About
Hi, I'm Destiny! I'm a Maryland native with a passion for teaching and continuous learning. I believe that you don't stop being a student when you're out of school – it's lifelong! Currently, I'm att... ending the University of Miami where I'm pursuing a B.S. in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology with minors in Psychology and Spanish on the pre-med track. I participate in the school's PRISM program (a set of advanced programs for integrated science and math), hold a 4.0 GPA unweighted, and reside on the university's Summa Cum Laude Presidential Honors List.
I absolutely love STEM related subjects. I teach a myriad of different topics including Math, English, Spanish, and Biology. To me, the best part of tutoring is watching students gradually understand the topic and learning how fun the process can be. As a former peer educator for my primary institution's middle and high school, I realized that learning is not linear. Everyone's journey to understanding is different and catering to an individuals needs is essential for exponential growth. I believe that by strengthening foundational skills and expanding simple topics, students will be able to build the confidence they need to tackle any problem.read more
Experience
Researcher
Howard Hughes Medical Institute Labs
Aug 2021 - present
● Discovered the effects of various organic compounds on model organisms by designing behavior-based... research experiments
● Utilize various lab equipment; tested numerous delicate compounds
● Explore the nature of experimental design as well as scientific collaborationread more
Mentor
Horizon's Pre-Orientation Program
Aug 2022 - present
● Advise and assist incoming multicultural freshmen entering the University of Miami
● Facilitate a ... collaborative environment; guiding coordinated activities for new and continuing membersread more
Founder, Mentor
McDonogh 2 Medicine (M2M) Club
Aug 2020 - May 2021
● Created networking events to facilitate lasting relationships between students, alumni, and medica... l professionals; developed a forum for collaborationread more
Section Leader/Concertmaster/Classical Violinist
Assorted String Orchestras
Aug 2010 - May 2021
● Performed classical pieces for the community; facilitated and led my section through each movement...
● Volunteered at a private institution after-hours to teach young string players basic performing skills, techniques, and piecesread more
Designated Senior Leader
McDonogh Peer Education
Aug 2020 - May 2021
● Cultivated adolescent interpersonal skills by educating middle school students in social/academic ... issues (bullying, politics, peer-pressure, etc.)
● Advocated for change in middle school policy; prepared students for upper school involvementread more
Camp Counselor
McDonogh Summer Camps
Jun 2019 - Aug 2019
● Provided a growth-centered environment by supervising, guiding, and facilitating activities for ca... mpers aged 9-12
● Monitored campers to identify and respond to disorderly behavior or deviations from camp guidelinesread more