Teaching

Graduate Student Instructor (2017)

Robot Kinematics and Dynamics

Mechanical Engineering Dept., University of Michigan

I held office hours, planned the course project, and graded assignments.

Graduate Student Instructor (2016)

Designs in Nature and Engineering

Mechanical Engineering Dept., University of Michigan

In addition to creating and grading assignments, I planned and executed a series of workshops to familiarize students with the design process and skills such as prototyping, CAD modeling, programming, and electronics. The semester culminated in a robotics competition I designed in which student teams built robots to accomplish a given task. [video]

High School Teacher (2013-2015)

Algebra, Geometry, Robotics

Mathematics Dept., Jalen Rose Leadership Academy

I was a high school mathematics teacher at the Jalen Rose Leadership Academy in Detroit for two years. During this time I was also a founding coach of the school's FIRST Robotics team.

Corps Member (2013-2015)

Teach for America, Detroit, MI

I received coaching and participated in ongoing professional development while teaching in a Detroit public charter school.

Student Teacher (2011-2013)

Algebra I, Algebra II

Undergraduate Teacher Education Program, Harvard School of Education

I completed two years of coursework and fieldwork in Cambridge Public Schools and earned a Massachusetts teaching license in secondary mathematics.

Design Specialist (2012-2013)

Capstone Design Course

School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Harvard University

I advised and assisted undergraduate engineering students in completing their senior design capstone projects.

Teaching Assistant (2011)

Laboratory Electronics: Analog and Digital Circuit Design

Physics Dept., Harvard University

I assisted students in designing and building analog and digital circuitry and graded weekly homework assignments.

Course Assistant (2009-2010)

Calculus I, Calculus II

Mathematics Dept., Harvard University

I attended lectures, graded assignments, and led weekly review sessions.

Tutor (2008-2009)

GED Math

Suffolk County Prison, Boston, MA

I tutored inmates in preparation of the GED exam one night per week.