CURRICULUM VITAE
CURRICULUM VITAE
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Liberal Arts in Humanities, Extension Studies
Cum Laude (with Honors)
Additional coursework completed in Biology (lab), Chemistry (lab), Math & Statistics, and Computer Programming.
Enrolled in predominately graduate-level coursework.
Additional field of study in English Literature.
Associate of Arts Degree
President's List (4.0 GPA)
Personal interview & academic profile featured on Associate in Arts homepage and front page of university website.
Hired as a Statistics tutor via professor recommendation after receiving a perfect course score.
High School Diploma
with Honors + Scholarship (Florida Bright Futures)
Simultaneously completed university courses via dual enrollment.
Awarded a Florida Bright Futures Scholarship for high academic achievement.
EXPERIENCE
English Language Instructor
山梨県北杜市教育委員会
Hokuto City Board of Education, Yamanashi, Japan
Developed and delivered engaging daily lessons to more than 200 students in rural Japan, collaborating with local teachers using both English and Japanese.
Mentored and supervised student participation in prefectural English speech contests.
Represented the United States at educational conferences in Tokyo, Kofu, and Fuefuki, presenting on intercultural communication strategies.
Faculty Aide/Research Assistant, Undergraduate
Dr. Jennifer Rivers Cole
Department of Earth & Planetary Sciences, Harvard University
Researched and authored a comprehensive report on meat consumption in India, conducting comparative analysis using previous department research on China.
Received supervisory guidance and formal approval.
Lead Researcher
'Darwin 2.0: On the Destiny of Species'
Multi-year Research Project on Evolution (Externally Funded)
Tasks included the completion of a six-month guided research period (full-time), submission of weekly findings reports, and the creation of a 600-page provisional manuscript.
Afforded the opportunity to present findings to, and collaborate with, a variety of scientists — including the evolution department head of a T1 research university.
Owner/CEO
Red Ink Review (Admissions Consulting)
Founded a company to provide guidance to students applying to university.
We offered 100% service fee waivers to applicants with demonstrated need.
Over several years, I managed teams containing over 100 advisors in total (primarily Ivy League students and graduates) and personally helped students get accepted into every top-20 university in the United States.
VOLUNTEER
Statistics & Programming Tutor
Eastern Florida State College
Served as a student representative tutor for several hours between lectures, twice per week.
Position granted based on academic merit after receiving a perfect overall and exam score in Statistics.
Event Organizer, Representative
YETI (Yamanashi English Teachers International)
Planned and supervised monthly expat community events (50+ attending), coordinating with local businesses and administrative offices using Japanese.
Provided PR for local festivals, traditional ceremonies, and prefectural campaigns.
Kickboxing Instructor
Hokuto Youth Wrestling Team
Participated in weekly wrestling training with coaches and local youth competitors. One of our affiliates won a gold medal in the 2024 Olympic Games.
Offered free kickboxing and muay thai lessons to coaches & students after practice, using years of experience gained from training in U.S. gyms.
QUALIFICATIONS
Japanese Language Ability
JLPT N3 - Dec. 2023 (Passed; 98th percentile)
JLPT N2 - July 2024 (Scheduled)
EXTRACURRICULAR
ANTH 207x: Introduction To Human Evolution
Dr. Adam Van Arsdale
Archaeology Department Chair, Wellesley College
Comprehensive 12-week course with online labs and extensive reading assignments.
Astrobiology and the Search for Extraterrestrial Life
Dr. Charles Cockell
Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Edinburgh
ECON 159: Game Theory
Dr. Ben Polak
Department of Economics, Yale University
Paleontology: Early Vertebrate Evolution
Dr. Alison Murray
Department of Biological Sciences, University of Alberta
Extinctions: Past, Present, & Future
Dr. Anthony Martin
Department of Environmental Sciences, Emory University
Dinosaurs: Evolution, Extinction, and Paleobiology
Dr. Diego Pol
Division of Paleontology, American Museum of Natural History