Fun Facts

One hobby that is very important to me is music. I am a trumpet player, and music is one of the most important aspects of my life, hobby or otherwise. I also love animals, specifically dogs, and am a volunteer at PAWS Chicago. All of the dogs I have ever owned have been rescues, so working at an animal shelter is something that is very important to me.

About Me

I am currently a sophomore at DePaul University, and I am double majoring in English (literary studies concentration) and science/illinois/chicago">computer science. Having two majors that are so different forces me to constantly shift my perspective and way of examining and solving problems. My way of thinking is very logical, and I am incredibly detail-oriented and organized, which serves me well in both areas of study. When asked what I want to do with my life after college, my answer is always a resounding "I have no idea," something that used to terrify me. However, exploring different avenues within each field of study I am involved in, like internships and various job-opportunities, is something that I hope will give me some direction, in time.

I was never an "official" chicago">tutor in high school, but I did spend a lot of time proofreading essays and helping classmates improve their writing technique when asked. Additionally, I volunteered some of my time at my elementary school doing similar things, as well as giving private trumpet lessons. Although it is not technically chicago">tutoring, teaching a second grader with no knowledge of fractions how to count eighth notes and explaining what was meant by 4/4 versus 3/4 time was a tricky thing to do. I believe this served as a very valuable experience for me as a chicago">tutor/teacher of any kind, and is something that has enabled me to discover new ways of explaining complex concepts to someone in a way that isn't intimidating or confusing.

As far as writing is concerned, I understand that everyone looks at the world differently, and everyone has experienced vastly different things than everyone else. This is what makes each person an individual, and it comes through in writing. As a chicago">tutor, I would have a keen understanding that there is no one right way to write. I wouldn't try and find a formula or road map of some kind for students to follow, but instead give them guidelines that work within their own frame of vision and concept of writing in order