Luke: Westchester ACT Aspire course instructor
...loved every minute of it). I am an artist, having received my Master of Fine Arts degree from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, where I also taught Sculpture. I've taught a broad range of topics, from Art History to to Web Design. In addition to Art, I love History, Philosophy, and geeking out on Math & Technology. More than anything, I love to learn, and I hope to collaborate on a learning...
Education & Certification
- Northwestern College - Bachelors, Art
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago - Masters, Sculpture
Subject Expertise
- ACT Aspire
- ACT Math
- ACT Reading
- ACT Writing
- +101 subjects
Anna: Westchester ACT Aspire course instructor
I majored in Middle Eastern Studies and minored in math during undergrad at Cornell. Since graduating I've worked in a number of fields and countries, although the common theme is teaching English and researching in the Middle East. As an English Teaching Assistant at Weill Medical School in Qatar, I became competent at editing and guiding students in writing. I'm now a first year fellow studying Policy Analysis at the Pardee RAND Graduate School.
Education & Certification
- Cornell University - Bachelor in Arts, Near Eastern Studies
- Pardee RAND Graduate School - PHD, Policy Analysis
Subject Expertise
- ACT Aspire
- ACT English
- ACT Math
- ACT Reading
- +91 subjects
Kamilah: Westchester ACT Aspire course instructor
...in my classroom I was invited to start a school. I spent 2 years at that school prior to getting married and moving to California, a few months ago, with my amazing, aerospace loving, husband. Moving out here I knew I didn't want to go back into the classroom, but I wanted to find ways to support teachers and students, as they work toward reaching their goals. I decided to jump back into tutoring. Tutoring...
Education & Certification
- Duke University - Bachelors, Public Policy
Subject Expertise
- ACT Aspire
- ACT Science
- ACT Reading
- ACT Math
- +47 subjects
JohnMark: Westchester ACT Aspire course instructor
...and even Writing skills are vital to solving everyday problems. When tutoring, my goal is to truly get to know the student and make the material relevant to his/her life. For example, I would try to incorporate your student's interests into a Math or Science problem in order to make the problem personal. While I love tutoring all subjects, tutoring Math is definitely my favorite! Throughout my tutoring experiences I have tutored students from a...
Education & Certification
- UC - Riverside - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- ACT Aspire
- ACT English
- ACT Science
- ACT Reading
- +50 subjects
Katie: Westchester ACT Aspire course instructor
As a graduate of the UC Davis Linguistics department, I can empathize with the harsh demands of academia. For students of any age level, I believe striving for the best is a huge indicator of future success. Having an academic guide can truly be the key to the future, and I would love to help you and your family in the pursuit of the best education!
Education & Certification
- University of California-Davis - Bachelor in Arts, Linguistics
Subject Expertise
- ACT Aspire
- ACT English
- ACT Writing
- ACT Reading
- +66 subjects
Taylor: Westchester ACT Aspire course instructor
...read, but also love to see a student who goes from struggling to success on their standardized tests. I believe that an education is one of the most influential things a person can possess, and am passionate about helping students succeed academically and helping them overcome frustration they may feel to begin to enjoy their education, too. Beyond academics, I passionately love to read, cook, and do yoga, which takes up much of my free...
Education & Certification
- University of Rochester - Bachelor in Arts, English Literature, French
Subject Expertise
- ACT Aspire
- ACT Writing
- ACT Reading
- ACT English
- +45 subjects
Michael: Westchester ACT Aspire course instructor
...enjoy reading, playing and watching basketball (Go Bulls!), enjoying funny television shows (Louie is my favorite), and playing music (guitar & piano). I consider myself blessed to have a creative mind and spirit; I always endeavor to bring this creativity into anything I do. I am a big proponent of thinking outside the box. In tutoring, my motto is "teach a student to fish and they possess improved test-taking skills for a lifetime." Specializing in...
Education & Certification
- New York University - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Drama
Subject Expertise
- ACT Aspire
- ACT Writing
- ACT English
- ACT Reading
- +63 subjects
Alexandra: Westchester ACT Aspire course instructor
...time in college as a nanny and tutor to families around the DFW area. I have experience with all age groups and there is nothing that intimidates me! While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Literature, History, Spanish, and Government/Social Studies. Through my experiences helping struggling students and peers, I have realized the value of adaptability. Most people reach out to a tutor because the traditional classroom method...
Education & Certification
- University of North Texas - Bachelor in Arts, Creative Writing
Subject Expertise
- ACT Aspire
- ACT Reading
- ACT English
- ACT Math
- +308 subjects
Anna: Westchester ACT Aspire course instructor
...algebra, chemistry, English, proofreading, research paper consultation, and test prep. My proofreading and writing skills were sharpened in graduate school from my experience as a research assistant and through working with peers on our various writing requirements. Since I left school, I have spent time traveling and volunteering for social and environmental justice groups and also working various jobs as needed. After the pandemic began, I have turned my focus back to academics and want...
Education & Certification
- University of Southern Mississippi - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
- University of Southern Mississippi - Master of Arts, English
Subject Expertise
- ACT Aspire
- ACT Science
- ACT Residual
- ACT Writing
- +44 subjects
Elizabeth: Westchester ACT Aspire course instructor
...each session and work hard to complete it -- with stops along the way to try out our learning with games, visuals and fun! I am a nationally known leader in teaching with technology, and you'll see that in each of our tutoring sessions if you'd like. We are a team! That means I will maintain contact with your school teachers and keep parents in the loop to make sure we have covered all that's...
