Biography

I aim to apply my skills and experience to create engaging, compelling learning experiences that promote historical awareness, critical thinking, and transferable skills.

I am a history instructor and researcher with seven years of teaching and research experience. I am particularly interested in the histories of trauma, memory, and the body in modern Japan and East Asia. I have taught at the high school and university levels and am responsible for designing and executing innovative lessons designed to introduce students to historical thinking skills.

As a high school teacher at Chesapeake Public Schools, I have developed and taught first-year survey classes, Advanced Placement courses, and independent study courses, emphasizing rigorous academic standards and accessibility. In my role as an adjunct professor at Virginia Wesleyan University and as a remote instructor for James Madison University, I have enriched the learning experience for a diverse student body through engaging and well-structured courses.

My experience includes extensive curriculum development and lesson planning, where I utilize educational technology to enhance learning outcomes. I am proficient in tools such as Adobe Captivate, which I use to create interactive and effective instructional materials. I have also presented my research at regional conferences, including the Mid-Atlantic Association for Asian Studies and the Southeastern World History Association. Additionally, I have published opinion articles in the Virginian Pilot newspaper to make scholarly research accessible to the public.

In my free time, I enjoy reading widely, playing tennis with friends, and listening to music.

EDUCATION

MA, History, Old Dominion University (Expected December 2024)
- Graduate Certificate, Maritime History, Old Dominion University (2022)
MA, East Asian Studies, the University of Virginia (2020)
MAT, Social Studies Secondary Education, James Madison University (2017)
BA, History, magna cum laude, James Madison University (2016)