Hey! I'm Skyler, and I'm a biomedical research scientist and biology tutor in San Diego, CA. I earned my PhD in Microbiology from UC Riverside in 2025. I’m now a postdoctoral researcher at the Salk Institute, where I work on developing gene therapies for rare inherited muscle disorders. At UC Riverside, I was a teaching assistant for undergraduate courses in microbiology, molecular biology, and genetics. I helped students break down complex concepts into manageable pieces using verbal,...
Hey! I'm Skyler, and I'm a biomedical research scientist and biology tutor in San Diego, CA. I earned my PhD in Microbiology from UC Riverside in 2025. I’m now a postdoctoral researcher at the Salk Institute, where I work on developing gene therapies for rare inherited muscle disorders. At UC Riverside, I was a teaching assistant for undergraduate courses in microbiology, molecular biology, and genetics. I helped students break down complex concepts into manageable pieces using verbal, visual, and hands-on learning, and one-on-one support. I consistently received very positive student feedback for the care and clarity I brought to teaching.
I’ve also mentored undergraduate researchers during both my PhD and postdoctoral training, helping students build scientific knowledge, laboratory skills, and confidence. Altogether, I have about a decade of research, teaching, and mentorship experience spanning molecular biology, microbiology, cell biology, genetics, and computational biology/bioinformatics, along with science outreach experience with local high school students.
But beyond the degrees and experience, I’m here because I genuinely love teaching and sharing what I know. I’ve been fascinated by the life sciences since I was young, and one of my favorite parts of teaching is helping students see the beauty behind the complicated inner workings of living things.
Biology – like life in general – can feel complex, messy, abstract, and even baffling. But I believe almost anything can become easier to manage when you slow down, take it one step at a time, and break it into bite-sized pieces. That’s what I’m here to help you do. I take a personalized approach with every student: I first try to understand what you’re struggling with, how you learn best, and what you want to accomplish. From there, I adapt my explanations and teaching style to fit you. My goal is not just to help you memorize the material, but to help you truly understand it and feel more confident using it to achieve your goals.
