Education, Skills, & Awards
Education
2025-Present
Expected 2030
Ph.D. in Integrative and Conservation Biology
University of Central Florida, Dr. Joshua King Lab
2018-2020
Master of Science, Biology with Emphasis in Evolution, Ecology, and Conservation Biology
San Francisco State University, 4.0 GPA
Thesis: Diversity of Herbivorous and Pollinating Insects on Native and Introduced Shrubs in the Presidio of San Francisco
2013-2017
Bachelor of Science, Biology with Concentration in Zoology
Palm Beach Atlantic University, 3.5 GPA
Senior research: Tardigrade diversity in relation to water proximity in John D. MacArthur State Park
Awards
2018-2020
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Disney's Animal, Science, and Environment Quarterly Award Recipient Q1 2023
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Poinciana High School Rookie Teacher of the Year 2020-2021
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SFSU 2020 Department of Biology Outstanding Graduate Assistant
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PBA Spotlight Sailfish recognition for Notable 2017 Biology Major Graduate
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Outstanding Research Poster 2015-2016, Palm Beach Atlantic Interdisciplinary Research Conference, West Palm Beach, FL
Skills and Certifications
Certifications
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NAUI Open water scuba certified
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Florida boaters license
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CPR and first aid certified
Skills
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R programming language
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Ecology field methods
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Insect identification and pinning
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Microsoft programs
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Team oriented
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Dependable
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Highly organized
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Strong time management skills