Top ASPIRE Tutors serving Durham
David: Durham ASPIRE tutor
...modeling math, and I enjoy seeing students attitudes toward school brighten when they see immediate progress in their work. As a writing tutor, I like to focus on helping students find their authentic voice. Essays succeed when students strip away the extraneous material and present themselves and their ideas honestly, and I think with a...
Education & Certification
- Drake University - Bachelor of Science, Education, History
- State Certified Teacher
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- HSPT
- PSAT
- ISAT
- +37 subjects
Michael: Durham ASPIRE tutor
...School and the Experimental Theatre Wing, sang in a choir called Drama Cantorum, and co-founded a nationally-ranked improv team called Captain Soldier. I also spent an unforgettable semester abroad at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa. Nowadays, I work with a theatre company called Grey Room NYC and a non-profit organization called...
Education & Certification
- New York University - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Drama
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- SAT
- Advanced Placement
- PSAT
- +63 subjects
Shahnawaz: Durham ASPIRE tutor
...Science in Pakistan. Teaching is something that I am truly passionate about and I have had many opportunities as a teacher. I was a teaching assistant for two undergraduate courses: Number Theory and Discrete Mathematics. My duties involved giving weekly tutorials and designing and evaluating homework and quizzes. I have also taught underprivileged high school...
Education & Certification
- Lahore University of Management Science - Bachelors, Mathematics
- Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich - Masters, Applied Mathematics
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- SAT Subject Tests
- ACT
- SAT
- +80 subjects
Jesse: Durham ASPIRE tutor
...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 given me the opportunity to find what I am passionate about, and I hope to help others gain that...
Education & Certification
- Wesleyan University - Bachelor in Arts, French & College of Letters (History/English/Philosophy)
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- PSAT
- ACT
- SSAT
- +80 subjects
Adam: Durham ASPIRE tutor
...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...
Education & Certification
- Saint Louis University-Main Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
- Webster University - Master of Arts, Mathematics
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- Advanced Placement
- SAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- +44 subjects
Ashley-Rose: Durham ASPIRE tutor
...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 formally and informally as a teacher and tutor since 2010. While at Berry College I served as the Teaching...
Education & Certification
- Berry College - Bachelor of Science, Pre-Med Anthropology, Minors in Biology and Chemistry
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- ACT
- Advanced Placement
- SAT Subject Tests
- +47 subjects
Corey: Durham ASPIRE tutor
...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 field since 2007 and I am familiar with various techniques. My approach to education is very hands-on and inquiry based.... I like to keep things as simple as possible when teaching, and rely on pen, paper, and the "Socratic Method" as much...
Education & Certification
- Roger Williams University - Bachelors, Marine Biology
- Florida Atlantic University - Masters, Environmental Education
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- ISEE
- Elementary School Science
- Science
- +17 subjects
Elizabeth: Durham ASPIRE tutor
...curricula: Everyday and Singapore Math, Reading and Writing Workshop among others. I love helping with test prep; SAT, ISEE, SSAT. My students have increased confidence and scores, and have gained admission to top independent schools and colleges after our time spent in test prep. I love helping students find meaning in their learning. So, you...
Education & Certification
- University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Unknown, Music/English
- Long Island University - Unknown, Library Science
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- PSAT
- ISEE
- Advanced Placement
- +71 subjects
Morgan: Durham ASPIRE tutor
...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 personality. I get to know my students and discover the reasons they struggle. Although many of my clients do...
Education & Certification
- University of Illinois @ Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Molecular and Cellular Biology
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- Advanced Placement
- ACT
- HSPT
- +29 subjects
Bonnie: Durham ASPIRE tutor
...they usually understand or master the topics I teach them, because I informally assess them at the end of the session and their results are at or above the level they are expected to be at. In addition, I use approaches where I relate the subject matter to their personal interests where they can form...
