Education
University of Florida August 2023 – current
Current PhD student, expected completion May 2028
- Relevant mathematics coursework: MAA5228, MAS5311
Carson-Newman University May 2023
Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy with Honors
Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics
4.0 GPA
- Honors Thesis (to fulfill honors degree requirement): A philosophical thesis exploring traditional omnipotence and the possible philosophical and theological repercussions of adopting a different understanding of divine power
- President of C-NU’s chapter of Phi Sigma Tau and joint Philosophy Club (2021-2023)
- Relevant mathematics coursework: Calculus I-IV, Advanced Calculus, Discrete Mathematics, Statistical Concepts and Methods, Abstract Algebra, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Computer Programming
Relevant Work Experience
University of Florida August 2023 – current
Graduate Teaching Assistant
- MAC2313 Fall Semester 2024, Discussion Group Leader
- MAC2313 Spring Semester 2024, Discussion Group Leader
- MAC2312 Fall Semester 2023, Discussion Group Leader
Carson-Newman University October 2021 – April 2023
C-NU Student Success Peer Tutor
- Provided extra assistance outside of class for students struggling in math classes
- Taught subjects such as Intro to College Math, Calculus I-IV, Statistics
- Required a recommendation from a mathematics professor
Private Tutor January – May 2022
- Provided one-on-one intense aid for a high school student struggling with Algebra II
- Was asked to continue tutoring her in statistics the following semester but declined due to conflicting schedules; referred the student to a fellow math major for continued help
Awards and Honors
- Carson-Newman University Honors Premier Scholarship recipient: full tuition scholarship 2019-2023
- Track and Field Athletic Scholarship recipient 2019-2023
- Two-time Allen and Phyllis Morgan Award: Academic Athlete of the Year (2021-2022, 2022-2023)
- CoSIDA Academic All-American 2021-2022
- A. R. Sloan Scholarship recipient 2021-2022
- Dean’s List Recipient 2019-2022
Extracurriculars
DII Collegiate Athletics, Carson-Newman University 2019 – 2023
- Four-year member of the Track and Field team; competed in the pole vault
- Entrusted with leadership responsibilities for the pole vault training group
- Facilitated practices for self and teammates
- Regularly scored points at conference meets and others
Volunteer Experience
Farmer to Families Food Box Program 2020 – 2023
- Packaged and distributed free, fresh, healthy food to the food insecure in the Morristown, TN area through Manley Baptist Church
Various Mission Trips 2013, 2014, 2018
- Met physical needs in different communities while sharing the Gospel
- Built structures such as walls and stairs, aided children in need at churches and orphanages by providing food and general care, hosted community events
Personal
Leadership Development
Student Leadership University (SLU) 101, 201, 301 2016, 2018, 2019
- Attended seminars for one week each summer that dealt with different aspects of leadership and service in various parts of community and government
- 101 held in Orlando, FL; 201 in Washington D.C.; 301 in Europe (Normandy, Paris, Oxford, London)
- Chosen from an essay to lay a wreath at Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial during SLU 301
Valley Forge “Spirit of America” Youth Leadership Development April 2017
- One of nine students chosen from an essay and interviews to participate in an extended weekend leadership program that focused on democracy, citizenship, the Constitution, and their relation to current political events
- Held in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania
Other Interests
Avid reader • Tolkien enthusiast • Occasional artist • Dog lover