I recently graduated from Lipscomb University with a degree in Exercise Science (3.69 GPA) and spent four years competing as a Division I softball player, so I understand firsthand what it takes to balance rigorous academics with a demanding schedule. During my final year, I completed a 200+ hour athletic training externship at Elite Sports Medicine, where I worked directly under a supervising athletic trainer applying anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology concepts in a real clinical setting...
I recently graduated from Lipscomb University with a degree in Exercise Science (3.69 GPA) and spent four years competing as a Division I softball player, so I understand firsthand what it takes to balance rigorous academics with a demanding schedule. During my final year, I completed a 200+ hour athletic training externship at Elite Sports Medicine, where I worked directly under a supervising athletic trainer applying anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology concepts in a real clinical setting with athletes of all ages.
I currently work as a physical therapy technician, assisting with patient care and rehabilitation exercises on a daily basis. Between that role and my athletic training background, I get to apply anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology concepts in real clinical settings almost every day, which gives me a much deeper, practical understanding of how the body works than a textbook alone ever could. I love translating that hands-on experience into simple, clear explanations for students who are stuck on the "why" behind a concept.
While I'm newer to formal one-on-one tutoring, I've spent years informally helping teammates and classmates work through anatomy, physiology, and exercise science coursework, breaking down dense material into concepts that actually stick. I know how overwhelming these subjects can feel when you're trying to memorize muscle origins, insertions, or physiological pathways without understanding the bigger picture, and my approach focuses on building that foundation first so the details make sense rather than feeling like disconnected facts to cram.
I'm currently taking prerequisite science courses myself as I prepare to apply to a Doctor of Physical Therapy program, so I'm not far removed from the student experience and genuinely enjoy this material. I'm patient, organized, and happy to adjust my teaching style to whatever helps a specific student learn best, whether that's visual diagrams, practice questions, or talking through real-world clinical examples.
