I recently graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a B.A. in Government and a minor in philosophy. All throughout my educational career I strove for excellence, taking every AP and accelerated class that was offered to me. My particular favorite subjects are government and mathematics, in no small part due to the critical thinking required for both. In my experience the greatest reward that comes from mentoring in any capacity is to watch those you mentor blossom into their fullest potential. To see my pupils become better critical thinkers is my aim. Of course you will learn the subject matter, but my goal is to push you beyond just textbook teachings. When you are able to seek and analyze knowledge in a new light, I will feel I have done my job.