Selina Gu
Goleta,CA
Summary
Interdisciplinary Background in Psychology, Neuroscience, and Data Analysis. Experience in Python and R for data analysis, statistical modeling, and visualization, leveraging programming skills to interpret complex datasets and draw interpretations. Experienced in designing and conducting research-driven experiments, utilizing quantitative and qualitative methods to analyze trends and outcomes.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Tutor
Step Up
Santa Monica, CA
02.2025 - Current
- Conduct weekly tutoring sessions with students in grades 3-5 from under-resourced communities across California, working to close educational opportunity gaps related to socioeconomic status, race, language, and access to technology.
- Provide academic support in core subjects while fostering a growth mindset and building students' confidence and self-efficacy in learning.
- Develop personalized learning strategies tailored to each student's needs, reinforcing positive study habits and effective problem-solving skills.
- Build long-term mentoring relationships, offering guidance and encouragement to help students navigate both academic and personal challenges.
- Promote a supportive and inclusive learning environment, empowering students to take ownership of their education and develop habits for lifelong success.
POP Star
UCSB Power of Play
Santa Barbra, CA
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Assisted in classroom activities and provided guidance to elementary school students, fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment.
- Developed strong communication and interpersonal skills while working with children of diverse backgrounds.
- Gained hands-on experience in conflict resolution and problem-solving, helping students navigate social and academic challenges.
SJTU Brain Facts Summer School
Shanghai JiaoTong University
Shangai
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Attended daily seminars led by experts in neurology,neuroscience, and molecular biology, covering topics such as: Pathophysiology of X-linked underdevelopmental disorders
Neuronal signal transmission and memory linking
AI applications in neurology and brain-interface technology
Molecular error hypothesis and memory interaction
Neuroprosthetic devices for stroke treatment and AI integration in brain function
- Gained hands-on laboratory experience at the Li WeiDong Laboratory, including: Rodent dissection techniques
Western Blot experiments for protein labeling
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology And Brain Science
University of California of Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CASkills
- Rstudio
- Python
- Team collaboration
- Teaching strategies
- Background in applied psychology and neuroscience
- Data analysis
Timeline
Tutor
Step Up
02.2025 - Current
POP Star
UCSB Power of Play
09.2024 - 12.2024
SJTU Brain Facts Summer School
Shanghai JiaoTong University
06.2024 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Psychology And Brain Science
University of California of Santa Barbara
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