Experience

Rice University

• Teaching Assistant

  • Jan 2023 - Present

  Teaching Assistant in Medical Humanities Program Teaching Assistant in Medical Humanities Program



Rice University School of Humanities

• Graduate Research Assistant

  • Aug 2022 - Present

  Responsible for conducting research and preparing materials for Slave Voyages database. Responsible for administrative planning for academic conferences. Assist in developing original research from primary sources. Responsible for conducting research and preparing materials for Slave Voyages database. Responsible for administrative planning for academic conferences. Assist in developing original research from primary sources.



Smart Museum of Art, The University of Chicago

• Research Assistant

  • Mar 2022 - Mar 2023

  Responsible for conducting archival research visits to Hanna Holborn Gray Special Collection Research Center, and the Melville J. Herskovits Library of African Studies at Northwestern University. Assists with the maintenance of accurate exhibition checklists, image files, lenders, and other exhibition details, contributing writing of the exhibition’s interpretive and digital publication, participating in internal cross-departmental exhibition meetings for the not all realisms exhibition. Responsible for conducting archival research visits to Hanna Holborn Gray Special Collection Research Center, and the Melville J. Herskovits Library of African Studies at Northwestern University. Assists with the maintenance of accurate exhibition checklists, image files, lenders, and other exhibition details, contributing writing of the exhibition’s interpretive and digital publication, participating in internal cross-departmental exhibition meetings for the not all realisms exhibition.



National Trust for Historic Preservation

• Transforming Trust Sites Through the Humanities Intern

  • Sep 2022 - Dec 2022

  Attend and engage in all facilitation meetings. Collaborate with Wilson House staff and peers in brainstorming exercises and conduct supporting research to propose meaningful and pertinent interpretation. Attend and engage in all facilitation meetings. Collaborate with Wilson House staff and peers in brainstorming exercises and conduct supporting research to propose meaningful and pertinent interpretation.



University of Chicago Laboratory Schools

• Chicago, Illinois, United States

• History Faculty and Project Coordinator

  • Aug 2018 - Aug 2022

  Responsible for creating original historical context which implements document analysis, art analysis, historical research writing skills, and discussion skills for students grades 9-12. Facilitate experiential learning at the Oriental Institute and Field Museum for African American History and Early World History courses. Use of Schoology learning management system to communicate with parents, students, faculty and upload assignments and discussion boards for students in History classes. Responsible for the administration, budgeting, and facilities logistics for the senior capstone project for 160 students and coordinating technology training for faculty and staff. Advisor to incoming ninth grade students. Show less



Haitian American Museum of Chicago-HAMOC

• Chicago, Illinois, United States

• Curatorial Intern

  • Apr 2022 - Jul 2022

  Responsible for maintaining accurate research on current and past exhibitions using the museum collections. Curation of artifact and visual analysis based lesson plans utilizing the museum’s collection materials. Responsible for maintaining accurate research on current and past exhibitions using the museum collections. Curation of artifact and visual analysis based lesson plans utilizing the museum’s collection materials.



Perspectives Charter Schools

• Chicago, Illinois, United States

• History Teacher

  • Dec 2017 - Jun 2018

  Cultivated relationships with parents, students, and teachers to foster a positive school culture to maximize student learning Led extracurricular activities for students to learn of new cultures Implemented best practices and differentiated instruction in inclusion classrooms to accommodate different learning styles. Led classroom management techniques and procedures for up to 30 students per class. Develop unit lesson plans, class work and homework in alignment with Common Core curriculum. Use of Powerschool for parent communication and weekly grade updates Show less



Morogoro International School

• Morogoro, Tanzania

• Teacher of History

  • Oct 2017 - Dec 2017

  Responsible for delivering historical content to students from Grade 9 to A Level in Cambridge International History including historical role play, document based analysis, and art analysis. Responsible for supporting History department in the development of appropriate historical teaching sources. Led courses in General Studies content in a range of topics such as Political Science, Economics, and General Science. Proctored mock exams for students in preparation for May exams. Adhering to Cambridge International standards of administering exams and providing appropriate mark schemes to teachers on their progress. Show less



