Top ASPIRE Tutors serving New York City
Laura: New York City ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in New York, NY
...throughout high school and college, working with students elementary - high school on general homework help and exam prep. In college, I tutored students in test prep for the PSAT and SAT, and I worked as college admissions consultant, editing student essays and working with students through the college admissions process. - I currently live in Chelsea, Manhattan - I am an avid reader. Despite the fact that my friends tease me for it, I...
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Princeton University - Bachelors, History of Science
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 730
SAT Verbal: 790
David: New York City ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in New York, NY
...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 in the student through methodical study of the subject matter and verbal encouragement. A lack of confidence at test time can be devastating. I watch a student solve problems and take note of how they deal with being stuck. This...
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CUNY Brooklyn College - Bachelors, Physics
Garon: New York City ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in New York, NY
...hosted readings and won literary prizes from UConn and Mount Holyoke. I also worked for the University Writing Center. Working with students one-on-one, informed by faculty guidance and frequent workshops, I developed a tutoring style that focuses on collaboration and flexibility. No matter the subject, I believe that we learn best when we discover for ourselves, and forget when we are lectured. I spend my spare time reading, writing, talking, listening, and trying to stay...
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University of Connecticut - Bachelor in Arts, English
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 740
Leah: New York City ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in New York, NY
...hundreds of essays and other written material. I love teaching this subject because I feel this is where students really develop their own voice and ideas. I have a deep passion for drawing out the best in every student and building their confidence is the core of my approach. I feel that students produce their best work and are more receptive to new concepts and knowledge when they are at the center of the learning...
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University of Adelaide (Australia) - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
University of Adelaide (Australia) - PHD, Political Science and Government
Dave: New York City ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in New York, NY
...in the Caribbean twice for a total of 5 years (Dominican Republic, 3 years, the Cayman Islands, 2 years), Europe for 3 years (Denmark 2 years, Spain 6 months and varied travel throughout the rest of western and eastern Europe), the Middle East (Dubai) for 3 years, and Southeast Asia for 1 year (Indonesia, Thailand, China, HK and Singapore). I tell you this because it has enriched my life in so many ways, including how...
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Susquehanna University - Bachelors, Accounting
New York University - Masters, TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)
Matthew: New York City ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in New York, NY
My students learn the tools to succeed at what they are doing. They discover their true questions and how to take all the steps to understanding and doing things for themselves.... My teaching philosophy begins and ends with respect for the student. I believe that each student can find an authentic interest and use for what they are studying It is important to build on levels of understanding and competence. Students learn by doing.... I chat...
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Yale University - Bachelors, Latin American Studies
Marisa: New York City ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in New York, NY
...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 as the TOEFL for English Language Learners, SAT Reading...
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SUNY at Purchase College - Bachelor in Arts, Art History
New York University - Master of Arts, TESOL/Adults & Linguistics
Brady: New York City ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in New York, NY
...of the most notable instructors and practitioners in the field. My interest in philosophy and first-order logic led me to undertake the LSAT as a personal challenge. My first attempt put me in the 97th percentile, and I've continued to study and refine my test-taking methods, treating LSAT questions like my daily crossword puzzle. I believe that learning is a process of mastering tiny skills that cumulatively add up to a grasp and control on...
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University of New Orleans - Bachelors, English
LSAT: 169
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.
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Polytechnic Institute of New York University - Bachelors, English Education
The New School - Master of Arts, Humanities
Gisela: New York City ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in New York, NY
I have been teaching for over 3 years. That is something I love to do and it is what I see myself doing for the rest of my life.
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Berkeley College-Woodland Park - Bachelors, International Business
Berkeley College-Woodland Park - Masters, Business management
Erin: New York City ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in New York, NY
...native of New York City and has been teaching since 2003. I have taught middle and high school (both public and private), as well as at the college level. I have a BA in English from UC Berkeley, an MA in Secondary Education from CUNY Brooklyn College, an MPhil in Anglo Irish Literature from Trinity College Dublin and a PhD in English from St. John's University. In my free time I enjoy CrossFit, writing fiction,...
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University of California-Berkeley - Bachelors, English
St. John's University - PHD, English
Dean: New York City ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in New York, NY
...in at least once course each semester. This pattern continued until my sophomore year, when I changed my major to psychology and decided to pursue it wholeheartedly. Throughout my undergraduate career, I was also a varsity football player for four years, playing the position of cornerback. In the spring semester of my freshman year of college, I enrolled in a course entitled Social and Emotional Development, which was a seminal moment in fostering my interest...
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University of Rochester - Bachelors, Psychology
Fordham University - PHD, Clinical Psychology
Mrittika: New York City ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in New York, NY
...recommendations from them. I have been tutoring Mathematics to my peers and juniors ever since high school. I am confident that I am a good tutor, since my friends always come to me for help in Algebra, PreCalc and Calculus since they regard my teaching style as easy and interesting. However, I would like to add that I am a pusher- I push myself to the best I can be, and I would push and...
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Rutgers University- Camden - Current Undergrad, Finance
Austin: New York City ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in New York, NY
...an obsession. I've spent years trying to force this love into gum snapping high school students, and when I see that spark of awareness that some of us get from reading great books, it makes up for all the swings and misses on students who just want to get the grade and get out the door. Even if you think reading is something to do only when the power goes out, I can help you...
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Vassar College - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
Columbia University in the City of New York - Master of Arts, Teaching of English
Ari: New York City ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in New York, NY
...a student you helped master the material in front of you and run through problems like they're nothing. My favorite question since childhood has been "why?". I was never a fan of just memorizing facts, because not only do you not really understand the material, but you are likely to forget it. That principle has transitioned over to my tutoring style. We start from the most basic, simplest core of the concept. Once we understand...
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Allegheny College - Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry, Music
Brooke: New York City ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in New York, NY
I am a Middle School and High school social studies teacher. I have a passion for teaching and helping students of all ages and I am eager to work with you!
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University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee - Bachelor of Education, History Teacher Education
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
ACT Composite: 33
ACT Math: 32
ACT Reading: 35
Benedetto: New York City ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in New York, NY
...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 state the theorem to be applied. While I continue today with my research work on probability models and my full-time college teaching, I enjoy guiding high school or older students, and middle school students beyond their grade level, through most...
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CUNY Bernard M Baruch College - Masters in Business Administration, Decision Sciences
Cornell University - Masters, Management
Dustin: New York City ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in New York, NY
...every student, and have observed that a great many obstacles in a student's educational journey can be overcome through a personal and case-by-case approach on the part of the teacher or tutor. I also believe that early educational success is the foundation for lifetime achievement and general well-being, and I try to relate this in motivational terms to all students. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, writing, running through Brooklyn, and seeing almost any...
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Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Classical Civilization, Honors
CUNY Queens College - Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing - Fiction
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 35
Alicia: New York City ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in New York, NY
...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. I enjoy tutoring a variety if not all, Sciences and Math. During my undergraduate year, I have tutored college students, who have came back for tutoring every semester. Working with students to help them achieve their goals has been a...
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CUNY College of Staten Island - Bachelors, Biology/Sciences
CUNY College of Staten Island - Current Grad Student, Biotechnology/Biology
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