I am a second-year Ph.D. student at New York University studying Biological Anthropology, with a research focus on the immune system in ovarian cancer. I hold bachelor's degrees in Genetics and Chinese from Rutgers University, where I graduated cum laude with a 3.7 GPA and minored in Evolutionary Anthropology. I also spent five years conducting cancer research at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, developing extensive molecular biology and wet-lab experience. My work has contributed to...
I am a second-year Ph.D. student at New York University studying Biological Anthropology, with a research focus on the immune system in ovarian cancer. I hold bachelor's degrees in Genetics and Chinese from Rutgers University, where I graduated cum laude with a 3.7 GPA and minored in Evolutionary Anthropology. I also spent five years conducting cancer research at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, developing extensive molecular biology and wet-lab experience. My work has contributed to publications in journals including Nature and Cell, giving me particularly strong expertise in genetics, biology, molecular biology, cell biology, and cancer biology.
I have over six years of tutoring experience, beginning in high school and continuing through college. Through Math, Science, and Chinese Honor Societies, I worked primarily one-on-one with students ages 12–18, helping them improve grades, prepare for exams, and develop stronger understanding of difficult concepts. I have tutored Chinese, biology, genetics, chemistry, and mathematics in both classroom and individual settings. I am currently a Teaching Assistant for an undergraduate Emerging Diseases course at NYU covering microbiology, ecology, evolution, biological anthropology, and public health. My teaching approach is individualized and emphasizes understanding over memorization, using explanations and guided practice to help students develop independent problem-solving skills.
I have also studied Mandarin since age 12 and majored in Chinese at Rutgers. I studied abroad at Beijing Language and Culture University and have traveled to China multiple times. I have primarily tutored beginner and intermediate students in pronunciation, conversation, grammar, reading, writing, and vocabulary, while incorporating Chinese culture and contemporary language use into lessons. I enjoy adapting lessons to each student's goals and helping students become more confident and independent learners.
