I recently earned my B.S. in Biology with a minor in Chemistry, and I have approximately two years of hands-on research experience in a university laboratory. My coursework has given me a strong foundation in general biology, cell and molecular biology, genetics, biochemistry, anatomy and physiology, general chemistry, organic chemistry, and inorganic chemistry. My research experience has allowed me to apply these concepts in practice through work involving proteins, enzymes, nanoparticles,...
I recently earned my B.S. in Biology with a minor in Chemistry, and I have approximately two years of hands-on research experience in a university laboratory. My coursework has given me a strong foundation in general biology, cell and molecular biology, genetics, biochemistry, anatomy and physiology, general chemistry, organic chemistry, and inorganic chemistry. My research experience has allowed me to apply these concepts in practice through work involving proteins, enzymes, nanoparticles, drug delivery, and biochemical assays. I am especially comfortable helping students connect concepts that can initially seem abstract to what is actually happening at the molecular or cellular level.
My approach to tutoring is focused on understanding rather than memorization. I first try to identify exactly where a student is getting stuck, then break the concept into smaller pieces and explain it in a way that fits how they think about the material. I encourage students to work through problems themselves while I guide them with questions and explanations rather than simply giving them the answer. I have experience helping other students understand challenging science material through my undergraduate coursework and research environment, as well as mentoring other undergraduate students in the laboratory. I am comfortable working with both high school and college students and can adapt the pace and depth of instruction to their course and individual needs.
I particularly enjoy teaching biology and chemistry because I like helping students move from memorizing facts to understanding how and why the underlying science works. My goal is for students to leave a session not only knowing how to solve the problem in front of them, but feeling more confident in their ability to approach the next one independently.
