About Me

Believing in students.

I feel rewarded by seeing students gain confidence in their skills and apply these to their passions. It has been my pleasure to work with students across the country — from urban labs across Los Angeles to simulating international relations in Chicago.

Education

Ph.D., History (in progress), Brown University

A.M., History, Brown University

B.A., History, Loyola University Chicago

Study Abroad Semester, Albert Ludwigs Universität, Freiburg, Germany

Experience

History Teacher, Polytechnic School (Pasadena, CA)

  • Courses taught:

    • International Relations

    • African-American History

    • Modern World History

    • Los Angeles History

Coordinator, Public Speaking Programs, Polytechnic School (Pasadena, CA)

  • Led year-round Debate, Moot Court, and Mock Trial programs

Dean of Residential Life, Center for Talented Youth, Johns Hopkins University

  • Trained, coached, and evaluated performance for a team of 30 staff members: Senior Residential Assistants and Residential Assistants, supporting over 500 students across two, three-week sessions.

Director of Residential Life, Center for Talent Development, Northwestern University

  • Led, oversaw professional development, and evaluated performance for team of 35 staff members: Assistant Residential Directors, Residential Teaching Assistants, and Receptionists.

  • Drafted, supervised, and evaluated social and academic support plans for high school student challenges, resulting in strong reintegration and success.

  • Developed and led residential staff training for social-emotion support, emergency response, and professional practice with gifted students.