...With a 4.0 GPA in my chemical engineering program, I have demonstrated a strong understanding of the subject matter. However, my expertise extends beyond my studies. For years, I have worked diligently as a tutor, guiding students in chemistry, physics, math, and engineering. (read more)
...I've mostly focused on coding, but I've also taught music lessons which I think has given me a broader perspective beyond just STEM. My tutoring approach is inspired greatly by the famed educator and physicist Richard Feynman. To paraphrase, he once said "If you can't explain something in simple terms, you don't understand it well enough". (read more)
...I came to most enjoy the classes where the professors and teaching assistants made the material easily interpretable and engaging to me on a personal level. I try to bring this attitude to my tutoring strategy and do all I can to make learning a pleasant and applicable experience. I use a diagn... (read more)
I'm a graduate of Allegheny College, where I obtained a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with a minor in Music Performance (Classical and Jazz Guitar). After graduating, I worked professionally as a chemist, first in Ohio, and then in the San Francisco Bay Area. In 2023, wanting to advance my caree... (read more)
With a doctorate in immunology focusing on host-pathogen interactions, I have taught science courses at an R1 university for the past four years. In addition to teaching molecular biology and immunology courses, I have also designed and taught a science communication course. This course focused on graduate applications, writing for publication, and conference presentations. (read more)