Personal Statement

I have a bachelor's degree in African studies with a minor in French from Bowdoin College. After graduation, I began working at Fay School. I had many different positions, including dorm parent, track and field coach, basketball coach, admissions officer, and ESL teacher. I have also obtained my master's degree in education policy from the Teachers College at Columbia University. I love sharing my passion for education with those students who genuinely enjoy learning and try new things. I believe that practice makes perfect and also believe in keeping sessions interactive and fun. I enjoy teaching French, ESL, and math the most. Outside of academics, I enjoy doing West African... read more

Education

Bowdoin College

Major

Africana Studies/French

Awa D. Subjects

French - Writing - Reading