Curious Cardinals Mentor

Vera P.

She/her • majoring in English and Educational Studies • class of 2023

PRO TIP:

When evaluating whether a mentor would be a good match for your student keep in mind that the greatest leading indicator of success is how well a mentor and their mentee get along.

Questions to ask yourself:

Would the student find this person inspiring?
Do they share any interests, hobbies, or lived experiences?

EDUCATION

2019 - 2023 • Harvard University • Cambridge, Massachusetts

2015 - 2019 • Lawrence High School • Lawrence, Kansas

I’ve been a Curious Cardinals mentor since August 2021. I am passionate about mentoring students in the areas of Sports Journalism, History, Creative Writing, Philosophy, History, Literature, and Current Events.

Vera P. (IN A NUTSHELL)

Vera is a recent graduate of Harvard University, where she studied English and Educational Studies. At Harvard, she was a peer mental health counselor, a research assistant in the field of educational sociology, and a staff writer for the Harvard Crimson. Vera is passionate about storytelling, creating projects, and cultivating a learning environment in which your child feels comfortable and confident to grow. In her free time, Vera loves reading, watching movies and sports, and writing stories. She has a friendly and curious German Shepard (Mishko!) who occasionally makes special appearances in her lessons. She is currently pursuing a master's degree in social work.

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WHY THIS MATTERS:

Our mentorship sessions happen virtually over Zoom. It’s important to get a sense of how someone’s personality can come through on a video call. The best way to ensure your student is excited about learning is to have someone on the other side that they look forward to talking to.

What advice would you give your middle or high school self?

What is a passion project you’re working on or have created in the past?