Betsy C.
Private tutor in Charlotte, NC
Education
BS Mechanical Engineering, NCSU BS Industrial Engineering (Operations Research), NCSU BS Biology, UCLA (in progress)
Experience
Tutored 8th and 9th grade Algebra students at LA Unified School District in Los Angeles. Worked as a Math Assistant at CPCC. GRE Math scores in 91st percentile. Biology scores approximately 3.6 out of 4.0. • Experienced in the collection, analysis, and interpretation of engineering/scientific data, and development of project design bases/specifications; excellent problem solver. • Developed a method of extracting chemical dye from textile dye-bath water using magnetically seeded resins and an electromagnetic extraction process to produce clean water for plant reuse. • Received Special Distinction Award, Argonne National Laboratory for chemical dye extraction work. • Developed a method to resolve hot spot issues for a molten carbonate fuel cell by modeling the electrodes as flat plate heat exchangers to predict heat transfer characteristics. • Developed a testing protocol proving viability of cleaning chemically contaminated soil via thermal desorption. • Initiated a symposium program for middle/high school girls to recruit women into National Laboratory careers. • Worked with Under-Secretary of Energy to address gender inequality issues in National Laboratory System.
Availability
Any day in the afternoon, Any day in the evening
Can Meet
Up to 30 minutes away at my regular hourly rate
Hobbies
I am an avid reader, and I love music, animals, hiking, and the arts. I am an environmentalist, and conservationist, and am dedicated to promoting STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) education and careers.
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