I hold a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Chemistry, which gave me a strong foundation in scientific reasoning, mathematical thinking, and technical communication across all levels.
My teaching experience started in college, where I worked as a Teaching Assistant in undergraduate chemistry courses. I continued that role in graduate school, leading lab sections, holding office hours, and breaking down complex material for students who were encountering it for the first time. That experience...
I hold a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Chemistry, which gave me a strong foundation in scientific reasoning, mathematical thinking, and technical communication across all levels.
My teaching experience started in college, where I worked as a Teaching Assistant in undergraduate chemistry courses. I continued that role in graduate school, leading lab sections, holding office hours, and breaking down complex material for students who were encountering it for the first time. That experience taught me how to read where a student is struggling and adjust my explanations on the spot.
Beyond the university setting, I've also worked with younger students through volunteer tutoring, supporting elementary and middle schoolers in math, science, vocabulary, and spelling. Working one-on-one with kids in that age range (roughly grades 1–8) showed me how different the approach needs to be: slower pacing, more encouragement, and a lot of patience.
My general approach is to figure out what a student already understands before introducing anything new. I'd rather spend 10 minutes anchoring a concept than rush through material that hasn't landed yet. For younger students especially, building confidence is just as important as covering content.
