I am a medical student at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix with over five years of dedicated teaching, tutoring, and mentorship experience across diverse age groups and academic levels. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences with Distinction from the University of California, Santa Barbara, where I graduated with a 3.89 GPA and earned Dean’s Honors. During my undergraduate studies, I served as a BioMentor, providing structured one-on-one and small group...
I am a medical student at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix with over five years of dedicated teaching, tutoring, and mentorship experience across diverse age groups and academic levels. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences with Distinction from the University of California, Santa Barbara, where I graduated with a 3.89 GPA and earned Dean’s Honors. During my undergraduate studies, I served as a BioMentor, providing structured one-on-one and small group peer tutoring to lower-division biology students to help them master complex cellular, genetic, and molecular concepts. Additionally, I spent nearly two years as an academic tutor with School on Wheels, delivering personalized weekly tutoring in reading, writing, and mathematics to an unhoused elementary school student. In medical school, my passion for education expanded into mentoring junior medical trainees in clinical survey design and research methodology.
My approach centers on active learning, active recall, and equipping students with effective study strategies. Rather than relying on passive instruction, I share concrete learning techniques and help students design tailored ways to practice, self-test, and challenge themselves. Whether breaking down intricate biological pathways for college undergraduates or teaching foundational math to elementary learners, I guide students through Socratic questioning to promote deep analytical thinking. I utilize step-by-step scaffolding frameworks to build confidence, helping students establish strong foundational knowledge before advancing to complex, exam-style problem-solving. Through my background in academic peer tutoring, community health education, and medical student mentorship, I adapt my teaching style to empower learners at any stage.
