Education
MS in Mechanical Engineering, Stanford University
Subjects
Mechanical Engineering, Bioengineering, Bioinformatics, Microfluidics, Robotics
Achievements
Graduated from UCLA with a 3.95 GPA and summa cum laude honors in the top 5% of his class; competitive funding through the UCLA Undergraduate Research Scholars Program for a yearlong project developing a fluidic device for high-throughput screening of 3D tissue aggregates; contributed to published research at NASA, Stanford, and UCLA
About
Nathan is an MS student in Mechanical Engineering at Stanford University. He holds degrees in Bioengineering and Bioinformatics from UCLA, where he graduated summa cum laude. He has contributed to published research at NASA, Stanford, and UCLA, spanning immune cell microfluidics to robotics, and has industry experience designing healthcare products and fluidic systems. He began tutoring in eighth grade and is passionate about mentoring students.
Discipline
Engineering
Academic Achievements
Nathan graduated from UCLA with a 3.95 GPA and summa cum laude honors in the top 5% of his class. He was awarded competitive funding through the UCLA Undergraduate Research Scholars Program for a yearlong project to develop an innovative fluidic device for high-throughput screening of 3D tissue aggregates.
Teaching & Mentoring Experience
Private Mathematics Tutor (Nov 2023–May 2024): Provided weekly 1 hr sessions to 2 middle-school students. Taught new material and reinforced coursework, including geometry and proof-based reasoning. Helped one student prepare for and pass placement exams to advance a full grade level in math. Song Leader, UCLA Kyodo Taiko (Oct 2019–May 2023): Led 5 ensemble performances with 10–15 members each. Directed 10+ hours of rehearsal per performance to teach both music and choreography. Planned rehearsals, developed instructional strategies, evaluated performers, and provided feedback. Peer Tutor, Woodside High School (Apr 2018–Jun 2018): Met weekly with a high school student to tutor Advanced Standing Chemistry Reinforced concepts, assisted with homework, and improved academic performance. Volunteer Tutor, Project READ (Jun 2015–Aug 2016): Provided 1-on-1 academic support to elementary students through a weekly after-school tutoring program, focusing on homework help, reading practice, and engagement through games. Volunteered in two weeklong summer literacy programs, meeting 1-on-1 with a single student for 4.5 hours daily to boost reading, math, and communication skills through instruction and creative activities.
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