About
Hi, my name is Sofia, and I am interested in tutoring Biology, Organic Chemistry I, and Genetics. I am currently an undergraduate student at CUNY Brooklyn College.
Outside of campus, I am a gardening... hobbyist, amateur yogi, and animal lover. I love to spend time in the garden and with my pet cat, Coco.
My tutoring philosophy is centered around making complex topics fun and simple. I hope that learners enjoy their time with Biology, as it sometimes has a reputation for being complicated and abstract. I hope that you, the students, will learn to enjoy biology and gain an appreciation for our role as living creatures in the natural world!read more
Experience
Intern
Columbia University Irving Medical Center
Jun 2023 - Jul 2023
I participated in Columbia University's Summer Internship program during the summer of 2023. I had t... he opportunity to work with the bioinformatics team at the Center for Precision Medicine and Genomics. I was tasked with reviewing an introductory genetics course for hepatologists. The purpose of this review was to improve the course for future students. I also attended regular meetings with the nephrology department on campus.read more
Administrative Assistant
Arthur Ashe Institute for Urban Health
Jun 2021 - Aug 2022
I co-piloted an online STEM academy for high-achieving high school students interested in going into... health careers. My duties included: taking daily attendance, facilitating guest lectures and workshops and performing administrative duties through Google Suite and Microsoft Suite. I also had the opportunity to teach lectures on gender discrimination in STEM fields and an intro to careers in Microbiology.read more
Discovery Guide
Prospect Park Zoo / Wildlife Conservation Society
Oct 2016 - Aug 2017
Conducted science activities for children and their families. Monitored guest activities to ensure a... safe environment for both wildlife and guests. Provided guests with information about wildlife varieties and habitats. Participated in conservation and climate change awareness campaigns.read more