Varsity Tutors can help you find the private ASPIRE prep classes that you are looking for. With great guidance from knowledgeable tutors, ASPIRE courses can help to equip you with the skills that you need in order to work toward your full academic potential. The Alternative School Professionals in Real World Experiences, or ASPIRE, program is designed for anyone in the state of Colorado with an ambition to teach. For those who are currently working as a teacher - or who at least have an offer on the table - the program provides an alternative path to teacher licensure. An ASPIRE course can help you prepare for the academic rigors of the program by sharpening your skills and providing you with the content you need.
Private ASPIRE classes can help you understand the details of the program so that you can see if it's right for you. The program itself is used to fill vacant teaching positions which allows ASPIRE students to work full time in a teaching role while participating in on-the-job training. It also is used to complete the requisite coursework needed to obtain the proper professional credentials needed to allow them to stay in the job long-term. ASPIRE courses allow you to dive deep into the fundamentals that you will need to know in order to be better-prepared.
Individualized ASPIRE prep courses can take you through the different stages of the program so that you have a better idea of how the program works. If you wish to enroll in an ASPIRE prep class, these are the steps to follow.
Steps to join the ASPIRE program
- Complete the background information check
- Submit a personal statement of interest
- Provide your resume
- Submit your teaching contract or offer letter from a current employer
- Provide transcripts of your previous degree work
- PLACE or PRAXIS exam results
An ASPIRE class can assist you in a variety of unique academic areas and across many different portions of the program. Each ASPIRE course session gives you the chance to hone your skills and delve deep into important content. With the help of a qualified tutor, you can tackle the important tasks that the program requires, feeling more confident in your abilities. There are many other areas where having an ASPIRE tutor could come in handy.
Areas where ASPIRE tutoring can help:
- Assistance in pursuing admission to the ASPIRE program
- Exam preparation for the PLACE or PRAXIS
- Assistance in applying for teaching positions
- Tutoring for graduate-level coursework as a member of the ASPIRE program
Your ASPIRE course can tell you what to expect from the time of your initial application all the way on through to completion of the program. You can have the chance to ask questions of your tutor and get customized feedback that can seek out your problem areas that need to be addressed. ASPIRE classes are a good way to have coursework explained in ways that align with your particular learning style. ASPIRE prep course sessions can help you to develop a plan of action that allows you to more effectively work towards your goals. This is a level of customization rarely found in most typical classroom settings, and just one of the many benefits that come with ASPIRE prep courses.
If you are a Colorado resident with a goal to be a teacher, the ASPIRE program could be a great option for you. Varsity Tutors is standing by to help answer your questions regarding ASPIRE prep classes. Call to find out how helpful ASPIRE class sessions can be in pursuing your academic and career goals.
Michael: ASPIRE course instructor
...University's Tisch School of the Arts where I received my B.F.A. in Drama with a minor in Applied Theatre. During my time at NYU, I studied at the Atlantic Acting 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...
Education & Certification
- New York University - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Drama
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- PSAT
- ACT
- SAT
- +63 subjects
David: ASPIRE course instructor
...excel. I like to present 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...
Education & Certification
- Drake University - Bachelor of Science, Education, History
- State Certified Teacher
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- PSAT
- ISAT
- HSPT
- +37 subjects
Zeeshan: ASPIRE course instructor
...a physician, and I expect to attend medical school next year. I have scored at the 100th percentile for the Physical Sciences portion of the MCAT. My Chemistry, Physics, and Biology knowledge is quite extensive. I have always been fascinated by science and medicine. I have been tutoring for 3 years, and I have experience teaching from 1st grade students all the way up to college kids. I enjoy tutoring because it is a way...
Education & Certification
- Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- SAT Subject Tests
- ACT
- CLEP
- +187 subjects
Cody: ASPIRE course instructor
...Academy of Math and Science at Western Kentucky University, named the number one public high school in the nation by Newsweek. While there I took extensive college coursework in math, physics, chemistry, biology, and the humanities while also completing my high school education. After graduating I began my undergraduate education at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Cambridge, Massachusetts, recently ranked by US News as the number one university in the country. At MIT...
