As a young student, Selene found an early and strong affinity for math and science, which she partially attributes to both her parents being engineers. She graduated salutatorian from her high school class with plans to major in Neuroscience and eventually attend medical school. Along the way, she was bolstered by incredible female colleagues and peers, including her twin sister Carson and younger sister Mia.

During her freshman year at the University of Southern California, her coursework grew more intense, and the long pathway to a medical degree loomed ahead, Selene learned that she did not nurse the same type of passion for math and science that her classmates (and sister) did. She loved to engage in the analytical problem solving of her pre-med coursework and was earning top grades, but knew that she could not ignore her love for the arts. While she ultimately chose a different path, she hoped that math and science could somehow stay a part of her life.

When she moved to New York City and became a tutor, she found that sharing knowledge with her students, particularly in STEM related-fields, was exactly what she needed. Her love for math and science has only grown as she’s tutored students not only in SAT/ACT prep, but also in Calculus, Biology, Chemistry, and more. She believes that no matter what career path or major a student chooses, the benefits of a strong base in science and math are overwhelming. The hours she dedicated working to understand integrals or the citric acid cycle built her resilience, curiosity, and perseverance. Excelling in male-dominated classes has given her confidence to assert herself in all male-dominated spaces, STEM-related or otherwise.

Selene hopes that she can model this confidence for her students, but sadly finds it lacking in her female students, despite their often very impressive performance. She takes pride in helping her students hone their strengths and celebrate their successes.