About Me

Hi, I’m Iz! I’m a STEM and violin tutor with a degree in biochemistry. Although I've had only a short career, I have spent it applying myself to research, teaching students, and learning with a passion. Whether you’re cramming for finals, memorizing biochemical pathways, or refining your violin technique, I design a strategy to help you reach your goals personally, academically, and musically. I’m here to help you not only reach your goals but truly enjoy the learning process.

Relevant Experience*

*not a complete resume! If you would like a full list of my experience or more details about anything I've done please contact me directly!

B.S. Biochemistry

Jan 2021 - June 2024

Studied biochemistry at the University of Washington.

Research Experience

June 2023 - August 2024

Immunology research at UW Medicine under the mentorship of a graduate student to optimize a 2'-5'A sensor assay using OAS1 as a model.

Tutoring Experience

May 2020 - Present

Teaching and tutoring in both STEM and music. I've taught several individual students as well as small groups.

My teaching philosophy

Here are a few core elements of my teaching philosophy:

1. There is no singular method that can effectively teach all students. Everyone is different and therefore I adapt how I teach to each student's learning style. When I begin my time with a new student, I first provide the student with a learning style assessment, created by me, that will help me determine the best strategies to teach that particular student.

2. This one is a message to you, my potential student, which is why it is written in a personal tone. As your tutor, I am not “training your brain”. I am teaching a whole person, including emotions, life circumstances, and mental health struggles. I am devoted to accounting for all of those things and being a support to you in all aspects of life.