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Dister: Somerville ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Somerville, MA
...genuine interest in the subject. I recognize the grave importance of instilling scientific knowledge in our future generations, so it is my goal to help students overcome any struggles or intimidation of the subject. I aim to do this by encouraging the same interest and curiosity in the subject that has lead me to pursue a career in biology. I believe that the key to conquering all things science is to be curious about the...
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University of Connecticut - Bachelors, Molecular and Cell Biology, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
University of Connecticut - Masters, Microbial Systems Analysis
John: Somerville ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Somerville, MA
...graduate medical coursework at New York Medical College. I will be matriculating into medical school this fall. Throughout my undergraduate career I was actively involved in scientific research and in tutoring students in both science and English coursework. My experience in tutoring students in English over the past 6 years includes age groups ranging from grades K-12. English topics cover essay writing, college admissions, as well as grammar mechanics. I am most experienced in teaching...
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Vassar College - Bachelors, Biology; English Correlate (Theory, Criticism, and Transnational Studies)
Albany Medical College - PHD, Medicine (M.D)
SAT Verbal: 740
Shaneequa: Somerville ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Somerville, MA
...San Antonio. My work experience includes education reform, youth development, tutoring and program management. In the near future, I hope to run my own education-based nonprofit organization focused on incorporating the performing arts in behavior and ELA/Math strategies. I have had the pleasure of serving two years (going on my third) with the national Americorps organization, City Year. City Year is an education-based non-profit organization that is committed to closing the achievement gap by focusing...
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Bachelors, Psychology
Stephen: Somerville ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Somerville, MA
...majoring in World Politics with a minor in Russian Studies. During my time at Hamilton, I was privileged to work with a refugee assistance group that tutored recent immigrants in English and helped them pass their citizenship exams. Working with groups of all ages I learned that establishing a comfortable environment for learning makes a big difference in helping people move beyond their discomfort in a topic and makes them more willingly to engage with...
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Hamilton College - Bachelors, World Politics
King's College London - Masters, Intelligence and International Security
Tahir: Somerville ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Somerville, MA
As a master's student and former medical student, I know how challenging academics can be. I also know how having a helping hand, a guidance through the confusion, can help one gain confidence in themselves to excel. From tutoring children to post-graduates, I have seen that all students (no matter their age, level of education, strengths, weaknesses, etc.) who are willing to learn can succeed. ... In a typical first session, the student and I usually...
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Youngstown State University - Bachelors, Biology, General
Youngstown State University - Masters, Public Health
David: Somerville ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Somerville, MA
...teacher in a bilingual high school in northern Spain. I liked the work and living in Spain so much that I decided to stay for another year, this time teaching at a different high school in Valladolid (near Madrid). My other teaching experience includes working as an SAT Critical Reading Instructor and tutoring high school students and adults in English while I lived in Spain. I also taught writing workshops for developmentally disabled adults while...
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Brown University - Bachelor in Arts, English
Simmons College - Master of Science, Library and Information Science
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 720
Stephen: Somerville ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Somerville, MA
...tutoring students in an unofficial capacity since high school. When I became an undergraduate I wanted to continue to help students, so I started a tutoring program for underclassmen who were struggling in their science courses. Outside of this, I volunteered my time to help students who were struggling in the upper level courses I was taking. I love science and medicine and I love teaching students to understand and appreciate how cool science can...
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North Carolina Central University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Alethea: Somerville ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Somerville, MA
...I am an avid reader and love to enhance the lives of students of all abilities through the power of literacy. As a lifelong learner and avid believer in empowering students with strategies and insight into different ways of learning things that they can truly master and incorporate them into their daily lives. I have tutored a wide array of subjects and ages ranging from 4 to 28. In addition to 4 years as a...
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Tufts University - Bachelors, Clinical Psychology
Harvard Graduate School of Education - Current Grad Student, Human Devpt & Pschology
Hannah: Somerville ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Somerville, MA
...as a high school math teacher, academic & test prep tutor, nanny, after school program coordinator, and manager of youth programs at a Chicago-based non-profit. I am Jewish, can speak some Spanish, am a trained domestic violence advocate, and love reading, cooking and traveling! I tutor multiple levels of academic Math, Spanish, and ACT & SAT prep (focusing on Math/English sections). I am also available to help with high school and college level writing, and...
