Greatly enjoyed enrollment of Chemistry 375 (BioChemistry) during undergraduate study with a final grade [A-]. With supplementary previous Biology courses (Introduction to Evolution, Ecology, and Biod... iversity; Introduction to Cellular Molecular Biology, and Introduction to Organismal Biology), a broad scope of the field was covered during completion of the BA Chemistry degree. My MS Chemistry thesis project involved more advanced understanding of biochemical processes to grasp the function of natural molecules on anti-cancer activity. read more

I have recently received my MS Chemistry degree from Western Washington University and hope to pursue a career in Medicinal and/or Analytical Chemistry. My favorite nerdy topics surround both selectiv... e organic reactions and instrumental analysis. My favorite non-academic activities include trail running, cooking, reading, and biking. I love to work with many folks from differing backgrounds and experiences with a variety of goals to assess their learning style and help them succeed in STEM! Tutoring philosophy: I grew to learn the most after experiencing a bit of constructive struggle, growing from the creative application of fresh, new skills in various ways without fear of failure. After assisting many students as a TA, I coined a catch-phrase: "Small amounts of struggle leads to important learning. Major struggle leads to frustration.”read more