Classes Taught
General Psychology (Psyc 1000), University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY, Summer 2018
Teaching Assistantships
- Biological Psychology (Psyc 2080), University of Wyoming, Fall 2018
- Applied Multivariate Analysis (Psyc 5300/Stat 5300), University of Wyoming, Spring 2017
- Statistical Methods in Psychology (Psyc 5060/Stat 5060), University of Wyoming, Fall 2016
- Cognitive Psychology (Psyc 3120), University of Wyoming, Fall 2015 to Spring 2016
- Advanced Research Methods in Psychology (Psy 468), Western Oregon University, Spring 2014 and 2015
- Quantitative Methods in Psychology (Psy 467), Western Oregon University, Winter 2014 and 2015
- Psychopharmacology (Psy 461/561), Western Oregon University, Summer 2014 (Online course)
- Cognitive Psychology (Psy 360), Western Oregon University, Summer 2014 (Online course)
Guest Lectures
- Neurons: Fundamental Units of the Nervous System. Invited lecture for M. Minear’s Biological Psychology class (Psyc 2080), Fall 2018
- Neural Organization. Invited lecture for M. Minear’s Biological Psychology class (Psyc 2080), Fall 2018
- Neural Oscillation and Synchronization. Invited lecture for M. Minear’s Biological Psychology class (Psyc 2080), Fall 2018
- Spatial reference frames: Egocentric and allocentric processing. Invited lecture for A. Muñoz’s Cognitive Psychology class (Psyc 3120), Spring 2017
- Reasoning, judgment, and decision making. Invited lecture for S. Penningroth’s Cognitive Psychology class (Psyc 3120), Spring 2016
- Executive functions. Invited lecture for S. Penningroth’s Cognitive Psychology class (Psyc 3120), Spring 2016
- Probability distributions. Invited lecture for J. Alexander’s Quantitative Methods in Psychology class (Psy 467), Winter 2015
- Paired and single-sample t tests. Invited lecture for J. Alexander’s Quantitative Methods in Psychology class (Psy 467), Winter 2014
Other Teaching-related Experience
2019: Mentor, McNair Scholars Program, University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY
- Guided a first-generation college student through all stages of conducting a psychological research study
- Taught research skills and concepts
- Advised the student on matters related to graduate school and graduate school applications
2016: Mentor, Summer Research Apprenticeship Program (SRAP), University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY
- Mentored a gifted high school student through developing, conducting, and presenting a psychological research project
- Taught a group of high school students about various topics in psychological science and research methods
2014 to 2015: Writing Consultant, WOU Writing Center, Western Oregon University, Monmouth, OR
- Assisted student-writers through all steps of the writing process
- Helped students brainstorm ideas for written assignments
- Taught students how to recognize and correct error patterns in their writing
- Directed students to relevant academic resources
2013 to 2014: Geriatric Wellness Instructor, Monmouth Senior Center, Monmouth, OR
- Taught cognitive enhancement classes at a local senior center as an independent volunteer
- Designed and implemented a curriculum appropriate for older adults with varying levels of cognitive impairment
2012 to 2013: Cognitive Rehabilitation Team Member, Western Oregon University and Monmouth Senior Center, Monmouth, OR
- Taught cognitive enhancement classes at a local senior center under the supervision of the Cognitive Rehabilitation Team Director
- Attended weekly team meetings
- Underwent training to become a Certified Geriatric Wellness Instructor
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