Award-Winning ASPIRE Tutors in Georgetown, TX

I have voluntarily taken a leave of absence from my current position to spend some time with my family and friends in my hometown, Austin. I graduated with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering with minors in bioengineering, chemistry and math. I find enjoyment in the mentor/mentee relationship and I would love to be a part of your tutoring experience.... During the first session, I would like to get the student's background in the subject(s) we will...

...passion of being a lifelong learner by continuing my education and pursing new learning opportunities! I have been a middle school social studies teacher for the past five years, and I have experience teaching high school social studies and a multitude of grades levels and subjects at the elementary level as well. I look forward to working with you and your family to bring your child to the high level of success that you desire....

Helping students to succeed while enjoying learning is a personal joy. It adds value to my life to help others grow through education and understanding.... My teaching philosophy is to show students how their innate curiosity can be peaked for any subject matter, so they can feel excited about growing their ideas and dreams.... In a typical first session, I like to open a dialogue so we can get to know what we bring to our...

...succeed. I specialize in tutoring English, writing, Social Studies, and subjects within the Humanities. I also have experience in test prep, helping students with test anxiety, and assisting with basic study and organizational skills. I have studied at Oxford University and participated in intensive archival research at Brown University, and I have been the recipient of several research awards related to archival studies. I look forward to working with you and helping you achieve your...

Hello. My name is Jenny Gebert and I am very excited about the opportunity to work with you or your child to help achieve better writing or reading skills. I am very passionate about education and believe that everyone can improve with a little bit of extra help. I have helped many students write college essays and love hearing the words, "I got accepted!" Additionally, I score standardized test essays, have taught ESL and tutor...

...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...

...as the Treasurer of the Honors College Advisory Board which is essentially the student government of the Honors College at UIC. Outside of academics, I am an avid golfer and volleyball player. I played each of the sports for all four years throughout high school, and I also played competitive golf during the summers. While I do not play these sports competitively in college, I enjoy participating in them for leisure as well as exercising...

...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 succeed when students strip away the extraneous material and present themselves and their ideas honestly, and I think...

...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 appreciate every passing moment because...

...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, and exercises in focus/concentration. With any session, my goal is to deconstruct seemingly difficult concepts...