Education
University of Chicago│Aug. 2024
Master of Arts in Social Sciences│GPA 3.9
- Advisor: Dr. Ada Palmer
- Thesis: “Blood, Breath, and Beauty: Vampirism and Consumption in the Western Imagination”
- Completed the Writing Center’s “Little Red Schoolhouse” Academic and Professional Writing course
Appalachian State University│May 2022
Bachelor of Science in Thanatological Anthropology│GPA: 3.8
- Graduated Magna Cum Laude with Honors
- Received the Dr. Jill Loucks Memorial Award for Outstanding Senior in Anthropology for exceptional academic performance and a commitment to ending injustice through anthropological praxis.
- Received the Dr. Susan E. Keefe Award for Practicing Anthropology based on significant merit in applying research to community outreach and independent study projects.
Teaching Experience
C2 Education│Oct. 2024─Present
Tutor│Vernon Hills, IL
- Provide one-on-one tutoring to middle and high school students in reading, writing, history, and standardized test preparation.
- Mentor 100+ high school students through the college application and essay writing process, leading to acceptances from schools including Columbia, Princeton, and MIT.
- Tailor curriculum and teaching style to each student’s academic and emotional needs, including those with developmental and behavioral difficulties such as ADHD, BPD, and ASD.
Appalachian State University│Oct. 2021─Dec. 2021
Teaching Assistant│Boone, NC
- Co-led a class of 30 Freshman and Sophomore students through a series of experiments related to human evolution and biology for Dr. Sophia Dent’s “Our Primate Heritage” course.
Editing Experience
C2 Education│July 2025─Present
Senior Essay Specialist │Remote
- Rate and review a wide variety of college essay drafts from an unbiased viewpoint.
- Identify big-picture patterns and trends in college application materials.
- Advise students and teachers on how to improve their essays to maximize student success rates.
Cerebral Landscaping│August 2024
Freelance Editor│Remote
- Proofread and line edited the company’s Psychology Today profile.
- Advised the owner on content changes to drive interest and improve clarity for potential patients.
John W. Boyer│June 2024
Freelance Editor│Remote
- Completed Professor Boyer’s bibliography for his paper, “Karl Lueger and the Structure of Austrian Politics,” prior to publication.
- Edited citations to comply with the Chicago Manual of Style.
Research Experience
University of Chicago│Oct. 2023─June 2024
Research Assistant│Chicago, IL
- Helped Professor John W. Boyer complete his manuscript, Religion and Politics in Modern European History from 1789 to 1960, by gathering and translating secondary sources from French to English.
- Compiled research into annotated bibliographies in compliance with the Chicago Manual of Style.
- Completed Professor Boyer’s bibliography for his paper, “Karl Lueger and the Structure of Austrian Politics,” prior to publication.
Appalachian State University│Aug.─Dec. 2021
Independent Researcher│Boone, NC
- Advisor: Ralph E. Lentz II
- Thesis: “Firepower: Women, Sati, and Contesting Powers in British India”
Appalachian State University│Jan.─May 2021
Independent Researcher│Boone, NC
- Advisor: Ralph E. Lentz II
- Thesis: “Weaving the Veil: An Investigation of Thanatology and Hellenic Women; From Troy to Thebes and the Rise of Rome”
Skills
| Hard Skills | Soft Skills |
| Research | Written & verbal communication |
| Data analysis | Creative problem-solving |
| Event planning | Pattern recognition |
| Microsoft Office Suite | Analytical thinking |
| Google Workspace | Organization & time management |
| 75 WPM typing speed | Cultural sensitivity |
| Meeting facilitation | Mental health awareness |