I am a graduate and current Master of Arts student at UMBC. I received my Bachelor of Arts in English Communications with an Art History Minor. Thereafter, I was accepted into the University's accelerated BA/ MA Texts, Technologies, and Literature program, which explores the way various texts interact including digital, academic, and functional everyday use and challenges students to bridge the gap between literature and communications studies. My thesis research focuses on students' learning and study habits, especial of English writing and composition, and the implementation of tools that encourage "basic" students towards higher education.

In my own experience, I have struggled with motivation, but have been fortunate enough to encounter caring and dedicated educators that have worked with me to discover the habits that enable me to feel more capable and self-sufficient. Previously, I was curious and creative but undisciplined, and since, I've learned to take control of my education to be the most efficient scholar I can be. I'm a proponent of figuring out one's strengths to work through their weaknesses. I'm good at reflective praise and constructive criticism. I'm very easy going and friendly, and want knowledge to be a shared experience. I want to provide productive expertise and encouragement to use a student's learning style to complete tasks and develop self-confidence.

My strongest study areas are English grammar and composition, writing and editing for college essays, vocabulary and reading literature comprehension, and Art History. The area I am most knowledgeable about is Modernism, but my favorite is non-Western art, especially public and resistance art. I am patient in explanation, and feel confident communicating an idea a variety of ways, or employing a range of materials to make the subject clearer. My strength is finding practical ways of applying knowledge, and breaking down large tasks. I am very encouraging for students that feel overwhelmed or anxious about managing school. My goal is to approach education as a collaboration of learners that can improve one's quality of life and enable change and progress, and help students become more independent learners through questioning and improving study skills.

My personal professional interests include writing short fiction and memoire, editing, copyediting, curatorial work and art criticism. In my spare time, I particularly enjoy visiting art and history museums, drawing, painting, jewelry making, watching documentaries and foreign films, pizza, and dogs, but especially my Chihuahua Skeeter.