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Cezanne: Vancouver ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Vancouver, WA
...I returned to Portland and earned my Masters in Teaching at Concordia University in secondary level English Language Arts. I am now working towards adding an English as a Second Language endorsement. In each of the aforementioned countries, I have tutored students between the ages of nine years old to 47 years old. My daughter who is almost three, is my newest student. I am most knowledgable in tutoring English Language Arts and prefer elementary...
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University of Oregon - Bachelors, Family and Human Services
Concord University - Masters, Teaching
Nick: Vancouver ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Vancouver, WA
...teaching. I completed my PhD in Comparative Literature with an emphasis on Latin American Studies from UC Los Angeles in 2009. While at UCLA I taught courses in Comparative Literature (Great Books), Writing Composition, and Spanish. From 2010-2014, I was Visiting Assistant Professor of Spanish at Whitman College. I am currently Visiting Assistant Professor of Humanities at Lewis and Clark College where I teach courses in the Core curriculum and Spanish. My objective is to...
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University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, English
UC Los Angeles - PHD, Comparative Literature/Latin American Studies
Gail: Vancouver ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Vancouver, WA
Dear prospective students: My name is Gail. I am a tutor specializing in English and Mathematics to improve grades. I am educated in many subjects including biology, science, math, English, and Communication. I look forward to working with you and hope your experience working with me will be a good one! Cheers, Gail
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University of Washington - Bachelor of Science, Applied and Professional Ethics
University of Washington - Master of Social Work, Social Sciences
Erin: Vancouver ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Vancouver, WA
...and language can be confusing, but with the right guide, they can be fun! My education begins with a lifetime of reading all the good literature I could get my hands on, day and night. After getting my BA in English Creative Writing in 2006 from LSU, I went back to school for English Secondary Education. Then I taught English as a second language to young Korean children in South Korea. Back in the US,...
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Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College - Bachelors, English Creative Writing
Jeff: Vancouver ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Vancouver, WA
...obtained my doctorate in early modern history, I went through the teacher training program at Lewis and Clark College and earned an MA in teaching. I am passionate about teaching the humanities, especially history, psychology and literature. I am equally passionate about teaching the skills each of these disciplines requires for mastery: critical thinking; reading and comprehension strategies; academic writing and effective research methods. My areas of expertise include American and European history (as well...
Education & Certification
Whitman College - Bachelor in Arts, Theatre (Dramatic Literature)
University of Durham, UK - PHD, History
Marie: Vancouver ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Vancouver, WA
...goal, is to enhance the ability of every student that I tutor to succeed and excel in school. The most important job I have, is to patiently aid the student in developing an understanding of the content areas that I tutor, so that I can allow each student the opportunity to learn and transfer that knowledge to other areas of their scholastic life. I embrace diversity and warmly welcome all walks, faiths, personalities, abilities and...
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Warner Pacific College - Bachelors, Language Arts/Education
American InterContinental University-Online - Masters, Education
Anneke: Vancouver ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Vancouver, WA
...with the intent of becoming a professor. Working as a tutor is a wonderful opportunity to craft and hone my educational style. I have sat on both sides of the tutoring table, and know how important it is to experience that sense of equality for the student to feel that they have some agency in the resulting relationship. This directly informs my tutoring philosophy. I believe patience and empathy are the keys to excel as...
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Reed College - Bachelors, Art History
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 35
Richard : Vancouver ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Vancouver, WA
...like China and New Zealand. There is so much value in a diversity of experiences through different cultures and beliefs. When I returned to the United States, I decided to earn my degree. In pursuit of communicating well with others, and coupled with a deep love of storytelling, I earned my undergraduate degree in English. I have an emphasis on understanding new ideas alongside a fresh reexamination of old ones, with the viewpoint that each...
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Adams State University - Bachelor in Arts, English
GRE Verbal: 163
Derek : Vancouver ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Vancouver, WA
...character traits that will serve students professionally as they ponder their future navigating a complicated, contemporary marketplace. I utilize student-centered approaches when instructing and when assessing students, working with the student to find what authentic and engaging activities will tap into the student's intrinsic motivation. I am a data-driven instructor who monitors and collects information constantly to ensure that a student is always on track to reach their personal goals at a rigor that improves...
