Monica Salvatella
My Background
My background in academia spans several areas of study. These include counseling psychology in the Education Faculty UBC, brain cognition with an emphasis on human vision at the Department of Psychology, anthropology focusing on Indigenous studies at the Museum of Anthropology at the University of British Columbia. I hold a Bachelor of Applied Arts in visual art and communication from Toronto Metropolitan University.
I have a strong background in Family, Child & Youth Care. Working both in private and public agencies with children and adults, this was in conjunction with the Ministry of Children and Families. As a result of that working experience, I have developed a strong interest in researching and studying the trauma responses of children in the classroom as well as trauma within family dynamics. I am a proponent of humanistic psychologist Carl Rogers and the client-centered therapy of Alfred Adler.
I am a provincially and federally vetted tutor qualified to work at the college level in British Columbia.
Presently, I divide my work between tutoring adults and working in a supportive role with neurodiverse learners at the Vancouver School Board. I live in Vancouver, BC.
How I Work
My time with you will be primarily on Zoom. If you feel it would be helpful to meet in person to better understand the material or to discuss your individual learning needs I am happy to arrange an in-person meeting.
The process for completing and submitting work is straightforward and designed to help you execute the results you are aiming to achieve through discussion of the material and hard editing . A key part of my role is helping you process the meaning of your studies; getting to the core of your readings and instruction for the purpose of assignments, tests, and exams.
To achieve the desired results we will discuss in-depth all the assigned and related course material, this is fundamental to deep understanding and good grades. This process also allows me to gauge your reading comprehension, which is the foundation for both our discussions and your written work. Once you have developed a solid understanding of the material I will assist you in structuring your written work, I will provide ongoing feedback,ongoing editing, and guiding your work as you refine your ideas and conclusions until we arrive at as satisfactory approach for your course requirements.
I request a PDF copy of your course syllabus as soon as it is available to you so that we clearly understand your instructors' expectations and assignment deadlines. This will help us plan how to allocate our time effectively throughout the term.
If you feel this approach could be a good fit for your learning needs, please reach out to me at the email address below. I will be happy to provide you with details about my available hours and the terms under which I work.
All the best in your future endeavours!Monica