Currently a sophomore at the University of Michigan, pursuing a bachelor's degree in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, with a minor in Writing and a long-term goal of entering a PhD program focused on symbiosis and ecosystem evolution. My academic path is deeply rooted in curiosity and a passion for discovery, but just as much, I'm driven by assisting fellow learners to make sense of their individualized education.
Over the past three years, I've worked with students ranging from middle school to college underclassmen. My tutoring journey began in high school. I completed community service hours helping peers and younger students with subjects like pre-Algebra, Algebra I & II, Geometry, and Trigonometry. I've gained an interdisciplinary range of all core academic areas from taking advantage of a rigorous high school curriculum that included 11 AP courses and 6 Honors classes: Math through Calculus I, the full Natural Sciences track, and a healthy dose of literature and composition.
After just one semester at the University of Michigan, I was offered a position as a Supplemental Instructor (SI) and tutor, working both one-on-one and in group settings to support students in introductory Chemistry, Biology, and College Algebra. These subjects, along with writing, are my favorites to tutor. They're foundational for students pursuing STEM careers, and there's nothing quite like witnessing the moment when a difficult concept finally clicks. I gravitate toward tutoring that encourages critical thinking, real-world application, and decoding those infamous trick questions. As someone who has spent years being unofficially certified as "grammar police," I'm well aware of how phrasing alone can turn a straightforward problem into a confusing one.
My tutoring philosophy is simple: meet students where they are, adapt to how they learn, and guide them with patience and encouragement. I value an open-minded and collaborative approach one method doesn't work, we'll try another; no pressure, no judgment, just a shared commitment to figuring things out together.
Overall, I've always believed that education is a privilege, not something guaranteed, that asking for help isn't a sign of weakness, but a strong and important step in taking charge of your own learning.
