Experience

Pittsburgh Theological Seminary

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Masters Student

  • Sep 2023 - Present

  I am a Masters student, studying Theology and Caring Practices at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. As a part of this community I am: -Contextualizing and criticizing foundational texts, practices, and rhetoric of the Christian tradition; -Reckoning with the great harm Christianity has wrought in our world historically; -Thinking critically about the future of religion in our society; -Envisioning better ways to serve children and families; -Imagining a world where the… Show more I am a Masters student, studying Theology and Caring Practices at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. As a part of this community I am: -Contextualizing and criticizing foundational texts, practices, and rhetoric of the Christian tradition; -Reckoning with the great harm Christianity has wrought in our world historically; -Thinking critically about the future of religion in our society; -Envisioning better ways to serve children and families; -Imagining a world where the roots of spiritual authority are planted in individuals, not systems; -Practicing peaceful non-cooperation with systems that degrade, disconnect, or deny dignity; -Trying everyday to "Be Love" Where this new path will take me, I cannot yet say! Show less I am a Masters student, studying Theology and Caring Practices at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. As a part of this community I am: -Contextualizing and criticizing foundational texts, practices, and rhetoric of the Christian tradition; -Reckoning with the great harm Christianity has wrought in our world historically; -Thinking critically about the future of religion in our society; -Envisioning better ways to serve children and families; -Imagining a world where the… Show more I am a Masters student, studying Theology and Caring Practices at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. As a part of this community I am: -Contextualizing and criticizing foundational texts, practices, and rhetoric of the Christian tradition; -Reckoning with the great harm Christianity has wrought in our world historically; -Thinking critically about the future of religion in our society; -Envisioning better ways to serve children and families; -Imagining a world where the roots of spiritual authority are planted in individuals, not systems; -Practicing peaceful non-cooperation with systems that degrade, disconnect, or deny dignity; -Trying everyday to "Be Love" Where this new path will take me, I cannot yet say! Show less



Detroit Symphony Orchestra

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Detroit Strategy Specialist

  • Feb 2022 - Aug 2023



HighScope Educational Research Foundation

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Early Childhood Specialist

  • Aug 2021 - Mar 2022



HighScope Educational Research Foundation

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Research Intervention Specialist

  • Sep 2019 - 2021

• Research Assistant

  • Aug 2018 - Sep 2019



Boston University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Fellow

  • Jun 2018 - Aug 2018

  Under the direction of Dr. Kathleen Corriveau, participated in a Research Experience for Teachers Fellowship grant funded by the National Science Foundation. Studied effective scientific inquiry in early childhood classrooms. Under the direction of Dr. Kathleen Corriveau, participated in a Research Experience for Teachers Fellowship grant funded by the National Science Foundation. Studied effective scientific inquiry in early childhood classrooms.



Charleston County School District

• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Kindergarten and First Grade Teacher

  • Aug 2016 - Jun 2018

  Provided instruction for diverse and dynamic groups of children. Understood the emotional and educational needs of young children. Managed a supportive, growth-focused environment. Worked collaboratively with grade-level team and administration to plan engaging instruction aligned with school and state goals. Utilized formative and summative assessments to inform future instruction. Provided instruction for diverse and dynamic groups of children. Understood the emotional and educational needs of young children. Managed a supportive, growth-focused environment. Worked collaboratively with grade-level team and administration to plan engaging instruction aligned with school and state goals. Utilized formative and summative assessments to inform future instruction.



Explore! Community School

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founding Associate Kindergarten Teacher

  • Jul 2015 - Jun 2016

  Acted as lead instructor for one-half of all whole-group lessons in all subject areas. Planned and scripted 1-2 collaborative subject areas per week (reader’s workshop, writer’s workshop, math workshop, and project-based learning) in addition to 3-4 differentiated group-lessons per day (guided reading, word study and intervention). Acted as lead instructor for one-half of all whole-group lessons in all subject areas. Planned and scripted 1-2 collaborative subject areas per week (reader’s workshop, writer’s workshop, math workshop, and project-based learning) in addition to 3-4 differentiated group-lessons per day (guided reading, word study and intervention).



Vanderbilt University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Assistant

  • Aug 2013 - May 2014

  Under the direction Dr. David Dickinson and Dr. Molly Collins, assisted on the Read, Play, and Promote Language (RiPPLe) project. Implemented and evaluated a language intervention designed to promote preschoolers’ expressive and receptive vocabulary knowledge through a combination of book reading and playful learning. Acted as both office manager and research assistant. Under the direction Dr. David Dickinson and Dr. Molly Collins, assisted on the Read, Play, and Promote Language (RiPPLe) project. Implemented and evaluated a language intervention designed to promote preschoolers’ expressive and receptive vocabulary knowledge through a combination of book reading and playful learning. Acted as both office manager and research assistant.