Instructor of Record

University of Central Florida

Psychobiological Aspects of Drugs (PSB 3441): January-May 2022

Overview of pharmacology, neurophysiology, and neuroanatomy as the foundation of understanding behavior and social consequences of recreational and pharmaceutical drug use, including: Cocaine, Amphetamines, Nicotine, Caffeine, Alcohol, Opiates, Cannabis, Hallucinogens, Psychotherapeutic medications, Other Prescription and Over-the-counter drugs, Treatment & Prevention of Substance Use Disorders.

Utilized: Drug Use and Misuse 9th edition by Maisto, Galizio & Connors

Cross Cultural Psychology (SOP 3723): August-December 2019

Exploration of theories, issues, and research and identify differences in psychological phenomenon in different cultures; specifically, in regard to: Understanding Cross Cultural Psychology, Critical Thinking in Cross Cultural Psychology, Intelligence, Emotion, Motivation and Behavior, Human Development and Socialization, Psychological Disorders and Social Perception, Cognition, and Interaction.

Utilized: Cross-Cultural Psychology: Critical Thinking and Contemporary Applications 6th edition by Shiraev & Levy

  • Independently design and instruct 3-credit course for undergraduates

  • Utilize daily learning activities to engage student’s critical thinking skills

  • Incorporate assignments and grading on Canvas Webcourse platform

Guest Lecture

University of Central Florida

Introduction to Clinical Psychology (CLP 3302); November 2021

  • Present on research methods in psychology, overview of clinical psychology program, and tips for getting into a Clinical Psychology PhD program

  • Instructor of Record: Ardhys De Leon, MS

Introduction to Clinical Psychology (CLP 3302); October 2021

  • Present on overview of clinical psychology program, value of a psychology degree, and tips for getting into a Clinical Psychology PhD program

  • Instructor of Record: Raymonde Neal, PhD

Alcohol in Society (SYP 3551); May 2021

  • Virtually present on abstinence-based and non-abstinence-based treatments for alcohol and substance use, “Non-Abstinence-Based Recovery from Alcohol and Substance Use: Harm Reduction”

  • Instructor of Record: Jacqueline Woerner, PhD

Teaching Assistant Experience

University of Central Florida

  • Introduction to Clinical Psychology; Summer 2022, Fall 2021, Summer 2019

  • Psychology of Aging; Fall 2021                     

  • Abnormal Psychology; Summer 2021                  

  • Research Methods; Summer 2021                  

  • Interpersonal and Group Psychology; Spring 2021                      

  • Women’s Mental Health; Spring 2021               

  • Research Methods in Psychology; Spring 2020*, Fall 2020*

  • Physiological Psychology; Summer 2020                    

  • Human Sexual Behavior; Fall 2018, Spring 2019     

  • Sports Psychology; Fall 2018, Summer/Spring 2019  

    *Led 2-hour weekly statistics lab on basics of statistical analyses in psychology