Alison
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Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology & Critical Race and Ethnic Studies
Los Angeles
English (Fluent), Bulgarian (Fluent)
Description
Alison is a recent graduate of the University of California, Santa Cruz, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology and Critical Race and Ethnic Studies with Highest Honors. She also holds an Associate of Arts in Anthropology from Moorpark College. Alison offers tutoring in subjects related to cultural studies, research methods, and critical thinking, drawing on her extensive academic background.
During her undergraduate career, Alison served as an Undergraduate Researcher at UCSC, leading an impactathon focused on mental health, social inequality, and technology. In this role, she organized collaborative efforts, prepared digital presentations, and taught coding skills to adolescent participants through storyboarding activities, providing healing through mental health-based seminars. Her experience also includes an independent research study where she analyzed Bulgarian public health research.
Alison is dedicated to creating custom learning plans that adapt to each student’s unique needs, explaining complex subjects in various ways to ensure comprehension. Her approach is detail-oriented and attentive, focusing on strengthening analytical, communication, and research skills. She is adept at working with diverse populations and is culturally sensitive, aiming to equip students with critical thinking tools and a deep understanding of complex theories to serve them in their academic journeys.
Education & Certifications
University of California, Santa Cruz: Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology & Critical Race and Ethnic Studies (2022), awarded with Highest Honors. Moorpark College: Associate of Arts in Anthropology (2019).
Grades & Levels
Kindergarden
Middle School
Highschool
College
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