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Kamilah: Pasadena ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Pasadena, CA
...several clubs and service groups; as well as, working as a Math and Reading tutor. After graduation I spent a year pursing a business venture allotted to me through the Elevator Pitch Competition, my senior year of college, which I won in my category - Non-Profits. After that year, I joined the Teach for America Fellowship, where I fell in love with teaching. The Teach for America Fellowship is 2 years; however, after my first...
Education & Certification
Duke University - Bachelors, Public Policy
GRE Quantitative: 157
GRE Verbal: 151

Katie: Pasadena ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Pasadena, CA
As a graduate of the UC Davis Linguistics department, I can empathize with the harsh demands of academia. For students of any age level, I believe striving for the best is a huge indicator of future success. Having an academic guide can truly be the key to the future, and I would love to help you and your family in the pursuit of the best education!
Education & Certification
University of California-Davis - Bachelor in Arts, Linguistics

Taylor: Pasadena ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Pasadena, CA
...those who have just finished kindergarten all the way up to college students. I tutor in English (including reading for both younger and older students, essay prep including college essays, and editing), French of all levels, and test prep including SAT, PSAT, and AP tests in English and French. I believe that individualized teaching is most effective, and work to find methods that work best for each individual student. Some of my most rewarding teaching...
Education & Certification
University of Rochester - Bachelor in Arts, English Literature, French
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Verbal: 760
SAT Writing: 790

Anna: Pasadena ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Pasadena, CA
I majored in Middle Eastern Studies and minored in math during undergrad at Cornell. Since graduating I've worked in a number of fields and countries, although the common theme is teaching English and researching in the Middle East. As an English Teaching Assistant at Weill Medical School in Qatar, I became competent at editing and guiding students in writing. I'm now a first year fellow studying Policy Analysis at the Pardee RAND Graduate School.
Education & Certification
Cornell University - Bachelor in Arts, Near Eastern Studies
Pardee RAND Graduate School - PHD, Policy Analysis
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 790

JohnMark: Pasadena ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Pasadena, CA
...an easy-to-understand manner, as well as my deep understanding of aforementioned subjects have allowed for my students over the last 10 years of tutoring to excel. (Being the son of two teachers probably doesn't hurt either!) My goal is to not only give your student the skills necessary to excel in the particular tutoring subject, but also see real-world application of the material. Since I am a Mechanical Engineer currently working in the Aerospace industry,...
Education & Certification
UC - Riverside - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering

Luke: Pasadena ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Pasadena, CA
...Master of Fine Arts degree from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, where I also taught Sculpture. I've taught a broad range of topics, from Art History to to Web Design. In addition to Art, I love History, Philosophy, and geeking out on Math & Technology. More than anything, I love to learn, and I hope to collaborate on a learning experience that is as much fun as it is challenging.... I believe the...
Education & Certification
Northwestern College - Bachelors, Art
School of the Art Institute of Chicago - Masters, Sculpture
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 33

Shaneequa: Pasadena ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Pasadena, CA
...City Year San Antonio, I led a team of 8 first-year corps members through their service at a k-8 academy and serve as a liaison between school administration and community partners. I maintained an extensive database of corps members and student data tracking over 80 students' attendance, behavior, and coursework performance. Additionally to monitoring progress, I attended weekly meetings with staff to discuss school climate, academic interventions, whole school programming and strategic ways to meet...
Education & Certification
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Bachelors, Psychology

Krystina: Pasadena ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Pasadena, CA
...writers, but it's been more enjoyable and fulfilling when working for literacy advancement and phonics with elementary- and middle-schoolers, whose natural cleverness and ability to learn quickly will always surprise you! I also have the most fun working on grammar, writing, and reading comprehension with high school studentsbut the most fun with high-schoolers has been in writing school essays, personal statements, and college entrance essays, which are more often than not a creative and fun...
Education & Certification
University of San Francisco - Bachelor in Arts, English
CSU Los Angeles - Master of Arts, English / Critical Theory

David: Pasadena ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Pasadena, CA
...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 with...
Education & Certification
Drake University - Bachelor of Science, Education, History
State Certified Teacher
ACT Composite: 32
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1400
SAT Math: 700

