Guest Lecturer
"Cognitive Neuroscience" course
Washington University in St. Louis, MO (Fall 2013)
"Behavioral Neuroscience" course
Lindenwood University in Saint Charles, MO (Spring 2013)
"Principles of Psychology" course
Lindenwood University in St. Charles, MO (Spring 2013)
"Sensation and Perception" course
Washington University in St. Louis, MO (Summer 2012)
Education Coordinator
Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History Summer Camp Program (06/2014-08/2014)
Wrote curriculum for six weeks of K-7th grade camps on geology, paleontology, astronomy, and anthropology. Supervised daily camp activities and camp staff.
Formal Science Education
Informal Science Education
Museum Educator
Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History
(09/2014)
Educated museum visitors to the "Discovery Room" about creatures such as leaf-cutter ants and poison dart frogs.
Summer Camp Teacher &
Office Coordinator
Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) in Tampa, FL (Summers 2005-2008)
As Summer Camp Teacher, wrote curriculum and taught informal science education programs for PreK-12 students. As Office Coordinator, coordinated scheduling for camps' activities and managed supply ordering and budget.
Assistant Director &
Camp Counselor
Camp Scoutcrest, Girl Scouts of West Central Florida (Summers 2009-2010)
As Assistant Director, managed approximately 20 counselors and assistant counselors, and coordinated scheduling for campers and staff. As Camp Counselor, wrote curriculum and led activities at this residential summer camp with 2nd- to 12th-grade girls.
Teaching Assistant
"Cognitive Neuroscience" course
Washington University in St. Louis, MO (Fall 2013)
"Research Methods" course
New College of Florida in Sarasota, FL (Spring 2010)
"Developmental Psychology" course
New College of Florida in Sarasota, FL (Spring 2008)
Teaching Kit Competition
1st Place Winner of Young Scientist Program's Kit Competition (10/2013)
Designed a hands-on neuroscience teaching kit on the topic of comparative neuroanatomy for high school teachers (aligned with Next Generation Science Standards and MO Science Standards).
Birthday Party Leader
Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History
(11/2014-08/2017)
Created new activities for paleontology, rocks and minerals, space, and Ancient Egypt party themes. Facilitated parties for kids aged 3-12 years old. Trained high school students to assist in leading parties.