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Carlos Z.

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Sociology Professor with a Liberal Arts & Spanish Background

Saint Louis, MO 63126

Male ( Age 51 )

Member since:06/2015

Rates from $20 to $40

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  • In-home

Will travel up to 20 miles

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$3 fuel charge over 10 miles Cancellation with less than 24hr notice student is charge an hour rate.

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About Me

Experience Summary

Though my primary field is sociology, I am versed in Liberal Arts due to my experience and background. Not all students are sociology majors and thus, not all students respond to a sociological manner of thinking. By presenting primary documents, government documents and other sources, I am able to draw out the contributions of a variety of students. I am especially pleased to present visual material to students who have not regularly engaged with such texts, and are surprised at how much a picture of movie has to say about sociological ideas and its connection to contemporary world. I am not afraid to admit uncertainty, for uncertainty provides the basis for all new knowledge. My philosophy applies equally at both the general introductory level, as well as in more advanced sources, where students engage material at more detailed topical levels. I continually learn from my students, as I hope they learn from me; I firmly believe that higher education works best with a system of exchange. I love teaching and tutoring; and I feel this comes across in my regular classroom interactions. I feel that my student evaluations and the optional comments they share reflect my commitment to active learning.

Teaching Style

I approach teaching and tutoring the way I approach sociology and human rights—with great enthusiasm and interest. Since my early college years, I felt the intense desire to make an impact in our world by influencing future generations. I wanted to wake up young minds to the multiple injustices taking place in their communities as well as around the world and instill in them the desire to change the world. The middle school, high school and college setting gives me the opportunity to engage the student in a stage of their lives where they are willing to try anything that may broaden their horizons. Furthermore, I honor the great pedagogical thinker, Paulo Freire, who believed that educating is just a reciprocal process: teachers as well as students learning from each other.

Credentials

Type Level Year Title Issued By
Degree Bachelors 1995 International Studies Austin College
Degree Masters 1997 Latin American Studies University of Kansas
Degree Doctorate 2015 Sociology University of Illinois at Urbana...
Certification Intermediate 1993 European Studies Institute of European Studies

Subject Commentary

American History This is one of my top subjects! Proficiency: Experienced
Taught courses in the field while in graduate school.
Government Proficiency: Experienced
I have a liberal arts degree in international studies and experience in the area.
Political Science Proficiency: Experienced
I have a liberal arts degree in international studies and experience in the area.
Social Studies Proficiency: Experienced
I have a liberal arts degree in international studies and experience in the area.
Sociology This is one of my top subjects! Proficiency: Expert
I am getting my PhD in the field.
Spanish This is one of my top subjects! Proficiency: Expert
I have 25 years experience tutoring in both culture and language of Spanish. I am completely bilingual.
Study Skills Proficiency: Experienced
As a professor I have taught and mentored students in these areas.
World History Proficiency: Experienced
I have a liberal arts degree in international studies and experience in the area.
Writing Skills Proficiency: Experienced
As a professor I have taught and mentored students in these areas.

All Subjects I Tutor

  • American History
  • Government
  • Political Science
  • Social Studies
  • Sociology
  • Spanish
  • Study Skills
  • World History
  • Writing Skills