About Me
SUBJECTS
EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY
Students should be exposed to a diverse learning environment that will allow them to flourish both mentally and academically. Individuals need someone that is willing to listen to them, and that will help them reach their fullest potential. The most important thing that an individual must understand is that they are their own biggest competitor and motivator.
Self-motivation is key. Once people realize that they hold the key to their own success because they are aware of their strengths as well as weaknesses, it is then that they will succeed in anything.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
I received a Bachelor of Arts in May of 2013 from the University of Illinois, Springfield in Sociology/ Anthropology.
The following school year I entered a graduate program at Columbia University (Sociology). Upon the completion of my Masters thesis on the resident perception of crime — specifically gun violence — I received a Masters of Arts from Columbia University in the City of New York.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
During my undergraduate education I tutored college students in Latin American Expressions and Introductory Statistics. I was also an ESL specialist, and I helped adults aged 18 and older with their English language skills.
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
I was a part of Habitat for Humanity the Springfield chapter at UIS. During my freshman year of college I was in the medical discoveries club. I have also volunteered for Play Streets Chicago.