Paula Garcia Colombia Teachers College, Columbia University

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Paula Garcia (Colombia)Teachers College,
Columbia University

• Neuroscience and Education

Global Careers and Education
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NEUROSCIENCE AND EDUCATION
In Neuroscience, I study the mental processes
that are derived from the functioning of the
nervous system. Neuroscience combined with
education allows me to use this information to
design better teaching strategies to support
students with individual learning differences.
What motivated me to study Neuroscience? I was
motivated by my own curiosity. Some questions I
frequently thought about in high school, and
later as a teacher were What makes us all
different? How do we think?
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Academic and Professional Timeline
Learning Support Teacher 4 years
Scholarship Process 1 year
Early Childhood Teacher 5 years
Graduate Program
Undergraduate 5 years
Master of Science
High School
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Neuroscience and Education
Fulbright
Health and Nutrition
Neuropsychology
Special Education
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What ACTIONS did I take to study Neuroscience
and Education at Columbia University?
What SKILLS did I need to get into college and
graduate school?

• Self reflection (interests, strengths, and
  weaknesses)
• Open-mindedness
• Perseverance
• Organization

• Asked people about the Fulbright scholarship
• Searched for graduate programs in the U.S.
• Took English tests
• Sent application forms
• Went for an interview
• Met with people in the same process
• Read about American culture
• Saved money!

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How would you transform one of your weaknesses
into a strength?

• What are the questions that pop up frequently in
  your mind?

What steps would you follow to achieve your goals?

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WORDS THAT DESCRIBE ME