...While my background is in history, I’ve found myself teaching English. I truly enjoy teaching English because I believe that reading and writing provide students with ample opportunities to express themselves and become better citizens of the world. I always aim to help students become the best communicators they can be. (read more)
...During my time in New Orleans, I volunteered at a nonprofit after-school program where I helped children complete homework and strengthen their executive functioning skills. Although I loved my time in New Orleans, I decided to move back to Atlanta, where I served as a teaching assistant at a pr... (read more)
...I have completed a teaching certification program in the South Carolina public school system, during which I gained teaching experience at the middle and high school levels. I have also worked for two years as an assistant ESL teacher in France at the middle school level where I gained invaluabl... (read more)
...Treatment of this condition, which commonly includes medication (typically stimulants) remains controversial given that the condition is principally identified by observed behavior, rather than being a medical condition. Because of the behavioral basis for identifying ADD/ADHD, "treatment" is mo... (read more)
...I took 10 hours of botany classes in college in addition to classes centered on cell biology and genetics. Using this experience, I was invited to intern at the New York Botanical Gardens as a research assistant. I worked with DNA extraction, PCR, and gel electrophoresis to understand the genetic makeup of plants and their evolutionary trends. (read more)