09/2021-present: Husky Mentor Network

Mentor and Advisor
Worked with underrepresented or first-generation college students from universities around the country who are interested in pursuing graduate work in psychology or cognitive sciences; provided in-depth feedback on CVs and personal statements; provided guidance on application process, including selecting programs and faculty members

07/2019-08/2019: Young Scholars Senior Summer (YSSS), University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT

Mentor and Advisor
Supervisor: Inge-Marie Eigsti, Ph.D.
Worked with two high school students placed in CALL lab for intensive summer research program. Taught college-level psychology lectures to students with a focus on ASD and developmental disabilities. Mentored students on college and career choices.

08/2018-12/2018: Department of Psychology, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT

Teaching Assistant
Supervisor: James Chrobak, Ph.D.
Course: PSYC 1100 General Psychology
Created course material to be taught in lab section of large introductory psychology course; generated in-class activities. Facilitated conversations among students about pseudo-science and scientific literacy. Graded undergraduate exams and presentations. Received weekly group supervision.

11/2013-06/2016: The Manhattan Children’s Center, New York, NY

Lead Special Education Teacher (2015-2016)
Senior Head ABA Instructor (2014-2015)
ABA Instructor (2013-2014)
Supervisor: Karlee Miller, M.A., BCBA, Amy Lackey, PhD., BCBA-D
Oversaw curriculum implementation across academic, prevocational, and behavior programs in a modified 8:1:3 special education classroom of eight students with autism. Managed a team of five instructors in collecting academic and behavior data. Developed individualized education and behavior targets for all students in coordination with occupational and speech therapists. Conducted Functional Behavior Assessments and developed Behavior Intervention Plans. Created IEP goals and participated in annual IEP meetings with the NY Department of Education.

08/2010-04/2011: Anuban Phang-Nga School, Phang-nga, Thailand

English Teacher
Received TOEFL certification. Taught English to 360 students in 4th-6th grades at a public elementary school in rural Thailand. Developed English language instruction curricula for tutoring agency’s English instruction to adults and children. Supervised and taught English language to the government officials of Phang-nga.

06/2010-08/2010: The New York Center for Autism Charter School, New York, NY

Teaching Assistant
Supervisor: Moira Cray, M.S.W., BCBA
1:1 ABA instructor in a classroom of four children with autism and intellectual disabilities