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I am a committed educator dedicated to helping my students develop into lifelong learners. I see the potential in all students and I want to help them realize that potential. I believe in a high-challenge high-support educational framework.I taught English as a foreign language for 2 years in Mongolia as a Peace Corps Volunteer. I earned my single subject credential in 2012 through UCLA while student teaching 7th grade World History and 8th grade US History at an LAUSD middle school. I went on to earn my M.Ed through UCLA while teaching 7th grade World History full-time at a Los Angeles charter middle school.

I am extremely enthusiastic about working with learners to help them meet their educational goals. As a teacher I understand that all students learn differently and teaching needs to reflect that. I am also a very reliable person and consider myself to be a strong communicator.

I would be a good tutor because I try to simplify the topic I am teaching so that the student can understand. Many times, the student does not understand because they need the topic to be explained in a way that is comprehensive. I am also very relational with my students and I care not only about their knowledge, but for their well-being as well.I have tutored Spanish speaking and English writing and speaking in the past. I have also tutored Algebra 1.

I want to be a teacher in after I graduate, and I have a passion for teaching and caring for others. I am patient, responsible, and reliable, and would love to be a part of the Grade Potential team.I currently tutor Pre-Algebra for three middle school students. I also used to work with elementary school students as a tutor for an after school program.

I absolutely loved tutoring math at Allan Hancock College. I received great reviews from all of my students and was asked to return the following year. I have a solid background in the subjects I listed above and I love teaching them, I believe that this will help engage students in the material.Another reason I would be a good tutor for grade potential is that I learned many teaching strategies during my time in the Teacher Education Program at UCSB that I am able to apply in order to find creative ways to give the material context for students by utilizing their interests, providing visuals, and/or using manipulatives for students who might be more tactile learners. With this type of instruction students are better able to comprehend the material; making the learning process a much more enjoyable one. Finding ways to spark student interest while making the material accessible for students is the key.I would be an outstanding addition to your staff as I am an accomplished student teacher and tutor who is passionate about learning. I also have a deep sense of empathy; which enables me to form strong connections with students. That along with my strong work ethic will make me an invaluable tutor.

I have always had a passion for school and learning, and I love to immerse myself in new materials. I believe I would make a good tutor for Grade Potential because I would not only strive to help my students master their subjects, but would also work to help my students see learning as a fun, interesting, and rewarding experience. I am extremely dedicated to education. I took a lot of responsibilities upon myself growing up, and I understand the importance of dedication and punctuality. I have my own car, a laptop, and a smart phone, so I can be extremely available to my students.

I feel I would be a great fit for Grade Potential because I thoroughly enjoy helping others understand and become successful in their school work. I always understood my course material throughout middle school and high school with great ease, and I would love to help others to have the same success and be able to continue their education to a university. I love working with kids and have a very easy time communicating and helping them understand since I have been surrounded with younger siblings most of my life. I have taken interest in volunteering in outreach programs for middle school kids learning about science, and getting paid to tutor would just be a bonus!

My love for learning has been present throughout my entire life. This love for learning has become a love for teaching. There is much excitement when you see a subject “click” with a student, bringing that individual in to the joys of learning.Throughout my college career I performed at the top of my class. Graduating Magna Cum Laude and winning History Program Honors were two specific milestones that I was happy to achieve in my undergraduate career. I also had the opportunity to present my senior Capstone paper at two conferences, one of which was statewide. This paper will be published in the first issue of CSUCI’s academic journal in the Fall of this year, something that I feel quite honored to be a part of.This past semester I had the opportunity to spend time in an eighth grade History classroom, working with the students each week over the course of the semester. The joy I found in seeing the students engage themselves in their work was beyond what I expected. Meeting each student where they were at academically and socially allowed me to connect with them in a productive way and I saw especially satisfying results at the end of the semester.Growing up, one of the biggest character traits my father instilled in me was integrity. I know the importance of being "a man of your word" and I truly seek to live in that manner in whatever task is at hand. Integrity is crucial in every aspect of life, especially when building others up in their weaknesses. No one cares to learn from someone who does not show an interest in their learning, and one of the easiest way to demonstrate that you care for others learning is to be a reliable guide, which I consistently seek to do.