Teaching

Guest Lecture

Astronomy 001, University of Pennsylvania, Department of Physics & Astronomy, 2018

Taught two lectures on the cosmic distance ladder and galaxy morphology and evolution. Incorporated interactive tools to engage students on topics. For example, after examining the Hubble Tuning Fork diagram, we classified example galaxies as a class.

Graduate Assistant

REU program, University of North Carolina, Department of Physics & Astronomy, 2015

Program assistant to the Computational Astronomy and Physics REU at the University of North Carolina. Provided guidance in public presentations and computational research. Developed python based computational tutorial on frequentist vs. Bayesian parameter fitting.

Teaching Assistant

Astronomy 301, University of North Carolina, Department of Physics & Astronomy, 2012

Teaching assistant for upper level undergraduate class. Developed teaching materials including introductory coding and stellar populations lesson. Aided with grading assignments, teaching lectures, and leading tutorials.

Graduate Assistant

SMART program, University of North Carolina, Department of Physics & Astronomy, 2010

Program assistant for Summer Mentoring and Research Training (SMART) program, a week long course to train high school students and teachers in astronomical research and mentoring. Developed web-site and course material for program.

Teaching Assistant

Astronomy 101 Labs, University of North Carolina, Department of Physics & Astronomy, 2009

Taught and graded new curriculum of astronomy 101 labs based on using the PROMPT telescope array.