I am a rising senior at Smith College majoring in Biological Sciences with a minor in Chemistry (GPA: 3.96). My coursework includes biochemistry, microbiology with lab, cell biology, genetics, organic and inorganic chemistry, and statistics. I also have extensive laboratory training in molecular biology techniques including PCR, DNA sequencing and analysis, gel electrophoresis, bacterial culture, and data analysis using R and GraphPad Prism.
I have over three years of experience as a...
I am a rising senior at Smith College majoring in Biological Sciences with a minor in Chemistry (GPA: 3.96). My coursework includes biochemistry, microbiology with lab, cell biology, genetics, organic and inorganic chemistry, and statistics. I also have extensive laboratory training in molecular biology techniques including PCR, DNA sequencing and analysis, gel electrophoresis, bacterial culture, and data analysis using R and GraphPad Prism.
I have over three years of experience as a Teaching Assistant in undergraduate biology laboratories at Smith College, where I support approximately 80 students per semester. I facilitate weekly lab instruction in genomics and microbial systems, guiding students through experimental procedures such as DNA isolation, PCR, sequencing analysis, and microbial culturing, while helping them interpret results and troubleshoot experiments. I also help prepare and pilot lab materials and ensure proper biosafety (BSL-2) practices.
In addition, I serve as a Teaching Assistant in a Course-Based Undergraduate Research Experience (CURE), where students conduct independent bacteriophage research. I support experimental design, microbiology techniques, and data interpretation while maintaining cultures and preparing lab materials.
I also have experience teaching high school students through a summer science program, where I mentored 16 students in independent microbiology research and served as a residential counselor for ~40 students. In this role, I provided both academic support and one-on-one mentoring.
Across all settings, I emphasize clear explanations, patience, and step-by-step problem solving. I am experienced in working with both high school and college students and in adapting instruction to different learning levels in biology, chemistry, and math-related subjects including SAT preparation.
