I am actively seeking to gain a broad range of teaching experience in preparation for a collegiate faculty position upon graduation. Currently, I am contributing to the development of sections for a cellular and molecular neuroscience lab course. Additionally, I have had the opportunity to deliver guest lectures, serve as a Graduate Teaching Assistant, and attend relevant workshops and conferences. I also contribute to teaching and learning by serving as a Neuroscience Instructor for the VT Summer Science Camp, where I teach 7th to 12th grade students, and by publishing approachable protocols in JoVE and the Journal of Undergraduate Neuroscience Education for use in labs and classrooms. I have also earned the Future Professoriate Certificate, which has further developed my teaching skills and provided valuable insights into higher education. My goal is to develop a well-rounded teaching portfolio through these experiences, which will support my future academic career.
Teaching Experience
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Jan 2025– May 2025
Lab Course Developer and Instructor
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg VA
Neur 3984: Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience Laboratory
Developed and delivered three laboratory modules, created instructional materials, prepared lab equipment and supplies, and led hands-on sessions, integrating theoretical concepts with practical neuroscience techniques for students.
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Oct 2024
Guest Lecture
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg VA
Neur 4314: Genetics in Neuroscience
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Jun 2024– Jul 2024
Neuroscience Instructor, VT Summer Science Camp
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg VA
”Explore Science” camp for rising 7th-8th graders
”Explore Science” camp for rising 9th-10th graders
”Exploring Life Science” camp for rising 11th-12th graders
"Fresh off the Fruits: Fly anatomy and more!" Created curriculum and conducted activities for the science camp including introduction of fruit flies as model organism, anatomy, and fly genetics.
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Jan 2024
Guest Lecture
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg VA
Neur 3044: Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience
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Oct 2023
Guest Lecture
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg VA
Neur 2554: Experimental Neuroscience
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Jun 2023– Jul 2023
Neuroscience Instructor, VT Summer Science Camp
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg VA
”Explore Science” camp for rising 7th-8th graders
”Exploring Life Science” camp for rising 11th-12th graders
"Fresh off the Fruits: Fly anatomy and more!" Created curriculum and conducted activities for the science camp including introduction of fruit flies as model organism, anatomy, and fly genetics.
Graduate Teaching Assistant
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Jan 2024 – May 2024
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg VA
Cellular Molecular Neuroscience
Assisted making lectures and exams, held office hours, and grading.
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Jan 2023 – May 2023
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg VA
Cellular Molecular Neuroscience
Assisted making lectures and exams, held office hours, and grading.
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Aug 2022 – Dec 2022
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg VA
Intro to Neuroscience I
Assisted with lab preparation, in-person labs (answered questions and checked student progress/completion) and held office hours.
Workshops, Seminars, and Conferences
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Feb 2024
Conference on Higher Education Pedagogy
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg VA
Attended sessions addressing disciplinary and interdisciplinary instructional strategies, outcomes, and research.
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Jul 2023
Neuroscience Teaching Conference
Wake Downtown, Winston-Salem NC
Attended sessions including ”Development of an undergraduate neurodiversity course” and ”Unpacking core neuroscience concepts”.
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Mar 2023
VTGrATE Teach In Day
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg VA
Attended a series of workshops and talks to improve teaching skills
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Feb 2023
Conference on Higher Education Pedagogy
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg VA
Attended sessions addressing disciplinary and interdisciplinary instructional strategies, outcomes, and research.
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Nov 2022
VTGrATE Teach In Day
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg VA
Attended a series of workshops and talks to improve teaching skills