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.

Ilana: Evergreen Park ASPIRE course instructor
...ages. I excel particularly in writing and editing and love tutoring in the humanities. My teaching philosophy is one of guidance rather than direct instruction, helping students to discover answers on their own. I am very patient and understand that sometimes all it takes to understand a difficult concept is to explain it in a...
Education & Certification
- Northwestern University - Bachelor of Science, Cognitive Science
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- ACT
- Advanced Placement
- SAT
- +80 subjects

Remington: Evergreen Park ASPIRE course instructor
...a PhD 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...
Education & Certification
- University of Maryland - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology, Criminology
- University of Chicago - PHD, Physics
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- CLEP
- CAHSEE
- SAT Subject Tests
- +77 subjects

Lee: Evergreen Park ASPIRE course instructor
...to adults transitioning into a new career. My Engineering curriculum at Northwestern was heavily centered around Math, Chemistry, Biology and Physics, so I can work with a student on more than one class at a time. I also have a lot of experience with test prep and love working with students who need help with...
Education & Certification
- Northwestern University - Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
- Northwestern University - Master of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- ACT
- PSAT
- SAT
- +41 subjects

Sonjanita: Evergreen Park ASPIRE course instructor
...students as the students do from them, especially as it relates to the use of new media technologies. All children can learn! All children are intelligent! My job is to help them feel secure in who they are as students and as individuals; while working to build their love of learning. I am a lifelong...
Education & Certification
- University of IL - Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, English
- National Louis University - Masters, Administration and Supervision
- State Certified Teacher
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- SAT
- COMPASS
- PSAT
- +140 subjects

Adrianna: Evergreen Park ASPIRE course instructor
...as soon as I began to write about things I was passionate about 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...
Education & Certification
- Rice University - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology and Policy Studies
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- ISEE
- SAT
- PSAT
- +74 subjects

Mike: Evergreen Park ASPIRE course instructor
...these abilities in interpreting and interacting with the world around them. I believe that liberal education is one of the great pillars of democracy and civil society. If I can help young people understand and assess academic material, achieve their academic goals, and appropriate what they learn to apply it to their own lives and...
Education & Certification
- The University of San Francisco - Bachelors, European History
- The University of Chicago - PHD, History (History of Ideas and Modern German History)
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- ACT
- SAT Subject Tests
- GED
- +85 subjects

Jena: Evergreen Park ASPIRE course instructor
...taught me not for school, but for life. I tutor because my experiences have shown me that I too have the ability to help students gain long-lasting academic achievement and the tools that will help them on their path long after I'm around. I want to help them sharpen the tools in their arsenal for...
Education & Certification
- Northwestern University - Bachelors, Communications- Radio/Television/Film
- Northwestern University - Medill School of Journalism - Masters, Reporting
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- ACT
- PSAT
- ACT Writing
- +43 subjects

Katelin: Evergreen Park ASPIRE course instructor
...learn'. This not only helps them achieve their current goals in our sessions, but also helps them in their future goals and study habits. I have been providing education to students for the past ten years. I am a certified middle school, high school, and college level Math and Science teacher. I have taught in...
Education & Certification
- University of Illinois - Bachelor of Science, Communication
- National Louis University - Master of Arts Teaching, Masters in Teaching Secondary Science
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- ACT
- ISAT
- PARCC
- +42 subjects

Andrew: Evergreen Park ASPIRE course instructor
...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

Alexandra: Evergreen Park ASPIRE course instructor
...tutored students in underperforming St. Louis schools through the program Each One Teach One. This summer I will be working with advanced students in a summer enrichment program for grades 3-5. Through both my student teaching position and methods classes at my university, I have gained invaluable experience in many areas of teaching. My experience...
Education & Certification
- Washington University in St Louis - Bachelor in Arts, Elementary Education (minors: Spanish and Psychology)
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- SSAT
- Advanced Placement
- ACT
- +46 subjects

