"My name is Victoria, and I am a first year medical student at Brown University. I graduated from Columbia College with a Bachelor's degree in Neuroscience and a concentration in Latin American & Caribbean Studies in 2024. Throughout college, I was fortunate enough to find mentors who supported my growing interest in both science and the humanities. As a result, I understand the importance of a great mentor, which ultimately is the basis of my approach to tutoring.

My tutoring approach centers around encouragement, structure, and student voice. I have four years of language and literacy tutoring experience in various capacities. As an ESOL tutor in New York City, I have assisted newly-arrived immigrant middle school students and adults with language acquisition and reading comprehension in one-on-one and classroom settings. In the classroom, I created lesson plans to engage my ~10 students with news articles and visual aids. In addition to language instruction, I have coached multiple high school students on the college admissions process over two years, helping students with personal statement essay writing and interview preparation. I have extensive experience writing my own academic papers, personal statements, and research projects throughout my four years at Columbia, as well as working as an editor and writer for on-campus journals and publications. My goal is not just to help students write stronger essays, but to use my experience and guidance to help them feel like capable writers. I take pride in creating a supportive space where each student feels heard and respected—and where they leave each session with skills they can build on.

I am hoping to become a mentor for those seeking advice with personal statement writing and secondary/supplemental essays for medical school and college admissions. Please reach out with any questions or scheduling inquiries, and I will get back to you as soon as possible. I am looking forward to becoming another source of support throughout your educational journey!" less...