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Tim: Thornton ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Thornton, CO
...to get feedback on writing and revise essays before the due date. Led by a upperclassman, these groups helped me to quickly adjust to the expectations of college writing. I was fortunate to be selected to be a writing tutor two years later, and led many such groups, as well as one-on-one sessions, helping students navigate through various writing assignments in all subject areas. As an English teacher for more than two decades, I know...
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University of California-Santa Cruz——单身汉、政治学和政府
University of Northern Colorado- Masters, Educational leadership
Kayla: Thornton ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Thornton, CO
...my career, I have enjoyed being able to teach and interweave Standardized Test preparation into a variety of classes in the science field: Physical Science, Biology, Ecology, and Zoology. I am truly passionate about the biological sciences as I enjoy building students' understanding of the cycles, processes, and intricacies of the study of life. I have worked with junior high and high school students from a variety of English language backgrounds which drove me to...
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Creighton University- Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
University of Notre Dame- Masters in Education, Secondary Education
ACT Math: 33
Dale: Thornton ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Thornton, CO
...comprehension. I started at a young age being drawn to the math and sciences in school, and was fortunate enough to be pretty good at them! However, I have also struggled in these subjects before so I believe my ability to connect and relate to students' common problems is a real positive. I like to approach every student as a person having a unique skill set and having different needs. Personally I believe it is...
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University of Wyoming- Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering
Erin: Thornton ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Thornton, CO
...in writing became my greatest advantage when it came to making a life for myself, and more importantly, finding enjoyment in what I do. In the past, I have tutored several students on how to become better readers and writers (in my mind, the two go hand in hand), both for academic purposes and personal growth. My experience has ranged from spelling and mechanics with elementary and middle schoolers, to college essay organization, and test...
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University of Colorado Boulder- Bachelor in Arts, English Literature
Christian: Thornton ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Thornton, CO
...have enjoyed that decision greatly for the past several years of teaching. I have previously taught high school Geometry while living in Arizona, and currently am teaching 8th grade Algebra in the Denver Public School district. I have my masters in Differentiated Instruction, which lends itself nicely to teaching students in one-on-one sessions and finding more individualized lessons. When I think about teaching, I try to focus educating the whole student, not just improving their...
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Canisius College- Bachelors, Adolescent Education- Math Concentration
Canisius College- Masters, Differentiated Instruction
Emily: Thornton ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Thornton, CO
...this time I worked as both a grader for Economic Statistics and as a Tutor for the Introduction to Microeconomics Course. My senior thesis was primarily focused on Labor Economics, but I really enjoy the Micro and Macro Courses, foundations are key! I took upper division Math and Statistics courses as part of my Economics Degree requirements. I also minored in Politics. Like most Liberal Arts Universities, I was required to courses in a variety...
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Willamette University- Bachelors, Economics
University of Colorado Denver- PHD, Public Affairs
John: Thornton ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Thornton, CO
...assist students in the field of Math but also work with Science, English and Social Studies. This is my 5th year teaching in the South Chicagoland area. I chose a career in teaching because I have always had a knack for helping people understand difficult concepts. Since high school, I was always helping friends and classmates with homework and tests. My favorite part of being a teacher is seeing when "the lightbulb" turns on when...
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University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign - Bachelors, Mathematics - Secondary Education
State Certified Teacher
Jim: Thornton ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Thornton, CO
...age and feel that I have been a beneficiary: as a father and husband; an historian, financial analyst and banker; a teacher, mentor, tutor and friend. Thats my approach as a tutor: listen carefully and understand my student; respect their learning style and ignite (or maintain) their passion for learning (and meet their immediate goals). Leaven it all with some fun. Throughout my career, I have had the benefit of great mentor/tutors and have always...
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Princeton/Empire State College - Bachelor in Arts, History & Social Theory
Rutgers University-New Brunswick- PHD, American History
Kelcey: Thornton ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Thornton, CO
I have 6 years of teaching experience in grades 6-12. Over the years I have taught everything from low level classes to AP Statistics. I have a passion for what I do and a love of math. I can't wait to use my passion and experience to help your student do their best, and feel proud of what they achieved.... To explain or demonstrate every topic in a way that reaches every student no matter where...
