I like to instill confidence in my students who struggle with those kinds of thoughts. My favorite characteristic about education is that, given the resources, it can be achieved by anyone.

I went to elementary school on the Camp Pendleton Military Base in Southern California. My family moved to Temecula, CA, where I attended middle school and high school. I graduated from high school in 2008, in the top 15% of my class. I graduated with my bachelor’s of science degree in Molecular Cell & Developmental Biology from the University of California Santa Cruz in Spring 2013. My dream is to achieve my Medical Degree within the next 6 years.

I first began tutoring as a junior in high school through a club I was a member of called PEER Leaders. I tutored in all K-12 math and science subjects during lunch hours. In addition, I privately tutored 3 high school students in algebra or geometry at a public library after school once a week. During my first two years of college, I volunteered at the I.M.A.G.I.N.E. program as a K-12 tutor for children who lived in the Beach Flats Community, a low-income neighborhood located in Santa Cruz. I currently tutor all subjects at a K-12. I’m also an online tutor to students who are planning to take the ACT and/or SAT.

During college, I became a part of the live music scene in Santa Cruz as a promoter. I enjoyed organizing various members of the community for the purpose of creating a safe place for people to dance. I recently started practicing the art of yoga and meditation. I also enjoy hiking, biking, strength training, and cooking for my friends and family.

When I took the SAT, I scored a 680 on Critical Reading, a 730 on Mathematics, and a 700 on Writing.