Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
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Timeline

Faith Matthews

Gwenie's Pastries
New Market,MD
3
years of professional experience

Biology student with experience in experimental design, laboratory and field research, data analysis, scientific presentation, and technical writing. Brings demonstrated research initiative, adaptability, and attention to detail to ecological investigations, with a commitment to thoughtful scientific inquiry and continued development as a researcher.

Work History

Barista and Server

1 Year 1 Month
Gwenie's Pastries | 10.2025 - Current

Cashier

11 Months
Food Lion | 10.2024 - 09.2025

Waitstaff

4 Months
Martin's Caterers | 05.2024 - 09.2024

Sales Associate

1 Year 2 Months
Talbots | 05.2023 - 07.2024

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Towson University | Towson, MD | 12-2026

GPA: 3.8/4.0

Honors & Awards

  • Dean's List: Fall 2023 - present
  • 2025 Ruth Marder Presidential Endowment for Top Ten Scholars
  • 2024 Towson University Meritorious Summer Project Award
  • 2023 Martha A. Mitten Memorial Endowment for Top Ten Scholars
  • 2023 Towson University Top Ten Percent Grant

Relevant Coursework:

  • Wetland Ecology · BIOL 452
  • Botany · BIOL 205
  • Ecology · BIOL 502
  • Independent Research · BIOL 491 (x2)
  • Writing in Biological Sciences · BIOL 381
  • Evolution · BIOL 513
  • Animal Physiology · BIOL 325
  • Invertebrate Zoology · BIOL 353

Skills

R Programming
Data Analysis & Visualization
Experimental Design
Laboratory & Field Research
Scientific Writing & Communication
Animal Husbandry
Grant Writing
Organization
Collaboration
Adaptability
Public Speaking

Accomplishments

    Conducted undergraduate research on crayfish physiology beginning in May 2024, investigating metabolic and behavioral responses to salinity through laboratory experiments. Analyzed experimental data and presented findings at six research events, including the 2024 and 2025 Maryland Water Monitoring Conferences, the 2024 and 2025 Fall Student Research Symposia, the 2025 TU Student Research and Creative Inquiry Forum, and the 2026 CPRC Spring Meeting. Currently finalizing data analysis and manuscript preparation for publication.

Interests

Plant Community Ecology
Wetland Ecology
Restoration
Sustainability and Conservation
Plant and Animal Physiology
Field and Laboratory Research

Timeline

Barista and Server

Gwenie's Pastries
10.2025 - CurrentRead More

Cashier

Food Lion
10.2024 - 09.2025Read More

Waitstaff

Martin's Caterers
05.2024 - 09.2024Read More

Sales Associate

Talbots
05.2023 - 07.2024Read More

Towson University

Bachelor of Science from Biology
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Faith Matthews