Peggy M.

• American Fork, UT 84003 ( 24.5 mi )
• Special Education Tutor

• Female Age 68
• Member since: 10/2011
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $20 to $35 /hr
• In-Home
• Also Tutors: Dyslexia, ADD/ADHD

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My son & myself have Dyslexia & ADHD, plus, my son has a few other learning disability's, so the experts say. We have learned together how to make all of this work for us. I researched a lot & learned how to teach him how to make it all this work for him. He was on low dose med's for 6 months, I took him off because he learned the difference in 7th grade. No reason for any more med's. I do not think kids should be labeled as "disabled" because others think different then they do! My son thinks way different then my daughter but that doesn't mean either one is wrong. My son is very successful at his job & he is now a boss & he loves his job. He is 31 years old and a great person, everyone like him.

Shauna W.

• Santaquin, UT 84655 ( 7.6 mi )
• Special Education Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 07/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $38.00 to $47.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher

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I like the tutoring environment because I like seeing individual progress. It is easier to assess where the child is. I believe that the basics are essential to moving forward in education. Memorization of math facts makes it easier for a child to learn new material because he isn't bogged down. I don't believe enough emphasis is placed on arithmetic in today's schools. Basic arithmetic skills make story problems easier. Types of story problems need to be practiced, not just thrown in at the end of a chapter without much information on how to do it. I am patient and punctual. I like being with students.
I did my internship at Springville High School and Dixon Middle School. At Dixon I was selected to help teach adults about the computer. I have 9 children. I was able to teach each of them. Some of them have gone on to higher education and have scholarships. I still hav ... read more

Christopher J.

• Provo, UT 84603 ( 12.5 mi )
• Special Education Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 08/2007
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $33.00 to $38.00 /hr

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While I have not had extensive experience with educating children I have worked within an industry dedicated to the continual training in skills in a vast array of areas. In addition, the clientele that I have serviced over the past several years have suffered from various cognitive deficits ranging from organic to traumatic, which creates a unique opportunity for myself and others in my field, to think quickly and objectively in order to help others achieve their personal goals. I am patient, passionate and driven to see others achieve that which they have set for themselves.
As an undergraduate student it was important for me to pursue knowledge in an area dedicated to the advancement and/or improvement of people in their daily lives. During school I tutored local youth in a program dedicated to the preparation of advanced education. For the last several years in my current field ... read more

Steve S.

• Provo, UT 84601 ( 12.8 mi )
• Special Education Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 08/2007
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $32.00 to $44.00 /hr

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I carefully organize before presenting. I anticipate what questions will need to be addressed. I enjoy seeing others learn. It is very important to me that my students do not become frustrated, but that they continue to keep trying even when it is difficult.
I have earned two bachelor degrees, BS in Philosophy and BS in Horticulture Management. I also have two minors, Business and Logic. I have worked as a Teaching Assistant and Research Assistant throughout my undergraduate education. I have presented my research at a conference in New York. Exceptional communicator with extensive professional experience training organizational representatives at various levels as well as volunteer experience mentoring at-risk youth.

Katherine W.

• Provo, UT 84606 ( 13 mi )
• Special Education Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 06/2011
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $61.00 to $75.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Dyslexia, ADD/ADHD

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My experience at Brigham Young University instilled in me a desire to pursue lifelong learning and to assist others in their own quest for knowledge. I earned my Bachelor’s Degree in English Education and took advanced courses in Math and Spanish (I taught English in El Salvador). During my time at BYU, I fine-tuned my writing skills and also helped other students do the same, especially as I worked as an editor of a university journal. I have had the chance to present scholarly papers at professional conferences. I have taught ACT preparation classes relating to all areas of the test (math, science, English, and reading comprehension). I have also been a private English, history, and science tutor.
I strive to help your child achieve academic and personal success. In my student teaching, I saw first-hand the need for students and teachers to have a relationship ... read more

Katelyn J.

• Provo, UT 84601 ( 13.1 mi )
• Special Education Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 06/2011
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $66.00 to $74.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Hearing Impaired, Dyslexia, ADD/ADHD

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Building a good relationship with a child is key to helping them learn. When good relationships are developed children can then trust the teacher or tutor to help them in whatever way possible. This relationship builds a good emotional bank account and children will do hard things when asked. I know that all children can learn. I have seen it while working with the wonderful children at the school I worked at.
I recently graduated from Brigham Young University in April 2011. I am a graduate in Communications can help in English, Writing, Editing but also took AP Calculus and AP Statistics and passed both tests. I love math but feel that communicating through writing is very important. During the last two years I have worked at an Elementary School as Para Professional tutoring children in Math and Reading both in small groups and one-on-one. I love helping children learn!

