Award-Winning ASPIRE Tutors serving New York

...love working with young people and helping them to succeed. I have had lots of experience teaching all grade levels, including adults. I have worked in classroom settings and also one on one tutoring sessions. I have worked primarily in the United States but also in Taiwan and mainland China. I very much look forward...

...of comprehension in an academic environment deserves to be heard and considered with flexibility and an open mind. I do my best to listen and adapt to a student's learning style, while striving to help them feel confident in expressing their strengths, questions, and needs to others. In turn, I intend to help them become...

...an expert test taker. In 2005, along with other educators, I assisted the New York City Department of Education in developing curriculum to help teachers improve their own students’ test taking strategies. I know the tricks of how to do well when taking standardized tests. As a tutor, I work on establishing a solid base...

My students learn the tools to succeed at what they are doing. They discover their true questions and how to take all the steps to understanding and doing things for themselves.... My teaching philosophy begins and ends with respect for the student. I believe that each student can find an authentic interest and use for what they are studying It is important to build on levels of understanding and competence. Students learn by doing.

...think about subjects creatively and 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...

Hello, my name is Amy. I have been an educator for years. I am a Certified Teacher in Pre-K through Sixth Grade and Biology and General Science 7-12 with a Master's degree in Education. As a young girl, I aspired to be a teacher.

...physics and math because at some point everyone "hits a wall" so to speak. I find the solution to this is having the student work through lots of problems with careful prompting to get them used to thinking on their feet. I'm also a musician who enjoys hiking, camping and spending time with my wife...

...well as at the college level. I have a BA in English from UC Berkeley, an MA in Secondary Education from CUNY Brooklyn College, an MPhil in Anglo Irish Literature from Trinity College Dublin and a PhD in English from St. John's University. In my free time I enjoy CrossFit, writing fiction, meditation, eating pizza...

...I also have strengths in Spanish (I studied abroad in Spain), standardized tests, and test taking and organization skills. In my free time I love to run, spend time with friends, and travel. I actually think standardized tests are fun and I would love to help you learn to feel that way too.... I believe that students should be required to complete tasks on their own before moving on from a subject.

...subjects, methods, and procedures. I care mostly about both how and why you do something in mathematics, not just how to do it. I love to be challenged with hard questions, and even if I don't have an answer ready, I will undoubtedly research, and I will have an answer by the next time I...

...which the joy of thinking can inhabit. I am excited to work with students and learn from them and see the ways in which their thinking can develop, as well as help them acquire the skills to succeed in their courses. In my free time, I enjoy playing music (piano, guitar bass), as well as...

...work our way up until you understand even the most difficult concepts..soon you're able to tell me the reason for every variable in the Schrdinger equation. Sometimes my students also develop a passion for knowing why and I love it. I'm not a tutor automaton though; my other hobbies/passions include piano, weight lifting, classical music...

...I have found that collaborating is one of the main keys to succeeding. Chemical Engineering, my major, is one of the most difficult fields to pursue, and it requires the abilities of communication, patience, and perseverance. As a result, I am a team player with vast patience. In terms of my teaching methods: I am...

...psychopathology. We examined different factors that influence patterns of development in children, from birth to early adulthood. Captivated by the interaction between genetic predisposition and environmental factors, and subsequent development of or resilience against psychopathological manifestations, I began to explore future research topics of this nature. While exploring different research opportunities, I came across Mt....

...style involves a little bit of give and take. I think I excel at giving students new ways to think about certain problems which may give them a better understanding of the material. I don't feel like it has been a productive session unless I come away having learned something as well. In my spare...

...and test prep. Now a long time New Yorker, I also enjoy the city by bike and the occasional getaway by hike, kayak, or cross country skis. I enjoy traveling, healthy cooking, and sharing the culture and language of my home country, Italy, with students and friends from all over the world.... I believe a student should learn math just like a toddler learns to speak. This can be achieved by exposing the student to a...

...overcome their fear and doubt of touching the subject of math and instead focus on its applications in the real world. Complex theories and ideas swarm though mathematics thus I am able to simplify these ideas for the new generation to understand. People have trust in me, and thus seek out my help for guidance...

...for every student has vastly different needs; therefore, I try to always teach in a way that specifically caters to each individual's specific needs. I strongly believe that a good education is key to a happy and successful life. Oftentimes, students just need the right person with the right teaching style for that education to...

Rutgers University, New Brunswick. Bachelor's of Science in Computer Science. Experience: 1 on 1 tutoring in Mandarin, Psychology, and Calculus 1. Working with students in AP Computer Science. Subjects: Java Programming, Mandarin Chinese, Mathematics (Algebra, Calculus 1), ACT Writing Tutoring Style: Real-world examples, diagrams, references to relevant things in daily life Interests: Fencing, Graphic Design, and Community Service

...I feel that I am on par with the education greats. I maintain high standards and expect my students to exceed my standards. I believe education is important, and with proper guidance all individuals can succeed. Outside of tutoring, I am a high school mathematics teacher. I have been teaching for roughly 9 years (4...