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Torra

Bachelors, Anthropology

Reed College, Columbia University in the City of New York

About Me

I am a current graduate student at Columbia University working towards a Master of Science in Public Health and received my undergraduate degree in Anthropology from Reed College in Portland, Oregon. After graduating from Reed, I earned my Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA) and spent two years teaching English to adult and young learners in Colombia. I also taught a required course on American Studies to university students at the Pontifical Xavierian University in Bogota, Colombia. I have experience tutoring one on one as well as teaching courses of up to 40 students. As a tutor, I prioritize understanding individual student's learning styles. While I offer structure and approaches that have helped me and others I know along the way, I understand that there are multiple ways to take in the same information. I believe that everyone is capable of learning just about anything given the right support and tools. I am originally from St. Paul, MN and enjoy playing Rugby, reading (for fun), and debating big issues.

Education & Certifications

Reed College

Bachelors, Anthropology

Columbia University in the City of New York

Current Grad Student, Public Health

Q&A with Torra

I love learning, and enjoy supporting others through the process. Learning isn’t about being naturally good or bad at a particular subject but about strengthening your mind through hard work and perseverance. The brain is a muscle, and you can strengthen it! Someone might not be good at a particular subject in this moment, but everyone has the potential to be good at a subject as long as they are willing to put in the effort. My teaching philosophy is to support people through their personal learning process, to offer structured approaches to tricky problems, and to share my own experience and knowledge.