I graduated in Sociology in 2016 and obtained my MA in Political Science five years later. Currently, I am a Ph.D. candidate. My GPA as an undergraduate was 3.84 and 3.74 as a graduate. I have experience teaching political science courses. My students at FIU and a Colombian University (Sergio Arboleda) have been mostly junior and sophomore college students. I also have tutor experience. I have tutored students of all ages for two years in Spanish (I am a native speaker), Sociology, and Political Science.
During the past 4 years as a teaching assistant, instructor, and tutor, I have developed my teaching philosophy. First, I believe that active learning is the best way to learn. If students do not get involved in the learning process, they are likely to just temporarily memorize what you say and what they read. Second, I am not too conventional or too innovative. Technology is great, but we don't have to miss the good things that conventional methods can offer. Third, I am spontaneous, but I don’t forget to stick to the plan. Unexpected discussions and questions may arise during sessions. I am not afraid of this. Slightly deviating from my plan can be helpful. Of course, it is also key to stay on track. As usual, finding the proper balance is difficult, but worth the effort. Finally, I remain open to new ideas and ways of teaching from colleagues, students, and anyone who has something valuable to say about the matter.