I received my Bachelor of Arts in Legal Studies and Sociology with a focus on qualitative methodologies from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. I received my RWE (Real World Experience) as a project manager for a medical software company with clients in Seattle and Tacoma, WA, and later as a case manager for a mediation and arbitration firm in Washington, D.C. As a doctoral student in the Department of American Studies at The University of Texas at Austin, I teach courses through the Center for Mexican American Studies in American Studies, Mexican American Studies, and Women's and Gender Studies. I stress to my students the importance of developing strong written and oral communication skills, as well as applicable skill sets that will translate in the professional world. I began my tutoring career in high school as a peer-to-peer volunteer tutor. I tutored first generation students and students from historically marginalized communities with the federal TRIO program as an undergraduate at UW. In D.C. I tutored second language learners looking to improve their English skills. Most recently, I worked with student athletes through the athletics department at UT. I tutor a variety of subjects in the humanities and social sciences, but my favorite sessions include those in which I help students with their writing assignments, as I truly enjoy seeing the tangible progress they make during our time together. I consider one of my specialties as an educator to be my ability to meet students where they're at in their learning process. I believe very strongly in the importance of education and equal access for all. I share this enthusiasm for learning with my students through positive energy, reinforcement, and encouragement. While I believe learning should be fun, my teaching style is firm, but fair. I have high expectations of my students and will do everything in my power to help them realize their full potential in achieving their educational goals. When I have downtime, I enjoy growing green things in my garden. I played competitive golf for a decade through college, so a friendly round is always a welcome relaxation. I also enjoy the beach, tennis, rock climbing, and discovering new fiction writers.

animal rescue, the beach, documentary film, gardening, golf, reading/writing, rock climbing, tennis