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Kiloni

Bachelors, Biology, General

University of Massachusetts-Boston

About Me

I am a Latinx first-generation PhD candidate in Molecular and Translational Medicine at Boston University School of Medicine. My current research is focused on links between diet and the lung microbiome. In addition to working in a lab, I deal with a lot of "big data" on a daily basis, so my current role involves a lot of molecular biology and biostatistics/bioinformatics. I have experience with a variety of college and high school STEM and non-STEM subjects such as Psychology, Algebra, Calculus, Statistics, Genetics and Genomics, Microbiology, Biology, and GRE prep. I am also capable of tutoring English, Math, and Science for elementary and middle school children. Some of my hobbies include crafts, creating healthful and microbiome-consious recipes on my foodie instagram, reading Stephen King novels, and (embarrassingly) updating and drawing in my planner. When I am not in the lab, I am often speaking at panels and forums on the importance of gender and racial equity, especially in higher education. I am actively involved in a number of initiatives and organizations in the Boston area to help address these issues, and strive to be an role model for other first-gen students, individuals from underserved communities, Latinx folks, and young ladies.

Education & Certifications

University of Massachusetts-Boston

Bachelors, Biology, General

Q&A with Kiloni

My teaching philosophy is simple; if a student wants to learn, they will learn. The biggest obstacle with learning new material is realizing what study patterns work for each student. Not every student learns the same way, and not every subject can be taught the same way. As a student, I know that in science classes I am a visual learner. I need to draw pictures of what I am learning in order for the information to stick. Some other students can read concepts and watch instructional videos. In mathematics, I require practice. Understanding the basics of formulas and functions assists in problem solving at every level, from pre-Algebra to Calculus II. Some students will require multiple practice problems to grasp a concept, and others need the reasoning behind each formula explained to them. I have had experience tutoring in all methods, and can identify a student's strengths and weaknesses within the first tutoring session. Any sessions thereafter will be specifically structured with that student's needs in mind.