Education & Certification
- CUNY College of Staten Island - Bachelors, Math
- CUNY College of Staten Island - Masters, Math
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- STAAR Grades 3-8
- REGENTS
- PSAT
- +36 subjects
Jacob: Durham ASPIRE tutor
...teaching/learning relationship requires 100% effort from the teacher and student. Because each student learns differently, it's important for educators to quickly learn their students' learning styles so they can adapt the material and the approach to best meet the students' needs. I teach with care and patience. The best part of teaching is helping a...
Education & Certification
- Trinity University - Bachelors, Spanish
- University of the Incarnate Word - Masters, Adult Education
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- ACT
- TOEFL
- ASVAB
- +68 subjects
Gwen: Durham ASPIRE tutor
...honors), and I am currently working on a Masters in Business Administration, which should be completed by Summer 2018. I have taught four history courses at the college level, and I currently work as a Head Teacher at a learning center. I have over 6 years tutoring experience, and have been with Varsity Tutors since...
Education & Certification
- Austin Peay State University - Bachelors, History and Political Science
- University of Connecticut - Current Grad Student, History of Science and Medicine
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- GED
- TOEFL
- CSAP/ TCAP
- +208 subjects
Stephanie : Durham ASPIRE tutor
...studies at Indiana University where I will focus on health care and nonprofit management. I began tutoring when I was a high school student and continued throughout college. For the past four years, I have worked full time as a Director of Operations with the National Student Leadership Conference. At the NSLC, I worked closely...
Education & Certification
- Washington University in St Louis - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy Neuroscience Psychology
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- GED
- Middle School Math
- Business
- +45 subjects
Cody: Durham ASPIRE tutor
...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 the number one university in the country. At MIT I am pursuing a degree in mathematics. During this time...
Education & Certification
- Massachusettes Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- Advanced Placement
- PSAT
- ACT
- +127 subjects
Stacey: Durham ASPIRE tutor
...multisyllabic reading using structured, multisensory OG instruction, paired with EF strategies that help learners stay organized, focused, and confident. I believe real progress happens when students are supported academically and cognitively. Sessions are engaging, research-based, and always delivered with patience and care. I meet each learner exactly where they are and help them build independence...
Education & Certification
- Audrey Cohen College - Bachelors, Business Administration and Management
- Mercy College - Masters, Education
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- ACT
- HSPT
- SSAT
- +73 subjects
Jerrod: Durham ASPIRE tutor
...also. Now I am at The University of Pennsylvania, The Wharton School obtaining my MBA. In my free time, I enjoy working out, playing basketball, going to movies, and going to concerts. Life can't be all work and no play, so I try to have a good mix of both! Hopefully we can start working...
Education & Certification
- Ohio State University - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
- Georgia State University - Master of Arts, Masters of Arts in Teaching
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- SAT
- PSAT
- ACT
- +27 subjects
Allison: Durham ASPIRE tutor
...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...
Education & Certification
- University of Virginia-Main Campus - Bachelor in Arts, English and French
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- SAT Subject Tests
- SAT
- PSAT
- +32 subjects
Juliet: Durham ASPIRE tutor
...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...
Education & Certification
- University of Wisconsin Parkside - Bachelor in Arts, Secondary English Education
- Lesley University - Masters, Curriculum Design and Instruction
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- GED
- ISEE
- SSAT
- +40 subjects
Arianna: Durham ASPIRE tutor
...tutor in all subjects from French to Essay Writing and Algebra to Chemistry! I want my students and tutees to see the value in themselves and know that they can accomplish anything with determination and hard work! Realizing you can do it is half the battle and working hard to bring that dream to fruition...
Education & Certification
- Dartmouth College - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- GED
- SSAT
- COMPASS
- +437 subjects
Andrew: Durham ASPIRE tutor
...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....
Education & Certification
- University of Notre Dame - Bachelor of Science, Math
- Northwestern University - Masters, Math Education
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- SAT Subject Tests
- ACT
- SAT
- +32 subjects
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