Mahnue Sahn

 
Mahnue Sahn
 

Meet Mahnue Sahn - Expert Biology and Chemistry Tutor

Mahnue Sahn brings extensive biomedical research experience and a strategic, supportive approach to help students excel in their studies. With a Bachelor of Science in Biomolecular Sciences and experience as a STEM Tutor and Mentor, Sahn specializes in creating customized study plans and providing mentorship for future academic planning, all while fostering strong communication and critical thinking skills.

Areas of Expertise:

  • Biology (Molecular, Cellular, Developmental, and Cancer Biology)

  • Chemistry (General and Organic)

  • Genetics

  • Anatomy and Physiology

  • Mathematics

Teaching Philosophy:

"My approach involves assessing each student's academic performance and working together to create strategic study plans for their quizzes and exams. I believe in not only supplementing their in-school learning but also providing mentorship to help them with future academic planning."

What Makes Mahnue Special:

  • Tailored Study Plans: Assesses students' academic performance and strategizes with them to create personalized study plans for quizzes and exams.

  • Mentorship Approach: Provides mentorship to help students with future academic planning.

  • Real-World Application: Brings over two years of experience from the National Cancer Institute to provide practical context for biomedical and health science topics.

  • Focus on Foundational Skills: Acknowledges the importance of strong communication, critical thinking, writing, and interpersonal skills, in addition to technical knowledge.

  • In-depth Subject Knowledge: Tutors in subjects directly related to his biomolecular sciences degree, including cancer biology, genetics, and anatomy and physiology.

Education & Achievements:

  • Bachelor of Science in Biomolecular Sciences, Central Connecticut State University.

  • National Cancer Institute (NCI) Cancer Research Training Award (CRTA) Fellowship (2022-2024).

  • Received the "Audience Favorite" 1st Place prize at the National Pre-Health Conference Research Exposition in 2021.

  • Received the Poster Blitz Award at the Spring Research Festival in 2024.

  • Received a merit-based Student Travel Award from the Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minoritized Scientists (ABRCMS) in 2023.

  • Research experience at Virginia Tech Fralin Biomedical Research Institute, the National Cancer Institute, and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center