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Fun Facts
I am a native San Franciscan and attended a Chinese-immersion K-8 school, so I can speak both Cantonese and Mandarin (to an extent). I am also PADI certified as an advanced open water scuba diver! Some places I've dove include Palau, Honduras, and the Galapagos Islands. I have a wide range of academic interests that far surpass my engineering degree. For example, I've participated in robotics competitions since high school, as a competitor in high school, and a mentor and facilitator in college.
About Me
I am U.C. Berkeley graduated BS Chemical Engineer with a biotechnology concentration and a minor in chemistry. I am passionate about learning, and through my 4 years at UCB learned that tutoring significantly enhances the learning experience of both the mentor and the mentee. Although I plan to do work and research in industry or academia, my internship and research experiences have shown me that teaching is not only essential, but incredibly fulfilling.
Experience
Working with Berkeley Engineers and Mentors, I taught science to elementary school students by creating engaging and interactive lesson plans/activities. Although it was challenging to keep elementary students both engaged and committed to learning, the satisfaction I got when students began to understand some of the underlying scientific principles more than made up for the difficulties. I also mentored for Pioneers in Engineering, a robotics competition for bay area high schools lacking funds.
Approach
Although I excelled in my advanced classes in high school, once at Berkeley, I realized that lecture, reading, and homework were not sufficient for true understanding. By studying in groups, I realized that understanding could be gained through several routes, which differed for each individual. My approach for teaching is thus highly individualized; it exploits questioning, investigation, and demonstration to guide each student on their own path by enforcing self-study and critical thinking.
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BS Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
University of California at Berkeley
Chemistry Minor
OtherBiochemistry Tutoring
CHM ENG 170A Biochemical Engineering. A-
CHEM C271A Chemical Biology: Structure, Synthesis and Function of Biomolecules. B+
CHEM C271B Chemical Biology II: Enzyme Reaction Mechanisms. A-
CHEM C271C Chemical Biology III: Contemporary Topics in Chemical Biology. A-
Lab research at the Keasling Lab (3 semesters): Metabolic engineering of bacteria, protein discovery, and enzymology.
Biology I Tutoring
Advanced biochemistry classes require biology I as a prerequisite. I used AP Biology credits from high school (5/5 on AP test) in order to skip directly into the higher level courses. However, these courses significantly relied upon and enforced by biology knowledge.
I also lived with 2 students studying integrative biology and used to tutor them in the areas of cell biology and metabolism. I also have a good grasp on ecology and sustainability, both from AP Biology. as well as chemical engineering courses on alternative energy.
Calculus I Tutoring
I used my AP Calc BC score (5/5) to skip directly into Calc B. However, my curriculum strongly relies on understanding basic calculus, so I have maintained my knowledge of the subject.
Math courses:
MATH H1B Honors Calculus. A
MATH 53 Multivariable Calculus. B
MATH 54 Linear Algebra and Differential Equations. A-
Calculus 2 Tutoring
This was my first math class at Berkeley, which I took in a small honors section. This allowed me to engage with my professor and peers to a greater extent than possible in larger courses. This personalized approach is what I intend to reproduce for my mentees.
Math courses:
MATH H1B Honors Calculus. A
MATH 53 Multivariable Calculus. B
MATH 54 Linear Algebra and Differential Equations. A-
Calculus 3 Tutoring
My engineering curriculum has kept me in good practice and enhanced my practical skills in multi-variable calculus. Additionally, physical chemistry coursed I've taken required me to work in groups where each participant contributed their own unique understanding from their particular major focus, and I was able to develop a more diverse set of approaches for problems.
Math courses:
MATH H1B Honors Calculus. A
MATH 53 Multivariable Calculus . B
MATH 54 Linear Algebra and Differential Equations. A-
Eng&Sci Related courses:
CBE 142 Chemical Kinetics and Reaction Engineering. B+
CHEM 120A Physical Chemistry: Quantum. B
CHEM 120B Physical Chemistry: Stat. Mech. A
Chemistry Advance Tutoring
I am a BS Chemical Engineer with a minor in Chemistry, so this is my favorite subject to learn and to teach. With a friend in the UCB Engineering Center's tutoring program, I would help younger undergraduates prepare for tests and complete homework by hosting review sessions, posing additional, non-textbook, questions, and by using guiding questions to lead the students towards solutions generated by themselves, not just given to them.
