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Fun Facts
I was born and raised in Queens, New York, love the city life and the opportunities that it has to offer. My family and I are native to Colombia and I love learning about different cultures that I encounter in Queens' unprecedented diversity. With that being said, I LOVE playing and following soccer (especially the FIFA World Cup), and I am fluent in Spanish.
About Me
I am in my third year at CUNY Hunter College double majoring in History and Childhood Education. Once graduate from these Bachelor's programs, I look to pursue a Master's in educational psychology and/or school administration. My career goal is to eventually become an Elementary school teacher with the New York City Department of Education.
Experience
I've had the pleasure of working with children in a variety of contexts and settings. Firstly, as a Catechist at my local church, I had the chance to teach my very own class about their religious faith. I also worked as a senior camp counselor, ensuring my children's well-being and active participation in the summer fun! More recently, I was a student teacher at Mosaic Preparatory Academy, as part of my childhood education program at Hunter College.
Approach
As a kid, I found it difficult to stay engaged and invested in my own learning until, by chance (or by luck), I encountered very nurturing, supportive teachers that instilled in me the motivation I needed to succeed in school and the passion I still have today about learning new things. I look to instill these same values in the students I work with in the hope that they realize their fullest potential to succeed in and out of the classroom, and become owners of their own education!
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Math Tutoring
In high school and going into college, I have always had an affinity for mathematics, going as far as taking advanced calculus courses beginning in high school and well into my second year of college. I have and will be taking math education courses in college to have a better understanding of the mathematics curriculum in the elementary school grades. The ability to think mathematically is of immense, foundational importance for academic success in school!
Pre Algebra Tutoring
In high school and going into college, I have always had an affinity for mathematics, going as far as taking advanced calculus courses beginning in high school and well into my second year of college. I have and will be taking math education courses in college to have a better understanding of the mathematics curriculum in the elementary school grades. The ability to think mathematically is of immense, foundational importance for academic success in school!
Social Studies Tutoring
I am currently a history major at Hunter College, with a concentration in United States History (with final grades of A in many of my courses), which is the main portion of the social studies curriculum at the elementary and middle school grades. Social studies is very important in understanding the social constructions of society and how these constructions came to be in the first place!
Portuguese Tutoring
As part of my language requirement at Hunter College, I have recently taken two courses in Portuguese both with a final grade of an A. I thoroughly enjoy the language, as it is very similar in conversational structure and verb conjugation as Spanish, a language I am fluent in!
English Tutoring
Throughout my high school and college careers, I have gone out of my way to take a great deal of English and writing courses, to much success and appreciation for the content! I was previously an English major (with a focus in medieval literature) at Hunter College, and I very much enjoy writing for a variety of different classes. I look to impart this same passion onto the students I work with!
History Tutoring
I currently majoring in History at Hunter College with a focus in American History, more recently. If my memory serves me, American History is the bulk of much of the middle and elementary school social studies curriculum.
Homework Coach Tutoring
As an after school counselor, I would always find an opportunity to assist students with their homework. With that being said, I am well-versed in the expectations and format of much of the homework assigned to students in a variety of different subjects. Homework is IMPORTANT!
Reading Comprehension Tutoring
I took a college course as part of my education program named Developmental Reading. As part of this class, I had to examine a child's reading difficulties and analyze my findings in a child case study. Additionally in my study, I suggested ways in which the student could grow in the areas of reading comprehension, fluency, and vocabulary (as well as phonological and phonemic awareness for younger students) which are the foundational skills needed to be a great reader!
Spanish Tutoring
I am fluent in Spanish, in writing, speaking, and reading the language, as my family and I are native to Colombia. Recalling my years in high school Spanish class, I went out of my way to tutor my classmates to much success (and annoyance to my Spanish teacher at the time). I look to the do the same with the students I work with!
Study Skills Tutoring
I have always found myself to be a good study and great test-taker. EVERYONE can be! I look to identify a student's most effective learning mechanisms and teach good study habits based on them. I give study tips and tricks to my colleagues at Hunter College to much success!
Writing Tutoring
Formally an English Major at Hunter College, I have always had a great affinity and appreciation for writing. I have taken a variety of courses regarding literature and English Language Arts that required me to write a great deal of essays and papers, to much success (A's in all classes). The ability to write is of utmost importance, and I look to impart the same appreciation for it with the students I work with!
Arts Tutoring
In my high school days I looked to pursue a career in the arts, more specifically graphic design. Even though my academic plans have changed since then, I hold photography and the visual arts as a hobbies of mine. I believe creativity and innovative thinking, in any context, is vital to a student's success in and out of the classroom. You just have to ask the right questions and get unique answers to get inspired!
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