Education & Certification
- Massachusettes Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- SSAT
- SAT
- Advanced Placement
- +127 subjects
Anmol: ASPIRE course instructor
...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 down and try to appreciate every passing moment because I believe every moment...
Education & Certification
- Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Current Undergrad, Cellular Biology and Neuroscience
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- PSAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- SAT
- +162 subjects
Carol: ASPIRE course instructor
...education from San Diego State University. Upon graduation, I had the opportunity to teach English at a local high school in Northern Kentucky for two years. After those two years, I knew I needed a change and decided to apply for my graduate degree at San Diego State University. Since my time in San Diego, I have had the opportunity to travel around to many different San Diego City Schools as a visiting teacher. I...
Education & Certification
- Northern Kentucky University - Bachelor in Arts, English Education
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- ACT
- SAT
- PSAT
- +28 subjects
Jesse: ASPIRE course instructor
...(a multi-disciplinary program that includes English, history and philosophy). I wrote my senior honors thesis on the 1980 Berber Spring in Algeria and 2011 Libyan Revolution. During a semester abroad 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...
Education & Certification
- Wesleyan University - Bachelor in Arts, French & College of Letters (History/English/Philosophy)
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- SAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- ACT
- +80 subjects
Juliet: ASPIRE course instructor
...academically, it’s a real victory to witness that moment when a student realizes positive self-growth. I have been rewarded with many of these occasions throughout my tenure as a secondary English classroom teacher. I have especially enjoyed teaching ACT preparation classes because students would often return after the semester and share their exciting news about meeting their score goals. Since I earned my Master’s in Education from Lesley University, I have developed a whole repertoire...
Education & Certification
- University of Wisconsin Parkside - Bachelor in Arts, Secondary English Education
- Lesley University - Masters, Curriculum Design and Instruction
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- SAT
- ISEE
- GED
- +40 subjects
Remington: ASPIRE course instructor
...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...
Education & Certification
- University of Maryland - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology, Criminology
- University of Chicago - PHD, Physics
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- SAT Subject Tests
- CAHSEE
- PSAT
- +77 subjects
Jacob: ASPIRE course instructor
...love to support students and provide "tricks of the trade" to help them crack the toughest test questions. I believe every student has the potential to learn and that the teaching/learning relationship requires 100% effort from the teacher and student. Because each student learns differently, it's important for educators to quickly learn their students' learning styles so they can adapt the material and the approach to best meet the students' needs. I teach with care...
Education & Certification
- Trinity University - Bachelors, Spanish
- University of the Incarnate Word - Masters, Adult Education
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- PSAT
- GED
- ASVAB
- +68 subjects
Elizabeth: ASPIRE course instructor
...pre-school thru college, in Math, Music, English, History, and Foreign Language (French, Spanish, Italian and German). I have experience in both public and private schools and in a variety of curricula: Everyday and Singapore Math, Reading and Writing Workshop among others. I love helping with test prep; SAT, ISEE, SSAT. My students have increased confidence and scores, and have gained admission to top independent schools and colleges after our time spent in test prep. I...
Education & Certification
- University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Unknown, Music/English
- Long Island University - Unknown, Library Science
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- SAT
- SSAT
- ISEE
- +71 subjects
Brittany: ASPIRE course instructor
...I know that any environment would be enhanced by my positive attitude, maturity and adaptability. Highly motivated and flexible, I learn quickly and commit myself to any task I take on.. You will find me to be a very creative and enthusiastic person with the patience and care to build an innovative workplace. I am eager to grow in my profession and would welcome the chance to discuss the contributions that I could make to...
Education & Certification
- University of Central Arkansas - Bachelors, Philosophy
- Brock University - Masters, Philosophy/ Comparative Literature
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- STAAR
- ACT
- STAAR EOC
- +51 subjects
Adrianna: ASPIRE course instructor
...neighborhood of Chicago, IL. I have also taught math in self-contained and remedial setting. I really love to help students find their voice in writing. I found that for me, as soon as I began to write about things I was passionate about on an individual level, I was able to unlock a lot of creativity. If students write about what they know, rather than what they think someone would like to hear, they often...
