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Ruth

Bachelors, Neuroscience, Music

Agnes Scott College, Goldsmiths University of London

About Me

I have spent the past three years working in Chicago Public Schools, earning my teaching license through The New Teacher Project, and developing my personal teaching style in two diverse schools with very underserved populations of students. Working for Chicago Public Schools for three years has taught me an enormous amount about reaching students who are deemed by many as "unreachable." I want to bring the skills I've learned as a teacher to a wider group of students through Varsity Tutors. Before deciding to get my teaching license, I received my master's degree in music cognition from Goldsmiths College, University of London, where I also worked for a year in an electroencephalography lab. Every day in my classroom I aim to learn as much as teach. Preparing the world's future critical thinkers is a privilege I take very seriously.

Education & Certifications

Agnes Scott College

Bachelors, Neuroscience, Music

Goldsmiths University of London

Masters, Music, Mind & Brain

Q&A with Ruth

I believe in equipping students with the tools to be proactive in their own learning. Teachers should be facilitators and coaches, whereas students should drive their education. I want to foster independence and curiosity in my students, as well as the grit to attack even the most difficult subject matter. Students need to discover their own unique learning style and advocate for themselves when they are struggling. As a teacher, I believe it is my job to help students recognize their learning style, develop their perseverance when approaching difficult subjects, and teach them how to advocate for themselves respectfully and efficiently.