In 2016, I graduated from Barry University with a degree in general biology. During my time there I was a teaching assistant for several classes in which I gained fantastic experience assisting others to get through tough situations. I always enjoyed my time and even volunteered when I could to teach younger students. I love teaching because not only do I enjoy the excitement that a student gets when I help them work through something challenging, but in the process, I often learn a lot myself and perhaps refine what skills I already possessed.

Currently, I am working on my Ph.D. research at the FAU Brain Institute in the lab of Dr. Randy Blakely. So far, I have already got to train two new lab members where I broadened not only my teaching skills but also my knowledge of biology.

I have spent a lot of the last 5 years of my life completely dedicating myself to the pursuit of higher knowledge and humbling myself to a wholesome understanding of the subjects I am most interested in. Though I have put the most effort into learning the wide array of biological phenomena, I enjoy enriching my understanding through literature and philosophy. I have always found joy and fortunately, success in going above and beyond what may seem to be standard. With my years of scientific research I have sharpened my skills to the point where I am now working with elite scientists in the neuroscience community. To be successful in this field assumes a deep understanding of the fundamental principles of biology, nature, and the universe.

Though I may not have a degree in English, I have come a long way and dedicated myself to become an avid writer. Being a biologist requires the ability to concisely and coherently portray ideas to avoid ambiguity. I have written many papers and research articles in which much of my time was spent editing and rewriting to make them as aesthetically and logically appealing as possible. I pride myself on my ability to revise papers for others and offer sound advice on how to make a piece better.

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