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Nicole Ellsworth

San Diego,CA

Summary

I am a dedicated and knowledgeable tutor specializing in biology, writing, computer science, and standardized testing. My passion lies in creating engaging learning experiences tailored to individual student needs, fostering success in both classes and standardized exams. Additionally, having had experience with tutoring neurodivergent students and being neurodivergent myself, I am able to effectively help students from all backgrounds achieve their academic goals.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Research Assistant

UCSD - Chiba Lab
10.2023 - Current

In my current role, I am actively engaged in a dynamic team focused on the collection of human subject data, specifically exploring memory and spatial navigation to investigate spatial pattern separation. I am also assisting with data pre-processing and analysis using MATLAB.

Lab Assistant

Shtrahman Lab
10.2022 - Current

I assisted with support duties which involved managing and maintaining multiple vivariums, taking and restocking lab inventory, cataloging data, and following lab protocol. I also practiced basic husbandry skills such as mice tailing, anesthetizing, and euthanizing, and using PCR to determine mice mutant strains.

Nekter Juicer

Nekter Juice Bar Inc.
08.2022 - 12.2022

As shift-lead, I problem-solved to address customer and general store concerns, and I worked with different teams to ensure quality customer service and store management. I took initiative to discuss and implement additional procedures to maximize efficiency and safety with coworkers and managers.

Science Olympiad Head Coach

The Bishops School
08.2020 - 08.2021

As Bishop's second Science Olympiad head coach, I grew the Science Olympiad team by marketing it within the school, securing training and funding resources, managing logistics such as finding event coaches, and by coordinating between parents, teachers, and students. I also coached (and competed) in the astronomy event from 2019-2022.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Human Biology

UCSD
San Diego
06.2026

High School Diploma -

The Bishops School
San Diego
06.2021

Skills

  • Attention to Detail
  • Passionate about learning and teaching
  • Strong oral and written communicator
  • Strong background in all STEAM areas and essay writing
  • Documentation and Recordkeeping
  • Programming languages: Python, JAVA, HTML, CSS, MATLAB
  • Math knowledge: any high school math up to Calculus BC; additional skills in discrete math, linear algebra, and college statistics
  • Biology knowledge: any high school biology; college level general biology, genetics, and neurobiology
  • Chemistry knowledge: any high school chemistry; college level general chemistry and organic chemistry

Accomplishments

  • Won high school department awards in science, art, and writing (two given per year per department)
  • Published art and poetry
  • Won State level Youth Art Month (YAM) twice (won regional 4 times) for California
  • Ranked 7th in the country for junior-level dressage 2021


Timeline

Research Assistant

UCSD - Chiba Lab
10.2023 - Current

Lab Assistant

Shtrahman Lab
10.2022 - Current

Nekter Juicer

Nekter Juice Bar Inc.
08.2022 - 12.2022

Science Olympiad Head Coach

The Bishops School
08.2020 - 08.2021

Bachelor of Science - Human Biology

UCSD

High School Diploma -

The Bishops School
Nicole Ellsworth