Fun Facts

I've been riding and show jumping horses for the past 10 years. I love being at the barn every chance I get, and if I wasn't going to be a doctor, I'd want to be on the olympic equestrian team.

About Me

I'm a senior biology and pre-medical student at UNC Greensboro. I've been the Vice President of the American Medical Student Association chapter at the university for 2 years. I've held a spot on the Deans list for 2 straight years. I've also completed advanced 500 level biology courses in addition to my degree requirements. When I graduate in May I will be taking a gap year to go abroad before starting medical school at the Bowman Gray Center at Wake Forest Med.

Experience

I have been a nanny to 2 children for the last 5 years. I have had the priveledge of watching them grow up, assisting with homework, and participating with them in science camps and workshops throughout the year. I also worked at the pediatric nephrology department at the Baptist Hospital for a year. I was an integral part of the clinic team treating around 30 children per day. I also have tutored foreign languages to college students and English to high schoolers.

Approach

It can be frustrating for students who don't quite grasp a concept to want to try harder and study more. I feel that coming at the subject from several different approaches than what they've learned is the best way to understand how a child learns best. Using a learning technique that they are good at helps them feel more successful when tackling a subject they're not particularly adept at. Teaching the student the skills to learn and solve problems on their own helps in the long run.