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Experience

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF PHILOSOPHY AND CO-CHAIR, COLLEGE OF LAKE COUNTY

August, 2014 - Present

Responsible for creating and teaching at least 5 (3 credit) courses every semester. I teach face-to-face, hybrid, and online sections of Introduction to Philosophy, Ethics, World Religions, and Philosophy of Gender/Sexuality. I also teach for the honors program and honors scholars seminar. Additional responsibilities include peer committee service, student mentorship, and departmental service.

LGBTQ+ RESOURCE CENTER DIRECTOR AT COLLEGE OF LAKE COUNTY

August, 2016 - August 2019

For this part-time position, I was responsible for directing and coordinating the day-to-day services we provided for our students, faculty, and staff. We also conducted safe zone trainings for employees and police officers in the community. I facilitated reflection sessions for students for film nights, workshops, and presentations.

 ASSISTANT DIRECTOR FOR SERVICE LEARNING AND VISITING PROFESSOR OF PHILOSOPHY AT MOUNT ST. JOSEPH UNIVERSITY

August, 2013 - August, 2014

I coordinated, lead, and facilitated the service learning program and service opportunities. I directed the day-to-day operations of the service learning program through one-on-one meetings with students, faculty members, campus partners, and community partners. I also lead and facilitated orientation sessions, in-class presentations, and reflection sessions for students.

ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY AT MOUNT ST. JOSEPH UNIVERSITY, XAVIER UNIVERSITY, UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON, AND UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI - CLERMONT

August, 2011 - July, 2013

I created and taught 6 courses every semester ranging from Applied Ethics to Philosophy of Gender and Race. In addition to teaching introductory courses, I also created a 300-level course on the Philosophy of Revolution. During this period, I was nominated by students for excellence in part-time teaching.

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Education

Master of Online Teaching Certificate

 University of Illinois ION Professional eLearning Programs:

Teaching certificate for pedagogical expertise in online learning.

Masters Degree in Philosophy

Miami University of Ohio:
Specialization in Continental Philosophy with a background in feminist theory, postcolonial theory, and critical race theory.

Bachelors of Arts in Philosophy and Psychology, Minor: French

Specialization in political philosophy and social psychology. Studied abroad in France for a summer through an immersive language program.

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