Award-Winning ASPIRE Tutors serving Philadelphia, PA

...three higher education degrees--BA summa cum laude from Rutgers, JD from Boston Univ. and a Master's from UPenn. I am a published constitutional lawyer, currently inactive, in four states. My modeling of critical analytical skills falls short if not accompanied by a genuine love for the subject matter and concern for the academic growth of the student. My concern is genuine and intentionally animated to inspire in students an infectious, lifelong love of learning. Tutoring...

...style best works for them, so that I can teach them learning tools that will help them throughout the rest of their educational career and life. I strongly believe that my background and experiences have helped mold me into a well-rounded educator that enjoys instructing and guiding others to achieve success, as well as acting as a mentor, confidant, and friend to my students. Education has always been an extremely important aspect of who I...

...support and encouragement of a passionate teacher can turn a diffident or apathetic underachieving student into a classroom star. My favorite subject to tutor is standardized test prep (SAT, ACT, GRE, etc.) because such tests cover a finite body of material that can be taught and mastered. In addition to test prep, I also tutor a number of English related subjects (including Writing, Literature, Essay Editing, and Grammar), and offer help with Study Skills and...

...vocabulary, and social studies (human geography, political science). I am very passionate about writing and its application across a wide variety of fields! The best thing about tutoring is the way in which a tutor and tutee can learn from each other during a session - open dialogue can help make the experience very impactful! In my free time, I love writing, running, and playing music. My absolute favorite thing to do is travel -...

...receiving a full ride scholarship to The Ohio State University. At OSU, I completed my Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Entrepreneurship. After tutoring and mentoring students during college, I decided to join Teach for America and give a few years of my time and energy to educating Atlanta youths. I taught high school physical science, physics, and chemistry. I enjoyed helping students become excited about science and pushing them...

...school and even at the collegiate level. I think that everyone can enjoy Math and Science as long as the correct approach is used. The good thing about these subjects is that there is definitely one correct answer, but the approach can vary from one student to the next. I employ a more laid-back style of tutoring where students can make mistakes and learn from them. In my opinion, this is the best way to...

...my alma mater, Illinois State University. I earned my Bachelor's in English and taught for a few years before returning for a Master's in Education. Although I taught students at the secondary level for a long time, I wasn't always a teacher. I was also a writer for newspapers and syndicated magazines. One of my treasured opportunities included collaborating with a mystery novelist to promote one of her books back in 2005.

...to students. Math and science have always been my favorite subjects, and I love bringing real world applications into lessons! I believe that a strong math and science foundation is essential to all students as the knowledge and critical thinking skills will prove beneficial throughout a student's academic careers and beyond. I also love to read and many of my favorite books are about sports. I have been a fan of the New York Yankees...

...of Philosophy" for the "Fu-Xin-Gong University," Taiwan as well. English is a primary linguistic tool used to earn my Doctoral and second M.A. degree from Temple University, PA. My TOEFL score was 610 out of 650 in 1992. On top of that, I have been teaching college courses in the field of "Humanities' + "And Mandarin Chinese" since 1992. My English proficiency, including speaking, listening, writing, and reading comprehension is equivalent to the ILR...

...tutoring AP Government and the SAT Reading and Verbal sections. I am a recent graduate of Cornell University and I received a Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Labor Relations with a minor in Law and Society. Before deciding to be a full-time tutor ahead of starting law school in the fall, I was a management consultant helping Fortune 500 companies find solutions to their toughest problems. My tutoring style emphasizes the fact that each...

...Since graduate school, I have recently completed by fifth year of teaching; I have taught 8th grade General Math and Algebra 1, with students being extremely successful on their standardized state test and benchmark exams. I absolutely love what I do and I love helping my students find success both inside and outside of the classroom. In my spare time, I enjoy traveling, running/exercising, spending time with family and friends, and trying new experiences!... I believe...

...I like math because it is the same in every country. I know a lot of people hate math, and I am here to try to change their minds...math is really great if you give it a try. I have tutored throughout high school and college my tutoring style involves being patient and going at your pace. Outside of academia, I am interested in yoga and traveling (I have been to 7 countries and am...

...couldn't understand. Mathematics was a language that made little sense to me. When it finally began to click and it was time for me to decide what career I wanted to enter, it was an easy decision. My passion is not only teaching math in a way that enables all students to learn and comprehend, but also demonstrating that understanding will come. My students love my classes because we make it fun! Math is meant...

...of Science in Biomedical Science (2012), a Bachelors of Science in Microbiology and Molecular Biology (2011), and a Bachelor's of Science in Health Science (2011) I have mentored numerous students in the laboratory (high school-PhD/MD fellows). Also, as a graduate student I was a teaching assistant for 6 year in various undergraduate and graduate courses. Using my education/training and teaching experiences I would like to help students who need additional help in mastering concepts in...

...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 the extraneous material and present themselves and their ideas...

...Educators with a focus on 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:...

...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 be...

...graduate school as a PhD Student in Condensed Matter 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...

...from new angles. My largest interest, outside of education, is music. I worked throughout college as a music director at Wesleyan's radio station, and currently work as a producer and staff writer for Afropop Worldwide, a non-profit radio show dedicated to African music and music of the African diaspora. I also love watching independent films and reading fiction and philosophy. I love living in Brooklyn, but I enjoy leaving the city to go hiking, and...

...the laboratory portion of the courses. I was also president of the Honors Student Union, and helped to implement a volunteer tutoring program that served underprivileged students in the local community. Since graduating from Berry College, I have been active in tutoring peers (both at the undergraduate and graduate level) as well as younger students in a variety of subjects including biology, chemistry, physics and math. I also specialize in improving academic essays and writing...