Rita Yu

Where do you attend school, and what what are you studying?

I am a biomedical engineering student at Northwestern University. Outside of class, I am involved in biomedical research and a student organization building novel medical devices.

What have your teaching opportunities been outside of Fairfax Collegiate?

I previously volunteered as an instructor for a peer tutoring program, teaching reading and math to elementary and middle school students. I was also a private tutor to two high school students in various AP STEM courses and standardized test prep.

What sort of experience have you had in the subject you’ll be teaching this summer?

Having worked in lab settings both in and out of school, I am experienced with the methods introduced to students in Fairfax Collegiate's Hands-on Science class. In high school, I participated in a science competition related to cryptography and became familiar with many of the techniques in the Spy Science class. As an engineering student, I have taken advanced math courses like multivariable calculus and differential equations, and I view algebra as an important foundation to these higher-level subjects.

What excites you about teaching and working with students?

I love seeing the curiosity and excitement students express when they learn something new. I hope to create a positive learning experience for the students that they can take with them to the next stage of their education.

Outside of work, what are some hobbies you enjoy?

I enjoy immersing myself in anything creative: drawing, photography, 3D modeling, and building things from scratch.