I earned a B.S. degree in Biology from Wake Forest University and a Ph.D. in CellBiology and Molecular Genetics from the University of Maryland. In addition to my fulltime research responsibilities as a graduate student, I served as a teaching assistant forundergraduate Microbiology and Cell Biology laboratory courses. I am available to teach general high school biology, as well as moreadvanced upper level high school and undergraduate biology courses. In myexperiences teaching a diverse student population, I have come to realize that a fear oflearning difficult material is a major roadblock to successful science learning for many students. I strive toimprove science education by making science seem more accessible to students andreinforcing the “big picture” of a particular lesson before delving into the fine details. Iam confident that this approach will lead to long term success in retaining scientificknowledge and foster critical thinking skills. I am an avid runner and general sportsenthusiast, and spend as much of my spare time as possible partaking in outdooractivities.

Running, sports, music