ROLE

Colette Andersen provides students with support and direction through the CTL. She manages a team of peer tutors who provide students with the help and resources they need to navigate their courses, do homework, and prepare for exams. Her work in the CTL helps provide students with quality educational experiences. 

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Colette has taught just about everything: from K-12 and post-secondary. Her favorite thing to teach has been Clinical Math at Joyce University for the past 8 years. 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Colette has over 20 years’ experience as an educator and educational administrator. Prior to receiving her teaching degree, she had 20 years of experience in business and office management.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH

Colette volunteered with Eatonville School District from 2001 to 2014, during which time she organized and facilitated student enrichment activities, managed finances and fundraising events, and provided academic and administrative assistance in addition to teaching.

TEACHING PHILOSOPHY

Colette is driven to inspire students to pursue academic and personal excellence. She strives to create a challenging and engaging learning environment in which students become lifelong scholars and learners. She loves to see the “light bulb” moments when something that students have struggled with suddenly makes sense. She enjoys working with people and helping them meet their desired goals and outcomes. 

EDUCATION

Colette holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management and a Master of Arts in Education from the University of Phoenix.

PERSONAL INTEREST

Colette loves doing anything with her family, especially being a grandmother. She also loves cooking, traveling, reading, and the occasional binge-watching session.