Justin Z.

• Provo, UT 84604 ( 13.5 mi )
• Special Education Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 06/2011
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $53.00 to $58.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: ADD/ADHD

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I am a creative thinker who enjoys helping people learn new things. I graduated top of my class in Political Science and am currently pursing a degree in the field of counseling and therapy. Much of my experience centers in writing, math, and science. I have served as a researcher, research assistant, and teaching assistant in psychology, business, political science, and physics.
I love teaching and working with teens wanting to understand a subject better in preparation for college. I believe everybody has their own individual learning style and am flexible in adapting my approach toward helping them effectively learn. I strive to make a difference in all of my student's lives.

Anoah David E.

• Provo, UT 84604 ( 13.8 mi )
• Special Education Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 02/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $35.00 to $49.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: ADD/ADHD

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I've never met a "stupid" student. I see all people as capable, as long as they are willing. I find it easy to get a student interested in a subject when they have usually been bored in class. I easily create metaphors and practical examples for application of the subject at hand so the student can personalize their studies. Once a student sees how the subject "fits" in their life, their interest level often changes.
With a Master's degree in counseling, I have had various experience working with youth on a clinical level. Before going into counseling I was on track to become a high school math teacher. I have taken courses up through Calculus III and Number Theory. I feel very capable in this area. I also am an avid and good creative and technical writer. I have tutored students from elementary to college level in mathematics, English, writing, basic sciences, and other various hu ... read more

Brett B.

• OREM, UT 84058 ( 15.3 mi )
• Special Education Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 09/2010
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $39.00 to $49.00 /hr

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As a recent graduate of BYU in Business Management (finance emphasis) I have been able to show excellence in my own school work. I have a major GPA of 3.85 (including many Accounting and Finance classes) as well as receiving a 4.0 while taking the “finance core” classes. Receiving a score of “5” on both the Calculus AB and BC tests during high school prepared me for college. Previous tutoring includes training new workers for employment positions (including a customer service representative and a restaurant position). While serving a 2-year mission for the LDS church I was able to train other missionaries. Much of this training included a personalized one-on-one teaching of how to approach, teach, and perform the necessary work.
I believe you can only help the student learn if you are willing to take time to "bend down" to their understanding and help lift them up. As a perso ... read more

Jesse C.

• Provo, UT 84604 ( 16.2 mi )
• Special Education Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 06/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $38.00 to $46.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: ADD/ADHD

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I prefer sitting at the student's elbow, with the assigned work in between us, focusing on it together. I talk about "it" rather than "you" to avoid making the student self-conscious. Writing can always be improved, and each student has areas of strength and weakness. I try to pick one area that needs the most attention, and focus on it. When there is significant improvement, I move on to the next area of weakness. Pointing out all of a student's mistakes and weaknesses at once drains morale, and that is counterproductive. Working on one area at a time keeps the student from being overwhelmed. I like to have the student read out loud to me, so that we can both see what needs improvement. I also point out what was done correctly to boost confidence. Goals are important, as well as establishing a time frame for achieving them.
Though I studied Psychology while attending Utah Valley U ... read more

Douglas K.

• Orem, UT 84097 ( 17.3 mi )
• Special Education Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 03/2010
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $35.00 to $46.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: ADD/ADHD

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Teaching is a gift from the student to the teacher. The student is giving their time and attention to the teacher in hopes that they will increase in understanding, ability, or skill. This is a time where the students is relaxed and open to learning new ideas. There is not pressure to learn, but an excitement to succeed. All students can learn, given the proper instruction. Teachers have to pay attention to the learning preferences of the student. Effective instruction identifies strengths to build on and uses them to teacher additional concepts. Weaknesses and gaps in learning are identified and remedied. I greatly enjoy teaching mathematics. I know that I have made a difference in lives of my students.
While attending USU, I spent two semesters working at Wilson Elementary School. I was a teachers aide in the special education classroom. I provided instruction and pract ... read more