PhD Candidate in Neuroscience

Harim D.

I am a neuroscience graduate student at Baylor College of Medicine with an interdisciplinary background in neuroscience, genetics, and biomedical research. My academic training has given me extensive experience communicating complex scientific concepts through scientific writing, presentations, laboratory reports, research proposals, and other academic materials. I have also presented my research at national conferences, including the Society for Neuroscience and ABRCMS.

My most extensive teaching experience comes from serving as a writing mentor in a bilingual Spanish-English writing center during my undergraduate education. I completed approximately 200 one-on-one mentoring sessions with undergraduate and graduate students, helping with research papers, laboratory reports, presentations, theses, résumés, CVs, cover letters, personal statements, and research statements. I also worked with students with different learning needs and levels of English and Spanish proficiency. My teaching approach is collaborative and student-centered: rather than simply correcting a student's work, I explain the reasoning behind suggested changes and help students develop skills they can apply independently. When a concept is challenging, I break it into smaller steps and build skills progressively across sessions.

I have also taught several workshops on APA style citations and résumé and CV building for undergraduate students. More recently, I have helped teach first-year neuroscience graduate students about behavioral assays using Drosophila. Across these experiences, I aim to create a supportive environment where students feel comfortable asking questions, actively work through problems, and receive feedback tailored to their individual goals.