Learning by asking, testing, and doing.

Teaching experience

At the University of Virginia, I taught observational astronomy labs, helping students connect telescope observations with classroom concepts. I also mentored undergraduates in collaborative scientific workflows, including version control with GitHub.

At the University of Cincinnati, I tutored mathematics, physics, and astronomy, led supplemental instruction for introductory physics, and taught a professional-development course for first-year physics and astrophysics students.

Building a research community

I organized UVA’s Astro-Grad-Lunch for three years, creating a space for graduate students to share practical skills and experience. Topics included research computing, GitHub, high-performance computing, fellowships, and scientific career development.

My approach

I value active problem-solving, timely feedback, and an inclusive classroom. I encourage students to explain their reasoning, explore different approaches, and learn from one another while developing independence.