David H. Nguyen

About David H. Nguyen

Computational Biologist @ Tissue Spatial Geometrics Lab 1) Cancer Biology & …

Experience

1. Stem Teacher

   Orinda Academy

   Aug 2024 — Present · Orinda, CA, US

   Experience Orinda Academy: An independent school that supports you!At OA, we are dedicated to helping every student succeed. We put a rigorous curriculum within reach of every student and challenge them to excel beyond what they thought possible.Four decades and hundreds of successful alumni are the legacy of Orinda Academy.Orinda Academy was established in 1982 to serve kids who don’t thrive in standard high schools and middle schools. OA\'s founder—Ron Graydon—wanted to address various learning differences that make it hard for students to reach their potential in conventional classrooms, including students who find large campuses and classes overwhelming.Orinda Academy continues to be geared to individual needs, as well as engaging and adaptable to different learning styles. Our teachers know how to run engaging classrooms that meet the needs of students.In the beautiful hills of the East Bay, Orinda Academy is an award-winning, accredited, independent school dedicated to creating a personalized learning environment for all students. Our graduates are equipped with the tools of self-advocacy and a love of learning, ready to change the world and make a difference.Accreditation and Associations:Orinda Academy is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), People of Color in Independent Schools (POCIS), the California Teacher Development Collaborative (CATDC), and the East Bay Independent Schools Association (EBISA).College Bound:Approximately 95% of OA graduates matriculate to a four-year college or university.

Education

• University of California, Berkeley

  Ph.D., Endocrinology

  2006 — 2011

• University of California, Berkeley

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Molecular & Cell Biology

  2001 — 2005