
Jesse: New York City ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in New York, NY
...English language assistant. While at Wesleyan, I also worked as an ESL instructor, tutoring a Moroccan immigrant and helping him to gain citizenship and employment. Education has given me the opportunity to find what I am passionate about, and I hope to help others gain that same opportunity through tutoring. I tutor in English, French, and standardized tests, and especially enjoy helping students think about subjects creatively and from new angles. My largest interest, outside...
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Wesleyan University - Bachelor in Arts, French & College of Letters (History/English/Philosophy)

Jillian: New York City ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in New York, NY
...Department at NYU. I first became passionate about tutoring in high school, when I would assist other students in mathematics. I also have experience working with elementary school students in a bilingual New York City public school. One of the aspects of tutoring that I always look forward to is when students are able to confidently join their peers. In order to succeed in math, I approach each problem as a puzzle, and I encourage...
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New York University - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics and Psychology

Marisa: New York City ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in New York, NY
...New York University with a Masters in TESOL/Adults & Linguistics. I have taught Academic Writing to both undergraduate and graduate students and have had great results. Not only did their writing improve but their analytical and critical thinking skills did as well. I also have taught students Spanish at the beginner, intermediate and high intermediate levels with exorbitant success. In addition to teaching students basic core skills, I have prepared students for standardized exams such...
Education & Certification
SUNY at Purchase College - Bachelor in Arts, Art History
New York University - Master of Arts, TESOL/Adults & Linguistics

Elaine: New York City ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in New York, NY
Rutgers University, New Brunswick. Bachelor's of Science in Computer Science. Experience: 1 on 1 tutoring in Mandarin, Psychology, and Calculus 1. Working with students in AP Computer Science. Subjects: Java Programming, Mandarin Chinese, Mathematics (Algebra, Calculus 1), ACT Writing Tutoring Style: Real-world examples, diagrams, references to relevant things in daily life Interests: Fencing, Graphic Design, and Community Service
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Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

Jeremy: New York City ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in New York, NY
...a point to truly grasp a concept or theory, instead of just memorizing it, they set themselves up to truly internalize the knowledge and be able to easily apply it moving forward. I encourage my students to think, question, and dive deep. Through time management, a hunger for knowledge, and a plan of attack, anything is possible. I have extensive training as an actor, musician, and dancer and have performed on and off Broadway in...
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Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus - Bachelors, Musical Theatre

Alicia: New York City ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in New York, NY
...four years time span. One word that I believe best describes me, would be caring. I care about my students and their abilities to strive to be the best they can be. I have a lot of patiences and tutoring techniques that will help students grasp and understand concepts easier, making learning more fun, as I like to put it. I have tutored at elementary schools around my neighborhood, helping students learn better through connection....
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CUNY College of Staten Island - Bachelors, Biology/Sciences
CUNY College of Staten Island - Current Grad Student, Biotechnology/Biology

Sam: New York City ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in New York, NY
...was in high school, in subjects ranging from simple arithmetic to advanced calculus to SAT preparation. I have even tutored middle school and high school Spanish! My clients have ranged from middle school students to college students. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about mathematics. I have found that there is no correct way to tutor students, for every student has vastly different needs; therefore, I try to always...
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State University of New York at Albany - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics

Benedetto: New York City ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in New York, NY
...Italy, as an MBA student at CUNY, and in my PhD coursework at Cornell University. Also, it is the same approach I successfully shared as a teacher with math students of the Bronx Community College and Operations Management students of Baruch College and the Cornell Graduate School. Whether statistics, management or psychology majors, or new freshmen, they usually are able to grasp the "grammar rules" of a linear algebra problem before I proceed to formally...
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CUNY Bernard M Baruch College - Masters in Business Administration, Decision Sciences
Cornell University - Masters, Management

Alexander: New York City ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in New York, NY
...and language arts; with a BA in Creative Writing from Seattle Pacific University, it's no surprise that my passion is helping students improve their writing skills. In my experience, everyone has a writer within, and unlocking that potential is one of my favorite experiences. Working in the rigorous educational environment of South Korea gave me experience helping students prepare for standardized tests of all kinds--and I know how students feel, because I recently took the...
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Seattle Pacific University - Bachelor in Arts, English: Creative Writing

