
Matt: Boston ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Boston, MA
...MA State certified in Moderate Special Needs, English and History. I received my BA in Liberal Studies from Westfield State University in 1997 and my 2nd BA in Philosophy from D'Youville College in 2003. As a Special Needs Teacher I plan meaningful lessons based on students' goals, objectives, grade level benchmarks, and common core objectives. I try to cater to the different learning styles of my students. I am also Orton Gillingham trained and believe...
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D'Youville College - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
American International College - Master of Arts, Moderate Special Needs

Dister: Boston ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Boston, MA
...though to many it can be a challenging topic. I believe that my natural aptitude for it comes from a deep and genuine interest in the subject. I recognize the grave importance of instilling scientific knowledge in our future generations, so it is my goal to help students overcome any struggles or intimidation of the subject. I aim to do this by encouraging the same interest and curiosity in the subject that has lead me...
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University of Connecticut - Bachelors, Molecular and Cell Biology, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
University of Connecticut - Masters, Microbial Systems Analysis

Shaneequa: Boston ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Boston, MA
...run my own education-based nonprofit organization focused on incorporating the performing arts in behavior and ELA/Math strategies. I have had the pleasure of serving two years (going on my third) with the national Americorps organization, City Year. City Year is an education-based non-profit organization that is committed to closing the achievement gap by focusing on three critical areas: attendance, behavior and coursework. We are committed to providing students with a quality education and excellent programs...
Education & Certification
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Bachelors, Psychology

Alethea: Boston ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Boston, MA
...As a lifelong learner and avid believer in empowering students with strategies and insight into different ways of learning things that they can truly master and incorporate them into their daily lives. I have tutored a wide array of subjects and ages ranging from 4 to 28. In addition to 4 years as a literacy specialist/tutor, I have specialized in standardized test preparation and working with students with mild-severe learning and/or social emotional disabilities.... Learning is...
Education & Certification
Tufts University - Bachelors, Clinical Psychology
Harvard Graduate School of Education - Current Grad Student, Human Devpt & Pschology

Jennifer: Boston ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Boston, MA
...In my experience, the key to successful teaching lies in understanding the learning style of each individual student and helping them marshal their greatest strengths toward the achievement of her educational goals, whatever those may be. Yet, my aim as a tutor is not simply to meet the overt goals of each student during our sessions. In addition to imparting information, developing specific subject skills, and promoting conceptual understanding of the study topic, I strive...
Education & Certification
Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Brandeis University - Master of Science, Molecular Biology
State Certified Teacher

Stephen: Boston ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Boston, MA
...a refugee assistance group that tutored recent immigrants in English and helped them pass their citizenship exams. Working with groups of all ages I learned that establishing a comfortable environment for learning makes a big difference in helping people move beyond their discomfort in a topic and makes them more willingly to engage with the material. Providing a fun and constructive environment for learning is a strategy I believe in for anyone I tutor. After...
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Hamilton College - Bachelors, World Politics
King's College London - Masters, Intelligence and International Security

Hannah: Boston ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Boston, MA
...at a Chicago-based non-profit. I am Jewish, can speak some Spanish, am a trained domestic violence advocate, and love reading, cooking and traveling! I tutor multiple levels of academic Math, Spanish, and ACT & SAT prep (focusing on Math/English sections). I am also available to help with high school and college level writing, and college admissions essays. My philosophy as a tutor is that students know more than they think they do. I like to...
Education & Certification
University of Rochester - Bachelor in Arts, Public Health
DePaul University - Master of Arts, Women's & Gender Studies
State Certified Teacher

Ben: Boston ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Boston, MA
...I’ve recognized that the key to helping students learn is patience and motivation. Every student has a capacity for success and I’m looking forward to working with you to maximize your potential. Whether you are a student who has struggled with math since the beginning or if you are a top student in your class, I believe there is always room for growth and you get there by being focused and having direction. I love...
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Worcester Polytechnic Institute - Bachelor of Science, Industrial Engineering
Salem State University - Master of Science, Education

Evan: Boston ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Boston, MA
...engage with students of all different learning styles. While holding students accountable to their personally tailored goals, I also try to make learning enjoyable by exciting the intellectual curiosity of my students. In terms of my language qualifications, I have received extensive training in language teaching techniques for both French and English as a Second Language. I was a French literature major who graduated cum laude and received highest honors for my senior thesis. I...
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Kenyon College - Bachelors, French Literature
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Masters, J.D. (law)

