My Story
I have always loved math.
Yes, you read that right, I love math. Thinking, problem-solving, and puzzles have always been fun for me. When I was younger, people would ask if I wanted to teach math, but I rejected this idea because there was still so much I wanted to learn.
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As I continued to pursue math in college, teaching found its way to me anyway. In my freshman year, I was asked to tutor Calculus 3. By my senior year, I was also privately tutoring Calculus 1 and volunteering at the local elementary and high schools to help students with math.
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However, I was still unsure what I wanted to do with math. I wasn't done learning. But the farther I got in my coursework, the more abstract and disconnected from life it seemed. This led me to be drawn to biology, where I was able to ask questions and solve problems about living systems. Hooked by the process of discovering new knowledge, I decided to continue with biology research after college.​​
Obsessed with the question "how do cells know things?", I moved to Colorado in 2018 to pursue my PhD in biomedical sciences. During my training, I learned my passion was in communications; I loved talking about science more than doing experiments.
After receiving my degree, I pursued science communications and worked in pharmaceutical advertising. Here I learned that sales is not a form of communication that I am passionate about.
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Wanting to do something more meaningful, I began teaching one-on-one swim lessons to children. As I got to know my students, I started to form individualized strategies depending on their personalities, needs, and goals. Each student was a puzzle, and my job was to figure out how to get them to progress. Over time, I watched them grow, improve, and become more confident in the water. This was the first time I felt extremely proud and truly fulfilled from my work. And that's when it finally dawned on me that I wanted to teach. ​
As I reflected on what I wanted to teach, I knew I would return to math. Today, I bring everything I've learned throughout my journey into my work with students. I believe math makes the most sense when it's taught with patience, curiosity, and care for the individual learner. Whether building foundations or tackling advanced material, my goal is always the same: to help my students understand what they're doing, trust themselves, and gain confidence that goes beyond math.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Molecular Biology, University of Colorado Anschutz, 2018-2023
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Mathematics and Biology, Colgate University, 2012-2016
Study Abroad: Budapest Semesters in Mathematics, Fall 2014
Experience
Math Tutor
Private Tutoring Services
Colgate University
Provide personalized math instruction and support to middle, high school, and college students. Have tutored in groups and one-on-one. Subjects include Algebra through Calculus.
Swim Instructor
Little Kickers Swim School
2024-2025
Learning to move when you can't breathe is especially scary! Taught one-on-one swim lessons to children 6mo-10yrs old. Tailored lessons to each individual's needs and goals.
Research Assistant
Harvard Medical School
2016-2018
Investigated the role of platelets in solid tumor malignancy. Designed and executed experiments. Accurately analyzed, interpreted, and communicated data.
Pilates Instructor
Axis Pilates
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Movement is my other love, so I also teach Pilates! Come check out my classes on Tuesday evening and Saturday morning to get moving.
Scientific Strategist
Fingerpaint Marketing
2023-2024
Served as a medical expert who provided scientific education for cross-functional teams. Derived strategic insights from market research with HCPs.
Biology Tutor
Colgate University
2014-2016
Facilitated groups of students working on biology problem sets. Attended weekly meetings with other leaders to enhance tutoring skills and efficacy.
Key Achievements
Bolie Graduate Scholarship
Sisson Mathematics Prize
Presentations
Selected as a Bolie Graduate Scholar for being an exemplary senior graduate student in molecular biology at CU Anschutz 2022-2023.
Received for being an exceptional mathematics student at Colgate University in 2014.
Over 30 speaking and poster presentations on a variety of research projects. Includes departmental, regional, and international presentations.
Raymond Meyer Biology Award
Allen Mathematics Prize
Publications
Awarded for student contributions and research in biology at Colgate University in 2016.
Awarded for winning first-year math contest at Colgate University in 2013.
Author of 5 scientific publications, including 1 first author and 1 co-first author.