About
Having received my Bachelors and Masters degrees in Food Science and a Doctorate in Environmental Horticulture from the University of Florida and currently serving as a Postdoctoral Fellow with the Viticulture program at the University of California, Davis, a love of the science behind the food we eat everyday has been a driving force of my educational path. As a student I taught multiple college courses at the University of Florida, completed the University of Florida First Year Faculty Teaching Academy (FYFTA), spent time speaking about my work on three continents, brought in $14,000 in scholarships and awards, and loved every aspect of it.
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‘UF CALS Graduate Student Wins ISHS Young Minds Award’ | UF/IFAS Blog | December 2018
http://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/mrec/2018/12/05/uf-cals-graduate-student-wins-ishs-young-minds-award/?platform=hootsuite
‘UF Eyes Butterfly Pea as Natural Food-Color Source’ | UF/IFAS Blog | May 2019
http://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/news/2019/05/29/uf-eyes-butterfly-pea-as-natural-food-color-source/
‘Butterfly pea as natural dye focus of UF study’ | Gainesville Sun | June 2019
https://www.gainesville.com/news/20190612/butterfly-pea-as-natural-dye-focus-of-uf-study
Education is not always a straight road, and can often be confusing and hard to navigate. As a tutor it's my hope that I can share my passion as we navigate your path and help you become the student you want to be.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
Before getting started I like to take a moment to assess what the student is hoping to get out of the experience, that way the learning environment can be catered to their needs as much as possible.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Over the course of completing my Masters Degree in Food Science and my Doctorate in Environmental Horticulture with the University of Florida, I am current on all of the related coursework while also having taught multiple courses and having completed the University of Florida First Year Faculty Teaching Academy (FYFTA), which is required for all new university instructors.
How did you get started teaching?
As a student I always loved teaching and would volunteer for any opportunities available, from teaching courses to working hands-on with younger students.