...I have a MA in Chemistry from the University of South Dakota. Following graduation, I worked as a research chemist for 3M in St. Paul, Minnesota; moved back to South Dakota, then Missouri, where I taught high school chemistry for many years in both states. (read more)
...In my role as a tournament director, I oversee weekend events, ensuring adherence to rules and making judgment calls during games. Additionally, I analyze results for each round's pairings in scholastic tournaments. As a tutor, I conduct weekday chess sessions in elementary schools across the Saint Louis region, covering puzzles, strategies, etiquette, and facilitating in-course tournaments. (read more)
...I am now working towards a PhD in Neuroscience, and am excited to continue growing as a scientist as well as a teacher. I have experience as a teaching assistant, a lecturer, a high school coach, a mentor to the undergrads in my lab, and I have even taught my nieces how to read and write! In ad... (read more)
...I'm passionate about writing, from the research papers I've written in academia to the young adult novel I wrote on a dare. I've always edited my friends' papers, starting from that first research project in elementary until more recently when I edited my friend's application to medical school. ... (read more)
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