Kelly: Evergreen Park ASPIRE course instructor
...a student support resource teacher in order to focus on meeting the individual needs of specific students. I am also beginning classes for my Learning Behavior Specialist endorsement. I am patient, prepared, and always working to find new, fun ways for students to understand challenging concepts. If you are looking to boost your child's academic...
Education & Certification
- Indiana University-Bloomington - Bachelors, Elementary Education
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- AIMS
- English
- High School English
- +10 subjects

Meggan: Evergreen Park ASPIRE course instructor
...important that we work together as teachers, tutors, parents and family to ensure each child gets the best education possible. My role as a teacher and tutor is to discover each student's individual learning style and tailor the learning material and curriculum to meet the needs of that individual student so that they are able...
Education & Certification
- University of Iowa - Bachelor in Arts, Communications/Art
- Quincy University - Master of Science, Educaiton
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- PARCC
- ISAT
- STAAR
- +113 subjects

Tyler: Evergreen Park ASPIRE course instructor
...Midwest with a new appreciation for the teaching profession and a desire to make a difference. I entered the McCloskey business competition at the University of Notre Dame and was awarded a grant to implement REACTT at a publicly funded school and residential facility for children that are removed from their homes by child-protected services....
Education & Certification
- Indiana University - Bachelors, Biological Sciences
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- ACT
- CLEP
- Advanced Placement
- +61 subjects

Love: Evergreen Park ASPIRE course instructor
...work and effort as it is very important for the teacher to look at things from the student's perspective. I absolutely love teaching Mathematics and I feel proud to share that most of my students have become Math's wizards even though they didn't like the subject earlier. My teaching pedagogy involves innovative hands-on exercises and...
Education & Certification
- DigiPen Institute of Technology - Unknown, Computer Science
- Kelley School of Business - Master of Science, Information Systems
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- CLEP
- SAT Subject Tests
- SAT
- +67 subjects

Stuart: Evergreen Park ASPIRE course instructor
...from the University of Missouri-Columbia with a bachelor's degree in Communications, but have shown an aptitude for math and science throughout my academic career. There are so many resources available online that one could get lost in the breadth of information. I'm here to hone in on what makes you want to learn so that...
Education & Certification
- University of Missouri-Columbia - Bachelor in Arts, Communication, General
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- ACT
- MAP
- GED
- +68 subjects
Education & Certification
- bar Ilan university - Bachelor, B.S.
- kibbutzim college - Master's/Graduate, Humanities
- State Certified Teacher
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- ISAT
- ACCUPLACER
- Eleven Plus Verbal Reasoning
- +101 subjects

Alyssa: Evergreen Park ASPIRE course instructor
...Wisconsin Southeast Girl Scout Branch in both their offices and residential summer camps, as well as spent time as an Assistant Director with the Forest Park Drama Club. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Literature, and Drama. I am a strong believer in the importance of education,...
Education & Certification
- Columbia College Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Early Childhood Education
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- PSAT
- ACT
- Voice
- +53 subjects

David: Evergreen Park ASPIRE course instructor
...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
- SAT
- SSAT
- HSPT
- +37 subjects

Ben: Evergreen Park ASPIRE course instructor
...to serve as a tutor for underprivileged students in Revive’s Homework Help Program. I graduated from the University of Michigan with a B.A. in Economics in May 2013 and am currently a graduate student in the Master of Arts in Mathematics Education (Ma.M.Ed.) program at Depaul University. My background in math, along with my teaching...
Education & Certification
- University of Michigan - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
- DePaul University - Masters, Mathematics Education
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- SAT Subject Tests
- CLEP
- ACT
- +48 subjects

Najla: Evergreen Park ASPIRE course instructor
...to standardized test prep (SAT/GRE). I am also a published writer, with essays and articles appearing in Foreign Policy Magazine, the Oxford Encyclopedia, and other publications. In addition, I worked for two years as a foreign language instructor at the University of Washington, conducting my own class of undergraduate and graduate students, while completing my...
Education & Certification
- The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
- University of Washington , Columbia University - PHD, History
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- ACT
- SAT
- ISEE
- +108 subjects