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I help high school students master skills and concepts in algebra, geometry, and trigonometry. I also coach students preparing for standardized tests, building personalized test-taking strategies and reviewing key material in all subject areas.

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

· Conceived and executed multi-year research projects investigating language learning and speech processing using language corpora, acoustic analysis, and behavioral and physiometric experiments.· Conducted literature reviews to develop methodologies and to summarize scientific findings and motivate novel hypotheses.· Wrote successful grant applications to obtain research funding.· Created scripts in R to transform, summarize, visualize, and statistically analyze quantitative data using correlation and mixed-effects multiple regression.· Created scripts in Python to transform data, search for complex hierarchical structures in a corpus of transcribed naturalistic language, build and analyze lexical semantic networks, and sample results for accuracy and precision checks.· Recorded and edited speech for experimental presentation using Praat, Audacity, and sox.· Managed and secured confidential participant data in accordance with IRB regulations and research ethics principles.· Supervised undergraduate research assistants to ensure data integrity and adherence to ethical research practices.· Created and presented research posters in Adobe InDesign and presentations in PowerPoint for multiple international linguistics and acoustics conferences.· Wrote and contributed to peer-reviewed journal articles, book chapters, and conference proceedings.

Phonetic analysis of speech in Light Warlpiri, a new mixed language in Australia.

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

• Mentored other instructors to enhance lesson planning, increase student engagement, and maximize learning.• Observed instructors and provided constructive feedback on their teaching strategies and methods.

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

• Organized travel, lodging, and meals for the Journal’s annual board meeting.• Evaluated grant applications for feasibility and scientific merit.• Recorded and edited detailed board meeting minutes.

• Designed and taught two semester-long academic writing courses for first-year undergraduate students as the instructor of record.• Planned and taught weekly discussion sections for linguistics courses in coordination with the course instructor.• Evaluated student work as instructor of record and in coordination with lead instructors.• Counseled undergraduate students on academic integrity and coordinated disciplinary action for plagiarism cases.

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

• Wrote, edited, and proofread training materials and protocol scripts for medical, fire, and police dispatchers based on proprietary research and recommendations from domain experts.• Coordinated translation projects from source language editing to target language publication.• Proofread print material in English, Spanish, Mandarin, Arabic, French, Portuguese, German, Italian, Dutch, Malay, and Lithuanian.• Trained translators on the use of translation software to ensure a high quality translation memory and terminological database and accelerate translation and improve consistency.• Managed software updates, font and script installations, and any other of the translators’ technology needs.• Established consistent language and terminology practices between domain experts and colleagues in legal, editorial, education, production, and marketing departments.

Provo, Utah, United States

• Designed web sites to clients’ needs and specifications using Photoshop and proprietary software.

Orem, Utah, United States

• Created a database of Polish terminology pertinent to international relations and defense.• Translated news articles from Polish to English.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Linguistics

Activities and Societies: Student Budget Advisory Committee, Linguistics Department Colloquium Committee Co-Chair, Graduate Linguists.

Ba, Linguistics And Linguistic Computing

Activities and Societies: University Orchestra, University Strings, Phi Kappa Phi