About Terese

Hi, I’m Terese! I grew up in the small mountain town of Telluride, Colorado. While working on my Bachelor’s from the University of Colorado at Boulder, I began working as a tutor with underprivileged kids. It started with volunteering as a mentor and tutor for at-risk youth in the Boulder area. Working with teens from a diverse background that often had challenging home lives was a testing, yet rewarding and eye opening experience. I loved this work so much that I even sought it out while traveling abroad. On a trip to Peru, I volunteered with an after-school mentorship program that worked to provide tutoring, mentorship, and meals to the underprivileged youth of Cusco.

After graduation I worked for the Telluride Academy as a counselor and administrator. I loved introducing kids of all ages to a myriad of adventures in the great outdoors, taking kids on camping trips, mountain bike trails, and to climbing crags. During this time, I also worked as a nanny and babysitter for families in the community. As much as I loved this work and the families I worked with, I began looking for more stable hours, and started working for the Telluride School District as a para-professional and substitute teacher.

Since moving to Summit County I have been actively looking for opportunities to become more involved in the community. I have over 15 years of experience working with kids of all ages, and possess a current substitute teaching license, and I am certified in CPR/First Aid/AED. I look forward to utilizing my passion for education, and helping the community to support students during this challenging time.