Hi! I’m Christina, and I’m currently a student in Princeton’s Teacher Preparatory Program, earning a New Jersey certification to teach high school chemistry. My undergraduate and graduate degrees are in chemical engineering; while science may always be my favorite, I’m comfortable tutoring a variety of subjects across STEM, the humanities, and test prep (SAT, ACT, PSAT).
I served as a tutor and teaching assistant throughout high school, college, and graduate school—which helped me discover a love for teaching and led me to my current career path. In undergrad, I also led a STEM outreach program in under-resourced middle and high schools in Philadelphia.
Outside of the classroom, I sing in a choir, perform with multiple theater ensembles, and read (and, when I can find the time, write) speculative fiction.
College:
Education: University of Pennsylvania
Undergrad Major: B.S.E Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, Pharmaceuticals/Biotechnology Track
Other Degrees/Minors: Princeton University - Masters of Science in Engineering, Chemical & Biological Engineering
High School:
Class Rank: 3 of 240
Awards & Honors: Delaware Secretary of Education Scholar, Presidential Scholars Program Candidate, State champion team Science Olympiad (2015-18), National Merit Finalist, National Honor Society member, Selected for Delaware All State Orchestra (2015-18), 2nd place in chemistry category at county science fair
Interests & Activities: University of Delaware high school engineering intern, Natural History Museum volunteer, Science Olympiad, Quiz Bowl (captain), School District Orchestra (concertmaster)
SAT Scores: 1600 (800 Math, 800 Reading)
ACT Scores: 36 Composite (36 Math, 36 Reading, 36 Science)
AP Exams: 5 Calculus AB, 5 Biology, 5 Chemistry, 5 US History, 5 Calculus BC, 5 English Language, 5 Physics C Mechanics, 5 Physics C E&M, 5 Statistics, 5 English Literature, 5 Computer Science A
SAT Subject Tests: 800 Math Level 2, 800 Biology
Other:
Other Awards: Hugo Otto Wolf Memorial Prize (UPenn Chemical Engineering senior award for contributions to department), American Institute of Chemical Engineers Outstanding Junior Award, Marshall Fellowship Nominee, Netter Center Award of Civic & Community Engagement (for outreach work at UPenn)
Other Interests & Activities: At UPenn: Research (published in ACS Nano as 2nd author), TA, tutor, engineering peer adviser, Advancing Women in Engineering pre-orientation volunteer, Science Olympiad event supervisor, STEM outreach, acted in student theatre
At Princeton: TA, Community House After School Program volunteer tutor, actress in student theatre, singer in Playhouse Choir
Location: Princeton, NJ