Education & Certification
- University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Unknown, Music/English
- Long Island University - Unknown, Library Science
Subject Expertise
- ACT Aspire
- Study Skills
- Microeconomics
- ASPIRE English
- +71 subjects
Sophia: Westchester ACT Aspire course instructor
...and adapting to whichever learning styles best fit them. The tutoring experience is extremely rewarding to me as I am challenged by my students to think more creatively and make connections to aid them in problem-solving or understanding a concept. I understand the fear of asking a teacher or professor questions in class, and I am always ready to provide a safe space for questioning and discovery and support my students in their learning journey...
Education & Certification
- Vanderbilt University - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
Subject Expertise
- ACT Aspire
- ACT Writing
- ACT English
- ACT with Writing
- +100 subjects
Sonjanita: Westchester ACT Aspire course instructor
...second favorite content area. I love traveling, creative writing, and historical research. In particular, the study of ancient civilizations of the Americas and Africa. Being privileged to study these and other cultures through personal and academic research through the use of primary texts and travel explorations has heightened my interest in these subjects. While I emphasize student-centered instruction (with ample opportunities for differentiation, modeling and scaffolding), I am also a firm believer in the inter-generational...
Education & Certification
- University of IL - Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, English
- National Louis University - Masters, Administration and Supervision
- State Certified Teacher
Subject Expertise
- ACT Aspire
- ACT Writing
- Financial Accounting
- Summer
- +143 subjects
Juliet: Westchester ACT Aspire course instructor
...secondary English classroom teacher. I have especially enjoyed teaching ACT preparation classes because students would often return after the semester and share their exciting news about meeting their score goals. Since I earned my Master’s in Education from Lesley University, I have developed a whole repertoire of strategies for delivering differentiated instruction that meets the individual needs of my students. A student-centered approach is imperative when working one-on-one with individuals. English, literature, and writing are...
Education & Certification
- University of Wisconsin Parkside - Bachelor in Arts, Secondary English Education
- Lesley University - Masters, Curriculum Design and Instruction
Subject Expertise
- ACT Aspire
- ACT Writing
- ACT Reading
- ACT English
- +40 subjects
Kelcey: Westchester ACT Aspire course instructor
I have 6 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 they achieved.... To explain or demonstrate every topic in a way that reaches every student no matter where they are at.
Education & Certification
- Indiana State University - Bachelors, Math and Math Education
Subject Expertise
- ACT Aspire
- ACT Math
- Middle School Reading
- Pre-Algebra
- +24 subjects
Andrew: Westchester ACT Aspire course instructor
...Precalculus, AP Calculus AB, AP Statistics, and Finite Math) and prepared students for the ACT, 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 problem and solve it with...
Education & Certification
- University of Notre Dame - Bachelor of Science, Math
- Northwestern University - Masters, Math Education
Subject Expertise
- ACT Aspire
- ACT Math
- SAT Subject Tests
- Statistics
- +32 subjects
Adam: Westchester ACT Aspire course instructor
...I have taught high school mathematics in both the public and private school environments, as well as continuing to tutor in my spare 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
- ACT Aspire
- ACT Math
- ACT Science
- Algebra
- +44 subjects
Sarah: Westchester ACT Aspire course instructor
...worked with students as young as kindergarten and those well into adulthood. For those 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 and the University of Michigan, so...
Education & Certification
- University of Notre Dame - Bachelors, Psychology
- Providence College - Masters, Secondary Education
Subject Expertise
- ACT Aspire
- ACT Science
- ACT Reading
- ACT Math
- +48 subjects
Jesse: Westchester ACT Aspire course instructor
...English, French, and standardized tests, and especially enjoy helping students think about subjects creatively and from new angles. My largest interest, outside of education, is music. I worked throughout college as a music director at Wesleyan's radio station, and currently work as a producer and staff writer for Afropop Worldwide, a non-profit radio show dedicated to African music and music of the African diaspora. I also love watching independent films and reading fiction and philosophy....
Education & Certification
- Wesleyan University - Bachelor in Arts, French & College of Letters (History/English/Philosophy)
Subject Expertise
- ACT Aspire
- 5th Grade Writing
- SAT
- SSAT- Middle Level
- +80 subjects
Nikhil: Westchester ACT Aspire course instructor
As an international studies and global finance student at the Johns Hopkins University, I have countless experiences in the fields of history, English, mathematics, and language. Furthermore, I have taken numerous AP classes in high school and am capable of educating in subjects that are of the relevant fields. In addition to this, I have taken the SAT and ACT, and have achieved high scores, giving me the ability to show you how to take...
Education & Certification
- Johns Hopkins University - Bachelor in Arts, International Economics
Subject Expertise
- ACT Aspire
- ACT Reading
- ACT Science
- ACT Residual
- +103 subjects
Allison: Westchester ACT Aspire course instructor
...and I have since tutored students ages three-adult in French, SAT Reading, Writing, and Verbal, Essay Writing, ESL, Study Skills, and more. I am also an avid, competitive ballroom dancer. I began teaching dance at my ballet studio in high school before going on to teach my college team, as well as wedding dances to private couples. I am also a freelance writer and am working on learning a fourth language, Spanish. In my observation,...
Education & Certification
- University of Virginia-Main Campus - Bachelor in Arts, English and French
Subject Expertise
- ACT Aspire
- Literature
- Languages
- PSAT
- +32 subjects