Experience

State University of New York College at Cortland

• Assistant Professor

  • Sep 2020 - Present



University of Colorado Boulder

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Research Assistant

  • Aug 2017 - Jul 2019

  Worked on the Aquetza project which examined how high school students attending a week-long summer bridge program, grounded in Chicana/o studies, developed a sense of empowerment through their participation in program activities. Responsibilities included transcribing videos, analyzing data, and drafting manuscripts for publication.

• Instructor

  • Jun 2016 - Jul 2019

  This yearly summer course introduces 11th grade students to the academic field of Ethnic Studies. For 5-weeks, we explore how race, class, and other social identifiers shape the experiences of people living in the United States.

• Instructor

  • Aug 2018 - May 2019

  Taught an undergraduate course (EDUC 3013: School & Society) which introduced students to pressing issues surrounding education within the United States.

• DREAMer Engagement Graduate Assistant

  • Aug 2015 - May 2018

  Established and maintained a student-run club for undocumented undergraduate students. Led a Participatory Action Research (PAR) project in order to explore the academic, financial, and social needs of undocumented students on campus. Findings were summarized in a report that was distributed to university leaders. Study was used as a rationale to not only justify the need for but ultimately launch a series of UndocuAlly trainings meant to educate CU Boulder faculty and staff on the experiences and challenges that undocumented students experience. Show less

• Co-Instructor

  • Aug 2016 - May 2017

  Co-led and planned discussions on current and relevant issues surrounding education policy for a monthly seminar course with both PhD students and professors from the School of Education.

• Graduate Research Assistant

  • Aug 2015 - May 2017

  Worked on the El Pueblo Innovation Club (EPIC) project which examined how elementary school students and CU Boulder Undergraduate students attending a practicum at Sanchez International School navigated the teaching practices and philosophy present at a fifth dimension club known as EPIC. Responsibilities included assisting in the planning of weekly interactive activities for elementary school students, supervising CU Boulder undergraduate students, and data collection.