
Alison: Kansas City ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Kansas City, MO
...variety of issues and so it is important that the teacher demonstrates leadership skills while helping students be successful in working together. An outstanding tutor is a role model to all students thus must always handle each situation in an appropriate way so that students can learn from those situations as apply them to their everyday life. Lastly, an outstanding tutor has the ability to influence students not only at school but within the community...
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University of Kansas - Bachelors, English

Christopher: Kansas City ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Kansas City, MO
...Ancient Greek and I hope to begin a PhD program in the fall. I completed my MA with a 4.0 GPA and received a perfect score on the verbal GRE. I also scored 168 on the LSAT and graduated in the top ten percent of my law school class. My teaching experience includes two years' teaching Latin and Myth at the college level and two years' private tutoring of subjects ranging from the LSAT and...
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University of Iowa - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Art
University of Kansas - Master of Arts, Classics

Dezarae: Kansas City ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Kansas City, MO
...or college professor teaching pre-service teachers. My present plans are to obtain a second masters degree in Special Education due to the high need in our district. My passion is to invest in strategic reading strategies, in classrooms, as well as assisting teachers in implementing best teaching practices in the classrooms. This is to ensure that they are effective, challenging and developmentally appropriate, for students to gain necessary reading skills to use across content areas...
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Kansas State University - Bachelors, Elementary Education
Grand Canyon University - PHD, Educational Leadership

Joe: Kansas City ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Kansas City, MO
...articulate core concepts in their own words after hearing an explanation and always provide guidance that aid in understanding. Each of us has a different way of absorbing new ideas and frameworks, and to be aware of those critical differences in learning styles is tantamount to your success. In some rigorous coursework, it can be so tempting to give up and settle for a grade that does not reflect your true potential. However, with the...
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University of Kansas - Bachelor of Science, Accounting and Finance
American University - Master of Science, Finance

David: Kansas City ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Kansas City, MO
...have 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...
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Drake University - Bachelor of Science, Education, History
State Certified Teacher

Brandon: Kansas City ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Kansas City, MO
...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 the service of...
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics

Michael: Kansas City ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Kansas City, MO
...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 into more digestible steps -- in essence working with the student to develop a strategy that is personal to...
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New York University - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Drama

Anmol: Kansas City ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Kansas City, MO
...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 I believe every...
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Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Current Undergrad, Cellular Biology and Neuroscience

Corey: Kansas City ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Kansas City, MO
...fields, but I am also gifted in some of the fine arts. I am currently working toward obtaining my BS/MS in Nuclear and 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...
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Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus - Current Undergrad, Nuclear and Radiological Engineering

Cody: Kansas City ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Kansas City, MO
...of 8 years of experience tutoring mathematics, particularly calculus. I also have 5 years of experience tutoring in the sciences, such as biology, chemistry, and physics. 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...
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Massachusettes Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry

Ashley-Rose: Kansas City ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Kansas City, MO
...In this position, I taught students lab techniques and supervised the laboratory portion of the courses. I was also president of the Honors Student Union, and helped to implement a volunteer tutoring program that served underprivileged students in the local community. Since graduating from Berry College, I have been active in tutoring peers (both at the undergraduate and graduate level) as well as younger students in a variety of subjects including biology, chemistry, physics and...
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Berry College - Bachelor of Science, Pre-Med Anthropology, Minors in Biology and Chemistry

Juliet: Kansas City ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Kansas City, MO
...a secondary English classroom teacher. I have especially enjoyed teaching ACT preparation classes because students would often return after the semester and share their exciting news about meeting their score goals. Since I earned my Master’s in Education from Lesley University, I have developed a whole repertoire of strategies for delivering differentiated instruction that meets the individual needs of my students. A student-centered approach is imperative when working one-on-one with individuals. English, literature, and writing...
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University of Wisconsin Parkside - Bachelor in Arts, Secondary English Education
Lesley University - Masters, Curriculum Design and Instruction

Adrianna: Kansas City ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Kansas City, MO
...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 would like to hear, they often become much more authentic writers. I love to watch football with my roommate and friends (Go Texans!) and have started getting into basketball since I moved to Chicago....
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Rice University - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology and Policy Studies

Leea: Kansas City ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Kansas City, MO
...from the University of California - Santa Barbara. I have spent a year in Japan and a year and a half in Guatemala. I have had poetry and short stories (fiction and nonfiction) published in several online magazines. Besides reading, writing, and studying foreign languages, I enjoy kayaking, biking, yoga, and dance. You can also find me at ethnic restaurants and bistros all over the Milwaukee area or in a local theater or cinema enjoying...
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Carroll University - Bachelors, International Relations
Mount Mary College - Masters, English

Elizabeth: Kansas City ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Kansas City, MO
...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 on ALL learners and helps me tailor the best course of study for all of my students. In my spare time, I knit, love to visit new places, read about educational technology, spend time with...
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University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Unknown, Music/English
Long Island University - Unknown, Library Science

Diana: Kansas City ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Kansas City, MO
...and following a lesson based on the syllabus or I can come up with our lesson plans by assigning challenging homework to enhance the students learning. I am also willing to provide a periodic assessments and progress reports. I can adapt the lessons to each individual student's needs and learning style and highly encourage students to be interactive in their learning as well and coming in with questions. Remember, there is no such thing as...
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Colorado State University-Fort Collins - Bachelors, Microbiology
University of Colorado School of Public Health - Current Grad Student, Epidemiology

Ricky: Kansas City ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Kansas City, MO
...got my Bachelor's Degree, including during my time at JHU, in subjects ranging from basic arithmetic to differential equations. My teaching philosophy is "math is easy"; my goal is to make sure you understand why math is intuitive and natural, so that it's easy for you, too. In my spare time, I like to to solve math puzzles (yeah, I know I'm a nerd), play video games and board games, and watch anime.... My teaching motto...
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Carnegie Mellon University - Bachelors, Mathematics
Johns Hopkins University - Masters, Mathematics

Arianna: Kansas City ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Kansas City, MO
...currently working on 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...
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Dartmouth College - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience

Payal: Kansas City ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Kansas City, MO
...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 understanding of material that is useful for my higher level mathematics and physics courses. As a tutor, I break down complicated problems into manageable concepts so students can gain confidence in solving these problems on their own.... I like to teach...
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University of Miami - Bachelor of Science, Physics

Andrew: Kansas City ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Kansas City, MO
...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. We both need to be confident that the student can talk through the problem and solve it with no notes and...
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University of Notre Dame - Bachelor of Science, Math
Northwestern University - Masters, Math Education
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