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University of Oregon - Bachelors, Philosophy
Pacific University - Masters, Master of Arts in Teaching
Wendy: Vancouver ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Vancouver, WA
...last several years where my job was focused heavily on computer coding. Before that I was an analyst, I taught College Algebra during my master's program. During my undergrad, I tutored in all subjects of math, physics, and some engineering courses. I recently moved to Portland and began an Urban Farming Apprenticeship. I love learning and have a teaching background in Math and Statistics. My undergrad is in Math Education and I have work with...
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Minnesota State University-Mankato - Bachelors, Mathematics Education
Minnesota State University-Mankato - Masters, Mathematics and Statistics
Ken: Vancouver ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Vancouver, WA
...Portland State. While I worked with a diverse group of professors who assigned somewhat different duties to their assistants, each provided me with the opportunity to develop my teaching skills in a real-world environment. While there I worked directly with students of many different ethnic, educational, and cultural backgrounds, both in class and during one-on-one conferences. I have also helped high school students develop their writing and complex reasoning skills. It is crucial that instructors...
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University of Oregon - Bachelor in Arts, English
Portland State University - Master of Arts, History
GRE Verbal: 168
Crystal: Vancouver ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Vancouver, WA
...don't understand and don't find interesting. I like to help students personally connect to the information they're learning, as well as understand real world use for that information. Patience is key to being a good tutor, and I strive to always be patient and understanding with a student who is struggling. I am extremely passionate about the Spanish language, as well as Psychology, and I hope to pass some of that passion on to my...
Education & Certification
Niagara University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology and Spanish
Lewis & Clark College - Master of Arts, Mental Health Counseling
Tarryn: Vancouver ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Vancouver, WA
...year as the Vice President of Finance of my sorority. I am currently attending Concordia University to obtain my Masters of Arts in Teaching; when I graduate I will be licensed to teach middle and high school mathematics. As my background suggests, I love math! In high school I created my own tutoring business in which I tutored all levels of math ranging from elementary math, trigonometry, statistics, and algebra to test prep. When I was...
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University of Oregon - Bachelor of Science, Finance
Concordia University-Portland - Masters, Education
Kevin: Vancouver ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Vancouver, WA
...interactions between math and theoretical computer science, as well as number theory (largely the study of prime numbers). I've taught courses ranging from basic arithmetic up through linear algebra and multivariable calculus. The second most exciting thing about mathematics is that moment when something totally opaque and confusing suddenly solidifies into crystal clarity. It's the sort of moment that makes you shout "aha!" or "eureka!". The most exciting thing about mathematics is sharing that experience...
Education & Certification
New College of Florida - Bachelor in Arts, General Studies
Indiana University - Master of Arts, Mathematics
GRE Quantitative: 168
GRE Verbal: 166
Brandon: Vancouver ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Vancouver, WA
...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...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 35
David: Vancouver ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Vancouver, WA
...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 coaching any student can be a successful...
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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
Michael: Vancouver ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Vancouver, WA
...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 Leave Out Violence. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, playing and watching basketball (Go Bulls!), enjoying funny television shows...
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New York University - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Drama
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36
Jesse: Vancouver ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Vancouver, WA
...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 opportunity through tutoring. I tutor in English, French, and standardized tests, and especially enjoy helping students think about subjects...
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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
Sonjanita: Vancouver ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Vancouver, WA
...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, Humanities, and Literature. English Language Arts is my area of specialty because I love Writing and Literature, but I also have a love for World History, the humanities and global cultures; therefore, the Social Sciences are my second favorite content area. I love traveling, creative writing, and historical research. In...
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University of IL - Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, English
National Louis University - Masters, Administration and Supervision
State Certified Teacher
Corey: Vancouver ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Vancouver, WA
...as a tutor is to treat every student as a unique learner. Every student learns differently and my goal is to find out what makes them tick in order to open the doors to understanding the topic. As a tutor, I strive to get my students to not only learn the knowledge, but truly understand. I have been working in the education field since 2007 and I am familiar with various techniques. My approach to...
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Roger Williams University - Bachelors, Marine Biology
Florida Atlantic University - Masters, Environmental Education
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