2012-2013 Cohort

Hello, my name is Adriana Sanchez and I recently transferred to Santa Clara University. I graduated from Foothill College with an associate’s degree in Sociology and am now working towards a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology with a minor in Spanish. In the future, I hope to work for a non-profit organization and help others in need. I am thankful for the opportunity to be part of Elevate Tutoring because I want to make a difference in students’ lives. I know how it feels to struggle in school and to be in need of support – especially being part of the minority. I would have appreciated a program like this when I was in high school because I was one of those students who would struggle in school but was not able to afford a tutor. Not only will this program help other students academically but it will also help me finish paying for this school year. Unfortunately, this past year I faced many struggles such as losing my grandfather causing my parents and siblings to move to Mexico. I stayed behind to finish school. Not having my family with me has not only hurt me emotionally, but also financially. By not having my parents financial support, not only do I have to worry about paying my school tuition (which is $40,000), but I also have to pay for rent and bills. As I mentioned before, I am happy for this wonderful opportunity that will help me worry less about my financial situation and I can’t wait to see what the future holds for this program.

Hello, my name is Andrea, and I’m a recent transfer student at San Jose State University. I graduated from the Community College of San Mateo this last spring with an Associate’s Degree in Social Science, but am now working on a Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management and hoping to also minor in Public Relations. I’m excited to have been blessed with the chance to be part of the Elevate Tutoring team this year and am looking forward to help strengthen the business and watch it flourish before my eyes. Although I have been lucky enough to obtain a few scholarships that have helped pay for part of my education, it has been a struggle doing it all on my own with only emotional support from my family. This opportunity couldn’t have come at a better time, I’m hungry for an education and it’s a huge stress off some shoulders knowing that I will be able to afford at least another semester. I’m looking forward to becoming the independent woman I’m striving to be in the next two years and making the best out of this opportunity.

Hello, my name is Claudio Rivas and I am currently attending San Jose City College. I want to transfer to a four-year college after two years and pursue my goal of Electrical Engineering. I really love and enjoy math and science. I’ve also always enjoyed tutoring and helping out my peers and that’s why I am really happy to be part of Elevate Tutoring because I want to help students that want to succeed in their education accomplish this. I’m really looking forward to a great experience with a great team.

Hi my name is Javier Guzman, I am currently a freshman at San Jose State University and my major is Criminal Justice. Elevate Tutoring will help me reach my academic goals because I will be able to test my academic abilities by helping others, I will be able to go over the material that I already learned in order to be able to teach it to other students who need help and are struggling with it. I will be able to use my knowledge to benefit other students. Elevate Tutoring will also help me reach my personal goals because it will provide me with a scholarship that will be crucial to completing my education. This is really important to me because I come from a low income family and this will make it easier for me to pay for my education. It will also help me because I will be able to tutor other students one on one by the end of the program.