2728 SE Main St. #2, Portland, OR 97214303-945-6815vdiego88@gmail.

com

Victor Diego
Educator Offer over three years of experience tutoring youth of various ages and proficiencies, with an emphasis on use of Socratic method and providing students the tools and confidence to independently succeed. Look to leverage experience and passion for teaching to help youth not only complete assignments and learn curriculum, but also to attempt to impart a genuine eagerness to learn. Strongly believe in making curriculum and learning process engaging and accessible to youth, and in the importance of fostering individual confidence in abilities. Experience 12/2009-Present
Tutor

Tutor.com

Portland, OR

Utilize online interface to tutor students in middle school, high school, and introductory college courses in English, social studies, and essay writing. Teach using Socratic method, with aim to develop critical thinking skills by not just giving answers, instead focusing on making use of leading questions and discourse to encourage student to reach independent conclusions. Conduct tutoring sessions under time constraints which necessitate ability to quickly and accurately identify the needs of a student, and incorporate those needs into an individualized approach to assisting the student. Experience in teaching students of different proficiencies, including ESL students, and catering teaching techniques and language to students abilities and knowledge base. Based on both qualitative and quantitative performance, fast-tracked to Tutor 3, the highest position for a tutor in the company, requiring consistently excellent evaluations of tutoring sessions and performance statistics, including student ratings and attendance.

6/2007-8/2009
Office Assistant

Shands Hospital: Dept. of Pediatric Surgery

Gainesville, FL

Tasked with answering phones and assisting clients, managing filing system and billing database, compiling research for physicians, aiding permanent staff, and other miscellaneous duties. Required ability to multi-task efficiently and not fall behind on any duty, all while maintaining positive and helpful attitude in assisting clients who contacted the office. Began as part-time student assistant, but became full time, integral member of staff, with duties expanding throughout time of employment.

Education 2006-2009
Bachelors of Arts

University of Florida

Gainesville, FL

Skills

Graduated magna cum laude with degrees in history and political science.

Fluent Spanish speaker.

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