Varsity Tutors can help you find the private ASPIRE prep classes that you are looking for. With great guidance from knowledgeable tutors, ASPIRE courses can help to equip you with the skills that you need in order to work toward your full academic potential. The Alternative School Professionals in Real World Experiences, or ASPIRE, program is designed for anyone in the state of Colorado with an ambition to teach. For those who are currently working as a teacher - or who at least have an offer on the table - the program provides an alternative path to teacher licensure. An ASPIRE course can help you prepare for the academic rigors of the program by sharpening your skills and providing you with the content you need.
Private ASPIRE classes can help you understand the details of the program so that you can see if it's right for you. The program itself is used to fill vacant teaching positions which allows ASPIRE students to work full time in a teaching role while participating in on-the-job training. It also is used to complete the requisite coursework needed to obtain the proper professional credentials needed to allow them to stay in the job long-term. ASPIRE courses allow you to dive deep into the fundamentals that you will need to know in order to be better-prepared.
Individualized ASPIRE prep courses can take you through the different stages of the program so that you have a better idea of how the program works. If you wish to enroll in an ASPIRE prep class, these are the steps to follow.
Steps to join the ASPIRE program
- Complete the background information check
- Submit a personal statement of interest
- Provide your resume
- Submit your teaching contract or offer letter from a current employer
- Provide transcripts of your previous degree work
- PLACE or PRAXIS exam results
An ASPIRE class can assist you in a variety of unique academic areas and across many different portions of the program. Each ASPIRE course session gives you the chance to hone your skills and delve deep into important content. With the help of a qualified tutor, you can tackle the important tasks that the program requires, feeling more confident in your abilities. There are many other areas where having an ASPIRE tutor could come in handy.
Areas where ASPIRE tutoring can help:
- Assistance in pursuing admission to the ASPIRE program
- Exam preparation for the PLACE or PRAXIS
- Assistance in applying for teaching positions
- Tutoring for graduate-level coursework as a member of the ASPIRE program
Your ASPIRE course can tell you what to expect from the time of your initial application all the way on through to completion of the program. You can have the chance to ask questions of your tutor and get customized feedback that can seek out your problem areas that need to be addressed. ASPIRE classes are a good way to have coursework explained in ways that align with your particular learning style. ASPIRE prep course sessions can help you to develop a plan of action that allows you to more effectively work towards your goals. This is a level of customization rarely found in most typical classroom settings, and just one of the many benefits that come with ASPIRE prep courses.
If you are a Colorado resident with a goal to be a teacher, the ASPIRE program could be a great option for you. Varsity Tutors is standing by to help answer your questions regarding ASPIRE prep classes. Call to find out how helpful ASPIRE class sessions can be in pursuing your academic and career goals.
Shahnawaz: Dunfermline ASPIRE course instructor
...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 students as part of an NGO. I taught math, computer science and english speaking skills. This is why Mathematics is my favourite subject to...
Education & Certification
- Lahore University of Management Science - Bachelors, Mathematics
- Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich - Masters, Applied Mathematics
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- ACT
- TOEFL
- SAT Subject Tests
- +80 subjects
David: Dunfermline ASPIRE course instructor
...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 little coaching any student can...
Education & Certification
- Drake University - Bachelor of Science, Education, History
- State Certified Teacher
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- SAT
- PSAT
- SSAT
- +37 subjects
Remington: Dunfermline ASPIRE course instructor
...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. I...
Education & Certification
- University of Maryland - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology, Criminology
- University of Chicago - PHD, Physics
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- CAHSEE
- SAT
- ACT
- +77 subjects
Jesse: Dunfermline ASPIRE course instructor
...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 same opportunity through tutoring. I tutor in English, French, and standardized tests, and especially enjoy helping students think about subjects creatively and from new...
Education & Certification
- Wesleyan University - Bachelor in Arts, French & College of Letters (History/English/Philosophy)
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- ACT
- SAT Subject Tests
- SSAT
- +80 subjects
Gwen: Dunfermline ASPIRE course instructor
...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 the fall of 2015! Through this company, I've worked with clients of all ages and I have enjoyed bringing an upbeat and positive attitude...
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
- PSAT
- TOEFL
- CSAP/ TCAP
- +208 subjects
Anmol: Dunfermline ASPIRE course instructor
...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 good...
Education & Certification
- Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Current Undergrad, Cellular Biology and Neuroscience
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- SAT Subject Tests
- ACT
- Advanced Placement
- +162 subjects
Carol: Dunfermline ASPIRE course instructor
...Diego, I have had the opportunity to travel around to many different San Diego City Schools as a visiting teacher. I have extensive experience teaching/tutoring English in all ages as well as test prep and college essays. I am extremely passionate about education. I am a firm believer that every individual has the right to...
