DESTINY TAYLOR
Greensboro,NC
Summary
Developed expertise in research methodologies and data analysis within collaborative academic environment. Demonstrates critical thinking, problem-solving, and technical proficiency in data interpretation and reporting. Seeking to transition these skills into new field, contributing to innovative and impactful projects.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Graduate Teaching Assistant: Statistics and Probability
NCAT
08.2024 - Current
- Conducted help sessions to assist students, reinforcing key concepts in statistics and guiding them through a data science project.
- Proctored exams for 105 students and evaluated student performance by grading tests, ensuring timely and accurate feedback to support academic progress.
Research Assistant
NCAT
09.2023 - Current
- Working under Dr. Khalaf with a focus on the experience of health access and health utilization among LGBTQ individuals.
- The purpose of this research is to identify discriminatory practices and their impact on the LGBTQ community to reduce stigmas and lead to positive changes in healthcare access.
Quantitative Research Intern, Center For AIDS Research
Duke University
05.2025 - 07.2025
- Conducted microbiome and resistome analysis using nasopharyngeal samples (n=125) from children and their mothers.
- Characterized the resistome of healthy children versus children living with HIV.
- Applied bioinformatics and statistical tools to identify microbial resistance patterns.
- Contributed to data cleaning, visualization, and interpretation for public health insights.
Behavioral Technician
ABS KIDS
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Delivered ABA therapy to children with autism, supporting skill development in communication and daily living.
- Collaborated with families and clinical teams to reinforce therapeutic consistency.
Education
B.A. - Psychology
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
05.2024
Master of Science - Applied Math And Statistics
North Carolina A&T State University
Greensboro, NC05-2026
Skills
- Programming: R, Python
- Data Analysis: Predictive Modeling, Data Wrangling, Statistical Inference
- Tutoring and mentoring
- Research expertise
Certification
- Learning the R Tidyverse
- Data Mining in R
- Data Wrangling in R
Awards
Dean's List: 2021-2024
RESEARCH INTERESTS
- Neurodivergence
- Black and Brown Adolescents
- POC with Autism
- HIV/AIDS
Timeline
Quantitative Research Intern, Center For AIDS Research
Duke University
05.2025 - 07.2025
Graduate Teaching Assistant: Statistics and Probability
NCAT
08.2024 - Current
Behavioral Technician
ABS KIDS
05.2024 - 08.2024
Research Assistant
NCAT
09.2023 - Current
B.A. - Psychology
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
Master of Science - Applied Math And Statistics
North Carolina A&T State University