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Stephanie: Philadelphia ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...T.A., teaching undergraduate courses in film studies and related fields. I firmly believe that self-confidence, far more than ambition or natural aptitude, is the greatest determinant of success in an academic setting. By "confidence" I mean not only confidence in ones mastery of topical material, but, more fundamentally, confidence in ones ability to learn and think independently. As an instructor, I am dedicated to helping students succeed because I know from my own experiences as...
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University of Chicago - Bachelors, Cinema and Media Studies / English Language and Literature
University of Iowa - Masters, Film Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 710
SAT Verbal: 780
Stephanie : Philadelphia ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...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 with the Engineering and Medicine and Health Care conferences...
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Washington University in St Louis - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy Neuroscience Psychology
Regan: Philadelphia ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...and community college. I've also taught graduate students in clinical education programs. My education includes 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...
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Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Bachelors, Double Maj: Polic Sci & Africana Stds
University of Pennsylvania Boston Univ School of Law - Masters, Masters of Liberal Arts; Constitutional Law Juris Doctor
Radhika: Philadelphia ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...because as Kady explains in Mean Girls, 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...
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Ohio State University-Main Campus - Bachelors, Actuarial Science
Temple University - Masters, MBA
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1460
SAT Math: 800
GRE Quantitative: 167
Jerrod: Philadelphia ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...much that I earned my Masters of Arts in Secondary Teaching also. Now I am at The University of Pennsylvania, The Wharton School obtaining my MBA. In my free time, I enjoy working out, playing basketball, going to movies, and going to concerts. Life can't be all work and no play, so I try to have a good mix of both! Hopefully we can start working together and you can get to know me better.
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Ohio State University - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Georgia State University - Master of Arts, Masters of Arts in Teaching
Alyssa: Philadelphia ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where I received my Bachelor???s Degree in Mathematics and Master???s Degree in Math Education. 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...
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Saint Josephs University - Bachelors, Mathematics
Saint Josephs University - Masters, Math Education
Haider: Philadelphia ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...teaching experience in traditional classrooms, labs, hospital settings, and online platforms, I have honed my skills in course development, instructional design, and assessment methodologies. My commitment to creating highly engaging and interactive learning experiences for students of all backgrounds includes a diverse range of ages, learning styles, and learning disabilities, which have always been at the forefront of my educational endeavors. I believe fostering a love for learning and building students' confidence is essential for...
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Ayub Medical College - Bachelor of Science, Community Health and Preventive Medicine
State Certified Teacher
Alysia: Philadelphia ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...an Intervention Specialist I work in a K-5 school where I work with small groups of students that need additional support in English/Language Arts and Math. Additionally, I especially have a love for literature and reading and have aspirations to become a children's/ young adult author. I am also a published poet and plan on pursuing further publications in the future. The feeling I get when I am able to help build someone's confidence and...
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Thomas Edison State University - Bachelors, English
SAT Writing: 700
Chang-shin: Philadelphia ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...State, Agriculture, and Intelligent Agency, professors of U-Penn, U Michigan & North Carolina, and traditional students from graduate, undergraduate, and high school. Mandarin Chinese is my native language. I was born and educated in Taiwan. My B.A. degree (major in Philosophy), and first M.A. (major in Political Science) had earned by using Mandarin Chinese as a linguistic tool in the 1970s. In addition to that I also served as Senior Journalist in the "Press Division"...
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NAtional Chengchi University - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
Temple University - Doctor of Philosophy, Religion
Rachel: Philadelphia ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...Center for Programs in Contemporary Writing - this will be my third year tutoring. I love working with my peers to help them improve research papers and personal essays! I have also worked extensively in the nonprofit sector, particularly with youth aged 11-25. I currently work for an international peace education organization, planning and coordinating programming related to diversity, conflict and resolution, sustainable development, and human rights. I tutor in writing (creative writing, research writing,...
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University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science - International Relations
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 34
Matthew: Philadelphia ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...tutor the LSAT Analytical Reasoning (games) and LSAT Logical Reasoning sections, and I also enjoy 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...
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Cornell University - Bachelor of Science, Labor and Industrial Relations
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 740
James: Philadelphia ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...teche." Chaucer's quote from Canterbury Tales also happens to be the motto of 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...
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Illinois State University - Master of Arts, Education
David: Philadelphia ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...and Science subjects at the elementary, high 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...
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Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, Chemistry
SAT Math: 800
Aloma: Philadelphia ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...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 to be learned while smiling, laughing, finding the connections to prior learning and everyday...
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Kean University - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
Concordia University-Portland - Master of Arts Teaching, Curriculum and Instruction
Sarah: Philadelphia ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...2) PET imaging ligands that targeting tumor specific proteins to predict response to therapies. In 2018, I earned a Doctorate of Science in Biomedical Science. I completed my post-doctoral research at UPenn during which time I also earned a Masters of Science in Translational Research (2021). I previously earned a Master's 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...
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University of Central Florida - Bachelor of Science, Molecular Biology
University of Central Florida - Master of Science, Biomedical Sciences
University of Central Florida - Doctor of Philosophy, Biomedical Sciences
David: Philadelphia ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...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 coaching any student can be a successful writer.
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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
Corey: Philadelphia ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...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 on the standardized exam they preparing for, but to...
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Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus - Current Undergrad, Nuclear and Radiological Engineering
ACT Composite: 33
ACT Math: 35
ACT Science: 35
Anmol: Philadelphia ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...lack of complacency. I always want to be somewhere or do something that I have not yet achieved. 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...
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Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Current Undergrad, Cellular Biology and Neuroscience
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36
Bonnie: Philadelphia ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...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 where I...
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CUNY College of Staten Island - Bachelors, Math
CUNY College of Staten Island - Masters, Math
Ashley-Rose: Philadelphia ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...University of Edinburgh in Scotland. My dissertation research focused on finding a way to determine skeletal age at death from the microstructure of the human rib. I plan to attend medical school in the future in the hopes of becoming a forensic pathologist. I have worked both formally and informally as a teacher and tutor since 2010. While at Berry College I served as the Teaching Assistant for both General and Organic Chemistry for two...
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Berry College - Bachelor of Science, Pre-Med Anthropology, Minors in Biology and Chemistry
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 34
ACT Reading: 33
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