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  Jenna Kern

  Jenna Kern

  
  I have been teaching for over 5 years, and I love being a helping hand to students of all ages. In my career as a middle school teacher, and now as an online tutor, I have had the opportunity to help kids understand and come to enjoy a variety of subjects including: art, technology, math, writing, social studies and Spanish. I am dedicated to assisting students in understanding concepts in fun and creative ways so that they are able to reach their full potential. I like to make sure that each session is stress-free for the student, that they leave having a clear concept of what was gone over and feel positive about the learning process and their progress!

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  Sarah Canales

  Sarah Canales

  
  Born and raised in Thousand Oaks, CA. I grew up taking pleasure in as many outdoor activities that I could such as bike riding, skating, hiking, swimming, and just hanging outside. I left high school early and decided to take my GED. I then began working nights as a carrier for the local newspaper. I soon decided to move onto a day job and began work in the banking industry where I spent 10+ years at various banks and credit unions working my way from Teller to Assistant Manager. At the beginning of my banking career I attended the local Jr College and dabbled in a variety courses searching for my path. In my mid 20's I moved to Bakersfield, CA and decided to go back to school earning my BS in Psychology while continuing to work in the banking industry. Eventually I started looking for positions related to Psychology and began working in education as a paraprofessional and then substitute teacher.

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  Jauzlyn Hardy

  Jauzlyn Hardy

  
  Educating and preparing students for their futures has always been the focus of my work. Through my time as a teacher's aide, I was responsible for co-teaching elementary-level math, reading, and writing. In addition, I learned how to lead and manage a classroom in a way that keeps students engaged and focused. During my time as a juvenile counselor, I provided special art and writing programs that helped encourage juveniles to do reflective thinking and to plan for their futures. In addition, I was able to tutor these students with their high-school and college-level school work. By doing this, I was able to help these students progress in school and catch up to their peers who attended regular school. In my time as a Girl Scouts program specialist, I am responsible for teaching curriculum for all group levels. The curriculum often involves space science research, business education, and general knowledge that can be useful for young girls. Lastly, as a substitute teacher for elementary-level students, I am tasked with leading new classrooms and students everyday, which has enhanced my teaching skills and allowed for me to have more experience with all types of learners. Overall, much of my experience has helped me become a patient, well-rounded, and caring educator, which has helped encourage many children thus far.

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  Michelle Novak

  Michelle Novak

  
  In 2015, after 25 years, I retired for Houston Community College and UHCL. I developed and taught distance education classes, as well as in-class courses. I taught US History, World History, Western Civ, Tudor-Stuart, Ren-Ref, and Modern European History. At HCC, I was a co-founder of the Women and Gender Studies program and developed Women in US History for the program. I was a faculty sponsor for HCC Student Government and the Women's Gender Studies student organization. In 2018, I joined the Peace Corps and was sent to Malawi. After training, I was stationed at Ntchsi Malawi, at Mpherer Secondary School. While at the school I taught English & History to high school students. I also developed and ran the tutoring program. Another of my duties while there was to re-organize the library, where I implemented and distributed the library card system. I worked with community health officials (in Grassroots Soccer) on HIV prevention and worked with hospital personnel on a program designed to improve water collection and improved sanitation. I worked on a student leadership program for high school students and made to presentations on leadership skills and women's health issues. I am passionate about helping students achieve their potential and feel tutoring is a vital component. Upon my return to the US, my daughter and I bought a farm, where we raise goats, chickens, ducks, and geese. I have 3 daughters and 10 grandchildren.

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