About

I have spent over a decade helping students navigate some of the most challenging subjects in STEM. Over the years, I have worked with more than 250 students from a wide range of academic backgrounds and learning styles, from high school students taking their first physics and math course to college students pursuing engineering and science degrees.

Most of my students see significant improvements in their academic performance and confidence within a semester. I have helped students prepare for AP exams, college midterms and finals, standardized tests like the MCAT, and advanced STEM coursework.

I love seeing when students have that "aha" moment where a difficult concept finally clicks. Physics and mathematics can often feel overwhelming, but with the right guidance, students discover that these subjects are far more approachable than they first appeared.

My approach is highly individualized. Every student learns differently, and I create supportive environments where students feel comfortable asking questions. My goal is to help students think critically and develop the problem solving skills needed to perform well in their classes and academic career.

Education:

B.S. in Physics

University of California, Riverside

Graduated with high honors, Magna Cum Laude, 2020

Experience:

  • Over 10 years of tutoring and teaching experience. This includes private tutoring, Upward Bound Tutoring at Centennial High School, STEM tutoring at Norco College, and basic tutoring while I was a student at Rancho Cucamonga High School.

  • Designed and implemented original physics curricula to optimize learning outcomes

  • STEM Supplemental Instruction (SI) leader at Norco College. I created lesson plans, facilitated group discussions, and taught students complex subjects in chemistry and physics

  • STEM Mentor at Norco College. I conducted one-on-one sessions and discuss/create academic plans with the goal of transferring to a four year university.

  • Undergraduate volunteer student researcher at the University of California Riverside’s Physics and Astronomy Department in the Barsukov Group. I developed computer models and wrote documentation for nano-scaled spintronics and physics instruments.

Achievements:

Dean’s Academic Distinction Award, 2019-2020

University of California Riverside, College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences

Certified Tutor, 2018

College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA) International Tutor Training Program Certification

Supplemental Instruction Leader Certificate of Merit, 2014-2015

Norco College & The Riverside Community College District Foundation

Certificate of Merit and Recognition, 2013

Lessons Learned Tutoring Program, Rancho Cucamonga