About Me

My name is Taylor Parrish and I am a current undergraduate student pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in English with a minor in Education at the University of South Carolina. Being from Suwanee, GA originally, I was extremely nervous to move out of state to begin my educational journey. My involvement while being at USC, as showcased throughout this e-Portfolio, made a large university feel so much smaller by being able to meet people through various organizations, classes and work opportunities. Outside of my academic and extracurricular involvement highlighted throughout my key insights, I have worked as a swim coach for neurotypical and neurodiverse athletes ages 6 months-18 years old, I currently work as a part-time nanny for three children who I have been with since my sophomore year which has been an incredibly rewarding job, and I have a dog named Maverick who I also adopted from City of Columbia Animal Services after being a long term foster for him when he was diagnosed with Parvo as a puppy. I love working out: running, lifting weights, and most of all participating in intramural basketball and flag football! During my free time I enjoy cooking, baking, and reading. After graduation, I plan to attend graduate school to receive a degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders to work as a Speech-Language Pathologist, with the intention right now specializing in pediatric outpatient care.