Education & Certification
- Rice University - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology and Policy Studies
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- ISEE
- PSAT
- HSPT
- +74 subjects
Ashley-Rose: ASPIRE course instructor
...minors in both biology and Chemistry. I also hold a Master’s of Science (MSc) in Forensic Anthropology from the 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...
Education & Certification
- Berry College - Bachelor of Science, Pre-Med Anthropology, Minors in Biology and Chemistry
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- SAT Subject Tests
- ACT
- Advanced Placement
- +47 subjects
Morgan: ASPIRE course instructor
...Molecular and Cellular Biology. I specialize in tutoring biology, chemistry, and ACT prep. I also tutor students in math. I have tutored students ranging from middle school to college. Most of my students show dramatic improvements in their grades and test scores after receiving my help. I like to tailor my teaching style to the individual student because I know that everyone has a different learning personality. I get to know my students and discover...
Education & Certification
- University of Illinois @ Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Molecular and Cellular Biology
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- Advanced Placement
- ACT
- HSPT
- +29 subjects
Meagan: ASPIRE course instructor
...love of teaching into higher level courses. I currently tutor in the above topics, with a specific passion for Biology, Chemistry, and test preparation. As a tutor, I strive to challenge students beyond fundamentals, while focusing on and accommodating individual needs and individual learning styles. As an sewing and crafting enthusiast, I understand that with practice, tenacity, and perseverance comes success, a lesson I apply to my life and to my tutoring.... Before entering into any teaching, I believe it is important to discuss the concerns the student has toward the material as well as their prior exposure to tutoring and study aids. This approach allows me to directly address their needs and insecurities, thus quickly increasing their confidence. This confidence boost encourages the tutoring process and helps associate learning with positive emotions (something everyone needs when working through tough or confusing material).
Education & Certification
- Chamberlain University - Bachelor of Science, Nursing (RN)
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- Advanced Placement
- ACT
- SSAT
- +81 subjects
Arianna: ASPIRE course instructor
...an interest, but a motivation to help others. I have helped students get into Ivy League schools as well as other top universities across the country with top scholarships. I tutor in all subjects from French to Essay Writing and Algebra to Chemistry! I want my students and tutees to see the value in themselves and know that they can accomplish anything with determination and hard work! Realizing you can do it is half the...
Education & Certification
- Dartmouth College - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- STAAR Grades 3-8
- Advanced Placement
- AIMS
- +437 subjects
Jerrod: ASPIRE course instructor
...physical science, physics, and chemistry. I enjoyed helping students become excited about science and pushing them to excel so 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...
Education & Certification
- Ohio State University - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
- Georgia State University - Master of Arts, Masters of Arts in Teaching
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- ACT
- PSAT
- SAT
- +27 subjects
Sonjanita: ASPIRE course instructor
...from them, especially as it relates to the use of new media technologies. All children can learn! All children are intelligent! My job is to help them feel secure in who they are as students and as individuals; while working to build their love of learning. I am a lifelong learner that enjoys working with Pre-K through adult learners. I currently hold an Ed.S degree in Administration & Supervision from National Louis University, an M.Ed...
Education & Certification
- University of IL - Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, English
- National Louis University - Masters, Administration and Supervision
- State Certified Teacher
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- ISAT
- SSAT
- PSAT
- +140 subjects
Matthew: ASPIRE course instructor
...curriculum and plan on going to medical school. While at Williams I expanded my love of learning under professors who focused on teaching, engaging students and building relationships. I took advantage of the liberal arts course offerings and am comfortable tutoring in the core social sciences. Trained by Teach For America, I have taught 9th grade Biology in Georgia public schools. In college I tutored my peers in General, Organic, Physical and Inorganic Chemistry. I...
Education & Certification
- Williams College - Bachelor in Arts, Chemistry, Political Science
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- PSAT
- SAT
- REGENTS
- +50 subjects