Lisa
Background Checked
Bachelor of Biological Sciences
Philadelphia PA
English (Native), Russian (Fluent) +1
Description
Lisa is a passionate educator with a Bachelor of Biological Sciences from Drexel University, specializing in Biology, Chemistry, and Statistics. She also has experience supporting early elementary students with reading and writing skills. Drawing from her personal experience of overcoming learning difficulties in grade school, Lisa is dedicated to fostering an environment where every student feels capable and understood. She believes in identifying individual learning styles and building essential study techniques to empower students.
During her college years, Lisa volunteered in an elementary school, working one-on-one with a first-grade student to develop foundational reading and writing skills, from alphabet recognition to sentence creation. Her robust background includes extensive clinical and laboratory research at institutions like the University of Pennsylvania’s Department of Urogynecology and Lankenau Institute for Medical Research, where she coordinated studies, performed experiments, and even contributed to a published manuscript. This diverse experience has honed her ability to explain complex scientific concepts clearly and patiently, making her a skilled and empathetic guide for students across various scientific disciplines and academic levels.
Education & Certifications
Lisa holds a Bachelor of Biological Sciences from Drexel University, College of Arts and Sciences, awarded in June 2018. Her academic achievements include a GPA of 3.44 and participation in a Study Abroad program in Costa Rica focused on Health Care in Latin America. She was also a recipient of the Lankenau Institute for Medical Research Stipend in 2017. Lisa is certified in Adult First Aid/CPR/AED with the American Red Cross (exp. 06/25/2020) and is a State Certified CNA (exp. 10/03/2020).
Grades & Levels
Kindergarden
Middle School
Highschool
College
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