Courses:
CHEM 4A General Chemistry and Quantitative Analysis. B+
CHEM 4B General Chemistry and Quantitative Analysis. B+
CHEM 115 Organic Chemistry: Advanced Laboratory Methods. A
CHEM 112A Advanced Organic Chemisty I. B
CHEM 112B Advanced Organic Chemisty II. B
CHEM 120A Physical Chemistry. B
CHEM 120B Physical Chemistry. A
CBE 162 Dynamics and Control of Chemical Processes. A-
CBE 170A Biochemical Engineering. A-
CBE 162 Dynamics and Control of Chemical Processes. A
CBE 142 Chemical Kinetics and Reaction Engineering. B+
CBE 150B Transport and Separation Processes. B
Chemistry I Tutoring
I am a BS Chemical Engineer with a minor in Chemistry, so this is my favorite subject to learn and to teach. With a friend in the UCB Engineering Center's tutoring program, I would help younger undergraduates prepare for tests and complete homework by hosting review sessions, posing additional, non-textbook, questions, and by using guiding questions to lead the students towards solutions generated by themselves, not just given to them.
Courses:
CHEM 4A General Chemistry and Quantitative Analysis. B+
CHEM 4B General Chemistry and Quantitative Analysis. B+
CHEM 115 Organic Chemistry: Advanced Laboratory Methods. A
CHEM 112A Advanced Organic Chemisty I. B
CHEM 112B Advanced Organic Chemisty II. B
CHEM 120A Physical Chemistry. B
CHEM 120B Physical Chemistry. A
CBE 162 Dynamics and Control of Chemical Processes. A-
CBE 170A Biochemical Engineering. A-
CBE 162 Dynamics and Control of Chemical Processes. A
CBE 142 Chemical Kinetics and Reaction Engineering. B+
CBE 150B Transport and Separation Processes. B
Chemistry II Tutoring
I am a BS Chemical Engineer with a minor in Chemistry, so this is my favorite subject to learn and to teach. With a friend in the UCB Engineering Center's tutoring program, I would help younger undergraduates prepare for tests and complete homework by hosting review sessions, posing additional, non-textbook, questions, and by using guiding questions to lead the students towards solutions generated by themselves, not just given to them.
Courses:
CHEM 4A General Chemistry and Quantitative Analysis. B+
CHEM 4B General Chemistry and Quantitative Analysis. B+
CHEM 115 Organic Chemistry: Advanced Laboratory Methods. A
CHEM 112A Advanced Organic Chemisty I. B
CHEM 112B Advanced Organic Chemisty II. B
CHEM 120A Physical Chemistry. B
CHEM 120B Physical Chemistry. A
CBE 162 Dynamics and Control of Chemical Processes. A-
CBE 170A Biochemical Engineering. A-
CBE 162 Dynamics and Control of Chemical Processes. A
CBE 142 Chemical Kinetics and Reaction Engineering. B+
CBE 150B Transport and Separation Processes. B
Elementary Statistics Tutoring
AP Statistics from high school (5/5) has been useful throughout my undergraduate career at Berkeley. Most significantly in statistical mechanics (Chem 120B), my chemical engineering laboratory (CBE 154), and in my research at the Keasling lab (3 semesters). Although not formal tutoring, I assisted my peers in these classes by giving them examples of my methods for analysis, and worked with them through areas of confusion.
Courses:
CHEM 120B Physical Chemistry. A
CBE 154 Chemical Engineering Laboratory. B
English Tutoring
I am a native English speaker with a mother who teaches literature. Although my college background is in engineering, I excelled at my humanity courses' essays. In high school, I was lucky to have an exceptional teacher for AP Literature, and her Socratic teaching style has influenced me immensely.
Additionally, my technical writing skills have been finely tuned through engineering coursework and research projects.
History Tutoring
Although not part of my major, history is one of my greatest passions. I grew up on the History Channel, and have since been an avid reader of historical non-fiction. Among friends, history is a preferred topic of discussion. My high school curriculum of AP World History, AP US History, and AP Government, gave me enough background to self-investigate. Due to my fascination with the subject, I sometimes find myself procrastinating from my engineering studies and diving deep into research about ancient civilizations.
Math Tutoring
As mentioned for calculus, my engineering background has led me to understand math up to the level of differential equations, linear algebra, and multivariable calculus. I am now self-studying more complex mathematics, including set theory, while reinforcing a deeper understanding of linear algebra in an effort to more concretely grasp the math governing quantum mechanics for physical and organic chemistry.
Microbiology Tutoring
I have extensive laboratory experience in microbiology from my semesters as a research assistant at the Keasling Lab (Joint BioEnergy Institute). From attending lab meetings, research paper reviews, and seminars, my knowledge in the field has extended beyond the textbook knowledge of years past to incorporate recent developments.
Writing Tutoring
I am a native English speaker with a mother who teaches literature. Although my college background is in engineering, I excelled at my humanity courses' essays. In high school, I was lucky to have an exceptional teacher for AP Literature, and her Socratic teaching style has influenced me immensely.
Additionally, my technical writing skills have been finely tuned through engineering coursework and research projects.