Education has been my passion since before I can remember. But my personal education was never my only focus. From my youth, when I would read to my dogs and stuffed animals, to my high school experience as a peer tutor for multiple subjects along with tutoring peers in our senior capstone project, to today, tutoring friends and classmates in writing in English and Spanish; I have always been preoccupied with educating those around me. It does not seem fair to limit knowledge to the few who understand it the first time it is taught. Feeling grateful to be one of those few in some circumstances, I have a personal responsibility to help others attain the same knowledge. My philosophy on learning and teaching is that a little patience, one-on-one communication, and kindness can go a long way in helping a student meet his or her academic goals. I believe I provide those three things in such a way that the environment is not only suitable to learning, but also that it is a fun and friendly environment where no judgement is passed. Learning happens at a different pace for each individual. In everyday classrooms, which are frequently overfilled, not every individual finds his or her learning needs met. I am here to fill that particular void and offer students the one-on-one attention they may need to ask questions and further their understanding of the material.