"Hi! My name is Victoria, and I'm passionate about learning both in and outside of academic settings. I believe that education is power, that anyone can learn with proper instruction and opportunity, and that basic scientific and mathematical literacy is a necessity in today's world.

I completed my BA in 2017 at Mt. Holyoke College - one of the Seven Sisters - in Biological Sciences before earning a Master's degree in Biology at Chatham University in 2019 and submitting my thesis on the evolution of sexual dimorphism in populations of endangered fishes across the US. The liberal arts foundation of my alma mater instilled in me a love of learning and enabled me to pursue a wide range of interests. I have since taken classes in cell culture and organic chemistry, and I am currently at UCLA working towards a PhD in Neuroscience.

Between 2019 and 2023, I worked as a research technologist at Johns Hopkins University studying the effects of stroke and neurodegenerative disease on the brain - using and improving upon my scientific knowledge and skills daily. I also founded TheNerdiestYet on Etsy to share my original and commissioned artwork.

I have gained teaching experience as adjunct faculty at Chatham University instructing an introductory lab course, as a TA, as a Wyzant tutor, as a horseback riding instructor and camp counselor, and as a volunteer at Janney Elementary School in DC. I have enjoyed teaching students ranging from first graders to college seniors and beyond, and I am excited to continue teaching as a tutor for all ages!

Please feel free to reach out and ask any questions you may have. I look forward to hearing from you!" less...