I hold a PhD in Biomedical Sciences from the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), and a B.A. in English Literature with High Honors in Biology from the University of Maryland. My educational journey has provided me with both deep scientific training and strong communication skills, enabling me to explain complex topics clearly and effectively.
I have over seven years of teaching and tutoring experience, primarily at the undergraduate level, through my ongoing role as an adjunct...
I hold a PhD in Biomedical Sciences from the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), and a B.A. in English Literature with High Honors in Biology from the University of Maryland. My educational journey has provided me with both deep scientific training and strong communication skills, enabling me to explain complex topics clearly and effectively.
I have over seven years of teaching and tutoring experience, primarily at the undergraduate level, through my ongoing role as an adjunct faculty instructor at the University of San Francisco (USF). My teaching responsibilities have included:
Scientific Writing: I designed and taught a lecture course on communicating scientific topics to lay audiences, combining my science and English literature backgrounds to help students develop clear, persuasive writing.
Human Anatomy & Physiology (Lab): Over 14 semesters, I led over 50 laboratory sections focused on anatomy and physiology for freshman students, mostly in the Nursing and Kinesiology programs. This included hands-on lab work, guiding group exercises, and evaluating students' work and progress. My teaching consistently received above-average evaluations across categories like instructional practices, student engagement, and learning outcomes.
My tutoring areas include:
Biology (high school through undergraduate): Including cellular and molecular biology, immunology, and neuroscience.
Anatomy and Physiology: Supported by years of lab-based and lecture-based teaching experience.
Scientific Writing and Communication: Especially for students in STEM fields needing support translating technical work into papers, presentations, or public-facing content.
I have worked with a broad range of learners, primarily undergraduate students (ages 18–22), but my communication skills allow me to effectively support both high school and adult learners as well. My approach emphasizes empathy, clarity, and the importance of connecting core concepts to real-world applications.
