Top ASPIRE Tutors serving Palo Alto
Jennifer: Palo Alto ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...literature seminars. I also work with everyone from ESL students to students with multiple languages to elementary-aged students just learning to read and write for the first time. And although it may sound silly, I get really excited about reading, writing, researching, and editing, and even more so, I look forward to working with students! I'm available to help, instruct, and work collaboratively with anyone looking for the additional guidance, practice, or instruction needed to...
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University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, English
Mills College - Master of Arts, English Literature
Cody: Palo Alto ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...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 have acquired great experience in tutoring and teaching. I have a total of 8 years of experience tutoring mathematics, particularly calculus. I also have 5 years...
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Massachusettes Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36
Michael: Palo Alto ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...understand coursework in Politics/Government, World History, or International Affairs. I take a patient and nonjudgmental approach; no one is good at everything, but everyone can improve with practice and guidance. There are usually several ways to teach the same material, and I have a knack for finding the one that works. I enjoy using examples and analogies that help the student "get" and remember complicated concepts. Preparing for standardized tests such as the SAT and...
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The College of William & Mary - Bachelor in Arts, Political Economy, History
SAT Verbal: 770
David: Palo Alto ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...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 authentic voice. Essays succeed when students strip away...
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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
Brandon: Palo Alto ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...truth has 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...
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 35
Jesse: Palo Alto ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...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 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...
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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
Michael: Palo Alto ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...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 Leave Out Violence. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, playing and watching basketball (Go Bulls!), enjoying funny television shows (Louie is my favorite), and playing music...
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New York University - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Drama
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36
Shahnawaz: Palo Alto ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...Number Theory and Discrete Mathematics. My duties involved giving weekly tutorials and designing and evaluating homework and quizzes. I have also taught underprivileged high school students as part of an NGO. I taught math, computer science and english speaking skills. This is why Mathematics is my favourite subject to tutor. I am also comfortable tutoring for standardised tests such as the GRE and SAT. My goal is not merely to teach facts and formulas but...
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Lahore University of Management Science - Bachelors, Mathematics
Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich - Masters, Applied Mathematics
GRE Quantitative: 165
GRE Verbal: 161
Ricky: Palo Alto ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...from Johns Hopkins University. As you might guess, I specialize in teaching mathematics, though I can also tutor in physics. I've tutored and taught students both online and offline ever since I 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...
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Carnegie Mellon University - Bachelors, Mathematics
Johns Hopkins University - Masters, Mathematics
Sonjanita: Palo Alto ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
I have worked with Chicago area youth as an educator/facilitator since 1995 - facilitating direct instruction coursework for youth in private, public, and alternative educational settings; as well as, with non-profit organizations and three area museums. I also have over seventeen years of experience creating educational resources and curricula for private, public, alternative, and charter schools; as well as, non-profit organizations. My favorite subjects to tutor are English Language Arts, Writing, Reading, Social Studies, History,...
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University of IL - Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, English
National Louis University - Masters, Administration and Supervision
State Certified Teacher
Adrianna: Palo Alto ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...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. I have a beautiful cat named Daisy and I...
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Rice University - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology and Policy Studies
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 31
Sarah: Palo Alto ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...helped several students gain admittance to selective enrollment high schools and highly competitive universities such as the University of Michigan, Georgetown University, Northwestern and the University of Chicago. (I'm also an alum of the University of Notre Dame and the University of Michigan, so I'll be sure you not only do well on the test, but that you'll be ready for the work once you're a freshman.) I hope that we can work together soon!
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University of Notre Dame - Bachelors, Psychology
Providence College - Masters, Secondary Education
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1480
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 780
Gwen: Palo Alto ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...a Masters in Business Administration, which should be completed by Summer 2018. I have taught four history courses at the college level, and I currently work as a Head Teacher at a learning center. I have over 6 years tutoring experience, and have been with Varsity Tutors since the fall of 2015! Through this company, I've worked with clients of all ages and I have enjoyed bringing an upbeat and positive attitude to help them...
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Austin Peay State University - Bachelors, History and Political Science
University of Connecticut - Current Grad Student, History of Science and Medicine
Arianna: Palo Alto ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...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 determination and hard work! Realizing you can do...
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Dartmouth College - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
Stacey: Palo Alto ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...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 coaching and consulting practices the promote out of the box thinking. In my spare time I love spending time with my children and grandchildren; cooking/baking and traveling; learning new skills, being active and helping the youth in my church community, meditation Prioritizing essentials is the key! Looking forward to an...
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Audrey Cohen College - Bachelors, Business Administration and Management
Mercy College - Masters, Education
Bonnie: Palo Alto ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...Students benefit from tutoring sessions with me because they feel confident with the assignments they are given, and are able to retain and utilize the concepts that I have taught them. I know that they usually understand or master the topics I teach them, because I informally assess them at the end of the session and their results are at or above the level they are expected to be at. In addition, I use approaches...
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CUNY College of Staten Island - Bachelors, Math
CUNY College of Staten Island - Masters, Math
Allison: Palo Alto ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...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, leaving students frustrated and unprepared for further learning. The improvement I see in my students, however, is immensely rewarding. With a...
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University of Virginia-Main Campus - Bachelor in Arts, English and French
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 730
Meagan: Palo Alto ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...decided to continue my love of teaching into higher level courses. I currently tutor in the above topics, with a specific passion for Biology, Chemistry, and test preparation. As a tutor, I strive to challenge students beyond fundamentals, while focusing on and accommodating individual needs and individual learning styles. As an sewing and crafting enthusiast, I understand that with practice, tenacity, and perseverance comes success, a lesson I apply to my life and to my...
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Chamberlain University - Bachelor of Science, Nursing (RN)
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Reading: 35
Jacob: Palo Alto ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...teaching and tutoring. I love to support students and provide "tricks of the trade" to help them crack the toughest test questions. I believe every student has the potential to learn and that the teaching/learning relationship requires 100% effort from the teacher and student. Because each student learns differently, it's important for educators to quickly learn their students' learning styles so they can adapt the material and the approach to best meet the students' needs....
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Trinity University - Bachelors, Spanish
University of the Incarnate Word - Masters, Adult Education
Juliet: Palo Alto ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...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 are the three areas that I have the most experience and fun teaching. When I am not in the classroom or tutoring, I am hiking in the bluffs of Wisconsin or chasing...
Education & Certification
University of Wisconsin Parkside - Bachelor in Arts, Secondary English Education
Lesley University - Masters, Curriculum Design and Instruction
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