Melissa: Boston ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Boston, MA
...undergraduate degree was in Early Childhood Education and English. Since graduation, I have taught both high school and Early Childhood students. My passion lies in teaching reading, comprehension, vocabulary and writing. One program I have enjoyed working in the most has been a test prep program for high school students. This program focused on writing skills, answering essay prompts and testing strategies. In my free time, I enjoy reading for pleasure and trying out new...
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Gordon College - Bachelor of Science, Education/English
Salem State College - Masters, Teaching English as a Second Language

Stephen: Boston ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Boston, MA
...so I started a tutoring program for underclassmen who were struggling in their science courses. Outside of this, I volunteered my time to help students who were struggling in the upper level courses I was taking. I love science and medicine and I love teaching students to understand and appreciate how cool science can be. I believe that once you understand the concepts and how they fit into the larger framework, it makes memorizing a...
Education & Certification
North Carolina Central University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

John: Boston ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Boston, MA
...I was actively involved in scientific research and in tutoring students in both science and English coursework. My experience in tutoring students in English over the past 6 years includes age groups ranging from grades K-12. English topics cover essay writing, college admissions, as well as grammar mechanics. I am most experienced in teaching SSAT, SAT, and similar entrance/exit exams for students entering high school or preparing to enter college. Preparing for standardized tests can...
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Vassar College - Bachelors, Biology; English Correlate (Theory, Criticism, and Transnational Studies)
Albany Medical College - PHD, Medicine (M.D)

David: Boston ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Boston, MA
...decided to stay for another year, this time teaching at a different high school in Valladolid (near Madrid). My other teaching experience includes working as an SAT Critical Reading Instructor and tutoring high school students and adults in English while I lived in Spain. I also taught writing workshops for developmentally disabled adults while I was in college. Currently, I am enrolled in the Simmons College Graduate School of Library and Information Science, and upon...
Education & Certification
Brown University - Bachelor in Arts, English
Simmons College - Master of Science, Library and Information Science

Reagan: Boston ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Boston, MA
...electrical engineering and political student at MIT. I have over 6 years of prior tutoring experience with students of varying skill levels. I tutor a broad range of subjects, but I particularly enjoy standardized test prep and middle and high school level math. I have two younger siblings who I have helped with their homework for years. In my spare time, I enjoy cooking, hanging out with friends, and watching sports. I can't wait to...
Education & Certification
Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering

David: Boston ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Boston, MA
...found that 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...
Education & Certification
Drake University - Bachelor of Science, Education, History
State Certified Teacher

Joscelyn: Boston ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Boston, MA
...Reading. Additionally, my teaching experience includes coaching Little League softball to the 10-and-under age group, and I was told that I was able to relate and interact well with the players. I have mostly tutored math (including a focus in SAT Math), but I am always happy to help someone in any subject than I can. I enjoy working with students of all ages, and I want to see every one of them succeed!... In the...
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Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Current Undergrad, Industrial Engineering

Max: Boston ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Boston, MA
...chemistry, biology, psychology, and mathematics (mainly algebra and geometry). My first experience as a tutor was during my junior year of high school when I tutored and mentored middle school-aged students interested in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. In addition to some one-on-one tutoring, I also helped to develop a curriculum that my peers and I taught to these students in the classroom. In college, I work with an organization called Peer...
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University of Illinois at Chicago - Current Undergrad, Biological Sciences

Joseph: Boston ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Boston, MA
...grew up was quite the opposite, and it is that opposite experience which inspired me to go into education. In middle and high school, I was fortunate enough to have educators who taught math not as a regimen of drills and memorization, but as a process of thinking logically. They taught not exclusively through by-the-book lectures, but through anecdotes and idiosyncratic metaphors which may have amused my classmates and I, but also aided our memories...
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Truman State University - Bachelors, Mathematics, Theatre
State Certified Teacher

Brandon: Boston ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Boston, MA
...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 the service of a...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics

Cody: Boston ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Boston, MA
...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 I have acquired great experience in tutoring and teaching. I have a total of 8 years of experience tutoring mathematics, particularly calculus....
Education & Certification
Massachusettes Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
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