About
Hey! I’m a Duke University senior studying psychology, with minors in chemistry and education. I'm super passionate about education and have over 3 years of teaching experience ranging from elementary math to college-level chemistry. Having scored in the 100th-percentile on the MCAT, I believe any standardized test is a science - and that there really is a systematic way to approach them. I teach my students not only content, but on creating sustainable study strategies that help them in the long-term.
I’ve always been super interested in how kids think, and am completing my honors thesis at the Early Childhood Cognition Lab on moral development. I most recently interned in life sciences consulting and plan to pursue an MD/MBA dual degree, integrating clinical expertise with business and entrepreneurship at the healthcare systems level. Outside of that I’m the co-president of Duke Club Badminton, an organic chemistry TA, working on my research at the Duke Program in Education. I love visiting new cities, making new playlists, orange cats, and Candy Crush. You can view my full experience here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-xiong/
I also work with the Emily K Center, a local Durham nonprofit, in college admissions counseling for high schoolers since 2022, and have significant experience with guidance on college applications and essay writing.