Hi! My name is Ben and I am currently an undergraduate student at Cornell University. Enrolled in the number one Plant Science program in the country, I am also on the Pre-Med track and hope to join the U.S. Army after medical school. On campus, I am a teaching assistant for an undergraduate biology lab course. Here, I am able to learn new teaching techniques for a variety of students. On the side, I have privately tutored students of various skill levels and grades. I love many topics, whether it be math and chemistry to social studies and politics. Utilizing various active learning strategies, I make it my priority to have my students have fun learning to help develop their own passions. In my free time, I am part of the Hydroponics Club, Weightlifting Club, Rec Baseball, Alpha Iota Gamma (Pre-Health Fraternity), Club Golf Team, and participate in several social cultural associations. I look forward to working with you!
College:
Education: Cornell University
Undergrad Major: B.S. Plant Science
High School:
Class Rank: Top 5%
Awards & Honors: High Honors 6/6 Semesters, National Merit Finalist, Governor Scholar Semifinalist, Rensselaer Medal Award, AP Scholar with Distinction, Civics Award, Mathematics Award, Northwest Catholic Unity Award
Interests & Activities: School President, President and Founder of Northwest Catholic Service and Sustainability Club, Varsity Baseball (Captain), Head Chef at Manna Meals Food Kitchen, Varsity Soccer, Math Team Leader, National Honor Society, Student Advisor, Ski Club
SAT Scores: 1560 - 800 Math, 760 EVBRW
AP Exams: 5 Calculus AB, 5 US History, 5 English Language & Composition, 4 Biology, 5 Statistics, 5 Comparative Government and Politics, 5 Chemistry
SAT Subject Tests: 780 Math Level 2, 770 Biology
Other:
Other Awards: Dean's List, Chosen by Department to participate in REM Mapping
Other Interests & Activities: At Cornell, I'm involved in: Teaching Assistant for Undergraduate Investigative Biology, Research as an Undergraduate Researcher for the Bridgen Lab, Vice President of Finance of the Professional Fraternity Council, Project Lead in Hydroponics Club, Vice President of Recreational Baseball, COVID-19 Tester for Cornell University, EMT at Varna Volunteer Fire Department, New Member Educator of Alpha Iota Gamma (Pre-Health Fraternity), Mentor in Pre-Professional Association Toward Careers in Health, Mentor in Korean American Student Association, Mentor in Chinese Student Association, Cornell Barbell Club, Cornell Club Golf