Jessica: New York City ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in New York, NY
...I have specialized for the last two years in working with students with learning disabilities. My preferred subjects are history, literature, reading comprehension, and writing, and I can tutor verbal sections for standardized tests including the GRE. My favorite subject, you may have guessed, is history, but I also have a long personal history learning foreign languages, and I feel that this contributes to my skill in teaching English reading comprehension. When I'm not teaching...
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New College of Florida - Bachelor in Arts, History
Columbia University in the City of New York - Master of Arts, South Asian Studies

Corey: New York City ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in New York, NY
...many competitions such as the New York Science and Engineering Fair and so I am used to presenting my research projects in a concise and understandable way. I am skilled in breaking down difficult topics into bite sized pieces of digestible information. This way I am showing, not telling. I believe it is super important for the student to actually understand the information instead of just being able to regurgitate ideas and answers for a...
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Bachelor in Arts, Chemical Engineering

Joan: New York City ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in New York, NY
...learner. I have a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from Bard College and a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the University of Oklahoma. As an English teacher and literacy coach working across all grade levels, I have tutored and coached many types of students, including those who are highly motivated and those who sometimes struggle. I have worked with a wide range of age groups, from college students who were writing research...
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University of Oklahoma Norman Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Journalism
Bard College - Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing

Allison: New York City ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in New York, NY
...SAT Reading, Writing, and Verbal, Essay Writing, ESL, Study Skills, and more. I am also an avid, competitive ballroom dancer. I began teaching dance at my ballet studio in high school before going on to teach my college team, as well as wedding dances to private couples. I am also a freelance writer and am working on learning a fourth language, Spanish. In my observation, languages and writing skills are poorly taught in many schools,...
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University of Virginia-Main Campus - Bachelor in Arts, English and French

Janet: New York City ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in New York, NY
I love working with young people and helping them to succeed. I have had lots of experience teaching all grade levels, including adults. I have worked in classroom settings and also one on one tutoring sessions. I have worked primarily in the United States but also in Taiwan and mainland China. I very much look forward to working with you.
Education & Certification
Polytechnic Institute of New York University - Bachelors, English Education
The New School - Master of Arts, Humanities

Dave: New York City ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in New York, NY
...a business or leisure trip to South America or Spain. Before we start the tutoring process, we will have a very casual discussion to get to know one another: For me to best understand exactly what it is you wish to get out of the class and for you to share with me your expectations of the class. I want to ensure that you get the most value from our time together, and the only...
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Susquehanna University - Bachelors, Accounting
New York University - Masters, TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)

Cherub: New York City ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in New York, NY
...were mostly from battered homes. Once again, my past experience with abuse and openness to share made me a trusting companion for my students to open up to and so I was able to break barriers and was able to help them academically as well as emotionally. Nothing happens by accident as far as I am concerned. I am woman with a life purpose driven by love, compassion, optimism, patience and determination. I learnt from...
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SUNY at Binghamton - Bachelors, Biological Science
University at Buffalo - Current Grad Student, Medicine

David: New York City ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in New York, NY
...quickly came to realize I found tutoring very rewarding and continued to tutor after graduation at the Harlem Children's Zone. There I worked on SAT prep for high school students preparing to apply to colleges. I've also been tutoring math to a grammar school student on an ongoing basis (2 years). I try to listen carefully to a student to determine what gives them difficulty or anxiety. I find it most important to instill confidence...
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CUNY Brooklyn College - Bachelors, Physics

David: New York City ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in New York, NY
...greats. I maintain high standards and expect my students to exceed my standards. I believe education is important, and with proper guidance all individuals can succeed. Outside of tutoring, I am a high school mathematics teacher. I have been teaching for roughly 9 years (4 years college, 5 years high school). At the high school level I have taught Algebra, Algebra II, AP Calculus, and SAT Math. I am currently teaching solely Geometry because that...
Education & Certification
Virginia Commonwealth University - Bachelors, Information Systems and Mathematics
Virginia Commonwealth University - Masters, Curriculum and Instruction

Michael: New York City ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in New York, NY
...and Secondary Education. After graduation, I travelled extensively to see the country and world that I would one day be teaching about. After teaching English as a foreign language in the Republic of Georgia for a year, I returned home to my native New Jersey to enter the next phase of my life and career. I currently teach history and social studies at the high school level. I have always loved to teach and to...
Education & Certification
The College of New Jersey - Bachelor in Arts, History, secondary education
Montclair State University - Masters in Education, Special Education

Anmol: New York City ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in New York, NY
...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 moment has the potential to...
Education & Certification
Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Current Undergrad, Cellular Biology and Neuroscience
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