David: Belfast ASPIRE course instructor
...found that students may learn in different ways and all can excel. I like to present material in an engaging and relevant manner so that we can all learn and achieve success. One-on-one tutoring is an effective technique, particularly for explaining and modeling math, and I enjoy seeing students attitudes toward school brighten when they...
Education & Certification
- Drake University - Bachelor of Science, Education, History
- State Certified Teacher
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- SAT
- ACT
- PSAT
- +37 subjects
Jesse: Belfast ASPIRE course instructor
...my senior honors thesis on the 1980 Berber Spring in Algeria and 2011 Libyan Revolution. During a semester abroad in Paris, I tutored elementary school children as an English language assistant. While at Wesleyan, I also worked as an ESL instructor, tutoring a Moroccan immigrant and helping him to gain citizenship and employment. Education has...
Education & Certification
- Wesleyan University - Bachelor in Arts, French & College of Letters (History/English/Philosophy)
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- PSAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- SAT
- +80 subjects
Michael: Belfast ASPIRE course instructor
...well as Mathematics, I carry with me, aside from a substantial knowledge of all subjects, a "bag of tricks" made up of pneumonic devices, preparation skills, and exercises in focus/concentration. With any session, my goal is to deconstruct seemingly difficult concepts into more digestible steps -- in essence working with the student to develop a...
Education & Certification
- New York University - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Drama
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- SAT Subject Tests
- PSAT
- ACT
- +63 subjects
Cody: Belfast ASPIRE course instructor
...number one public high school in the nation by Newsweek. While there I took extensive college coursework in math, physics, chemistry, biology, and the humanities while also completing my high school education. After graduating I began my undergraduate education at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Cambridge, Massachusetts, recently ranked by US News as...
Education & Certification
- Massachusettes Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- PSAT
- SSAT
- SAT
- +127 subjects
Anmol: Belfast ASPIRE course instructor
...complacency. I always want to be somewhere or do something that I have not yet achieved. I believe it is this drive that allows me to pursue my passions, both academically and socially, and to be successful in both. I find that my greatest happiness comes in the form of little victories such as a...
Education & Certification
- Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Current Undergrad, Cellular Biology and Neuroscience
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- PSAT
- Advanced Placement
- ACT
- +162 subjects
Corey: Belfast ASPIRE course instructor
...student as a unique learner. Every student learns differently and my goal is to find out what makes them tick in order to open the doors to understanding the topic. As a tutor, I strive to get my students to not only learn the knowledge, but truly understand. I have been working in the education...
Education & Certification
- Roger Williams University - Bachelors, Marine Biology
- Florida Atlantic University - Masters, Environmental Education
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- ISEE
- Test Prep
- 8th Grade Science
- +17 subjects
Elizabeth: Belfast ASPIRE course instructor
...success! I have spent years working with national organizations for gifted students and also with students with learning disabilities. This gives me a special perspective on ALL learners and helps me tailor the best course of study for all of my students. In my spare time, I knit, love to visit new places, read about...
Education & Certification
- University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Unknown, Music/English
- Long Island University - Unknown, Library Science
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- SSAT
- SAT
- MAP
- +71 subjects
Ashley-Rose: Belfast ASPIRE course instructor
...of Science (MSc) in Forensic Anthropology from the University of Edinburgh in Scotland. My dissertation research focused on finding a way to determine skeletal age at death from the microstructure of the human rib. I plan to attend medical school in the future in the hopes of becoming a forensic pathologist. I have worked both...
Education & Certification
- Berry College - Bachelor of Science, Pre-Med Anthropology, Minors in Biology and Chemistry
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- Advanced Placement
- SAT Subject Tests
- ACT
- +47 subjects
Morgan: Belfast ASPIRE course instructor
...ACT prep. I also tutor students in math. I have tutored students ranging from middle school to college. Most of my students show dramatic improvements in their grades and test scores after receiving my help. I like to tailor my teaching style to the individual student because I know that everyone has a different learning...
Education & Certification
- University of Illinois @ Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Molecular and Cellular Biology
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- Advanced Placement
- HSPT
- ACT
- +29 subjects
Carol: Belfast ASPIRE course instructor
...opportunity to teach English at a local high school in Northern Kentucky for two years. After those two years, I knew I needed a change and decided to apply for my graduate degree at San Diego State University. Since my time in San Diego, I have had the opportunity to travel around to many different...
