Fun Facts

So when most people hear about scientific research, they think astronomy or chemistry, but I do research on snails from New Zealand during the school year. This past summer, I was fortunate enough to do research in Italy! On a more personal level, I love foreign movies, I am the third oldest of eight, and I am originally from California.

About Me

I am a senior biology major at the dallas">University of Dallas. I have been doing research at the dallas">University of Dallas since the end of my sophomore year. Along with research, I have also been a teaching assistant for different labs for one year and will continue to be a TA during my senior year. My goal after I graduate is to be the head of my own lab and do research in molecular anthropology.

Experience

I have been tutoring students in subjects such as math or science since high school. Being the third oldest of eight children, I have also helped them in homework and teaching them the subjects that they struggle in. As a TA in multiple labs at the dallas">University of Dallas, I have had the opportunity to tutor students and give them tips for studying the subject matter.

Approach

Because I have helped students, ranging from elementary to the college level, I have found that the best approach is to ask them what exactly it is that they do not understand. If they respond with, "everything", I respond with assurance that not understanding is okay and start at the beginning. If they understand part of the subject matter, I ask them to explain it to me, so that I can pinpoint the area of struggle. Once I know the starting point, I can efficiently move forward.