Science Education
Founder of the SLAC Particle Accelerator School, a technical training pathway for laboratory staff to acquire accelerator physics and engineering knowledge from local experts.
Primary coordinator of the CORE Science Institute, an immersive week-long science camp, hosted by SLAC National Laboratory in collaboration with non-profit organizations including Science in the City and Green Scholars Program. Through hands-on projects, job shadowing, and accelerator tours, 4th-8th graders of African-American descent build skills and network with scientists and engineers in order to cultivate a sense of belonging in science and explore STEM careers.
Founding Executive Committee Member of Science Accelerating Girls' Engagement in STEM, a week-long residential summer camp hosted by SLAC National Laboratory in collaboration with the Moore Foundation that helps female-identifying public high school students build the technical and professional skill set needed to pursue careers in STEM.
Curator of the SLAC Community Day Junior Operator Experience, an immersive science outreach exhibit for which I led a team that designed an interactive accelerator simulator for SLAC National Laboratory’s Community Day. Participants visited the control room to learn about the physics of accelerators directly from the control room staff and to try their hand at steering an electron beam or tuning the brightness of a photon beam using game-like learning interfaces.
Academics
M.S. Biomimicry (In Progress) - Arizona State University
B.S. Physics (2017) - University of California, Santa Cruz
Teaching
Concepts of Accelerator Science & Engineering Instructor, U. S. Particle Accelerator School
Developed and taught introductory curriculum in accelerator science and technology to graduate students and industry professionals.
Preparatory Course Instructor, ThinkTank Learning
Taught preparatory classes for up to 30 students as well as hosted 1-on-1 tutoring sessions in AP Physics, AP English, AP Calculus, and SAT. Developed study plan in collaboration with students and parents and maintained records and reported on student progress bi-weekly.
Physics Tutor and Test Grader, UC Santa Cruz Learning Support Services
Led discussion and problem-solving sessions for undergraduate physics courses. Graded midterm and final exams and homework sets.
Swim Teacher and Junior Lifeguard Coach, PJCC and Seahorse Swim School
Over ten years of experience teaching swimming to children and adults, specializing in teaching people with fear of water; Coached the PJCC youth and master’s swim teams.
Teaching Assistant and Activity Coordinator, PJCC Preschool
Over five years of experience as a teaching assistant in preschool classrooms; Led pre-K summer camp classrooms; Incorporated astronomy, mindfulness, and nature study activities into the preschool curriculum.
Speaking
2019 & 2021 Guest Speaker
Physics in Industry Course
UC Santa Cruz
2020 Panelist
Conference for Undergraduate Women in Physics (CUWiP)
UC Irvine