Zeeshan: Pasadena ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Pasadena, CA
...year. I have scored at the 100th percentile for the Physical Sciences portion of the MCAT. My Chemistry, Physics, and Biology knowledge is quite extensive. I have always been fascinated by science and medicine. I have been tutoring for 3 years, and I have experience teaching from 1st grade students all the way up to college kids. I enjoy tutoring because it is a way for me to help someone academically, which I believe is...
Education & Certification
Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Michael: Pasadena ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Pasadena, CA
...B.F.A. in Drama with a minor in Applied Theatre. During my time at NYU, I studied at the Atlantic Acting School and the Experimental Theatre Wing, sang in a choir called Drama Cantorum, and co-founded a nationally-ranked improv team called Captain Soldier. I also spent an unforgettable semester abroad at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa. Nowadays, I work with a theatre company called Grey Room NYC and a non-profit organization called...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Drama
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36

Corey: Pasadena ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Pasadena, CA
...plethora of helpful ideas, tips, and strategies that have helped my clients succeed on their own. I specialize in the STEM 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...
Education & Certification
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus - Current Undergrad, Nuclear and Radiological Engineering
ACT Composite: 33
ACT Math: 35
ACT Science: 35

Adam: Pasadena ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Pasadena, CA
...Secondary Education from Webster University in 2014. Since my graduation I have taught high school mathematics in both the public and private school environments, as well as continuing to tutor in my spare time. In the past, I have worked with students in a variety of subjects, most focusing on mathematics (pre-Algebra through Calculus and Statistics) and standardized test preparation. In my role as a tutor, my goal is two-fold: to review and reinforce previously...
Education & Certification
Saint Louis University-Main Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
Webster University - Master of Arts, Mathematics

Stacey: Pasadena ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Pasadena, CA
...to get to the root of the concern makes me a unique individual. I believe it is truly important to build up the self esteem of clients while helping them to achieve their goal. If they do not believe in themselves or what they are doing the entire process will be in vain During this time I have also had the pleasure of supporting leadership teams bridge the gap in their school community through engaging...
Education & Certification
Audrey Cohen College - Bachelors, Business Administration and Management
Mercy College - Masters, Education

Cody: Pasadena ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Pasadena, CA
...the number one public high school in the nation by Newsweek. While there I took extensive college coursework in math, physics, chemistry, 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...
Education & Certification
Massachusettes Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36

Elizabeth: Pasadena ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Pasadena, CA
...Language (French, Spanish, Italian and German). I have experience in both public and private schools and in a variety of curricula: Everyday and Singapore Math, Reading and Writing Workshop among others. I love helping with test prep; SAT, ISEE, SSAT. My students have increased confidence and scores, and have gained admission to top independent schools and colleges after our time spent in test prep. I love helping students find meaning in their learning. So, you...
Education & Certification
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Unknown, Music/English
Long Island University - Unknown, Library Science

Stephanie : Pasadena ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Pasadena, CA
...and science. I have since completed a Post-Baccalaureate Business program at Columbia University; next fall I will begin my MBA studies at Indiana University where I will focus on health care and nonprofit management. I began tutoring when I was a high school student and continued throughout college. For the past four years, I have worked full time as a Director of Operations with the National Student Leadership Conference. At the NSLC, I worked closely...
Education & Certification
Washington University in St Louis - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy Neuroscience Psychology

Remington: Pasadena ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Pasadena, CA
...Physics. I am currently working at an experimental physics lab at the University of Maryland, College Park. My tutoring style is pretty relaxed. In my experience, if someone knows what question to ask then they are already pretty close to the answer; they just need a push in the right direction. I like to help people talk through the problems. My job is to steer you in the right direction and help you reach that...
Education & Certification
University of Maryland - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology, Criminology
University of Chicago - PHD, Physics

Juliet: Pasadena ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Pasadena, CA
...a student realizes positive self-growth. I have been rewarded with many of these occasions throughout my tenure as 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...
Education & Certification
University of Wisconsin Parkside - Bachelor in Arts, Secondary English Education
Lesley University - Masters, Curriculum Design and Instruction

Sonjanita: Pasadena ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Pasadena, CA
...other cultures through personal and academic research through the use of primary texts and travel explorations has heightened my interest in these subjects. While I emphasize student-centered instruction (with ample opportunities for differentiation, modeling and scaffolding), I am also a firm believer in the inter-generational transmission of knowledge. Teachers/tutors/learning facilitators have just as much to learn from their students as the students do from them, especially as it relates to the use of new media...
Education & Certification
University of IL - Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, English
National Louis University - Masters, Administration and Supervision
State Certified Teacher
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