Natalia Arcos Cano

Meet Natalia Arcos Cano - Expert Science & Spanish Tutor, M.S.

Natalia Arcos Cano is a bilingual educator and researcher with a Master of Science in Environmental Science and Public Policy from George Mason University. She is currently a Science Teacher at Poe Middle School in Annandale, VA, where she develops instructional materials and supports students and families.

With a B.S. in Biology and explicit experience providing one-on-one tutoring to students as an Ecology Preceptor at Virginia Commonwealth University, Natalia excels at making complex ecological and biological concepts accessible. As a native Spanish speaker, she is uniquely qualified to support students in both science and language.

Areas of Expertise:

Science: Biology, Environmental Science, Ecology.
Language: Spanish (Native Speaker), Spanish-English Translation.
Technical Skills: Data Analysis (RStudio), GIS (ArcGIS, QGIS).
Academic Skills: Academic Writing, Research, Qualitative Analysis (NVivo).

Teaching Philosophy:

"My approach is built on collaboration and adaptation. As a science teacher, I conduct needs assessments to evaluate student progress, adapting teaching strategies to ensure optimal learning outcomes. I believe in fostering cross-cultural dialogue and providing one-on-one support to help students grasp complex concepts and build confidence in their skills."

What Makes Natalia Special:

Current Middle School Teacher: She is an active Science Teacher at Poe Middle School.
Explicit Tutoring Experience: As an Ecology Preceptor at VCU, she provided one-on-one tutoring to students to help them prepare for exams and improve lab reports.
Native Spanish Speaker: Natalia is a native Spanish speaker and has professional experience translating scientific articles.
International Field Researcher: She has led ecological research initiatives in the Amazon Rainforest and collaborated with indigenous communities.
Published Author & Fellow: Natalia is a 2025 Public Voices Fellow and has published public scholarship.