. I am a licensed Substitute Teacher and work weekly in schools to assist students with the range of skills required for Reading:...
I’ve had the pleasure of working with Kristine for public speaking coaching, and I couldn't be happier with the results. Kristine has an expertise for breaking down challenging topics into simple, easy-to-understand terms, which m... - Paul, 8 lessons with Kristine

South Jordan, UT
...Asian American Studies and General Education Requirements at UCLA have also left me quite proficient in my writing and reading comprehension skills....
...Asian American Studies and General Education Requirements at UCLA have also left me quite proficient in my writing and reading comprehension skills....

Heber City, UT
This helps the stronger channel(s) of learning to reinforce the weaker ones. It can be applied to more advanced skills such as reading comprehension, writing, and math.
This helps the stronger channel(s) of learning to reinforce the weaker ones. It can be applied to more advanced skills such as reading comprehension, writing, and math.

Salt Lake City, UT
I meet students where they are in their reading and allow them to grow naturally as readers without imposing age-specific expectations. Everyone learns to read skillfully at a different pace, and we begin with making reading...
I meet students where they are in their reading and allow them to grow naturally as readers without imposing age-specific expectations. Everyone learns to read skillfully at a different pace, and we begin with making reading...

Salt Lake City, UT
I am a former social science college instructor. I currently work as a part-time tutor specializing in: writing, editing, proof reading, research papers, short essays, social science content and introductory statistics. I am often available...
I am a former social science college instructor. I currently work as a part-time tutor specializing in: writing, editing, proof reading, research papers, short essays, social science content and introductory statistics. I am often available...
Brenda is very knowledgeable, and patient. She has so much experience and helped me complete an English assignment I was having a hard time completing on my own. Thank you Brenda! - Carol

I have over 11 years of experience helping students of all ages strengthen their reading skills, from early decoding to advanced comprehension. My approach is grounded in structured literacy and Orton–Gillingham–inspired methods, using...
I have over 11 years of experience helping students of all ages strengthen their reading skills, from early decoding to advanced comprehension. My approach is grounded in structured literacy and Orton–Gillingham–inspired methods, using...
Ann is very kind, gentle spoken, knowledgeable, attentive, and patient tutor for my daughter. My daughter loves English, but struggled to focus on topics and book selections. She has been very caring and even follow up with little... - Masae, 47 lessons with Ann

I love language, teaching it especially, and am a tutor with experience working with children one-on-one with their reading skills. I volunteer for a literacy organization called Mighty Writers in Philadelphia, and sadly, many of the kids...
I love language, teaching it especially, and am a tutor with experience working with children one-on-one with their reading skills. I volunteer for a literacy organization called Mighty Writers in Philadelphia, and sadly, many of the kids...

I hold a Master's degree in Education and taught K-5 students for 17 years. For two of those years, I served as a reading intervention teacher working with students extensively on phonics, phonemic awareness, fluency, and morphology. I...
I hold a Master's degree in Education and taught K-5 students for 17 years. For two of those years, I served as a reading intervention teacher working with students extensively on phonics, phonemic awareness, fluency, and morphology. I...
For the past few years our son has had challenges with his reading and comprehension, falling further behind each year. This year we decided to home school him so he could focus on his reading. I searched everywhere for a reading ... - Gus, 69 lessons with Jackie

I have 14 years of experience teaching reading and literacy across K–12, including work with students who need support in comprehension, fluency, and detail retention. I specialize in breaking down complex texts, teaching active...
I have 14 years of experience teaching reading and literacy across K–12, including work with students who need support in comprehension, fluency, and detail retention. I specialize in breaking down complex texts, teaching active...
Jason made an incredible difference for my daughter. Not only did her math grade improve, but her confidence did too. He tailors the lessons to what she needs and makes adjustments when he sees what she struggles with. She is bec... - Vanessa, 26 lessons with Jason

I have taught children as young as age four to learn how to read. Engaging them in interactive reading projects, I foster a love of reading in children ages pre-school through high school. This is an important goal: strong...
I have taught children as young as age four to learn how to read. Engaging them in interactive reading projects, I foster a love of reading in children ages pre-school through high school. This is an important goal: strong...
Her knowledge of writing is amazing. She helped my 12th grader feel good about her essays for college apps. She helps her think about what she's writing about vs just writing anything to get it over with. Jy is passionate about w... - Aruna, 5 lessons with Jy

I have been teaching reading for more than twenty years. Trained in child development at UCLA, I use research-based techniques and strategies to help students understand what they read, including why it is relevant in their own...
I have been teaching reading for more than twenty years. Trained in child development at UCLA, I use research-based techniques and strategies to help students understand what they read, including why it is relevant in their own...
Absolutely amazing! My son fell of his chair 5 times during the lesson from excitement, while reading a story and playing games with Heidi, not even noticing that he is learning math. After the lesson he said that he would want to... - Aliya, 13 lessons with Heidi

I completed the course requirements for a teaching certificate in reading at the graduate level. I have also taught reading skills to ESL students for 25+ years.
I completed the course requirements for a teaching certificate in reading at the graduate level. I have also taught reading skills to ESL students for 25+ years.

I work closely with children, teens, and adults who struggle with confidence, pacing, understanding main ideas, and answering questions about what they read. I break down passages into manageable steps, teach students how to identify key...
I work closely with children, teens, and adults who struggle with confidence, pacing, understanding main ideas, and answering questions about what they read. I break down passages into manageable steps, teach students how to identify key...
Great lesson!! Donna was patient and supportive. My daughter tends to lose her focus, but during the entire class time, she was attentive, interested, and felt comfortable practicing reading and pronunciation. We are so looking fo... - Grace

For standardized test prep, I use sample exams from your state’s standardized test in order to expose the student to common questions and state-shared standards. I use sophisticated reading strategies like partner reading to teach...
For standardized test prep, I use sample exams from your state’s standardized test in order to expose the student to common questions and state-shared standards. I use sophisticated reading strategies like partner reading to teach...
I have see a great improvement in my son’s grades. We greatly appreciate your support. Thanks for all your help:) - Urvi, 47 lessons with Jennifer

With over 7 years of experience, I help students strengthen their reading comprehension, grammar, and writing skills across all levels. My approach focuses on clear explanations, practical techniques, and constructive feedback to improve...
With over 7 years of experience, I help students strengthen their reading comprehension, grammar, and writing skills across all levels. My approach focuses on clear explanations, practical techniques, and constructive feedback to improve...
From our very first session, Jacob has been nothing short of exemplary. His intelligence shines through in every interaction, and he possesses a remarkable ability to break down complex concepts for my son, guiding him through eac... - Ashley, 13 lessons with Jacob

I graduated with a 3.2 GPA.
I graduated with a 3.2 GPA.
It's our first class and Remington is awesome. We tried free writing and followed by a reading with discussion which is a little challenging. Look forward to the next class. - YING, 11 lessons with Remington
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