Rochester Institute of Technology, Class of 2022
Bachelors of Science: Mechanical Engineering Technology
Minor: Robotics and Automation
Ever since I was a kid, I have always loved to share my knowledge. It began with telling my fifth grade desk neighbor all about the elements on the periodic table and helping teachers in other elementary school classrooms with technology troubleshooting-- teaching has always been a major part of my life. In high school and college, I took on several teaching and mentoring jobs, becoming comfortable with private and group instruction both in person and online.
Most recently, I was afforded the opportunity to serve as an adjunct at my alma mater. I started teaching Mechanical Analysis and Design II (MCET551) a little over a year ago. For the course, I developed a Robotics Education Platform (see "Projects" below) to teach students about programming and controls engineering. I helped students translate these skills to practical applications in their capstone projects.
In addition to teaching STEM and robotics for several years, I have also taught social and competitive ballroom dance. I have been coaching my peers for nearly as long as dancing has been a hobby of mine. I started a competitive ballroom team at RIT in 2018; we have traveled to competitions all over the country. Recently, I independently opened a ballroom dance studio, where I teach several hours of lessons a week. Consequently, I have developed several new ways of teaching and mentoring (lesson structures, projects, diversity in explanation methods, etc.) in order to accelerate the learning process for all different types of learners. Additionally, I am hoping to soon teach a “Ballroom in Society” course through the new Performing Arts College at RIT.
It is my dream to use my knowledge and experience as an engineer, educator, and leader to push the boundaries of what education can be. I am continuously testing and prototyping, and so I am excited to keep expanding these boundaries and enriching the educational sphere.
| Robotics Area Manager | April 2025 - Present |
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| Leader/Coach of Rochester Dancesport Team | January 2023 - Present |
| President of RIT Dancesport Team | February 2018 - May 2022 |
| Coach of RIT Dancesport Team | February 2018 - December 2022 |
| Treasurer of RIT Ballroom Dance Club | May 2021 - May 2022 |
| President of RIT Ballroom Dance Club | May 2018 - May 2019 |
| Teacher of RIT Ballroom Dance Club | January 2018 - Present |
| Competition Chair of RIT Ballroom Club | September 2017 - December 2017 |
| Newcomer Chair of Columbia University Ballroom Team | January 2017 - May 2017 |
| Vice President/Teacher of Stuy Sway | December 2015 - June 2016 |
| President of Stuy Fission FTC Robotics Team | March 2014 - June 2016 |
| President of KISS WRO Robotics Team | June 2014 - November 2015 |
Notion, Excel, Trello, Asana, Slack
NX, Teamcenter, ROBOGUIDE, Solidworks, Autodesk Inventor, Onshape, AutoCAD, Eagle, Adobe CC Suite
Matlab, Arduino, Python, CircuitPython, MicroPython, Java, C/C++, Javascript, PHP, FANUC TP, ABB Rapid, PLC Ladder Logic, Web Dev, NetLogo, Scratch
Mill, Lathe, 3D Printer, Laser Cutter
FANUC, ABB, Universal Robotics
PCB Design, Arduino, Raspberry Pi, Team Management, Event Photography, Photo Editing, Video Editing, Group and Private Instruction