Hi there!
I am a PhD student in Civil & Environmental Engineering and hold a B.S. in Chemistry. Before graduate school, I worked for two years as an analytical chemist in a public health laboratory, applying chemistry and data analysis in real-world regulatory and health contexts. This experience gives me a strong foundation in general and organic chemistry, college-level mathematics, and scientific problem-solving, as well as insight into how these subjects are used beyond the...
Hi there!
I am a PhD student in Civil & Environmental Engineering and hold a B.S. in Chemistry. Before graduate school, I worked for two years as an analytical chemist in a public health laboratory, applying chemistry and data analysis in real-world regulatory and health contexts. This experience gives me a strong foundation in general and organic chemistry, college-level mathematics, and scientific problem-solving, as well as insight into how these subjects are used beyond the classroom.
My teaching and tutoring experience spans more than three years and includes high school, undergraduate, and graduate-level students across multiple settings. As an undergraduate, I worked in the tutoring center at San Francisco State University, supporting college students one-on-one in general chemistry, organic chemistry, and math. I have also tutored high school students in AP-level chemistry, as well as undergraduates taking calculus, linear algebra, and differential equations. In graduate school, I have worked informally as a teaching assistant and mentor, supporting upper-division and graduate-level STEM students through problem walkthroughs, exam preparation, and study strategy development.
My tutoring approach is structured, patient, and personalized, drawing on my experience in one-on-one tutoring, tutoring center support, and graduate-level mentoring. I break down complex topics into clear, step-by-step explanations using visuals, worked examples, and analogies tailored to each student’s learning style. During sessions, we identify knowledge gaps, practice applying concepts, and build confidence in independent problem-solving.
As a PhD student at UC Berkeley, I also bring a strong mentorship component to my tutoring. I help students understand how STEM courses are structured, how instructors design exams and assignments, and how to study effectively in demanding academic environments. As a first-generation graduate student, I enjoy supporting students interested in pursuing advanced degrees.
