Top ASPIRE Tutors serving Berkeley
Jennifer: Berkeley ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Berkeley, CA
...graduated from UC Berkeley's department of English, where I majored in English and American Literature and minored in Creative Writing. Currently, I work as a Teaching Assistant and graduate instructor for college-level rhetoric and composition classes, as well as university-level senior thesis and literature seminars. I also work with everyone from ESL students to students with multiple languages to elementary-aged students just learning to read and write for the first time. And although it may...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, English
Mills College - Master of Arts, English Literature
Cody: Berkeley ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Berkeley, CA
...My experience has come in the form of private, one-on-one tutoring with students ranging in ages from 7th grade through adult learners, college-level review courses, and even teaching SAT prep courses. My students find me very relatable, and I've heard from several students that having someone close to their own age work with them has been really beneficial to their learning. I look forward to working with you in the future! Please don't hesitate to...
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Massachusettes Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36
Michael: Berkeley ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Berkeley, CA
...student "get" and remember complicated concepts. Preparing for standardized tests such as the SAT and GRE is much easier with a tutor to help you prioritize, strategize, and structure your time wisely. I took the GRE in 2013 and earned the top score in Critical Reading, so the latest version is fresh in my mind. I am glad to share the study strategies that worked for me, including tips on writing essays under pressure. If...
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The College of William & Mary - Bachelor in Arts, Political Economy, History
SAT Verbal: 770
Brandon: Berkeley ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Berkeley, CA
...truth has four corners: as a teacher I give you one corner, and it is for you to find the other three.-Confucius As a tutor it is my goal to not only teach my students the material they need to learn, but to better their core understanding of a subject and their methods of learning for the future. This way, they can continue to learn at an advanced level long after they no longer require...
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 35
David: Berkeley ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Berkeley, CA
...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 see immediate progress in their work. As a writing tutor, I like to focus on helping students find their authentic voice. Essays...
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Drake University - Bachelor of Science, Education, History
State Certified Teacher
ACT Composite: 32
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1400
SAT Math: 700
Michael: Berkeley ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Berkeley, CA
...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 ACT/SAT test preparation as 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,...
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New York University - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Drama
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36
Bonnie: Berkeley ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Berkeley, CA
...taught mathematics from grades K-12. Students benefit from tutoring sessions with me because they feel confident with the assignments they are given, and are able to retain and utilize the concepts that I have taught them. I know that 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....
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CUNY College of Staten Island - Bachelors, Math
CUNY College of Staten Island - Masters, Math
Elizabeth: Berkeley ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Berkeley, CA
...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 needed to make my students a 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...
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University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Unknown, Music/English
Long Island University - Unknown, Library Science
Jesse: Berkeley ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Berkeley, CA
...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. I love living in...
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Wesleyan University - Bachelor in Arts, French & College of Letters (History/English/Philosophy)
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 780
Stacey: Berkeley ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Berkeley, CA
...doing the entire process will be in vain During this time I have also had the pleasure of supporting leadership teams bridge the gap in their school community through engaging coaching and consulting practices the promote out of the box thinking. In my spare time I love spending time with my children and grandchildren; cooking/baking and traveling; learning new skills, being active and helping the youth in my church community, meditation Prioritizing essentials is the...
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Audrey Cohen College - Bachelors, Business Administration and Management
Mercy College - Masters, Education
Anmol: Berkeley ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Berkeley, CA
...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 grade on an exam, or making a friend laugh! Its because of this that I really slow down and try to...
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Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Current Undergrad, Cellular Biology and Neuroscience
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36
Zeeshan: Berkeley ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Berkeley, CA
...at Loyola University Chicago. I am working towards becoming a physician, and I expect to attend medical school next year. I have scored at the 100th percentile for the Physical Sciences portion of the MCAT. My Chemistry, Physics, and Biology knowledge is quite extensive. I have always been fascinated by science and medicine. I have been tutoring for 3 years, and I have experience teaching from 1st grade students all the way up to college...
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Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Carol: Berkeley ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Berkeley, CA
...human survival and success. I hope that I can be there to help you become more confident in the subject of English and therefore become more confident in school and the future. While I dedicate a great amount of my life to education, in my spare time I enjoy running, hiking, yoga, healthy eating, the arts, music, and watching movies with friends and family. I also love traveling and experience new cultures. I look forward...
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Northern Kentucky University - Bachelor in Arts, English Education
Shahnawaz: Berkeley ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Berkeley, CA
...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 tutor. I am also comfortable tutoring for standardised tests such as the GRE and SAT. My goal is not merely to...
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Lahore University of Management Science - Bachelors, Mathematics
Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich - Masters, Applied Mathematics
GRE Quantitative: 165
GRE Verbal: 161
Payal: Berkeley ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Berkeley, CA
...Physics. While in high school, I attended math competitions across the country including one at Princeton University and another at New York University. My love for mathematics eventually led to virtual tutoring through Florida Virtual School where I tutored over 150 hours in Pre-Calculus, Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, and Chemistry. I love to teach because it lets me share my enthusiasm for mathematics and science with other students and helps me get a deeper...
Education & Certification
University of Miami - Bachelor of Science, Physics
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 36
Gwen: Berkeley ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Berkeley, CA
...time in the South and in the Northeast, where I currently reside. I have a Masters in 20th Century American History from the University of Connecticut, a Bachelors of Science in Political Science and History (with 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...
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Austin Peay State University - Bachelors, History and Political Science
University of Connecticut - Current Grad Student, History of Science and Medicine
Adrianna: Berkeley ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Berkeley, CA
...School in the Greater Grand Crossing neighborhood of Chicago, IL. I have also taught math in self-contained and remedial setting. I really love to help students find their voice in writing. I found that for me, 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...
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Rice University - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology and Policy Studies
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 31
Remington: Berkeley ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Berkeley, CA
...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 like to help people talk through the problems. My job is to steer you in the right direction and help you...
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University of Maryland - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology, Criminology
University of Chicago - PHD, Physics
Sonjanita: Berkeley ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Berkeley, CA
...have just as much to learn from their 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 learner that enjoys working with Pre-K through adult learners. I currently hold...
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University of IL - Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, English
National Louis University - Masters, Administration and Supervision
State Certified Teacher
Arianna: Berkeley ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Berkeley, CA
...my med and business endeavors. I have not only an interest, but a motivation to help others. I have helped students get into Ivy League schools as well as other top universities across the country with top scholarships. I 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...
Education & Certification
Dartmouth College - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
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