The Fulbright Program

• Machakos, Kenya

• Fulbright English Teaching Assistant

  • Jan 2017 - Oct 2017

  Received a grant for a 10- month teaching fellowship in rural Kenya in partnership with the US State Department, International Institute of Education, and the US Embassy in Nairobi. Created coursework for secondary students to improve English proficiency, creative writing, and critical analysis work. Partnership with local NGO Kenya Connect to train local teachers in methodologies for teaching English creatively and with low-technology. Designed curriculum for US Embassy Access program to increase English literacy in Kenya through partnerships with local schools in Mombasa, Nakuru, and Malindi. Conducted individual research on the gaps in English literacy development in rural Kenya versus urban Kenya. Facilitated online learning course for over 50 students with Level Up Village and cross-cultural skill building. Collaborated with Access programs to create content for de-radicialisation of students in areas with high populations of terrorism Show less



Oak Park Public Library

• Technology Assistant

  • Oct 2016 - Jan 2017

  Provided service to patrons with low technological literacy and informed them on how to access computer programs. Troubleshooting of printing and electrical problems in the computer center. Provided feedback to Digital Services manager on how to improve customer service and technological access to patrons Collaborated with Community Services Specialists on how to create a more inclusive and welcoming environment for patrons from homeless and low-income populations Provided service to patrons with low technological literacy and informed them on how to access computer programs. Troubleshooting of printing and electrical problems in the computer center. Provided feedback to Digital Services manager on how to improve customer service and technological access to patrons Collaborated with Community Services Specialists on how to create a more inclusive and welcoming environment for patrons from homeless and low-income populations



Youth Connections Charter School

• Chicago, Illinois, United States

• History Teacher

  • Nov 2015 - Jun 2016

  Wrote and created course syllabi for three History courses such as World History, African-American History, and US History. Created assessments, daily assignments, and projects centered on studying history through various art forms and differentiated instruction for diverse learners Led credit recovery program for students to receive alternate assessments and one-on-one interventions in the core subjects Collaborated with English teachers on cross-curricular units combining critical thinking and written analysis skills Implemented remediation plans and reading interventions for struggling students to read on grade level Provided suggestions on ways to improve approaches to restorative justice and holistic behavior management Participated in the Response To Intervention (RTI) process to recommend students for specialized services Collaborated with Dean of Discipline to provide behavior modification plans and alternatives to school suspension Coordinated weekly school community dialogue assembly with guest speakers and small group activities centered on positive emotional development and social justice advocacy Show less



City Garden Montessori School

• Assistant Teacher and Development Assistant

  • Aug 2011 - Jul 2015

  Assistant Social Studies Teacher Collaborated with lead teachers on social studies lesson plans. Assisted lead teachers with guiding activities for the junior high students and supporting students in their transition to high school Coordinated programs for aftercare for preschool through junior high students Led junior high students in small group project work Development Assistant Collaborated with the Developmental Assistant to the Executive Director to the school on fundraising, increasing family engagement, and volunteers for the school Wrote and submitted St. Louis United Way grant proposal that was awarded to the school for $800 USD Fostered a partnership between City Garden community and Saint Louis University through sharing educational resources and opportunities Updating communications to donors on the school’s progress and funding needs for their close the gap program Show less



Grand Center Arts Academy

• Substitute Teacher

  • Sep 2013 - Jun 2015

  Prepared lesson plans for 10th grade AP World History and regular World History classes. Met weekly with cooperating teacher and university supervisor to discuss plans for improvements, and receive feedback about lessons. Attended department meetings about revisions to curriculum and generated suggestions for future growth Took daily attendance using Power School platform for recording attendance and communicating with parents Observed middle and high school social studies coursework and provided feedback for teachers Created various forms of assessment and proctored exams for students Show less