Teaching is why I'm here.
A tutor once helped me through chemistry when I was struggling. That moment is the reason I teach, and the standard I hold myself to.
I struggled with chemistry as an undergraduate. What turned it around wasn't a textbook; it was a patient, insightful tutor who helped me see the subject differently. I teach because I want to be that person for someone else.
My research and my teaching feed each other: studying how students learn General Chemistry makes me a sharper instructor, and time in the lab keeps my research grounded in real classrooms. I care about clear explanations, well-designed lab experiences, and giving every student a way in.
Where I've taught.
Lab Instructor, General Chemistry
Leading General Chemistry laboratory sections alongside my Chemical Education Research.
Private Tutor, General Chemistry
One-on-one tutoring focused on building confidence and genuine understanding.
Chemistry Lab Manager
Taught General Chemistry and Biochemistry labs, mentored undergraduate students, and prepared materials for lower-level chemistry courses.
Lab Instructor, General Chemistry
Led General Chemistry laboratory sections during my graduate study, as an instructor of record and teaching assistant.