Crystal: Orland Park tutor

Certified Tutor

I am a senior at the University of Texas at Austin pursuing dual honors degrees: a B.S. in Environmental Geosciences and a B.A. in African & African Diaspora Studies. After graduation, I plan to pursue a P.h.D in Geosciences.

My passion for education began with my first job leading children's garden field trips at the Dallas Arboretum. Since then, I've remained committed to environmental education for K-12 students. Most recently, I completed a yearlong internship with the City of Austin, where I developed and led youth workshops, assisted in classrooms, and created lesson plans.

While I've tutored a wide range of subjects, I'm especially passionate about Earth Sciences (geology, environmental science, and ecology) as well as English Language Arts, including reading, writing, and comprehension. My decision to become a tutor was inspired by my childhood math tutor, whose constant encouragement helped me grow confident and succeed in a rigorous STEM field.

As a lifelong Girl Scout, summer camp counselor, and peer mentor, I bring an approachable, energetic teaching style that helps keep students engaged, whether we're diving into plate tectonics or unpacking figurative language!