Rachael Wei
About Rachael Wei
Rachael Wei is a Computer Science Instructor at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and an Above and Beyond Computer Science Fellow at Facebook. She has extensive teaching and research experience, including roles as a course assistant and project manager, and she holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the same university.
Work at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Rachael Wei has held multiple positions at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign since 2021. She serves as the Lead for CS124H: Freshman Honors, where she has been instrumental in guiding students through advanced computer science concepts. Additionally, she works as a Course Assistant for CS225: Data Structures, providing support in understanding data structures and algorithms. Previously, she was a Course Assistant for CS126: Software Design Studio for four months and also served as a Project Manager for CS196: Freshman Honors for eleven months.
Current Role at Facebook
Since 2021, Rachael Wei has been an Above and Beyond Computer Science (ABCS) Fellow at Facebook. In this role, she engages with initiatives that promote computer science education and outreach. The fellowship is designed to enhance the learning experience for students and foster a deeper understanding of computer science principles.
Education and Expertise
Rachael Wei studied at Newton South High School from 2016 to 2020. She then pursued a Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, completing her studies in 2023. Her academic background provides a strong foundation in computer science, which she applies in her teaching and research roles.
Experience at Juni Learning
Rachael Wei has been a Computer Science Instructor at Juni Learning since 2020. In this capacity, she teaches computer science concepts to students, utilizing her expertise to create engaging learning experiences. Her role at Juni Learning complements her academic and professional pursuits in the field of computer science.
Research Intern at Carnegie Mellon University
Rachael Wei has been a Research Intern at the Human-Computer Interaction Institute at Carnegie Mellon University since 2021. In this role, she contributes to research projects that explore the intersection of technology and user experience, furthering her understanding of human-computer interaction.