Research Analyst

• Nov 2022 - Present

Research Analyst

• Jan 2019 - Dec 2021

Research Analyst

• Sep 2015 - Dec 2018

Project Associate

• Nov 2012 - Dec 2014

Working on grant proposals for future funding and evaluation of the American Indian Life Skills evidence-based interventions.

Exchange Scholar and Academic Training

• 2012 - Dec 2014

Accessible Education Tutor

• Nov 2012 - May 2013

* Taught Statistics to talented Stanford University Ph.D. student with learning disabilities and neurobehavioral disorders.* Translated complex scientific language into commonsense terms, inspired confidence through one-on-one mentoring.* Designed structured activities and exercises to tackle difficult concepts involved in statistics and research methodology.* Facilitated the understanding of practical applications of statistical methods in diverse research and educational practices.

Preceptor

• Sep 2005 - Jun 2010

* Independently developed and taught scheduled Research Methodology courses for University of Chicago honors students. * Designed curriculum, compiled syllabus, lectured, led small groups discussion, independently graded all student work.* For five years, advised honors students throughout the whole process of formulating good research questions, designing. appropriate projects and selecting investigation methods, conducting their research, and writing up their B.A. theses.

Grant Reviewer

• 2009 - 2009

Reviewed grants for the New Science of Virtues Grant Competition of the Arete Initiative at the University of Chicago

Research Assistant to Richard Taub, the Chairman of the Department of Comparative Human Development

• Sep 2003 - Jun 2007

* Conducted/wrote up literature reviews, presented results to chairman of Comparative Human Development department.* Designed methods to assess the interactions of the notions of honor and entrepreneurship found in diverse cultures.

Editor of the Indigenous Nations Studies Journal

• Sep 2002 - Aug 2003

Begun as Book Review Editor and promoted to Assistant Editor of the Indigenous Nations Studies Journal at the Center for Indigenous Nations Studies; corresponded with authors and publishers, suggested changes and improvements to articles. Begun as Book Review Editor and promoted to Assistant Editor of the Indigenous Nations Studies Journal at the Center for Indigenous Nations Studies; corresponded with authors and publishers, suggested changes and improvements to articles.

Researcher in an international longitudinal project concerning Romany people

• Sep 1997 - Jun 2000

* Searched out 10 schools across the Czech Republic with the greatest concentration of Romany (Gypsy) children. * Conducted meetings to motivate principals, teachers, and parents to get involved and help with the project. * Independently carried out testing and research at all selected sites, analyzed data, wrote up and orally presented reports. * Contributed to development of educational reform to meaningfully integrate minorities into the CR educational system. * Searched out 10 schools across the Czech Republic with the greatest concentration of Romany (Gypsy) children. * Conducted meetings to motivate principals, teachers, and parents to get involved and help with the project. * Independently carried out testing and research at all selected sites, analyzed data, wrote up and orally presented reports. * Contributed to development of educational reform to meaningfully integrate minorities into the CR educational system.

Counselor

• Sep 1998 - Jun 1999

Worked individually and longitudinally with an at-risk youth within the “alternative punishment program“ LATA project. Worked individually and longitudinally with an at-risk youth within the “alternative punishment program“ LATA project.

Leisure Time Teacher and Counselor

• Jul 1993 - Aug 1995

Organized spiritual and recreational activities for youth groups; was a member of the daily operations management team. Organized spiritual and recreational activities for youth groups; was a member of the daily operations management team.

Kindergarten Teacher

• Jan 1991 - Jun 1993

Was in charge of 25 children, organized and carried out a full day of educational and daily activities. Was in charge of 25 children, organized and carried out a full day of educational and daily activities.

Independent Professional Editor

• Jun 1989 - Dec 1991

Created outreach, advertising, and marketing materials. Photographically documented all activities of the institute, worked with press representatives, edited a journal, documented research initiatives, designed and implemented exhibitions. Created outreach, advertising, and marketing materials. Photographically documented all activities of the institute, worked with press representatives, edited a journal, documented research initiatives, designed and implemented exhibitions.