Biotech Scientist, Ivy League STEM and Test Prep Tutor

Rose S.

Hello students and parents!

I am a scientist and engineer in the biotech industry and have been tutoring for over 10 years, specializing in algebra, test prep, study and organizational skills, biology, and chemistry.

I am very patient, having worked with all kinds of students at many levels and personalities. Everyone learns differently, has different motivations, strengths, and struggles. My goal is always to encourage and build confidence. When a student is not understanding, I seek to identify where the disconnect is happening. Teaching is also creative -- I approach confusion as an opportunity to find new ways of explaining and guiding the student.

As a student I enjoyed developing my own study and organizational skills, so now it is rewarding for me to pass along this knowledge and keep those skills sharp. Tutoring is personally rewarding because it allows me to grow as a teacher -- I am always trying out new ways of approaching and explaining problems.

Rose

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My education and work experience:
Columbia University, M.S. in Chemical Engineering, 2019
University of Texas at Austin, B.S. in Neurobiology with Honors, 2013

GRE Quantitative: 169/170 (96th percentile)
GRE Verbal: 164/170 (94th percentile)

Scientist in biotech industry: Bluebird bio, Ensoma, Vesigen Therapeutics
(2020-current)

Research Assistant
University of Texas at Austin
(2015-2018)

Learning Skills Peer Coach
Sanger Learning Center University of Texas at Austin
(2013)

Teacher: "Spanish Culture"
Down Syndrome Association of Central Texas
Summer 2012

STEM Coach
Girlstart, Lego Mindstorms camp, coding and robotics for high school girls
Summer 2009, 2010