About Tara

I held several babysitting jobs throughout high school and college. My qualifications include: Volunteer Literacy Tutor | Reading Partners | Oakland, CA | Dec 2014 * Support literacy at Brookfield Elementary School as a tutor through the East Bay nonprofit, Reading Partners * Engage in Reading Partners curriculum and provide one-on-one tutoring sessions with four students per week Volunteer English Teacher | Ubelong | Quito, Ecuador | Sept 2014 - Oct 2014 * Taught basic to intermediate English in a local public school to children ranging from 4th to 6th grade * Co-led nine classes with 45+ students per class and developed lesson plans based on students' English level * Effectively engaged students by implementing learning activities such as games, storytelling, and songs Volunteer Mentor | Longfellow Middle School | Berkeley, CA | Jan 2011 - May 2011 * Provided one-on-one mentoring to foster a strong personal relationship with 6th grade student * Improved student's math and writing skills through creative writing projects and weekly homework assistance Volunteer Camp Counselor | Walker Creek Ranch | Petaluma, CA | October 2007 Volunteer Camp Counselor | Exploring New Horizons | Loma Mar, CA | October