Teaching Assistant - The University of Texas at Austin - Austin, TX
(2022-01 - 2025-12)
Supported instruction in undergraduate nursing courses emphasizing clinical practice, patient safety, and evidence-based healthcare.
- Facilitated laboratory sessions teaching nursing and clinical science skills including infection control, patient assessment, and clinical communication.
- Guided students in simulation-based clinical scenarios to strengthen diagnostic reasoning and patient safety skills.
- Assisted faculty in teaching disease processes and healthcare interventions using case-based learning.
- Mentored undergraduate nursing students in the development of clinical competence and professional communication.
- Provided feedback and academic support to students during laboratory and simulation exercises.
- Supported diverse learners through individualized instruction and small group mentoring.
- Assisted in preparing laboratory materials, grading assignments, and managing course logistics.
- Collaborated with faculty to ensure effective learning environments and student engagement.
Graduate Research Assistant - The University of Texas Health Center at Tyler - Tyler, TX
(2005-01 - 2007-12)
Conducted research examining the effects of environmental exposures on immune system responses.
- Conducted microbiology and immunology experiments using laboratory-based techniques.
- Assisted in experimental design and data analysis.
- This contributed to research findings that resulted in peer-reviewed publications.
Medical and Industrial Microbiology Laboratory Instructor - University of Alberta - Edmonton, Canada
(2010-01 - 2014-12)
Instructor responsible for teaching microbiology laboratory courses to undergraduate and graduate students.
- I taught laboratory courses in medical and industrial microbiology emphasizing microbial identification, culture methods, and applied microbiology techniques.
- Demonstrated microbiological diagnostic methods relevant to infectious disease research and clinical microbiology.
- Provided instruction in microbial physiology, microbial ecology, and laboratory-based experimental design.
- Supervised undergraduate and graduate students during laboratory research projects.
- Guided students in preparation of laboratory reports and presentations.
- Encouraged critical thinking in the interpretation of microbiological data.
Research Assistant - Tuberculosis Research Laboratory - University of Alberta - Edmonton, Canada
(2008-01 - 2018-12)
Worked in a research laboratory investigating host immune responses to tuberculosis and respiratory infections.
- Performing immunological and microbiological assays including ELISA-based diagnostic testing.
- Training undergraduate and graduate students in laboratory techniques and biosafety protocols.
- Managing laboratory operations and research documentation.
- Supporting collaborative research leads to peer-reviewed publications.
Graduate Research Assistant - The University of Texas at Austin - Austin, TX
(2025-01 - 2025-12)
- I Conducted qualitative health research examining social determinants of health and maternal health outcomes.
- Facilitated focus group interviews and performed thematic analysis.
- Assisted with preparation of research manuscripts and presentations.
