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It\u2019s been four years since Giovanni Vazquez became a mathematics tutor as a student at Texas Southmost College, and even though he graduated, he is still going strong.<\/p>\n

The 22-year-old earned his associate degree in general studies in December 2018 from TSC and aced all of his advanced math classes such as precalculus and calculus.<\/p>\n

It was this success that put him in the running for a math tutor position at TSC\u2019s Learning Labs, where he has continued working even after earning his bachelor\u2019s degree in mathematics in December 2020.<\/p>\n

\u201cMath is a tool you need in your daily arsenal,\u201d said Vazquez. \u201cI realized this in third grade, which was the same time I learned that I had the skills to pursue a career in math.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Brownsville native focused his attention throughout his schooling on improving his math and problem-solving skills, even experimenting in accounting and engineering before settling on a bachelor\u2019s degree in mathematics and teaching.<\/p>\n

\u201cTutoring has been an amazing experience for me,\u201d said the 22-year old. \u201cI enjoy teaching what I know and lessening the intimidation that comes when faced with a math problem.\u201d<\/p>\n

Vazquez said his time at TSC was most rewarding with not only the experience he has gained as a tutor, but because his instructors saw his potential and continually motivated him to push past his comfort zone.<\/p>\n

\u201cHelping others understand concepts and seeing that light bulb shine is the best. It really is a good feeling,\u201d he said. \u201cBut that\u2019s only possible when your own instructors encourage you and motivate you\u2026and I got that right here at TSC.\u201d<\/p>\n

He added that TSC helped him become a better college student, to grow and be fully prepared to continue his education. He now shares the lessons he\u2019s learned with those he tutors.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy goal as a tutor is to not only help a student understand material, but it\u2019s also helping them find success in everything they do,\u201d said Vazquez. \u201cThat comes with teaching them the soft skills, such as time management, note taking and the study skills they need and can apply anywhere.\u201d<\/p>\n

Vazquez hopes to pass these same lessons onto his students when he becomes a full-time teacher.<\/p>\n

He is currently pursuing his teaching certification to teach high school math and hopes to begin his career as a teacher this fall.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy goal as a teacher, just as it is as a tutor, is to take the fear out of math,\u201d he said. \u201cI want students to realize their potential, change their mindset. I want to help them succeed. Math really is the future with all of these science, technology, engineering and mathematic (STEM) careers coming up. I don\u2019t want any student to feel held back because of math.\u201d<\/p>\n

Vazquez also plans on pursuing a master\u2019s degree in math and\/or education to work toward returning to TSC, this time as an instructor.<\/p>\n

\u201cTSC turned my life around and helped me find my passion in teaching,\u201d said Vazquez. \u201cIt\u2019s the place where I got my first job, and because of it I have found endless opportunity. I am now on my way to find continued success.\u201d<\/p>\n

TSC\u2019s Learning Labs are open Monday through Saturday and offer tutoring services in numerous subjects such as mathematics and composition, and an open computer lab for student use.<\/p>\n

Tutors like Vazquez can also assist students in setting up a Brainfuse account, a 24-hour online tutoring service.<\/p>\n

Visit TSC\u2019s Learning Labs<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n

Registration<\/a> for summer and fall 2021 is now open.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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