You can learn so much about a person by examining what he or she reads. My favorite book is entitled, "Mindset" by Carol S. Dweck and it is unequivocally phenomenal. In order to provide you with a brief synopsis, I will simply say that it addresses two different mindsets, one is a "fixed" mindset an...

Grade Level Lead and classroom management experience has helped me develop and execute school wide systems and routines. Training teachers on curriculum design, blended learning, and implementation has been one of the greatest levers in ensuring high student performance across multiple classrooms. D...

Hola! You can call me Ms. Oliver :). I have studied Spanish language and cultures for over a decade. It began when I moved to New Mexico at a very young age- and I haven't stopped since! I have lived abroad in Barcelona, Spain and Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. I am a proud graduate of Spelman C...

As an instructor, I believe every student needs someone in their cornersomeone who will guide them through challenges and celebrate their breakthroughs. I find joy in making lessons relatable and helping students grasp difficult concepts, they have struggled with in the past. With experience teachi...

What's My Problem Have you ever asked yourself this question? If so, you're not alone! Many of us at some point have struggled in academic areas that seem impossible to master- I know, because I've been that student once. For this reason, I am motivated to teach and tutor students who struggle with ...

I am a current student at Spelman College. I major in Sociology and Anthropology, and I minor in Spanish. My first experience in children's programming has been in summer camps as both a volunteer and official camp counselor. Since then, I have worked as a summer school teacher with the Boys and Gir...

Hi!My name is Shanice Robinson, I am currently a 4th year medical student at Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine. I have had the pleasure of being an admissions committee student member during my second year of medical school. While in undergraduate at Spelman College, I was a Biolo...

As a New York City Educator, I strive to cultivate and establish an environment wherein each student can reach his or her highest academic potential. After being awarded a Bachelor's of Science, with Latin honors, in Biology at Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia, I continued my education Pace Unive...

I am very passionate about my students! As early as five years old I knew I wanted to be a teacher. I began tutoring in high school and went to college to pursue a career in teaching and education. I graduated from Spelman College with a BA in Spanish and Marian University with a Master's in Teachin...

No toy was safe in my hands. As a child, I always took my toys apart to see their inner components and how they produced sound or light. Most survived the reassembly stage, while others were mourned by my mother's pocketbook. When I was in the fifth grade, my mother gave me my first toolkit. To say ...