I graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) with a bachelor's of science in Biology. After graduation I went directly to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB), and I will be finishing my master's of science in Biology this coming spring. My strong background in the sciences has prepared me to teach a wide range of subjects, including math and writing, but I am most passionate about the biological and life sciences. I have a wealth of research experience that helps me bring a lot of the more abstract concepts into real world scenarios. I have more than two and a half years of experience teaching general biology to non-major students, and through this I have learned the importance of making different subjects universally approachable for a variety of learners. I love learning, it is a major reason I am pursuing my advanced degrees with the goal of becoming a professor. By allowing students to grasp the importance of a given subject on a personal level, I hope to make students more excited about the adventure of learning. Life is all about balance, so in my free time I love rock climbing, camping, reading, playing board and card games, and being active.