Instructor of Record, Department of Curriculum & Teaching, Graduate Childhood Ed. program |
Hunter College, City University of New York | New York, NY
Teaching a graduate-level hybrid course, “Advanced Elementary Methods/Literacy Across Content Areas,”
leveraging interdisciplinary, multimodal, site-and-body-based, and museum pedagogies, including an object-based
approach. Implemented multimodal activities, including a close-looking at art session in partnership with the
Brooklyn Museum education department.
2023 to Present
2023 to Present
Instructor of Record, Department of Writing, Literature, and Language, Marymount Manhattan
College | Queens, NY
Guided 45 college freshmen across four online sections of “Writing in the Liberal Arts,” enhancing writing, critical
thinking, and online learning skills. Collaborated with the Metropolitan Museum of NY education department's
Observant Eye Program to expand student approaches to the academic writing process, particularly by engaging
with visual art.
May 2023
Graduate Teaching Assistant, Department of Curriculum & Teachers College, Columbia University |
New York, NY
Teamed with Prof. Jacqueline Simmons to develop weekly in-class activities for the graduate-level course
“Curriculum in Neighborhood Spaces," harnessing curriculum possibilities in local settings. Collaborated with the
Black Gotham Experience and New Museum to integrate local history and contemporary art into the curriculum,
enriching students' learning experiences.
August 2021
August 2021
Instructor of Record, Department of Art Education, Teachers College, Columbia University | New York, NY
Developed the course “Digital Storytelling: Digital & Interactive Media for K-12 Educators” and taught 5 modules for
K-12 teachers, enhancing interactive pedagogies, and managed the Canvas platform for student engagement.
2020-2021
Graduate Teaching Assistant, Department of Curriculum & Teaching, Teachers College, Columbia University |
New York, NY
Collaborated with Prof. Marjorie Siegel in the “Literacy, Culture & Teaching Reading” course to plan lessons and
discussions, exploring the cultural impact on literacy; managed Canvas communication for 24+ Masters students,
enhancing engagement.
2003
2003
Instructor of Record, Communications Department, Ithaca College Los Angeles Campus | Burbank, CA
Taught 24 undergraduates in the “Media Communications” course, delivering lectures, discussions, and
assessments; designed syllabus aligned with outcomes and offered student guidance
2001-2002
Graduate Teaching Assistant, Annenberg School for Communication & Journalism, University of Southern
California | Los Angeles, CA
Foundations of Interpersonal Communications Instructed course, collaborating on curriculum design and teaching
strategies; presented weekly lessons to 30+ students. Managed assessments, grading, and held office hours.
Teaching Experience: Childhood Education
2016-2017
K12 Long-term Substitute Teacher at Pittsburgh Public Schools
Montessori School of Pittsburgh, Allderdice High School, Dilworth Traditional Academy, and Pittsburgh Science &
Technology Academy | Pittsburgh, PA
Led classrooms for absent teachers, adapted lessons for changing curricula, consulted principals, and collaborated
with peers to improve cross-subject student outcomes.
2003-2008
2003-2008
Physical Science Teacher (6th grade), "Senator Robert F. Wagner Middle School PS 167," New York
Department of Education | New York, NY
Instructed 150 students with varied teaching methods; spearheaded off-campus science experiences for 100+
students, raising funds; organized annual expeditions involving 20+ teachers and parents to enhance practical
learning.
Teaching Experience: Museum & Arts Education
2022-Present
Joan Tisch Teaching Fellow, Museum Education Department
Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, NY
Led the design and implementation of object-based pedagogy and delivered engaging art historical lectures to
diverse museum audiences, both in person and virtually, as a Joan Tisch Teaching Fellow in the Museum
Education Department at the Whitney Museum of American Art.
Aug 2023
Aug 2023
Visual Arts Teaching Artist, The Institute for Anti-Racist Education, Inc
Remote-fostering empowerment through 8 workshops for 30 diverse young creatives in the Create Freedom
Artivist Fellows program, using art to amplify voices, explore critical themes, and challenge oppressive systems.
2016
After School Program Instructor, The Pittsburgh Project | Pittsburgh, PA
Conceptualized, designed, and delivered weekly after-school “How To Be Creative Workshop” sessions for high
school students, fostering a shift from media consumers to creators. Introduced mind mapping, positive
affirmations, and multiple intelligences, empowering students to engage in creative thinking actively