Education & Certification
- Northern Kentucky University - Bachelor in Arts, English Education
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- PSAT
- ACT
- SAT
- +28 subjects
Adrianna: Belfast ASPIRE course instructor
...on an individual level, I was able to unlock a lot of creativity. If students write about what they know, rather than what they think someone would like to hear, they often become much more authentic writers. I love to watch football with my roommate and friends (Go Texans!) and have started getting into basketball...
Education & Certification
- Rice University - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology and Policy Studies
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- SAT Subject Tests
- ISEE
- PSAT
- +74 subjects
Sarah: Belfast ASPIRE course instructor
...of you based in the Chicagoland area, I am an experienced Test Prep tutor who has successfully helped several students gain admittance to selective enrollment high schools and highly competitive universities such as the University of Michigan, Georgetown University, Northwestern and the University of Chicago. (I'm also an alum of the University of Notre Dame...
Education & Certification
- University of Notre Dame - Bachelors, Psychology
- Providence College - Masters, Secondary Education
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- ACT
- SAT
- GED
- +48 subjects
Stephanie : Belfast ASPIRE course instructor
...sports. I have been a fan of the New York Yankees for as long as I can remember, and professional football season is my favorite time of year. I spend many Sundays watching games and managing my fantasy teams. I also love dancing, doing yoga, playing with my dog, going to the beach, and trying...
Education & Certification
- Washington University in St Louis - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy Neuroscience Psychology
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- GED
- Public Speaking
- AP Chemistry
- +45 subjects
Kelcey: Belfast ASPIRE course instructor
...years of teaching experience in grades 6-12. Over the years I have taught everything from low level classes to AP Statistics. I have a passion for what I do and a love of math. I can't wait to use my passion and experience to help your student do their best, and feel proud of what...
Education & Certification
- Indiana State University - Bachelors, Math and Math Education
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- SAT
- ACT
- PARCC
- +24 subjects
Jerrod: Belfast ASPIRE course instructor
...attended Walnut Hills High School which is ranked in the top 100 public high schools before receiving a full ride scholarship to The Ohio State University. At OSU, I completed my Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Entrepreneurship. After tutoring and mentoring students during college, I decided to join Teach...
Education & Certification
- Ohio State University - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
- Georgia State University - Master of Arts, Masters of Arts in Teaching
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- PSAT
- SAT
- ACT
- +27 subjects
Meagan: Belfast ASPIRE course instructor
...students in 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...
Education & Certification
- Chamberlain University - Bachelor of Science, Nursing (RN)
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- SSAT
- SAT
- Advanced Placement
- +81 subjects
Adam: Belfast ASPIRE course instructor
...time. In the past, I have worked with students in a variety of subjects, most focusing on mathematics (pre-Algebra through Calculus and Statistics) and standardized test preparation. In my role as a tutor, my goal is two-fold: to review and reinforce previously taught material, and to prepare my students for future topics.
Education & Certification
- Saint Louis University-Main Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
- Webster University - Master of Arts, Mathematics
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- PSAT
- MAP
- Advanced Placement
- +44 subjects
Remington: Belfast ASPIRE course instructor
...Student in Condensed Matter Physics. I am currently working at an experimental physics lab at the University of Maryland, College Park. My tutoring style is pretty relaxed. In my experience, if someone knows what question to ask then they are already pretty close to the answer; they just need a push in the right direction....
Education & Certification
- University of Maryland - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology, Criminology
- University of Chicago - PHD, Physics
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- PSAT
- SAT
- ACT
- +77 subjects
Andrew: Belfast ASPIRE course instructor
...SAT, SAT subject tests, AP exams, and college placement exams. When tutoring, I will start by showing students good examples and all the steps, but by the end of the session, the student is showing me all the steps without any assistance. We both need to be confident that the student can talk through the...
Education & Certification
- University of Notre Dame - Bachelor of Science, Math
- Northwestern University - Masters, Math Education
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- SAT Subject Tests
- SAT
- ACT
- +32 subjects
Landon: Belfast ASPIRE course instructor
...any effort. Meanwhile, I was spending countless hours reading, drilling flash cards, and reworking problems without receiving the same results. School just never came naturally for me, and I often felt incompetent, unmotivated and embarrassed to ask for help. Thankfully, I had wonderful teachers, mentors, and tutors along the way that helped me master the...
Education & Certification
- The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelors, Public Relations and Government
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- SAT
- STAAR
- Advanced Placement
- +166 subjects