Vanessa: Council Bluffs tutor
Certified Tutor
I am passionate about education and firmly believe it provides a better life experience by empowering individuals and opening doors to new opportunities. With over 10 years of experience in teaching, tutoring, mentoring, and academic administration, I have worked at institutions such as the Art Institute of Houston, Miami International University of Art & Design, Houston Community College, and San Jacinto College. My expertise includes tutoring, curriculum development, faculty training, student mentoring, and program coordination. I hold a Master of Arts in Art History from the University of Illinois-Urbana/Champaign, a Master of Arts in Humanities (Magna Cum Laude) from the University of Houston-Clear Lake, a Bachelor of Arts in Applied Design and Visual Arts, and an Associate of Arts in General Studies. I specialize in tutoring art history, English, Conversational French, History, Photography, and English as a Second Language, in which these subjects allow me to connect students with culture, history, and human expression. My student-centered, engaging, and adaptable teaching philosophy fosters critical thinking and curiosity, ensuring students gain confidence in their learning. Beyond academia, I enjoy walking my dog and spending time with my three cats, Arsinoe IV, Nephthys, and Aya. All three cats are named after great women in Ancient Egypt. Also, I have a Teacup Chihuahua, Marie Antoinette (aka Boobie), who thinks she is the boss of all the cats. Boobie is funny, because she bosses the cats around, which are larger than her. The cats could easily squish her, if they sat on her. Lol! In addition, I enjoy reading and exploring historical and artistic topics. Through my diverse skills and experiences, I am committed to fostering a positive learning environment and helping students reach their full potential.
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Undergraduate Degree: University of Houston-Clear Lake - Bachelor in Arts, Art History, Criticism, and Conservation
Graduate Degree: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Master of Arts, Art History, Criticism, and Conservation
I like visiting local museums and attending lectures on art and history. I love going to the movies, the theatre, symphonies, and book readings. Most importantly, I enjoy curling up with my fur babies, Nephthys, Arsinoe, Aya, and Boobie, and watching a suspenseful movie.
- ACCUPLACER ESL
- ACCUPLACER ESL - Listening
- ACCUPLACER ESL - Reading Skills
- ACCUPLACER Language Use
- Adult ESL/ELL
- Adult Literacy
- American Literature
- Art
- Art History
- College English
- College Level American Literature
- Conversational French
- Conversational Spanish
- Elementary School Reading
- Elementary School Writing
- English
- English Grammar and Syntax
- English Language Arts Substitute
- ESL/ELL
- Essay Editing
- European History
- French
- French 2
- French 3
- French 4
- High School English
- High School Level American Literature
- High School Writing
- History
- IB Visual Arts
- Languages
- Middle School Reading
- Middle School Reading Comprehension
- Middle School Writing
- Other
- Social Studies
- Spanish
- Spanish 2
- Spanish 3
- Spanish 4
- Study Skills
- Study Skills and Organization
- Substitute
- Test Prep