I am a marine scientist with a Ph.D. in Coastal Science and over eight years of experience working in biology, ecology, environmental science, and chemistry-related fields through research, fieldwork, and scientific data analysis. My academic background includes a B.S. in Marine Science with minors in Chemistry and Coastal Management, an M.S. in Marine Bioscience, and a Ph.D. focused on environmental physiology and ecology. Throughout graduate school and professional research positions, I...
I am a marine scientist with a Ph.D. in Coastal Science and over eight years of experience working in biology, ecology, environmental science, and chemistry-related fields through research, fieldwork, and scientific data analysis. My academic background includes a B.S. in Marine Science with minors in Chemistry and Coastal Management, an M.S. in Marine Bioscience, and a Ph.D. focused on environmental physiology and ecology. Throughout graduate school and professional research positions, I worked extensively with biological and environmental datasets, scientific writing, laboratory methods, and statistical analysis using R and GIS software.
I have experience teaching and mentoring students in both formal and informal settings. During graduate school, I served as a teaching assistant for undergraduate marine ecology courses where I helped students understand ecological concepts, laboratory techniques, data interpretation, and scientific problem solving. I also mentored undergraduate research students and participated in educational outreach programs designed for K-12 teachers and younger students. These experiences helped me develop a patient and adaptable teaching style focused on building confidence and critical thinking skills.
My tutoring approach focuses on helping students truly understand concepts rather than memorize information. I work well with middle school, high school, college, and adult learners, especially students taking biology, environmental science, ecology, earth science, or introductory chemistry courses. I enjoy helping students break down complex topics into manageable ideas and connecting scientific concepts to real-world applications and research experience.
