Mentorship, Advising, and Student Engagement

University of Notre Dame

Director of Undergraduate Studies

Beyond Politics Faculty Advisor

Pi Sigma Alpha Faculty Advisor

Senior Thesis Advisor

University of Florida

Experiential Learning Coordinator (2019-2022) (Co-Undergraduate Coordinator)

  • Liaison for the Beyond120 Program that focuses on student engagement and experiential learning beyond the 120 credits needed to earn a degree

  • Assists students with registration/course offering concerns

  • Developed a Canvas page for the Political Science Department where students can access current and ongoing opportunities including internships, study abroad programs, research seminars, civic engagement, etc. (Fall 2021/Spring 2022 release)

Undergraduate Honors Thesis Coordinator (2020-2022)

  • Coordinate student-faculty research partnerships

  • Meet with students to discuss possible thesis topics

  • Ensure that students meet the three-semester thesis requirement

Undergraduate Thesis Advisor (2020-2021; 2021-2022)

  • 2020-2021 Advisee was the recipient of the Best Undergraduate Paper in Political Science

Preview Advisor (Summer 2021)

  • Academic Advisor for incoming Freshman

  • Enroll students in first semester courses

  • Provided guidance on University, College, and Major requirements

Bob Graham Center Affiliate Faculty and Civic Scholars Advisor/Instructor (2020-2022)

  • Developed a public opinion and research methods course focused on political behavior and civic engagement (approx. 45 students)

  • Civic Scholars explore qualitative and quantitative research methods by creating a unique public opinion survey, conducting interviews, and holding focused groups.

  • 2021 Civic Scholars Program topic: Social determinants of health and health outcomes in Florida

  • 2022 Civic Scholars Program topic: civic engagement and public opinion on contemporary issues in Florida

Undergraduate Research Fellows Coordinator (2019-2022)

  • Coordinate student-faculty partnerships (approx. 35 students each semester)

    • Students are paired with faculty to collaborate on a research project

    • Students assist faculty with their research projects while gaining insight into the research process and the political science profession  

  • Host Undergraduate Research Conference

  • Lead Research Fellow seminars

  • Instructor of record

Undergraduate Research Fellows Faculty Advisor (2019-2022)

  • Spring 2020: Project title: “Fears, Religion, and Public Opinion Attitudes Toward Climate Change” 

  • Fall 2020-Spring 2021: Project title: “And the Greatest of These is Belief: The Influence of Religious Beliefs on Policy Attitudes”

  • Fall 2021: Project title: “Morals, Ethics, and Attitudes in the 2020 Presidential Election”

Undergraduate Teaching Fellows Coordinator (2020-2022)    

  • Developed the Teaching Fellows Program

    • Students work with faculty advisors to gain teaching/classroom experience

    • Students complete a certificate in Undergraduate Teaching through the Center for Teaching Excellence

  • Coordinate student-faculty partnerships

  • Lead Teaching Fellow pedagogy seminars

  • Instructor of record

Undergraduate Teaching Fellow Faculty Advisor  

  • Spring 2021: Course: Policy, Ethics, Public Leadership

  • Fall 2021: Course: Research Methods

  • Spring 2022: Course: Religion and Politics in the United States

University Scholars Advisor (2021-2022)

The University Scholars program provides undergraduate students with the opportunity to work with a faculty advisor on a unique research project presented at a conference and submitted for publication. Project title: “Pluralism and Freedom: Perspectives on the First Amendment.”

Gators of Tomorrow Faculty Advisor (2021-2022)

Graduate Student Thesis Advisor, Chair (2020-2021; 2021-2022)

American Political Science Association Mentor Program (Fall 2021)

University of Florida Center for Teaching Excellence: Great Teaching Certificate (2021-2022)