I'm Madison! I am a student at Southwestern University graduating with a degree in Political Science and History. I graduated high school with an International Baccalaureate degree and volunteered my time with the Big Brothers Big Sisters program. During my time in high school and at university I came to realize that my most memorable times in class were with teachers and professors who truly enjoyed what they did. I spent a year as a student-teacher, tutoring kids with Spanish. During this...
I'm Madison! I am a student at Southwestern University graduating with a degree in Political Science and History. I graduated high school with an International Baccalaureate degree and volunteered my time with the Big Brothers Big Sisters program. During my time in high school and at university I came to realize that my most memorable times in class were with teachers and professors who truly enjoyed what they did. I spent a year as a student-teacher, tutoring kids with Spanish. During this time I would come up with fun and innovative ways for children to learn and remember grammar and vocabulary. I believe teaching and tutoring should be a learning experience for both the student and the teacher.
While I have not had official tutoring experience, I have held the role as a mentor at a local summer camp for two years. Here I worked with kids in leading games for the group, coordinating crafts, and organizing field trips that were educational and fun at the same time. My time as a camp counselor and mentor will help me to create fun and active lesson plans for students so that the content they learned is not forgotten.
I participated in my high school debate team for two years. During those years I won multiple awards for my performance. Additionally, I hold an International Baccalaureate degree which required me to go above and beyond the criteria required for average high school students. My time at Southwestern University has helped refine these skills.
I have learned Spanish in my household since I was three years old. I also took Spanish classes through the International Baccalaureate program and at Southwestern University. The Spanish classes I took at Southwestern also required me to hold a student-teacher position where I helped elementary school students with their Spanish speaking skills.
I have taken advanced history classes throughout my high school and university career. My degree plan now includes a minor in American History where I have written countless research papers over wide-ranging
