--Instructed high school freshmen in the subject of English language and literature. --Oversaw student self-paced work in earth science, biology, and geography.--Coordinated the district English Language Learner (ELL) program, including AZELLA testing and the construction of Individual Language Learner Programs (individualized curriculum) to supplement ELL students from K-12.--Developed curriculum for and advised Student Council for high school students.

--Assisted in credit recovery for high school juniors and seniors in: mathematics, English, history, geography, economics, earth science, biology, physical science, and health.--Developed and assisted in teaching Life Skills, a course designed to help students gain practical skills in resume writing, job searching, budgeting, general health, and more.

--Maintained website and written content for Shine Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to teaching financial literacy skills to survivors of domestic abuse.--Created graphics using Adobe Photoshop for web use.

--Conducted a systematic review on current and previous research on culturally competent education for the Double Check Project through the Department of Mental Health.--Publication: Promoting Educators’ Use of Culturally Responsive Practices: A Systematic Review of Inservice Interventions (Journal of Teacher Education, 2017)

--Organized the training and supervision of 10-20 interns per semester.--Developed events and educational campaigns geared towards raising awareness of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, and asexual (LGBTQA) identities.--Served on the President's LGBTQ Advisory Council to report issues concerning students directly to the president of the university.--Served on the LGBTQA Strategic Planning Council to help enforce the inclusion of LGBTQA-related curriculum in general education courses.

Researched potential causes of migraine pain. Specialized in behavioral testing.Publication: Meningeal transient receptor potential channel M8 activation causes cutaneous facial and hindpaw allodynia in a preclinical rodent model of headache (Cephalalgia, 2015).

Diversity Summer Internship Program 2012Worked under Dr. Norma Kanarek to study cancer mortality and health disparities in Maryland counties.Publication: No Maryland county left behind: Statewide intervention may reduce geographic disparities. (Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, 2012)