Biography

I grew up in Sunnyvale and graduated from Fremont High School. I completed my undergrad
with a degree in Biological Sciences at UC Davis. During the COVID-19 pandemic, I enrolled in
and graduated with a Master’s in Public Health in Epidemiology and Biostatistics from UC
Berkeley and currently work on epidemiological research. Specifically, I apply epidemiological
and statistical analyses methods to address global oral health disparities, understand oral health
implications of children’s nutrition, and learn about cardiometabolic disorders that affect
pregnant women’s health. With a goal of utilizing data science, I am very excited to now start
another Masters’ program, specifically a Master’s in Engineering with a Certificate of
Specialization in Data Science Engineering at UCLA!

Throughout my schooling, I always sought to help my fellow peers along the way. During my
time at UC Davis, I was an academic volunteer for the UC Davis Women’s Resources and
Research Center STEM Café, a free academic support program open to students looking for help
with math, coding, and science. I tutored students in general chemistry, general physics, and
mathematics. Additionally, I was also a part of the UC Davis Community Service Resource
Center Tutor/Mentor Program in which I was paired with a 9th grade student whom I mentored
and tutored math. During my MPH, I was a graduate-student instructor for multiple courses. I
enjoyed teaching students about R programming and epidemiological concepts.

My philosophy of teaching is to create an atmosphere where students feel excited to learn and
apply concepts and gain an appreciation for the subject matter. I strongly believe that every
student is unique and has a different learning style. Hence, I personalize my tutoring by tailoring
my teaching style according to each student’s needs. The 1-on-1 format allows me to build
valuable relationships with students and enables me to customize my sessions.

Some practices I employ when assisting students are asking guiding questions to further
students’ thinking and to help them obtain the correct answer. I explain questions in a step-by-
step methodology so that students understand the purpose as well as the logic behind the correct
answer, which my students have found to be very helpful for their learning. I also provide
additional practice questions for students to try out independently to make sure that they have
truly understood the concept. In addition to learning the content, I believe technique and strategy
are very important to tackle standardized tests. I help students achieve their goals by teaching
them useful test-taking techniques and helping them master the content.

I like to be enthusiastic about what I am teaching because it not only has a positive impact and
motivates students, but it also makes learning more fun and interesting. My goal as an educator is
to empower and uplift those around me, especially students. I always feel very satisfied when I
am able to bring out the best in students. I have found personalizing the sessions and catering to
students helped students improve their self-confidence. Having worked with diverse groups of
students enabled me to broaden my problem-solving skills and explain the concepts in creative
ways that encourages students to learn and enjoy the subject matter.

Outside of tutoring, I am a photography enthusiast and love nature and travel photography. I also
love reading webcomics and art. One of my hobbies includes postage stamp and currency
collection. I have collected over 3000 stamps from more than 100 countries!