Experience Summary
I began my (formal) teaching career as a Peace Corps volunteer in the countries of Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan where I taught English as a foreign language to the students ranging from the 3rd to the 11th grade, working with the local teachers in the host countries, and gaining valuable cultural and international insights. After coming back to the States, I became a substitute teacher for the Stockton School for Adults where I taught ESL, computer skills, English, and math to immigrants, senior citizens, high school students, and post-high school students. Furthermore, I have been working as a formal tutor for an after school tutoring program called TutorWorks.
Teaching Style
My goal as an educator is to facilitate the needs of the student and foster critical thinking skills. Be it math, science, English, computer, or another subject, my role as an educator is to be a person who guides the student on his/her journey of learning. The student is not a passive receiver of information, but instead should be in collaboration with the educator in meeting his/her needs. Furthermore, the educator should serve as a mentor who helps the student analyze and evaluate complex issues in a critical manner. While educator is a guide and mentor, s/he is also learning from and along with the student and grow via this educational experience.