Sara
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B.A. in English and Art History
Tacoma
English (Native), Spanish (Fluent)
Description
Sara is a dedicated tutor with degrees in English and Art History and a minor in Classical Studies from the University of Puget Sound, where she maintained an impressive 3.7 GPA. She is passionate about helping students learn and grow, bringing extensive experience from various community and academic roles. Sara has worked as a co-teacher and coordinator for the Boys and Girls Club of Larimer County, leading lesson planning and teaching classes in science, reading, improv, and games for underprivileged children. She also served as a library aide at Clearview Library, assisting children with their summer reading programs.
Her experience extends to leading eco-system field trips for bilingual girls at the El Espejo Girls Outdoor Adventure Camp, where she also assisted with science research and experiments. At the University of Puget Sound, Sara was the “Guild Master” for the Writer’s Guild, reconfiguring a creative writing workshop, and served as a staff writer for the school newspaper, “The Trail,” and a prose editor for “Crosscurrents” literary magazine. Sara’s empathetic and attentive approach focuses on having a positive impact on students’ learning experiences, making her a steadfast and supportive guide for families seeking to foster a love for learning. She believes in helping students thrive by drawing on her own academic success and diverse engagement with education.
Education & Certifications
University of Puget Sound: B.A. in English (2023) and B.A. in Art History (2024), minor in Classical Studies, GPA 3.7. Honors student throughout high school and college.
Grades & Levels
Kindergarden
Middle School
Highschool
College
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