Experience Summary
Having parents that place a great emphasis in achieving higher education, I graduated from high school with the age of 15 years old and was accepted in National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan, for the degree in Life Science Biology. While studying in Taiwan,I offered individual tutoring in Spanish and English for college students and adults who wanted to improve their knowledge on the language.
After two years of studying in Taiwan, I decided to expand my horizons in education and applied for Brigham Young University Hawaii for the major of Psychology.During the time I spent studying in Brigham Young University Hawaii, I worked for the Counseling Department as tutor for a variety of subjects from Foreign Languages (such as Chinese and Spanish) to General Education (such as Psychology, Biology, History, Art, etc). I also worked as an Academic Advisor’s Assistant, where I could help my fellow students in a career choice, as well as practice my office skills.
Teaching Style
I have always enjoyed teaching and helping others to learn. I don't believe in "I can't do it" or "I can't learn". I believe that anyone can learn anything as long as they're willing to learn and put an effort to do so. What is different is that some people have more ability than other to learn certain tasks, but eventually, everyone can learn. It is all a matter of adapting oneself to the student's need and ability to learn.
My goal is to make the student learn what they set up their mind to learn in the first place, and help them improve their condition. It is very rewarding to see that you have made a difference in their lives.
My Hobbies
Latin music dancing, Volleyball, Swimming, Biking, Painting, Drawing, Needlework, Reading, Arts & Crafts, Violin, Flute, Sing.
| Type |
Level |
Year |
Title |
Issued By |
| Degree |
Bachelors |
2007 |
BA Psychology |
Brigham Young University Hawaii |
| Degree |
Bachelors |
2006 |
BS Biology |
National Tsing Hua University |
| Certification |
2 credit hour |
2011 |
American Red Cross Community Fir... |
Brigham Young University Hawaii |
| Certification |
4 credit hour |
2010 |
Adult and Child CPR for Health C... |
American Heart Association |
| Certification |
Practitioner I |
2010 |
Professional Crisis Management |
Professional Crisis Management A... |
| Degree |
Masters |
2012 |
Masters in Oriental Medicine |
Florida College of Integrative M... |
| Degree |
Bachelors |
2014 |
BS Health Science |
Florida College of Integrative M... |
| ADD/ADHD |
Proficiency: Experienced
|
| I have worked as a "Student Advocate" as well as "Paraeducator" in Provo School District, and "Behavioral Program Implementor" for Butterfly Effects.
My job tasks were:
As Student Advocate:
-Work with at-risk elementary children, focusing on those who were diagnosed with ADD/ADHD.
-Motivate children to learn and improve their conditions.
-Meet with students one on one, in group settings, and classroom presentations on character building lessons.
-Behavioral management and discipline plans
-Keep track on truancy problems
-Conduct Suicide Prevention Groups.
As Paraeducator:
-Help elementary students from 2nd grade to 6th grade in their writing and reading skills.
-Work with students who have moderate to severe disabilities.
-Teaching functional and academic skills.
-Use appropriate techniques for student and classroom management.
-Direct small groups of students in various areas of academics.
As Behavioral Program Implementor:
-Provided behavior intervention to children with autism and other related disabilities.
-Implemented behavior reduction and skill acquisition programs as well as assisted consultants with functional behavior assessments and parental training.
-Supported the child in his/her natural environment, helping to participate in daily living and community based activities. |
| Biology |
Proficiency: Experienced
|
| I have been a tutor for over 15 years, with a BAS in Psychology, BS in Biology and Health Science, and a Masters Degree in Oriental Medicine.
My students usually pull up their grades from a F up to a C+, that's how much I help them understand the subject. Eventually they reach a B or A depending on how much effort they put into it.
My specialty is to adjust the teaching method on the subject, to the student's learning ability. I believe everyone can learn, they just have different ways to do it. I also focus on the student's need, which is something most students nowadays don't obtain at school from their teachers. |
| Chinese |
 This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Experienced
|
| I'm Chinese Japanese Dominican. Chinese Mandarin is the second language I learned, and is the one we speak at home with my parents.
I have received Chinese education overseas, and also have two years of Undergraduate studies done in Taiwan in Chinese Mandarin.
I have been a tutor in Chinese Mandarin for more than 15 years, mostly focusing in Speaking/Conversation, all levels. Although I also have experience in teaching Reading/Recognizing Traditional Chinese Characters (Beginner and Intermediate level), as well as Writing Traditional Chinese Characters (Beginner level).
I'm very flexible and adjust my teaching skills according to the student. So each student will have an unique learning experience, designed just for them, according to their needs. |
| Dyslexia |
Proficiency: Experienced
|
| I have over 15 years of tutoring experience, over 5 years of Academic Teaching Experience, which includes being a Student Advocate and Para-Educator. I have a degree in Psychology, and one of my focus is Learning Disabilities, ADD/ADHD, and Behavioral Modification.
While working as a Student Advocate I had to:
Work with at-risk elementary children
Motivate children to learn and improve their conditions
Meet with students one-on-one-, in groups settings, and do classroom presentations on character building lessons.
Behavioral management and discipline plans
Keep track on truancy problems
Conduct Suicide Prevention Groups.
As a Para-Educator my tasks included:
Help elementary students from 2nd grade to 6th grade in their writing and reading skills.
Work with students who have moderate to severe disabilities (learning, physical, and mental disabilities).
Teaching functional and academic skills.
Work with students in small groups.
Use appropriate techniques for student and classroom management.
Direct small groups of students in various areas of academics. |
| English ESOL |
Proficiency: Experienced
|
| I have over 15 years of tutoring and teaching experience, and one of the subjects I teach is English as a Second Language.
I was a Language Arts/Literature/English teacher in Saint Joseph School in Dominican Republic; a tutor for the Brigham Young University Language Center for students that were in the English as a International Language Program; have taught TOEFL preparation classes, and conversational English.
I teach Beginner, Intermediate and Advance Reading, Writing, and Conversational English.
My teaching methods are unique, developed according to the student's need. |
| Language Arts |
Proficiency: Experienced
|
| I have over 15 years of tutoring and teaching experience, and one of the subjects I teach is English as a Second Language. I was a Language Arts/Literature/English teacher in Saint Joseph School in Dominican Republic; a tutor for the Brigham Young University Language Center for students that were in the English as a International Language Program; have taught TOEFL preparation classes, and conversational English.
I teach Beginner, Intermediate and Advance Reading, Writing, and Conversational English.
My teaching methods are unique, developed according to the student's need. |
| Spanish |
This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Expert
|
| I'm native from Dominican Republic, but have lived in several countries in Latin America, thus I have a variety of experience to the different types of Spanish. I have 10 years experience of teaching Spanish from different countries, to a variety of students from all over the world.
I teach Beginner, Intermediate and Advance Reading, Writing, and Conversational Spanish. My teaching methods are unique, developed according to the student's need. |
| TOEFL |
Proficiency: Experienced
|
| I have over 15 years of tutoring and teaching experience, and one of the subjects I teach is English as a Second Language. I was a Language Arts/Literature/English teacher in Saint Joseph School in Dominican Republic; a tutor for the Brigham Young University Language Center for students that were in the English as a International Language Program; have taught TOEFL preparation classes, and conversational English.
I teach Beginner, Intermediate and Advance Reading, Writing, and Conversational English.
My teaching methods are unique, developed according to the student's need. |