Hi, I’m Jackie! I graduated from The University of Chicago with a Bachelors of Arts in Biological Sciences and minor in Health & Society. I’m originally from the suburbs of Chicago, and am pursuing an MD at Loyola Stritch School of Medicine. I’ve been in teaching and tutoring roles for over 5 years, working with students across a variety of subjects, including SAT prep. I believe that every student learns differently, and that understanding often comes down to finding the right explanation. When a concept doesn’t click right away, I view it as a cue to adjust my approach and find an explanation that resonates better. I strive to meet students where they are, and create a supportive environment where they feel comfortable asking questions and engaging with the material.
Outside of teaching, I have research experience in microbiology, public health, and clinical quality improvement—subjects I’m always happy to discuss with interested students. In my free time, I enjoy rock climbing, photography, and exploring Chicago!
College:
Education: The University of Chicago
Undergrad Major: BA in Biological Sciences
Other Degrees/Minors: Minor in Health and Society (The University of Chicago), MD (Loyola Stritch School of Medicine - Ongoing)
High School:
Class Rank: Top 6% (Magna Cum Laude)
Awards & Honors: AP Scholar with Distinction (2022, 2021), AP Capstone Diploma (2021)
Interests & Activities: Habitat for Humanity (Executive Board Member), Ambassador's Club (Member), Club for Animal Rights and Education (Member), Science Olympiad (Member), Shotokan Karate (1st degree black belt), Piano (14 years), Hospital Volunteer, Structural Biology Research (University of Illinois at Chicago)
SAT Scores: 1570 (790 Math, 780 Reading)
ACT Scores: 34 Composite (36 Math, 35 Reading, 34 English, 30 Science)
AP Exams: 5 Biology, 5 Calculus BC, 5 Chemistry, 5 English Literature and Composition, 5 English Language and Composition, 5 Research, 5 United States History, 5 European History, 4 Computer Science A, 4 Physics 1, 4 Seminar
Other:
Other Awards: Dean’s List 2023-2024, Fall 2025 Iguana Excellence in Teaching Assistant Award
Other Interests & Activities: At UChicago, I was involved in United Against Inequities in Disease (Co-Director, executive board member), Med-ucate (Co-President), the American Lung Cancer Screening Initiative (Vice President), research in microbiology and immunology (Nagler Lab), paid biology teaching assistant experience, research in hospital quality improvement and behavioral health integration (Laiteerapong Lab), Washington Park Children's Free Health Clinic (Clinic Administrator), hospital volunteering (UI Health), Dear Asian Youth (member), and rock climbing/bouldering. I graduated two quarters early in December 2025 with a degree in Biological Sciences and a minor in Health and Society. I continue to be involved with all activities aside from the Nagler Lab, and am a current teaching assistant in biochemistry & general biology. I will be attending medical school starting this Fall 2026.
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