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Indiana State University- Bachelors, Math and Math Education
Lyndsy: Thornton ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Thornton, CO
...and Listening, and Language skills in two urban schools as well as a suburban and a rural school. I taught at a drop-out retrieval program in Chicago, and I taught at-risk and underprivileged students ranging in age from 11-21 years at Ombudsman centers in Aurora, CO, and Omaha, NE, respectively. I also taught at an underprivileged public high school in Waukon, IA. While I am qualified to tutor many subjects, I most enjoy tutoring Writing,...
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Iowa State University- Bachelor in Arts, English
Laurie: Thornton ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Thornton, CO
...from the University of Illinois. I have a profound love of language, and am fascinated by the way we share our stories. I'm delighted to help with everything from test prep to writing skills and reading comprehension. When I'm not reading everything I can get my hands on, I like to go on adventures in Colorado and around the world. I've lived on four continents and love to explore as much as possible. My husband and...
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign- Bachelors, English Literature
Colorado State University-Fort Collins- PHD, Education
ACT English: 31
ACT Reading: 33
Doug: Thornton ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Thornton, CO
...students learn in different ways. I have designed test prep programs for international students, and I specialize in working with students who wish to go to college and graduate school. I enjoy tutoring because it's a great chance to work with individual students and help them with the specific skills they need to improve. I listen to my students, help them set realistic goals, and then push them. I find tutoring to be a lot...
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University of Arizona- Bachelors, fine arts
Denver University College of Law - PHD, Law
Nick: Thornton ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Thornton, CO
…bstract Algebra and Differential Equations. In these three years I've learned some very important lessons about how we learn and what students most often have difficulty with in the classroom; foremost among these lessons is the need to understand where a student is coming from and remember what it was like to learn these subjects for the first time. Generally, my focus is on helping students understand the concepts and master the thought processes that...
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University of Colorado Boulder- Bachelor in Arts, Physics, Math, Music
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 32
Danielle: Thornton ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Thornton, CO
I have been a high school math teacher for the past 6 years, while tutoring on and off since 2006. During this time, I have taught Algebra 1 to Statistics to pre-calculus/trigonometry, including ACT math prep. I have had great success with all of my students including students with learning disabilities.... My philosophy is to really get to understand how a student's brain processes information, and then find ways to break down math content into smaller...
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Univeristy of Colorado at Boulder - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
University of Colorado Boulder- Master of Arts, Curriculum and instruction in mathematics
Diana: Thornton ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Thornton, CO
...ways we can approach this, we can start by looking at the syllabus for the student's course and following a lesson based on the syllabus or I can come up with our lesson plans by assigning challenging homework to enhance the students learning. I am also willing to provide a periodic assessments and progress reports. I can adapt the lessons to each individual student's needs and learning style and highly encourage students to be interactive...
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Colorado State University-Fort Collins- Bachelors, Microbiology
University of Colorado School of Public Health - Current Grad Student, Epidemiology
Nishtha: Thornton ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Thornton, CO
I would like to make learning fun by helping the student understand, and fall in love with the subject!
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University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus- Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
ACT Math: 32
Caroline: Thornton ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Thornton, CO
I believe that asking for help when you need it is one of the most important steps toward taking control of your own education.
Education & Certification
Colorado College- Bachelor in Arts, English
University of Colorado Boulder- Master of Arts, Education
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1450
Corey: Thornton ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Thornton, CO
...顾问、政策分析师和教育家U.S. and abroad. At this stage in my career, I'm changing paths to pursue a career as an educator and will earn a PhD in comparative political science, with an emphasis on the U.S. and European Union. I earned a B.A. from Sarah Lawrence College, where I focused on French and Africana Studies, and J.D. from Northwestern University School of Law. Thrilled to have recently learned about Varsity...
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Sarah Lawrence College- Bachelors, Liberal Arts - French and Africana Studies
Northwestern University School of Law - Masters, J.D.
SAT Verbal: 710
David: Thornton ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Thornton, CO
...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 honestly, and I think with a little...
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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: Thornton ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Thornton, CO
...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 of a tutor.
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign- Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 35
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