Amanda G
About Me
Hey there! My name is Amanda, and I’m a junior at Rice University majoring in Environmental Science and Integrative Biology. I empathize with students of all backgrounds and enjoy supporting them as they navigate their academic journeys by crafting detailed lesson plans that allow them to succeed in various courses. In my free time, I enjoy hiking, weightlifting, volunteering at my local hospital, and conducting clinical research. I look forward to working with you!
Education
Rice University - 2026
Environmental Science (BS), Integrative Biology (BS), and Environmental Studies (minor)
Academic Accolades
- AP Scholar with Distinction
- High School Class Rank: #1
- 4.00 GPA at Rice University (and on President’s Honor Roll each semester since matriculating)
- Founder and President of the VAW Global Health Alliances Medical Chapter at Rice University
- On full scholarship through the Rice Investment Grant
Tutoring Experience
I have over two years of both in-person and online tutoring experience with a variety of subjects and grade levels. In 2022, I was hired as a private tutor with virtual platform, where I tutored grades 4-12 in math and science, including AP Exam preparation (AP Environmental Science, AP Psychology, and AP Biology) and college essay writing. Each week, I crafted detailed lesson plans that targeted each of my student’s specific learning styles. Since February, I’ve been working as a Biology Curriculum Developer and Mentor at the Science Mentorship Institute (Sci-MI), a volunteer-dependent, nonprofit organization. At Sci-MI, I help develop fun, interactive, and engaging biology curriculum plans for a six-week mentorship program targeted towards underserved high school students. I also supervise and guide students through each of their research projects and lead small group discussions, empowering the next generation of budding scientists!
Philanthropy / Volunteering Experience
As a sophomore in high school, I was a Mattel Youth Ambassador at the UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital. Over the course of the year, I individually fundraised $2,500 in support of the children at the hospital. I also engaged in physician round table discussions to explore the medical field and expand my knowledge of the healthcare environment. Throughout high school, I was also a part of the KIWIN’S club, through which I fulfilled over 250 hours of community service work. During my sophomore year, I also served as the club secretary and helped organize numerous volunteering events, such as triathlon clean-ups, beach and garden clean-ups, and charity drives. Since last summer, I have been a volunteer at the local hospital and animal shelter in my home town, and I have accumulated over 200 hours in each of these endeavors. At the animal shelter, I supervise a safe space for cats and kittens that need medical or behavior resources; at the hospital, I volunteer in both the ICU and ER.
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.