Jamaican-born, I emigrated to the United States with my parents in 1992. After completing a BA in biology and minors in writing and literature, my interest in science and language led me to pursue an MA in linguistics. I speak Jamaican Creole and enjoy writing, studying languages, watching anime, and listening to K-pop. I have always sought creative outlets: I played the flute and tennis for ten years, did theatre, and currently enjoy cosplaying with my younger sister. Professionally, I have fun creating brand names as a Creative Name Developer.
About Me
Education
Florida International University | Miami, FL | 2017 - 2019
MA Linguistics
Stockton University | Pomona, NJ | 2008 - 2012
BA Biology, Writing Minor, Literature Minor
Special Skills
teacher · tutor · mentor · researcher
· curriculum design · project design ·
data collection · data analysis · research
presentation · digital and social media
· public speaking · employee training · event planning · interdepartmental liaison
· writing · editing · typing · MS Office
Awards & Honors
Graduate
2019
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Henry Truby Award, Linguistics, Florida International University
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Outstanding Academic Achievement, Florida International University College of Arts, Sciences & Education
2018
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Henry Truby Award, Linguistics, Florida International University
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University of Michigan Humanities Emerging Scholars Program
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University of California Santa Barbara Sneak Peek Program
Undergraduate
2012
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1st Place, Rider University NJ Women’s Gender Studies Colloquium (Creative Nonfiction)
2011
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Research Experience for Undergraduate Studies Scholarship
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Board of Trustees Fellowship Award for Undergraduate Research
2010
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Honorable Mention, The Stephen Dunn Award (Poetry)
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2nd Place, Jennifer Cakert Scholarship Award (Poetry)
2008
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1st Place, Richard Wright Symposium (Poetry)
Conferences & Presentations
Rider University | 2012 NJ Women's Gender Studies Consortium Colloquium
Louisville, KY | 2012 Southern Humanities Conference | Body and Being in Creative Nonfiction
Swarthmore College | Re: Humanities 2012 conference on Collaboration, Digital Technology, and the Humanities | Stockton Postcolonial Studies Project
Stockton University | 2010 Jennifer Cakert Scholarship Event | Poetry
Stockton University | 2008 Richard Wright Symposium | Poetry