Fun Facts
I am big foodie, I love food that is interesting and unusual to one's taste bud. My foodie appetite has taking me around the world and has allowed for me to experience unique opportunities.
About Me
I am ESL teacher that lived and taught abroad in both South Korea and Barcelona. While teaching 20 hours a week in South Korea, I finished up my last year of college with 3.2 average. I also volunteered my service as tutor at a local orphanage tutoring a middle school student basic vocabulary English. With those given experiences I hope to attend the University of Potsdam to earn my Masters in Public Policy and Public Governance.
Experience
Since 2007, I was a mentor and guidance for high school students working in the capacity of a tutor and support system. Most of my teaching fell into the categories of English, Writing, and Academic Success. For example, I was a participant of the Gateway Program at my University, in which I did a presentation for the 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th graders about the importance of college. I also helped with the application and writing process for the Bill Gates Millennium Scholarship.
Approach
Growing up I struggled with applying what I learned. But it wasn't until my University years that the support services at my school connected me with a awesome mentor/tutor. This tutor really helped me to understand the content/material in an organic way, in which I was able to grasp what I was learning. As a tutor, my goal is to create a clear, tangible difference in the way my student learns. I want he/she to feel successful and feel connected at the same time with their learning progress.
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Integrated Leadership Studies
Psychology Tutoring
Introduction to Psychology A. When I was area representative for international students, it required that my role encourages a healthy and psychological perspective, because the students needed a mentor and also had to do presentation for the students to air out any difficulties that might arise living with their host parents and getting acclimated to their environment. This course was relative to my degree because there is many psychological nuances that one must have in completing their degree.
Reading Comprehension Tutoring
Intermediate Reading A...I tutored and taught ESL, basic reading to refugees at a local non profit. During my teacher training in Prague, as part of my practicum, I did a reading lesson plan for Adult Czech students. This subject was relative to my degree because the courses I took required extensive reading and deep comprehension to be able to present what I learned orally and in a written communication form.
Study Skills Tutoring
Student Success, A..I was a mentor and area representative for high school students which meant being a proactive role model in their academic success and personal acclimation in their daily lives. This subject is relative to my own personal progression and success in me succeeding in passing my class with superb expectation.
Arts Tutoring
Modern Arts B. I was in training and was a participant at a workshop called Connecting Art and the Common Core: A Teacher Institute is organized by the Hammer Museum and the Visual and Performing Arts Education Program (VAPAE) in the UCLA School of the Arts and Architecture, 2014 – Participated in a 3 day workshop to explore strategies for making authentic and socially relevant connections to art through observation,
kinesthetic practice, and reflection.
This was relative to my degree understanding the visual elements of arts and being able to express my ideas was a necessary component with my capstone project.
English Tutoring
I took these two courses: Intro to English Literature, grade B, and Intro English Composition grade A. These courses were foundational courses that were relative to my degree.
Homework Coach Tutoring
Student Success, B. I have volunteered and was a participant with the local non profit in my hometown which entailed working with students of all age groups. In addition, I was an ESL teacher, in which my teaching was focused on productive and receptive skills, with task lessons on phonics, reading comprehension, and basic reading. As part of my degree, being able to lead, mentor, and coach is a necessary part of integrated leadership.
ACT English Tutoring
ACT Prep English, I took this as preparatory course while in high school. I haven't exactly tutored in that area, but I understand the requirements and the study skills necessary for the ACT. I can definitely say I scored higher that area. Taking the ACT prep course allowed me to gain entry into community college as well as receiving scholarships.
ACT Reading Tutoring
ACT Prep Reading, I took this as preparatory course while in high school. I haven't exactly tutored in that area, but I understand the requirements and the study skills necessary for the ACT. I can definitely say I scored higher that area same as English. Taking the ACT prep course allowed me to gain entry into community college as well as receiving scholarships.
ESL/ESOL Tutoring
I went through training for my ESL/ESOL , in which, I took a TEFL Certification, The Language House, Prague, Czech Republic (130-hour intensive teacher training course; I completed a TESOL certification
•XploreAsia, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages 20-hours, 2014
•LinguaEdge, 100-hours Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, 2013
The Subjects: Methodologies/Approaches for Teaching Languages; Classroom Management; Structure of English; Issues in Presenting Language; Teaching Vocabulary; Practical Language Activities; Testing in the Classroom
My degree was educational component that I assess and measure how I learn in a leadership capacity. I have used this degree as a ESL teacher when conducting lessons and creating materials.