Hi, I’m Gerri, and I look forward to working with you!
I earned my degree in chemistry from the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), including three summers conducting research—two in inorganic synthesis at Caltech and one in protein electrochemistry at Oxford. Following graduation, I spent a year in Munich, Germany, as a Fulbright Research Fellow in bioinorganic chemistry before pursuing graduate studies at Northwestern University as an NSF Graduate Research Fellow. I received my...
Hi, I’m Gerri, and I look forward to working with you!
I earned my degree in chemistry from the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), including three summers conducting research—two in inorganic synthesis at Caltech and one in protein electrochemistry at Oxford. Following graduation, I spent a year in Munich, Germany, as a Fulbright Research Fellow in bioinorganic chemistry before pursuing graduate studies at Northwestern University as an NSF Graduate Research Fellow. I received my master’s degree from Northwestern last year.
Alongside my academic work, I have extensive experience in teaching and outreach. As an undergraduate, I joined and later led the Caltech Chemistry Outreach Club, organizing interactive STEM demonstrations for local schools. These ranged from hands-on experiment stations at elementary and middle school science nights to classroom demonstrations and discussions about STEM careers for high school students.
I also worked as a peer tutor through the dean’s office for three years, supporting students in introductory chemistry, math, and physics, as well as advanced chemistry courses. As a junior, I served as a teaching assistant for a graduate-level NMR spectroscopy course. At Northwestern, I TAed general chemistry for four terms, including two as head TA. In this role, I held regular and additional office hours, met individually with students, and contributed to course development, including introducing free-response exam questions to complement multiple-choice assessments.
My tutoring approach emphasizes conceptual understanding over memorization. I work with students to build strong problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and confidence through step-by-step guidance and active engagement with the material.
I offer a free 30-minute consultation to discuss your goals and develop a personalized plan. To make our sessions as effective as possible, I ask that materials and topics be shared in advance.