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University of Rochester - Bachelor in Arts, Public Health
DePaul University - Master of Arts, Women's & Gender Studies
State Certified Teacher
SAT Math: 710
SAT Writing: 700
Evan: Somerville ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Somerville, MA
...develop a clear plan for their progress, and ensure they meet their goals. I use a variety of instructional techniques to engage with students of all different learning styles. While holding students accountable to their personally tailored goals, I also try to make learning enjoyable by exciting the intellectual curiosity of my students. In terms of my language qualifications, I have received extensive training in language teaching techniques for both French and English as a...
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Kenyon College - Bachelors, French Literature
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Masters, J.D. (law)
SAT Verbal: 800
LSAT: 167
Melissa: Somerville ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Somerville, MA
...received my M.ED in Teaching English as a Second Language. My undergraduate degree was in Early Childhood Education and English. Since graduation, I have taught both high school and Early Childhood students. My passion lies in teaching reading, comprehension, vocabulary and writing. One program I have enjoyed working in the most has been a test prep program for high school students. This program focused on writing skills, answering essay prompts and testing strategies. In my...
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Gordon College - Bachelor of Science, Education/English
Salem State College - Masters, Teaching English as a Second Language
Matt: Somerville ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Somerville, MA
...now and I have extensive tutoring experience. I received my Master's Degree in 2012 from American International College and I am MA State certified in Moderate Special Needs, English and History. I received my BA in Liberal Studies from Westfield State University in 1997 and my 2nd BA in Philosophy from D'Youville College in 2003. As a Special Needs Teacher I plan meaningful lessons based on students' goals, objectives, grade level benchmarks, and common core...
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D'Youville College - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
American International College - Master of Arts, Moderate Special Needs
3399991786: Somerville ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Somerville, MA
As a tutor in test prep (SAT/ACT/SSAT/AP), I aim to help my students learn subject matter solidly enough to teach it themselves. I have four years of experience in online tutoring through the Russian School of Mathematics. My VA research, 1st placement in MA Science Olympiad, and perfect AP scores in Calc BC, Eng Lang, Chem, and Bio give me the expertise to transform your student into an academic weapon.
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Amherst College - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Ben: Somerville ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Somerville, MA
...I wanted to be useful to students and help them grow. I’ve taught everything from freshman algebra to junior pre-calculus and I’ve recognized that the key to helping students learn is patience and motivation. Every student has a capacity for success and I’m looking forward to working with you to maximize your potential. Whether you are a student who has struggled with math since the beginning or if you are a top student in your...
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Worcester Polytechnic Institute - Bachelor of Science, Industrial Engineering
Salem State University - Master of Science, Education
Reagan: Somerville ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Somerville, MA
...at MIT. I have over 6 years of prior tutoring experience with students of varying skill levels. I tutor a broad range of subjects, but I particularly enjoy standardized test prep and middle and high school level math. I have two younger siblings who I have helped with their homework for years. In my spare time, I enjoy cooking, hanging out with friends, and watching sports. I can't wait to be YOUR tutor!
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36
Brandon: Somerville ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Somerville, MA
...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 the service...
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 35
David: Somerville ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Somerville, MA
...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 a little...
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Drake University - Bachelor of Science, Education, History
State Certified Teacher
ACT Composite: 32
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1400
SAT Math: 700
Anmol: Somerville ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Somerville, MA
...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 be life changing.
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Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Current Undergrad, Cellular Biology and Neuroscience
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36
Cody: Somerville ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Somerville, MA
...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 I...
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Massachusettes Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36
Jesse: Somerville ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Somerville, MA
...my senior honors thesis on the 1980 Berber Spring in Algeria and 2011 Libyan Revolution. During a semester abroad in Paris, I tutored elementary school children as an 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...
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Wesleyan University - Bachelor in Arts, French & College of Letters (History/English/Philosophy)
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 780
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