I teach and mentor across research methods, statistics, and developmental psychology. My approach emphasizes active learning, clear structure, and applied practice that helps students build confidence with data and ideas.
Teaching Philosophy
I aim to make complex ideas workable. In methods and statistics I scaffold from intuition to formal tools, using short live demos and real datasets so students can see each step. In developmental and positive psychology I center theory-to-application, inviting students to connect readings with everyday contexts and professional goals.
Across courses I prioritize inclusive participation, transparent assessment, and repeat practice with feedback. Students should leave able to design a basic study, analyze data responsibly, and communicate findings clearly.
Current Teaching Appointments
- Montclair State University (Adjunct Faculty)
- Mount Saint Mary University, Los Angeles (Adjunct Faculty)
- Pasadena City College (Adjunct Faculty)
Recent Courses
- Montclair State University — Research Methods; Developmental Psychology
- Mount Saint Mary University, Los Angeles — Research Methods
- Pasadena City College — Statistics for Behavioral and Social Sciences; Research Methods; Introduction to Psychology
- California State University, Northridge — Foundations of Child and Adolescent Development
- Claremont Graduate University — Teaching Assistant: Foundations of Positive Psychology; Theories of Lifespan Development
- Claremont McKenna College — Teaching Assistant: Research Methods & Statistics (lectures, lab help, APA support)
Mentoring
As Lab Manager at the Quality of Life Research Center I mentor students on study design, ESM/diary setup, IRB preparation, data cleaning, and result write-ups.
- Research skills: reproducible workflows, data visualization, and interpretation
- Writing: literature reviews, results sections, and poster prep
- Professional development: goal-setting, conference planning, and next-step advising
Recognition
Teaching Assistant of the Year, AY 2023–2024.
