Making science simple, one step at a time| Biology, Human Anatomy

Andrew H.

I’ve always been passionate about education and mentorship. Growing up with a mother who was a high school teacher for thirty-five years, I have seen firsthand the difference personal mentorship can make in the life of a student. That influence, combined with my lifelong love of science, led me toward both teaching and research.

I have a bachelor’s degree and two master’s degrees in biomedical science and physiology. Throughout my graduate training, I worked as a graduate student assistant teaching anatomy and physiology labs. I spent several years guiding nursing students through dissections and enjoyed helping them break down complex topics in biochemistry, genetics, and cell biology. In addition to my graduate work, I have also taught at a community college oriented towards educating young people from underprivileged backgrounds. As such, I have a lot of experience working with students who feel overwhelmed by science and I like helping them to build confidence and understanding.

I have extensive experience in research and worked for several years as a laboratory technician in a toxicology lab. This experience has given me first-hand knowledge of many scientific techniques as well as coordinating research and grant writing. Because of these experiences, I am better able to guide students who are seeking a future in STEM.

As a mentor, my goal is not just to help students memorize facts, but also to gain a deeper understanding of topics in science. Personally, I have many years of experience having to learn and digest large amounts of information, and I have several strategies and techniques that I can pass on to others. I want to guide my students through their anxieties about these complicated topics, help them develop better study habits, and aid them in finding the confidence to succeed in their science courses.