*Assistant Professor
August 2024-
Incorporating a combination of behavioral analysis, ex vivo calcium imaging using 3D printed microfabrication, and fMRI imaging, for better understanding transgenerational cultural differences in two socially distinct prairie vole populations.
Northern Illinois University

*Post Doctorate Research Associate                      
March 2022-August 2024
Research associate in the lab of Dr. Chris Baker in the chemistry and biochemistry department. Specialized in neural microfluidics and bioanalysis of regions critical for circadian rhythm regulation in relation to Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.
New Mexico State University
 
*Research Technician III                                                
February 2022- March 2022
Assist in duties related to data analysis for current projects, grant and manuscript writing, and bench work relevant to RNA sequencing.
The University of Texas at El Paso
 
*Data Analytics Research Consultant
February 2022-March 2022
Assisted in big data analytics, data processing, manuscript writing, and grant writing.
Northeastern University

*Teaching Assistant
January 2021-December 2021
Microbiology Lecture Assistant (Undergraduate course, >95 students)
Overviewed all lectures given the previous week in reviews that were designed to prepare the students for the exam. Analyzed and graded homework/team assignments and maintained correspondence with students. This position was supplemented with dedicated research time.
40 Hours/Week
University of Texas at El Paso

*Teaching Assistant
August 2020-December 2020
Taught two sections of Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab (undergraduate course, >50 Students).
Monitored weekly assignments using Pearson MyLab online learning. Created and administered quizzes and exams and maintained correspondence with students. This position was supplemented with dedicated research time.
40 Hours/Week
University of Texas at El Paso
 
*RISE Research Fellowship
July 2016-July 2020
Research fellowship dedicated to providing funding for continuing my graduate research and monthly stipend.
Department of Biological Sciences
40 Hours/Week
University of Texas at El Paso
 
*Teaching Assistant
August 2015-June 2016
Taught two sections a semester of Introductory Biology I & Vertebrate Physiology Labs (undergraduate courses).
Lectured in weekly meeting times for each lab sections. Created and administered quizzes and tests. This position was supplemented with dedicated research time.
40 Hours/Week
University of Texas at El Paso
 
*After-School Program Assistant
2015
Supervised and mentored elementary school students in underprivileged areas. Implemented scientific lessons into the after-school program.
20 Hours/Week
City of El Paso
 
*Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
2014
Taught two sections of Introductory Biology I lab
Lectured in weekly meeting times for each lab sections. Created and administered quizzes and tests.
 
*Laboratory Research Technician III
2013-2014
Investigated the relationship between different phenotypes and genotypes correlating to the onset of AIDS (Mentored by Dr. Anjali Joshi & Dr. Himanshu Garg)
Paul Foster School of Medicine -Texas Tech University

*Manager-Internship
Fall 2012- Spring 2013
YMCA of Greater Tulsa
(in partnership with Oral Roberts University)
20 Hours/Week
Worked/mentored directly under YMCA managerial staff. Trained how to effectively manage a YMCA branch.
 
*Youth Fitness Instructor,
2009-2013
Childcare Associate,
Fitness Floor/Front Desk Associate                          
YMCA of Greater Tulsa
20 Hours/Week