- Empowered students to achieve aspirations of becoming a school counselor or entering private practice. - Honed oral communication skills while providing instruction on a variety of counseling topics. - Mentored graduate students’ research projects with the goal of publication and presentation at national conferences.2018 Adjunct Faculty Teaching Award“In recognition of outstanding teaching in the School of Education and Human Services.”Courses taught:EDC 560 -… Show more - Empowered students to achieve aspirations of becoming a school counselor or entering private practice. - Honed oral communication skills while providing instruction on a variety of counseling topics. - Mentored graduate students’ research projects with the goal of publication and presentation at national conferences.2018 Adjunct Faculty Teaching Award“In recognition of outstanding teaching in the School of Education and Human Services.”Courses taught:EDC 560 - Child Abuse Prevention - Mandated Reporter trainingEDC 570 - Intro to Professional Counseling & EthicsEDC 571 - Psychological & Educational AssessmentEDC 572 - Counseling Theories - Guest InstructorEDC 597 - PsychopathologyEDC 598 - Treatment Planning & PsychopharmacologyEDC 615 - Research Techniques Show less

Courses taught:PSY 101 – General PsychologyPSY 204 – Physiological PsychologyPSY 206 – Abnormal PsychologyPSY 314 – Health PsychologyPSY 456 – Behavior Modifications

- Inspired undergraduate students using a variety of instructional methods regarding different psychological subject matter. - Fostered relationships with diverse populations including first generation college students, athletes, international students, and varying cultures. - Advised and mentored students regarding academic, career, and life questions. - Navigated and achieved deadlines in a constantly changing environment. Courses taught:FYE 101 - Foundations of… Show more - Inspired undergraduate students using a variety of instructional methods regarding different psychological subject matter. - Fostered relationships with diverse populations including first generation college students, athletes, international students, and varying cultures. - Advised and mentored students regarding academic, career, and life questions. - Navigated and achieved deadlines in a constantly changing environment. Courses taught:FYE 101 - Foundations of Academic SuccessHED/HUS 113 - Alcohol/Drug Use & AbuseHED/HUS 114 - The Family Impact of Alcohol/Drug Use & Abuse HED 204 - Healthy LivingPSY 101 - Intro to PsychologyPSY 204 - Abnormal PsychologyPSY210 - Child Development Show less

- Performed substance abuse assessments as well as individual and group counseling services.- Built rapport with diverse populations including legally mandated clients and disadvantaged individuals. - Fostered a growth mindset among clients. - Coordinated care with the Buffalo court system, Erie Country Probation and New York State Parole.

- Liaison to Knox County Public Schools.- Created and established the criteria for the Prometheus award. - Supervised and instructed students’ capstone project. - Performed oral presentations at international conferences. - Co-edited a book on Educational Leadership.

- Coordinated client care within the hospital, referral sources, and the legal system.- Oversaw and ran the daily activities of the office. - Established relationships with clients from diverse backgrounds. - Performed numerous counseling interventions and processed clients’ sexual traumas. - Administered various psychological inventories and wrote the official reports.