Academic
PhD Studies in Political Science and International Studies (ABD)
University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
MA in International Studies, Peace and Conflict Resolution, with a focus on Development Studies
University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia, 2007
(Rotary World Peace Fellowship)
Fulbright Fellowship
Universidad Autónoma de Manizales, Manizales, Colombia, 2006
BA in Environmental Science and Public Policy, Magna Cum Laude
Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States, 2005
Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship
EARTH University, Guácimo, Costa Rica, 2003
(Multiple Research Awards, Academic Achievement Awards, Teaching Awards, Publications and Conferences).
Professional
Edifying Editing, United States and Costa Rica, September 2016-Present
Self-Employed.
One-on-One Editing and Academic Coaching Work with undergraduate and graduate students.
Academic writing assistance (academic assignments and research papers).
Reviewing, critiquing and editing of PhD dissertations, journal articles and book chapters.
Assistance at all stages of grant writing processes for students, professors and other professionals.
University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, July 2013-February 2015
Tutor/Teaching Assistant, School of Political Science and International Studies
Taught, planned, assessed, and provided students with feedback in undergraduate and graduate level courses. Worked with students on a weekly basis to develop critical thinking and academic comprehension skills and to cultivate research, essay writing, study, and time-management skills.
Served as an individual tutor for the Indigenous Tutorial Assistance Scheme (ITAS). Provided individual tutoring, academic comprehension, and essay writing support to masters-level students from Southeast Asia—AusAID Scholarships.
University of Wyoming, Laramie, Wyoming June 2012-August 2013
Adjunct Lecturer and Consultant
Created and taught course in Latin American Governments and Politics and instructed online course on Women, Gender, and Migration.
Writing and research consultant for University of Wyoming’s Synergy Program for conditionally admitted freshmen.
Earlham University, Tucson, Arizona March 2013
Assistant Instructor in the Border Studies Program
Accompanied student group to Guatemala/Mexico for three weeks. Responsible for engaging with students on topics of migration, human rights, and the militarization of US/Mexico border. Also provided educational, travel, and logistical support.
ELS Educational Services, Laramie, Wyoming April 2012-July 2012
International Student Advisor
Served as an international student advisor responsible for providing comprehensive placement and admissions counseling to students primarily from the Middle East who were learning English and applying to college and university programs.
University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, February 2007-December 2010
Lecturer and Tutor/Teaching Assistant, School of Political Science and International Studies
Prepared and facilitated lectures for undergraduate and graduate students. Taught Introduction to Inequality and Development; Development and Resistance; and The Politics of Development. Also facilitated smaller tutorials.
Tutor chosen to assist with the Faculty Tutor Training Program in 2009 and 2010 due to excellence in teaching.
Received Faculty Award for Teaching Excellence in 2009.
Tutor Representative
Liaised with tutors with regards to their teaching and administrative concerns and worked to enhance tutor effectiveness.
Postgraduate Writing Assistance Coordinator
Coordinated and ran drop-in tutorials that offered hands-on advice and assistance with essay planning and writing.
Book Editor
Edited manuscript for A Critical Introduction to International Ethics written by Dr. Richard Shapcott.