Education & Certification
- Northern Kentucky University - Bachelor in Arts, English Education
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- SAT
- PSAT
- ACT
- +28 subjects
Adam: Dunfermline ASPIRE course instructor
...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...
Education & Certification
- Saint Louis University-Main Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
- Webster University - Master of Arts, Mathematics
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- SAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- MAP
- +44 subjects
Michael: Dunfermline ASPIRE course instructor
...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 Leave Out Violence. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, playing and watching basketball (Go Bulls!), enjoying funny television shows (Louie is my favorite),...
Education & Certification
- New York University - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Drama
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- Advanced Placement
- SAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- +63 subjects
Juliet: Dunfermline ASPIRE course instructor
...individuals. English, literature, and writing are the three areas that I have the most experience and fun teaching. When I am not in the classroom or tutoring, I am hiking in the bluffs of Wisconsin or chasing after my young son. I also enjoy reading historical fiction novels and traveling to historical sites.... One of the greatest pleasures in teaching is achieving a strong level of mutual trust; when a struggling student opens up and feels a sense of worth, real academic achievement can occur. Many students need different opportunities for educational growth: mainly one-on-one attention. This allows a teacher to recognize and nurture the multiple intelligences of each student and then discover approaches that have yielded previous success. Being an effective educator means being flexible enough to take risks and try fresh, creative approaches to new challenges.
Education & Certification
- University of Wisconsin Parkside - Bachelor in Arts, Secondary English Education
- Lesley University - Masters, Curriculum Design and Instruction
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- ACT
- SAT
- SSAT
- +40 subjects
Ashley-Rose: Dunfermline ASPIRE course instructor
...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 Assistant for both General and Organic Chemistry for two and a half years. In this position, I taught students lab techniques and supervised the laboratory...
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
Elizabeth: Dunfermline ASPIRE course instructor
...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 won't be bored. We will develop a plan each session and work hard to complete it -- with stops along the way to try out...
Education & Certification
- University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Unknown, Music/English
- Long Island University - Unknown, Library Science
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- SAT
- ISEE
- Advanced Placement
- +71 subjects
Arianna: Dunfermline ASPIRE course instructor
...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 is the other half!... I've found that going over quick problems to discover where they are currently is helpful! I like to know a student's problem areas so that we have targeted sessions moving forward and that they can grasp concepts they currently might not understand.
Education & Certification
- Dartmouth College - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- AIMS
- GED
- ACT
- +437 subjects
Stephanie : Dunfermline ASPIRE course instructor
...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 with the Engineering and Medicine and Health Care conferences where some of responsibilities included writing lesson plans, revising the curricula, and lecturing to students....
Education & Certification
- Washington University in St Louis - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy Neuroscience Psychology
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- GED
- High School Biology
- ASPIRE Science
- +45 subjects
Corey: Dunfermline ASPIRE course instructor
...Radiological Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology. As a tutor, I will give my all to help each and every student not only do well in their current class or on the standardized exam they preparing for, but to give them the skills necessary to perform at high levels at every facet of their...
Education & Certification
- Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus - Current Undergrad, Nuclear and Radiological Engineering
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- PSAT
- SAT
- Advanced Placement
- +122 subjects
Morgan: Dunfermline ASPIRE course instructor
...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 not share my passion for science and biology, I make the lessons as interesting as possible. I try to improve my clients' overall development...
Education & Certification
- University of Illinois @ Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Molecular and Cellular Biology
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- ACT
- HSPT
- Advanced Placement
- +29 subjects
Allison: Dunfermline ASPIRE course instructor
...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, languages and writing skills are...
Education & Certification
- University of Virginia-Main Campus - Bachelor in Arts, English and French
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- SAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- PSAT
- +32 subjects
Corey: Dunfermline ASPIRE course instructor
...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 field...
Education & Certification
- Roger Williams University - Bachelors, Marine Biology
- Florida Atlantic University - Masters, Environmental Education
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- ISEE
- Elementary School Science
- ISEE- Middle Level
- +17 subjects
Brittany: Dunfermline ASPIRE course instructor
...am eager to grow in my profession and would welcome the chance to discuss the contributions that I could make to your organization, as well as my abilities and experience in greater detail. I look forward to hearing from you, as well as the opportunity to help students improve their linguistic skills and English fluency.
Education & Certification
- University of Central Arkansas - Bachelors, Philosophy
- Brock University - Masters, Philosophy/ Comparative Literature
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- SAT Subject Tests
- STAAR
- SAT
- +51 subjects
Meagan: Dunfermline ASPIRE course instructor
...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 styles....
Education & Certification
- Chamberlain University - Bachelor of Science, Nursing (RN)
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- Advanced Placement
- HSPT
- ACT
- +81 subjects