Intern, Student Disability Services — University of Houston

2016–2017

• Conducted comprehensive client intakes, aligning functional limitations with academic accommodations and course objectives

• Drafted and reviewed determination letters to support equitable access for students with disabilities

• Researched and developed staff training modules to deepen institutional understanding of disability inclusion

• Coordinated and facilitated campus-wide focus groups to gather feedback and improve service delivery

Social Work Intern — Garden Oaks Montessori School, HISD

2015–2016

• Applied education-based social work principles to support learning and behavior management in diverse classrooms

• Delivered one-on-one and group interventions to assess student performance and promote emotional well-being

• Utilized counseling techniques and behavior strategies to enhance the learning experience for students with varied needs

Graduate Advocacy Highlight

• Spearheaded a campaign addressing the misuse of handicap parking passes, promoting ethical access and public awareness

• Engaged directly with Ron Lucey, Director of the Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities, to discuss policy reform and inclusive practices

Intern — Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired (TSBVI)

2013

• Applied specialized pedagogical techniques to empower students with blindness and low vision, fostering independence and academic engagement

• Collected and analyzed instructional data to evaluate the effectiveness of teaching interventions

• Recommended programmatic modifications to enhance learning outcomes and accessibility across curricula

Graduate Student Teacher — Garden Oaks Elementary School, HISD

Fall 2018

• Designed and delivered lesson plans aligned with Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) standards, integrating inclusive education principles

• Employed diverse pedagogical and behavioral strategies to support student engagement and differentiated learning

• Posted a video demonstration of adaptive teaching strategies to the school’s instructional resource page, modeling best practices for inclusive classrooms

STEM Enrichment Leader — YMCA After-School Program

November 2019 – March 13, 2020

• Led Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) enrichment sessions for elementary-aged children in after-school settings

• Developed hands-on, inquiry-based activities to reinforce classroom learning and spark curiosity

• Adapted instructional methods to meet varied developmental and learning needs, promoting equity and engagement